Norway Travel -

Sightseeing

Bergen, a Hanseatic Town and Gateway to the Fjords

Norway's first capital city and a Hanseatic town: Bergen is a city best known for its Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf, its waterfront Fish Market and its beautiful location - surrounded by mountains and fjords. We only have one night in Bergen at the end of our Hurtigruten Norwegian cruise, but we manage to see quite a lot. Just walking around the … [Read More...]

The Legend of the Seven Sisters

The Saga of the Helgeland Mountains: Fifteen minutes after our ship departed from Sandnessjøen, we see the mountain range referred to as the "Seven Sisters". In summer, the waterfalls in the Geirangerfjord are the most photographed as no less than seven waterfalls descend into the fjord. The falls are more visible in May-July during the major … [Read More...]

Petter Dass – a Poet and a Priest

Alstahaug's Famous Son: In Sandnessjøen town centre is the portly statue of Petter Dass, a poet and a priest who played a key role in Norway's cultural history. Petter Dass lived and worked in the borough of Alstahaug for 18 years and is one of the prominent figures who brought fame to the region. Considered one of the most important poets … [Read More...]