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Hove Stone Church
The regions oldest stone building, dating to the late 12th century, this church retains its original form beneath Peter Blixs elaborate makeover. This includes the abstract wall painting of nave and chancel, the wooden figures from Norse legend in the roof beams and the external ga
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Henie
This private art museum contains works by Joan Miró and Pablo Picasso, as well as assorted impressionist, abstract, expressionist and modern Norwegian works.Theres a free bus from the Thon Hotel near the Opera House to the museum every half-hour in summer; otherwise take bus 151 to
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Bergen Cathedral
Bergens cathedral, also known as St Olavs Church, features stonemasonry in the entrance hall that was carved by the same stonemasons as those who adorned Westminster Abbeys chapter house in London. From mid-June until the end of August, there are free organ recitals on Sunday and T
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Bergen Museum
Comprising two collections at separate sites, the Cultural History Collection takes in Viking weaponry, medieval altars, folk art, period furnishings, Inuit and Aleut culture, and displays cover everything from Henrik Ibsen to Egyptian mummies. The Natural History Collection is clo
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Galleri Dagfinn Bakke
One of Svolværs more interesting little private galleries, this place showcases works by local artist Dagfinn Bakke, in which the distinctive light and natural formations of Arctic Norway take centre stage, with a range of other painters also on display. As always, many of the piec
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Skytjefossen
Plunging almost 300m off the Hardangervidda Plateau to the valley floor below, these falls, 12km north of Eidfjord in the Simadalen valley, are among the highest in Norway. To reach the trailhead, drive as far as Tveit and park just after the last house. The hike to the falls and b
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Damsgård
The 1770 Damsgård manor, 3km west of town, may well be Norways (if not Europes) finest example of 18th-century rococo timber architecture. The buildings superbly over-the-top garden includes sculptures, ponds and plant specimens that were common 200 years ago. To get here, take bus
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Risør Saltwater Aquarium
The interesting Risør Saltwater Aquarium, on the quay in front of the Risør Hotel, is a small showcase of saltwater fish, crustaceans and shellfish common to Norways south coast. Highlights include baby lobsters, the colourful cuckoo wrasse and the underwater post office . Yes, you
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Kristiansten Fort
For a birds-eye view of the city, climb 10 minutes from the Gamle Bybro to Kristiansten Fort, built after Trondheims great fire of 1681. During WWII the Nazis used it as a prison and execution ground for members of the Norwegian Resistance. The grounds are open year-round, whenever
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Salen Hill
For panoramic views over the town, coast and mountains (theres a free pair of binoculars for you to sweep the bay), climb Salen Hill (86m), topped by the Turistua restaurant , a couple of Sami turf huts and a lookout point. The 15-minute uphill walking trail begins at the small par
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Botanical Garden
Oslos 15-acre Botanical Garden features over 7500 plants from around the world. There are also plants from the Oslo fjords, including four that are almost extinct in nature. However, most visitors dont actually care what the plants are and just content themselves with lolling about
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Bodin Kirke
The charming little onion-domed stone church, around 3km from downtown, dates from around 1240. The Lutheran Reformation brought about substantial changes to the exterior, including the addition of a tower. A host of lively baroque elements – especially the elaborately carved alta
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Norwegian Emigration Center
This centre has a small exhibition (Nkr20) dealing with, on the 1st floor, Norwegian emigration to the US. On the 2nd floor is a genealogy library for foreigners of Norwegian descent seeking to trace their roots; research costs Nkr600 for the first three hours and Nkr300 for every
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Galleri Espolin
This gallery features the haunting etchings and lithographs of one of Norways great artists, Kaare Espolin-Johnson (1907–94). Espolin – his work all the more astounding as he was nearly blind for much of his life – loved Lofoten and often featured its fisherfolk, together with oth
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Rød Herregård
Dating from at least 1690, Rød Herregård manor has fine interiors, which include notable collections of both weapons and art, as well as the mounted heads of many specimens of local wildlife. The formal gardens are some of the most pleasant in Norway. Its 1.5km northwest of the tow
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KUBE
Ålesunds primary contemporary art space highlights Norwegian artists, as well as hosting the occasional design and architecture focused show. The old Bank of Norway buildings upstairs gallery also has a wonderful view of the harbour. Ticket price also covers entry to Jugendstil Sen
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Torghatten
A significant local landmark rears up from Torget island, some 15km south of Brønnøysund. The peak, pierced by a hole 160m long, 35m high and 20m wide, is accessed from its base by a good 20-minute walking track. The best perspective of the gap is from the southbound Hurtigruten co
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Rådhus
This twin-towered town hall, completed in 1950 to commemorate Oslos 900th anniversary, houses the citys political administration. Something of an Oslo landmark, its red-brick functionalist exterior is unusual, if not particularly attractive. Its here that the Nobel Peace Prize is a
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Valbergtårnet
This historic 26m-high tower was constructed as a guards lookout in 1850 and served as a lookout for fire and suspicious activity until 1922. It now contains an interesting little museum, and there are reasonable views over the harbour towards the Old Town from its top; its OK to o
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Frammuseet
Check out the durable Fram (1892) at the Frammuseet, which Roald Amundsen used for the first successful expedition to the South Pole in 1911. You can clamber around inside the boat, go down to the hold where the sled dogs were kept and view fascinating photographic displays of the
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