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Skorve – Flyvrak
Hiking on Skorve has been decided according to the weather conditions. On the western coast of Norway there was hurricane appeared, carrying the wind and rain. My plans for walking somewhere in that area had to be moved to a more undetermined future. There was a chance for explore other terrain and that’s why I ended up in Seljord. Forecasts did not predict any rain in this area, only a strong wind. About the remains of the American aircraft, a crashed on the slope of the mountain in 1944 I read on the internet before the trip, so it was not surprising when I stumbled on the trail near the…
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Seljord – Sjøormtårnet
Probably every more-less knowledgeable traveler has heard of such attractions as Trolltunga, Preikestolen, Kjerag, Lofoten or Geirangerfjord. Indeed, for most of tourists, these names are almost synonymous with Norway. They are a must-see for anyone visiting the country of the fjords. It is not surprising, therefore, the long queue waiting for the entrance to the famous Troll Tongue to take a photo or crowd of people marching on the trail on Preikestolen.Fortunately, Norway is not only postcard attractions that attract crowds of tourists. It is a country with a rich history and traditions. With thousands of local paths and routes, on which we can often be alone and during the…
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Heddal stavkirke
The stave church (stavkirke) in Heddal is the largest of its kind in Norway. Located just off the E134 road, a few kilometers east from Notodden and over 100 km from Oslo, it is a great place to organize a stopover. The church was built in the 13th century, and today it still holds services and special ceremonies, such as weddings. The church’s construction is based on 12 vertical, corner posts, which were then fastened with long boards (staves). The unique shape of the building consists of three towers and 64 roof surfaces. Inside, you can see the beautifully decorated 13th-century bishop’s chair, baptismal font, 17th-century altar and wall paintings.…
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Sabotørstien, Vemork & Mæl stasjon
Thinking about the history of Norway, very often we see bunch of tall, beared warriors with helmets on their heads and swords or axes in hands, jumping out from wooden ships and starting one of many plundering attacks. But history of this country is not only medieval vikings. The most famous sabotage action of the Second World War took place in Norway, at the Norsk Hydro factory, near Rjukan, where heavy water was produced. In the winter of 1943, Norwegian commando slipped into the factory, guarded by German soldiers and destroyed the installation that could lead the Nazis to create an atomic bomb. And the one in Hitler’s hands was…
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Haraldshaugen, Krosshaugen i spacer do Kvalen Fyr
Haugesund is not one of the most visited cities in Norway. It is far away behind Oslo, Stavanger, Bergen or Trondheim. I guess the reason of that is because the city does not offer too many travel attractions. There is no enchanting old town like this one in Bergen or the climatic streets of Stavanger. A few summer festivals in Haugesud are probably not enough to get more visitors. But there are still several places worth visiting. One of them is visible from the road 47, just north of the city center, Haraldshaugen. Haraldshaugen (Harald’s Mound) is a monument commemorating King Harald’s Fairhaired victory in the Battle of Hafrsfjord in…
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Flåmsbana
Anyone who has ever heard about Flåm, must have heard about Flåmsbana as well. This twenty-kilometer train route from Flåm to Myrdal is very popular travel destination for tourists from all the world, comparable with Prekestolen or Trolltunga. The train journey is considered one of the most spectacular in the world. Ascending the high steep peaks on both sides of the valley, and beautiful waterfalls can charm the visitors. The construction of the railway between Flåm and Myrdal should be regarded as a masterpiece of engineering. It started at the beginning of the 20th century and the first trains could pass the route in 1940 (20 years after beginning of…
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Borgund stavkirke, Torpo stavkirke & Undredal stavkirke
For more than two centuries, from the end of the 10th to the 13th century, faith in Christ mixed in the north with beliefs in pagan gods. At that time around 1000 stavkirke (stav – stave, kirke – church) was built in Norway, which today still can be admired by nearly 30. Many scientists say that this type of structure was built long before Christianity (the beginning of the 11th century), and the Vikings built they temples in stav style. The base of the stave structure was a skeleton frame made of vertical corner posts (called stav or masts), then pinned by long boards (staves), which were applied vertically like…
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Waterfalls of Norway
I named today’s post as ‘’Waterfalls of Norway’’ but it can be a bit confused. This won’t be about all waterfalls in Norway or management of water resources. I am going to describe some of the waterfalls I had the pleasure to see during my recent tour (the link to that post is here). So, let’s begin. Steinsdalsfossen The waterfall is located about one kilometer from the center of Norheimsund, on Route 7 leading to Bergen. The location near the Hardangerfjord coast close to the often frequented road makes Steinsdalfossen a popular tourist destination. There is a large parking lot, tourist center and two souvenir shops on the path leading…
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Road trip
Norway is not just an opportunity for mountain hikes. My problems with the achilles forced me to avoid hiking trails, but at the same time it opened a quite different possibilities. I decided to go with the car around the Viking country and see places that have been on my list to visit from some time. During the two-day trip, the weather (despite the favorable forecasts) was mainly raining. However, there were better moments, so the photos are not so tragically. Due to the large number of pics I would like to boast, I decided that all the additional attractions that I encountered on the way would be included in…
