The Rough Guide to NorwayThe Rough Guide to Norway is the definitive guide to Scandinavia's most inspiring country. You'll find insider tips on where the locals spend their time, as well as advice on how to make your money go further. This 6th edition features all-new colour photography on every region, as well as extended sections on Svalbard and Spitsbergen, winter and summer adventure activities and Norwegian flora and fauna. The chapter on Oslo now makes it easier than ever to visit this buzzing, style-conscious capital set on the doorstep of stunning alpine landscapes. You'll also find plenty of advice on visits to Viking settlements, great art and historical museums, and the Arctic wilderness, as well as expanded information on exploring the country via the Hurtigruten Coastal Steamer. At every step, The Rough Guide to Norway steers you to the best hotels, cafés, restaurants and shops across every price range, giving you clear, balanced reviews and honest, first-hand opinions from authors who know their herring from their lutefisk. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Norway. Now available in PDF format. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION 4 | 4 |
Where to go 5 | 5 |
When to go 12 | 12 |
Things not to miss 14 | 14 |
Itineraries 22 | 22 |
BASICS 24 | 24 |
Getting there 25 | 25 |
Getting around 28 | 28 |
2 The South 112 | 113 |
3 Central Norway 144 | 145 |
4 Bergen and the western fjords 182 | 183 |
5 Trondheim to the Lofoten islands 260 | 261 |
6 Northern Norway 330 | 331 |
CONTEXTS 378 | 378 |
History 379 | 379 |
Legends and folklore 402 | 402 |
Accommodation 35 | 35 |
Food and drink 38 | 38 |
The media 42 | 42 |
Outdoor activities 43 | 43 |
Shopping 46 | 46 |
Travel essentials 47 | 47 |
THE GUIDE 54 | 55 |
Viking customs and rituals 406 | 406 |
Flora and fauna 410 | 410 |
Cinema 413 | 413 |
Books 415 | 415 |
Norwegian 422 | 422 |
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