NORWAY!
Welcome
to our Norwegian holiday section.
In this section we will offer
you holidays to all parts of Norway and in all times of the
year.
Why Norway?
Imagine a country where nature is a majestic gift to mankind.
Imagine a country enjoying the abundance of nature. Accumulated
through
thousands of years. You will discover a country, which is enchantingly
unique. Natural. Imagine a country where light and darkness intertwine.
Where seasons melt together in colours and crystals. Imagine
a country where the thawing snow gives way to blossom. Where
sea
and mountain unite. Where nature is a precious gift to mankind.
Discover a country where nature creates art. Where you are invited
to a life-fulfilling experience of diversity.
Friendly, down-to-earth
people, unique scenery, summer nights bright as day and delightful
snowy winters make Norway a very special
country. In summer, there are plenty of attractions and activities
to keep you busy - the unspoilt open country of the Sámi
people in the north and fjords, salmon fishing and festivals in
the south.
Norway has the kind of snow reports that turn its Southern European
counterparts green with envy. Yet guaranteed snow (from November
to May) isn't all you can look forward to.
Norway is a land of genuine breathtaking beauty. Majestic fjords,
frozen lakes and gently rounded mountains make for a setting which
verges on fairytale idyllic.
Resort facilities and equipment hire are nothing short of excellent,
and tuition with friendly, English speaking instructors for adults
and children of all ages is available.
In many destinations, children get free lift passes, and often
free helmets too. Children have their own areas on slopes and ski
resorts provide creches and nanies.
Business may be booming for Norwegian ski resorts, but there is
still plenty of space for everyone – nice, wide slopes and
excellent lift capacity makes learning to ski a stress-free experience.
Off-piste there's plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
Norway's apres ski takes some beating and after a hard day on the
slopes you won't be short of places to eat or drink. Then there's
the dog sledding, toboganning, or ice fishing, to name but a few
of the activities on offer.
Alternatively many of Norway's ski resorts are perfectly positioned
should you fancy a day trip to the magnificent fjords, or perhaps
a spot of culture and shopping in Oslo or Bergen.
And after a day
in all that fresh air, why not round the evening off with a trip
to the sauna or simply relax in front of the fireplace?
Whatever your fancy, a winter holiday in Norway will put a smile
on your face.
The Drambuie Ice Golf tournament will be played on the stunning
Advent ice fjord. Ice Golf is a truly unique and original golfing
opportunity: played on "whites" instead of "greens",
the balls are orange and, due to extreme temperatures, only travel
at approximately 80% of the normal distance, but the length of
the course will be reduced by about 25% to accommodate this.
Dog-sleds have right of way on the golf course and players will
also need
to watch out for polar bears and seal-holes
From 800-1050 AD, the Norsemen entered the European arena in a
serious way. They came suddenly and intensely and frightened the
daylights out of established society, which certainly was used
to war, but not to the surprise tactics employed by the Vikings.
The world knows Norway as the Land of the Midnight
Sun. Strictly speaking, only North Norway lives up to the name
in a literal sense.
It is only in the north that the sun truly never sets during the
summer months.
During the dark winter months, North Norway has yet another remarkable
phenomenon - the Northern Lights - or Aurora Borealis, that flames
across the heavens in varying intensity and form.
The latest figures show that Holmenkollen ski jump and culture
centre is still Norway's most popular tourist attraction. Tusenfryd
amusement park came second and Kristiansand Zoo third on the Norwegian
Tourist Board's list of the 50 most visited attractions this summer.
CRUISES.
Few places in the world can offer such unique and magnificent
scenery as Scandinavia, and cruising could not be a more relaxing
and enjoyable way to experience such magnificent splendours. We
are pleased to introduce a selection of interesting voyages in
and around Scandinavia. From cruising the Norwegian Fjords to cruising
the Scandinavian Capitals is just an example of the many voyages
we offer.
BIG CITY BREAKS:
Oslo: one thousand years old at the new millennium
Around 1000, Oslo was founded at the very head of Viken, as Oslo
Fjord was known at that time. One thousand years later, Oslo’s
great anniversary coincided with the millennium festival that
was celebrated around the world.
Oslo, the capital of Norway, is situated at the head of Oslo Fjord
surrounded by forested ridges and is both a municipality and a
county.
Oslo is the seat of the Norwegian Government and Parliament, and
the Royal Palace is situated at the end of Karl Johan Street -
the main street of Oslo.
The city’s many astonishing features are unusual for a European
capital. The city limits encompass wilderness areas as well as
an array of restaurants almost unparalleled in Scandinavia. In
winter, the city has an artificial skating rink only a stone’s
throw from the National Theatre and the University. Oslo City Hall
is located in the city centre only a few hundred metres from the
city’s main street and overlooks Oslo Fjord filled with moored
pleasure craft, shrimp trawlers, cruise ships, charter boats and
ferries to all the islands.
Oslo abounds with sights of interest, such as museums, parks,
urban districts with listed buildings and a well-developed array
of shops. As most sights are within walking distance of each
other, you can leave your car behind.
Oslo is considered to be one of the most leading shipping cities
in the world. During peak season, many cruise ships dock at the
quays that are still within walking distance of the city centre.
It is only a ten-minute drive from these same quays to splendid
bathing beaches with clean water.
Oslo is filled with paradoxes. For this reason,
visitors perceive Norway’s capital as an interesting city
with an abundance of things to see and do – regardless if
the visitor’s
purpose is shopping, tourism, business meetings or conferences.
Many options are always available, regardless of whether you want
to enjoy a sumptuous dinner at a restaurant rated in the Michelin
Guide or a brisk, refreshing winter experience on dog sleds through
Oslo’s wilderness.
Bergen - World heritage city
 Ever since the intrepid King Olav Kyrre
sailed into the harbour and founded the city in 1070, Bergen
has attracted people from all quarters of the world.
Some came and went, others decided to make Bergen their home. Bergensers
travelled abroad and learned and so Bergen became a melting-pot of cultures
and Norway's most international city.
Bergen grew up around its colourful
harbour - it was the hub of commerce, seafaring and crafts-manship.
We became the north's largest
city, Norway's first capital city and the seat of royalty. So
important was Bergen by the 13th century that the Hansas -
the German medieval guild
of merchants - opened one of their four European offices on the wharf called
Bryggen. Some of the Hansas chose to become Bergensers. And so have many
others throughout the centuries. But Bryggen stays the same, its
contour just as it
was in the 11th century, untouched by shifting times. It has become a symbol
of our cultural heritage and has gained a place on UNESCO's World Heritage
List. Bergen has become a World Heritage City.
Bergensers are proud of their city and of their city's traditions. They look
after their past because it is a part of their living present. A city with
its feet in the sea, its head in the skies and its heart in the right place
- full of infectious enthusiasm, and happy to share it with visitors. Welcome
to Bergen, the old city with a young outlook.
STAVANGER.
 The North Sea has always been important
to Stavanger, Norway's fourth largest city located on the southwest
coast of Norway. Fishing,
boatbuilding and oil - all are dependent on it. Stavanger was a
canning and fishing city in the last century that has turned into
the oil capital of Norway. But Stavanger is a lot more than that.
Stavanger is Norway's fourth largest city with 110.000 inhabitants.
Nearly 7% have a birthplace other than Norway. Stavanger is often
referred to as Norway's largest "small town". Everyone
in Stavanger knows someone who knows someone else. But, Stavanger
is more cosmopolitan and international than any comparable Norwegian
city. Visitors tend to fall in love with Stavanger, especially "Old
Stavanger", a very pretty and vibrant part of town. This area,
near the international ferries, is composed of small, wooden houses
and cobble-stone roads. Combine this with an international atmosphere
which is blended with the city's own charm.
The town center is for shopping, relaxation, movies and nightlife.
You can drive around the town, but the roads in the center are
for pedestrians only. Stavanger is a safe city, with a very low
crime rate.
Stavanger delights visitors, both vacationers and conference participants,
from all over the world. This part of Fjord Norway in the county
of Rogaland has many beautiful sights, mountains, picturesque islands,
waterfalls and plains. Don't forget to see the Pulpit Rock and
the gorgeous Lysefjord, two sights giving true meaning to the word "spellbinding.
Stavanger - is it Norway's largest small town
ACTIVE SUMMER HOLIDAYS:
Tailor make the holiday to suit your group (e.g.)
2 days mountain hiking, 1 day fishing, 1 day family park, 1 day
rafting, 1 day sightseeing the choice is yours. Car Hire is recommended.
Activities
Mountainwalks, Hiking, Mountainbiking, Fishing, Canoeing, Rafting,
Familyrafting, Kayaking, Elksafari, Golf, Tennis, Olympic wheeled
bob, Hunderfossen family park, Guided tours of mountain farms,
Guided mountain walks and hikes, Olympic museum, open air museum,
Climbing indoor and outdoors, Waterskiing, Downhill Mountain
Biking, Miniature village, Swimming and many more family adventure
activities.
GOLF IN NORWAY.
Please ask us for a detailed program by using our TAILOR
MADE SECTION.
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