 Hafjell Risen to fame in the 1994 Winter Olympics, Hafjell offers great skiing facilities.
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 Vigeland Park A park full of honest and direct sculptures about us - Mankind in all its basic forms
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 Solbakk Helleristninger The fjordic landscape around Stavanger seems very old, and the rock carvings near Solbakk prove its age.
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 Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Outstanding rock over the Lysefjord, Pulpit Rock makes for a nice trip from Stavanger.
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 Bergen Fish Market On a quay in the centre of Bergen, you can find fresh fish directly from the sea.
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 Bryggen Bryggen is Bergen's old wharf, and its best known image. While the waterfront is most famous, I was attracted mostly by the backstreets.
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 Grünerløkka A little outside of the city centre of Oslo, Grünerløkka has come a long way from being a poor workers area and is now a trendy neighbourhood. Perfect for a stroll, shopping or visiting one of the many bars or restaurants.
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 Rainy Bergen A very pretty, but also a very wet town: according to many, Bergen is the wettest town in Europe which can make exploring it unpleasant.
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 Mount Fløyen hiking A great way to explore Norwegian nature can be found at the doorstep of Bergen, in the area marked by Mount Fløyen: lakes, forest, hills, rocks, and superb views of the Bergen coastline.
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 Tryvann skiing For most people, skiing involves traveling somewhere, often far, to find mountains with snow. In Oslo, however, you can just take a train and be on skis in less than an hour.
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 Old Stavanger Strangely enough, the charming old part of Stavanger does not get the visitors of the modern centre. The advantage is, that this compact area remains quiet and unspoilt.
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 Oslo Opera House At the end of the Oslo Fjord, an outstanding piece of architecture seems to have been washed ashore. The brand-new Opera House makes for an exciting visit.
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