Archive for: August, 2001

Norwegian identity

What does being Norwegian mean?

A small country with two written languages

Everyone who speaks Norwegian, whether it be a local dialect or one of the two standard official languages, can be understood by other Norwegians.

Norwegian Folk Art

The term folk art is relatively new and is used to describe the decorative products of rural home-industry and craft of the pre-industrial period.

Norwegian folktales and legends

The Norwegian cultural heritage holds many treasures. Popular story telling may be the among the finest of these treasures.

About Askoy Municipal

The largest rural district of the county of Hordaland, with 20.000 inhabitants.

About Sotra Islands

Islands 10 km west of Bergen on the North Sea. 1550 large and small islands.

Torgalmenningen

Photo © Bergen Guide Torgallmenningen is one of the most popular meeting places in Bergen. The square is located between Strandgaten and Ole Bulls plass. It got it’s name after the big fire in the 1702. Events like the Bergen Game Festival and concerts takes place here. Next to Torgallmenningen you’ll find Ole Bulls plass [...]

Travel from Oslo to Bergen

Norwegian plane at Gardermoen

Flights from Oslo departs from Gardermoen Airport.

Fonna Fly – Seaplanes

Noisy and disruptive planes and helicopters, pollution and a huge security risk.