Tag: Norway

Molde Travel Wiki Travel to Molde Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Molde Molde, on Romsdal Peninsula, is a city that has received the nickname the “Tow of Roses” because of its temperate climate that makes growing these beautiful flowers an easy prospect. The origins of this town date back to the Middle Ages when the area served as a trading post and has grown thanks to the emphasis on textiles...

Lakselv Travel Wiki Travel to Lakselv Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Lakselv Located on the northern shores of Norway in the Finnmark region, Lakselv is your rugged outdoor adventure getaway during the Summer that you've been craving. It's a small community, a village with only 2,200 residents or so, which means you'll have plenty of space to stretch out and explore. Base your stay out of the village,...

Kristiansand Travel Wiki Travel to Kristiansand Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Kristiansand Kristiansand is located on the southern shores of Norway and is home to one of the oldest archaeological finds ever made. Settlements dating back over 8,000 years have been evidenced in this area, even if the town proper was only found in 1641. It has been a garrison city, a neutral shipping city, and today if...

Kirkenes Travel Wiki Travel to Kirkenes Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Kirkenes Located nearly 400 kilometers above the Arctic Circle, Kirkenes is a community that is truly unique. It's one of the few communities of Norway that is actually located east of Finland, which means it is one of the few places in the world where time moves forward across a time zone as you move west. It's...

Haugesund Travel Wiki Travel to Haugesund Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Haugesund Founded in 1855, Haugesund was actually initially part of Torvastad.  When the town was divided, the population only had about 1,000 people in total living in the new town. It's named after the local strait that is an important part of Norway's system of shipping, but you'll quickly find that the international jazz and film festivals...

Bergen Travel Wiki Travel to Bergen Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Bergen This 11th century city is the second largest in Norway, but it is more known for its beautiful location within the country. Known as the “City of the 7 Mountains,” the vistas that surround this city give it a serene, peaceful atmosphere that will quickly make an imprint on your mind, body, and soul. It fronts the...

Ålesund Travel Wiki Travel to Ålesund Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Ålesund Surrounded by the sea and with a large collection of Art Nouveau architecture, Ålesund has always been a port town that focused on trade. Even its initial name literally translated into “marketplace town.” With Mount Aksla in the background and fishing the sea a way of life, this community is laid back, enjoying a slower pace...

Alta Travel Wiki Travel to Alta Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Alta Some of the earliest documented examples of modern human civilization can be found in Alta, a small community in the heart of Northern Norway. The first carvings were discovered over 40 years ago and more than 6,000 of them have been found to this day. It's one of the most unique UNESCO World Heritage Sites and...

Bardufoss Travel Wiki Travel to Bardufoss Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Bardufoss Located in the Troms region of Norway, a visit to Bardufoos will is the chance to visit three unique villages that all offer some incredible opportunities for explorations. Andselv, Andslimoen, and Heggelia combine together to offer a number of hiking opportunities and other small town experiences that are truly unique to the area. All 3 of the...

Bodø Travel Wiki Travel to Bodø Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Bodø Founded in 1816, the purpose of establishing Bodø was to create a trading center. When the herring boom hit in 1860, however, it was a natural transition to make this community a fishing town. It was virtually wiped off of the map during World War II, so the architecture isn't particularly stunning because it's been restored...