Merry Christmas from Norway – God Jul

Christmas in Norway

Christmas in Norway: It is a White Christmas: Day 11: Sandnessjøen - Brønnøysund - Rørvik. Today, you have the option to go on an excursion to the Petter Dass Museum and Alstahaug. Please see your cruise director to book if you are interested. Enjoy a special Christmas Day Brunch served in the restaurant during the day. Depart Sandnessjøen at 1:30 pm today. This is the day of mountains, passing peaks like Rodoyloven, Hestmannen (the Horseman), Lekamo and, De Syv Sostre (the … [Read more...]

Norwegian Christmas Traditions

A Truly White Christmas in Norway: Christmas is a very special time for Norwegians and in many parts of the country and along the remote coastal towns it is still celebrated in a traditional way with families. All work cease on the afternoon of Christmas Eve and the family put on their finery for the occasion. Families get together to make up decorations for the Christmas tree, a rather nice tradition rather than buying commercial Christmas decorations. Christmas Eve (Julaften) is the big … [Read more...]