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Bibliotek
Tromsøs recently constructed library is a wonderful example of contemporary Norwegian architecture, streaming with light and airiness. Theres also free internet access.
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Waterfall
Surrounded by dark and dense forests and with cascading rapids running through the heart of town, Kongsberg is one of the most agreeable towns in southern Norway.
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Tromsø Kunstforening
The Tromsø branch of this national contemporary art foundation makes the most of its late-19th-century premises and promotes rotating exhibitions of contemporary art.
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Andenes Fyr
The towns landmark red lighthouse, automated for many years, opened in 1859 and still shines on. To climb up its 40m and 148 steps, ask for the key at the tourist office.
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Gamvik Museum
The tiny coastal village of Gamvik claims the worlds northernmost museum. In a former fish-drying shed, it reveals the fishing cultures of these far-flung environs.
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Forsvarsmuseum
Those who are aroused by war games will have fun at the Troms Defence Museum with its evocative interior dioramas and over 20 military vehicles to explore outside.
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Finse Navvies Museum
East of Finse station, the Finse Navvies Museum traces the history of the Oslo–Bergen railway and the 15,000 people who built this hard-won line in 2.5 million worker days.
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Synagogue
Trondheims synagogue claims to be the worlds northernmost. It has a small museum dedicated to the history of the local Jewish community, which was decimated by the Holocaust.
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Breidablikk
This opulent manor was constructed for the merchant shipowner Lars Berentsen. Its authentic late-19th-century interiors include old farming implements, books and decorative objects.
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Bergen Cathedral (Domkirken)
Dedicated to St Olaf, a church was first built here in 1181. Todays city cathedral dates to the 17th-century, although its interior was retro-medievalised in the late 1800s.
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Sautso
The Altaelva hydroelectric project has had very little effect on the most scenic stretch of river, which slides through 400m-deep Sautso, northern Europes grandest canyon.
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Rana Museum of Natural History
The Rana Museum of Natural History illustrates the geology, ecology, flora and wildlife of the Arctic Circle region, and features several hands-on exhibits that will engage children.
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Norwegian Museum of Childhood
Kids do seem to like it at this part museum, part indoor playground space, which has a range of activity-based exhibits centred on the themes of landscape, labyrinth, curiosity and theatre.
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Supphellebreen
You can drive to within 300m of the Supphellebreen glacier, then walk right up and touch the ice. Ice blocks from here were used as podiums at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer.
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Miners Cottages (Flanderborg Gate)
Off the southwestern corner of the slag heaps, the historic smelting district with its tiny turf-roofed miners cottages, particularly along Sleggveien, is one of Røros prettiest corners.
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Lofotenfotografen
Stunning photos of the Lofoten Islands in all their brooding glory, most of them for sale, are the work of photographer Anders Finsland. Its worth stopping by even if you dont plan to buy.
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Haraldshaugen
The burial site of Viking King Harald Hårfagre, who died of plague at Avaldsnes on nearby Karmøy, is 1.5km north of Haugesund. The obelisk, erected in 1872, commemorates the decisive 872 battle.
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Trondenes Historiske Senter
Trondenes Historical Centre, just south of the church, has well-mounted and equally well-documented displays and artefacts illustrating the social history of the area from Viking days to the present.
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Gamle Aker Kirke
This medieval stone church, located north of the centre on Akersbakken, dates from 1080 and is Oslos oldest building. Take bus 37 from Jernbanetorget to Akersbakken, then walk up past the churchyard.
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Museum of Dolls & Toys
In Sakrisøy, Dagmar Gylseth has collected more than 2500 dolls, antique teddy bears and historic toys over 20 years for her Museum of Dolls and Toys. There’s also an affiliated antiques shop upstairs.
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