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 of his time, Petter Dass' famous works include the "Trumpet of the North" and the hymn "Mighty God to Thy Dear Name be Given Highest Praise". … [Read more...]
Norwegian Food on our Hurtigruten Cruise
December 27, 2009 by
What to Expect of your Hurtigruten Cruise Foods On our winter Hurtigruten Norwegian cruise, there were only about 45 passengers doing the whole round trip journey from Bergen to Kirkenes and back. Along the way a few passengers joined, but generally there's plenty of room to spread out and mealtimes were very casual. This is not the case during the peak season where there may be several meal sittings and you have to make a table reservation for the voyage on embarkation. Each cruise may … [Read more...]
Kirkenes Snow Hotel – Kirkenes, Norway
May 10, 2009 by
Kirkenes Snow Hotel Provides A Really Cool Hotel Experience: If you are travelling to Norway and would like a hotel that's really cool, literally, and which also promises to be the ultimate in Arctic experience - then take a look at the Snow Hotel in Kirkenes, Norway's most north-eastern town and closest to the Russian border. When doing hotel research, we usually check for location, what the rooms are like, its amenities and whether the hotel offers internet connection. However, if … [Read more...]