The culture of the festival

Enjoying the beautiful, natural landscapes of Norway, we cannot ignore the country's oldest cultural monuments. Pole churches are the most characteristic Norwegian structures and the only buildings of this type in Europe. Norwegian culture also means unusual festivities and …

National parks

Norway's national parks occupy 4 proc. country area. In these places, nature is allowed to run its own rules. Man tries to interfere with the life of animals and wild vegetation as little as possible.

Hardangervidda Park, created in 1981 …

Frosty edge of the world

Saami, often called the Sami, are the indigenous peoples of Scandinavia. For hundreds of years they have lived according to the rhythm of nature and its laws. They came north around 4 thousand. years ago. They breed reindeer and fish in the Arctic Ocean. They have their own …

Around the Arctic Circle

Seasoned vagabonds begin their journey to the frosty north, starting from Trondheim. The first stop on the journey to the Arctic Circle is the capital of Nordland, Bodo. Right behind it are the two largest coastal archipelagos: Lofoty i Vesteralen. Northern Norway is delightful. The leisurely pace of life …