Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Voyage: The Last Leg of a Thoroughly Enjoyable Journey: Day 13: Ålesund – Torvik – Måloy – Florø – Bergen.The final day on board. Past Ålesund , Torvik, Måloy and Florø the ship patiently weaves its way through the skerries of the West Coast and by lunch, glides towards Bergen, the city […]
Things to see
Bergen – Famous for its Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf
Norway’s first capital city and a town Famous for Its Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf: Bergen is a city best known for its Hanseatic heritage. The Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf is a UNESCO World Heritage site, dating back to the days when Bryggen was a major Hanseatic trading centre. The city of Bergen enjoys a beautiful location – […]
Shopping
VAT Refund in Norway
How to Claim your VAT Refund in Norway: Norway is not a part of the EU, but shoppers will be pleased to know that tax-free shopping is available in this country. If you are already familiar with how VAT refund works in the EU, pay attention, as there are some differences in how to get […]
Eating and Drinking
Norwegian Food on our Hurtigruten Cruise
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 […]
Getting around
Airport Transfer – Bergen Flesland Airport
Bergen Flesland Airport: Arrival and Departure Transportation Bergen Flesland Airport has very good airport transportation options for arriving passengers to get to their end destinations. Travellers at Bergen Flesland Airport can choose any of the following airport transfer options: airport express coaches, local buses, hotel buses, mini-bus services, taxis, rental cars as well as boats. […]
Useful Facts
Find a Norway Phone Number or Phone Code
Norway Phone Numbers, Norway Phone Code, Norway Phone Books Calling a Norwegian phone number – or mobile (cell) phone number – is no problem, even though Norway may be a rugged country that stretches far into the Arctic Circle! Norway phone numbers, residential and business information can all be found in the numerous online Norway […]
News & Events
Summer Chamber Music by the Moscow Chamber Music Academy
Summer Chamber Music in Norwegian Churches by the Moscow Chamber Music Academy: The Moscow Chamber Music Academy is doing a three-week tour of Norway, performing at various churches around this beautiful country. Under the baton of cellist Igor Bobowitsch, the Academy will perform selected works by master composers such as Bach, Chopin, Haydn, Vivaldi and […]
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