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Sarthak Aggarwal
Sarthak Aggarwal

Norway is known for its fjords and natural beauty. Some key points: - Oslo is the capital and largest city, known for attractions like the Viking Ship Museum and Vigeland Sculpture Park. - The Norway in a Nutshell tour takes visitors between Flam and Bergen via railway, ferry, and fjord cruise, passing scenic areas like Aurland and N脱r淡yfjord. - Bergen, the starting point for many fjord cruises, features the historic Bryggen district and views from Mount Floyen accessible by the Floibanen funicular.

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Norway
introduction Official called as Kingdom of Norway Part of Scandinavian Country. Best known for the complex and deep fjords along its west coast Population density is only 16 inhabitants per km2 (2nd in europe). 4th highest per capita income in the world. world's 2nd largest producer of oil and natural gas. Won the No. 1 award for Best Country in Travel Awards 2012.
Location of norway Calling Code + 1.00 GMT Population >5 million Language Norwegian Saami Time Zone +47
Currency NOK Norwegian Krone 1 Krone = 100 淡re Coins 1, 5,10 & 20 Krone Banknotes 50, 100,200, 500 & 1000 Krone Exchange Rate 1 NOK = 9.53 INR
Some other Information Electricity Electricity in Germany is at 230V, 50Hz (European Plug) Health & Hospitals Health certificates are required. Safety & Security Emergency dial 112 VISA VISA Schengen Visa for Indians
Getting to norway Oslo Airport (60 Km N) IATA Code: OSL Bergen Airport IATA Code: BGO Train & Bus Services Services International service from Sweden Ferry Service Regular service from Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Engl and & Iceland.
Divisions of norway
Tourist Locations in norway
Oslo Capital of norway. Demographic, economic and political centre of Norway. Founded in 1048, by the king Harald Hardr奪de. It is one of the largest capitals in the world by area. 453 square Km.
Akershus Castle It is a medieval castle that was built to protect Oslo. It has also been used as a prison. The first construction on the castle started around the late 1290s, by King Haakon V. It has been used for official events and dinners for dignitaries and foreign heads of state. This fortress has never been successfully captured by a foreign enemy.
City Hall It houses the city council, city administration, and art studios and galleries. In June2005 it was named Oslos Structure of the Century Its characteristic architecture, artworks and the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, held on 10 December, makes it one of Oslo's most famous buildings.
Holmenkollen Ski Jump Holmenkollbakken is a large ski jumping hill. It hosted the 1952 Winter Olympics. The Holmenkollen Ski Festival is an annual Nordic skiing event. The last Tower extended 60 m above ground. Crowd have been increased to over 1 lakh.
Royal Palace It was built for residence of Norwegian King. The palace has 173 rooms. Built in (1825-1849) Official residence of the present Norwegian monarch
Viking Ship Museum The main attractions are the Oseberg ship, Gokstad ship and Tune ship. It is part of the Museum of Cultural History of the University of Oslo. It houses archaeological finds from Tune.
Karl Johans Gate It is the main street of the city of Oslo. The street was named in honor of King Charles III John. In its current route, it connects Oslo Central Station, the main railroad station in Oslo, & the Royal Palace. The street is 1,020 metres long. The street includes many of Oslo's tourist attractions.
KarL JOhaNs gate
Frogner park Vigeland Sculpture Park It is a public Park which houses the Oslo city museum. It contains, in its present centre, the world famous Vigeland Sculpture Arrangement. It consists of various bridges, fountains and a well known picnic area. It is popular in the summer for games and relaxation. The park is the world's largest sculpture park made by a single artist. The Park has its Theme, What could be Human Condition. Main Attraction is monolith over 14 m tall covered with entwined human bodies.
Parliament of Norway Building It is the seat of parliament of Norway. It was taken into use on 5 March 1866. The building is located at Karl Johans gate 22
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Norway in a Nutshell
Flam Railway Total length 20.2 Km cover waterfalls deep ravines, rivers & snow capped mountains. Railway line between Myrdal & Fl奪min, Aurland. It has 10 stations, 20 tunnels and 1 bridge. 3rd most visited tourist attraction in Norway. It is the steepest standard gauge railway in Europe.
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Flam Valley Fl奪m Aurland It is beautiful valley surrounded by hills & sea. A former rail station building in Fl奪m now houses a museum dedicated to the Fl奪m railway. The harbour of Fl奪m receives some 131 cruise ships per year.
Fjord Cruise Fjord is a long, narrow inlet with steep sides or cliffs, created in a valley carved by glacial activity. Village of Geiranger is located at the end of the fjord where the Geirangelva river empties into it. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Fjord Cruise Routing
N脱r淡yfjord It is the 18-kilometre (11 mi) long fjord which is only 500 metres (1,600 ft) wide in some parts. Worlds No. 1 natural Heritage Site. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Aurlandsfjord It is a 29-kms branch ofSognefjord; after 11 kms the N脱r淡yfjord branches from it. Fl奪m village sits at the inner end of the fjord.
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Bergen Most popular gateway to the fjords of West Norway. 2nd largest city in Norway. It is renowned for its beautiful nature and offers excellent hiking opportunities in its immediate surroundings. Also famous for its cultural life and underground/indie music scene.
Bryggen It is also known as Tyskebryggen. It is a series of Hanseatic commercial buildings. UNESCO World Cultural heritage Site. City was founded in 1070 AD. Bryggen houses tourist, souvenir, and gift shops, in addition to restaurants, pubs and museums.
Floibanen It is a funicular in Bergen, which runs up the mountains of floyen. Trip takes approximately seven minutes with stops at all stations, and 3 min. 20 secs. non-stop. Line length is 850 metres.
Mount Floyen It is the most visited of the seven mountains that surround the city centre of Bergen. Highest Point is 425 mtrs. Floibanen is the easiest mode to reach there in 8 minutes.
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  • 2. introduction Official called as Kingdom of Norway Part of Scandinavian Country. Best known for the complex and deep fjords along its west coast Population density is only 16 inhabitants per km2 (2nd in europe). 4th highest per capita income in the world. world's 2nd largest producer of oil and natural gas. Won the No. 1 award for Best Country in Travel Awards 2012.
  • 3. Location of norway Calling Code + 1.00 GMT Population >5 million Language Norwegian Saami Time Zone +47
  • 4. Currency NOK Norwegian Krone 1 Krone = 100 淡re Coins 1, 5,10 & 20 Krone Banknotes 50, 100,200, 500 & 1000 Krone Exchange Rate 1 NOK = 9.53 INR
  • 5. Some other Information Electricity Electricity in Germany is at 230V, 50Hz (European Plug) Health & Hospitals Health certificates are required. Safety & Security Emergency dial 112 VISA VISA Schengen Visa for Indians
  • 6. Getting to norway Oslo Airport (60 Km N) IATA Code: OSL Bergen Airport IATA Code: BGO Train & Bus Services Services International service from Sweden Ferry Service Regular service from Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Engl and & Iceland.
  • 9. Oslo Capital of norway. Demographic, economic and political centre of Norway. Founded in 1048, by the king Harald Hardr奪de. It is one of the largest capitals in the world by area. 453 square Km.
  • 10. Akershus Castle It is a medieval castle that was built to protect Oslo. It has also been used as a prison. The first construction on the castle started around the late 1290s, by King Haakon V. It has been used for official events and dinners for dignitaries and foreign heads of state. This fortress has never been successfully captured by a foreign enemy.
  • 11. City Hall It houses the city council, city administration, and art studios and galleries. In June2005 it was named Oslos Structure of the Century Its characteristic architecture, artworks and the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, held on 10 December, makes it one of Oslo's most famous buildings.
  • 12. Holmenkollen Ski Jump Holmenkollbakken is a large ski jumping hill. It hosted the 1952 Winter Olympics. The Holmenkollen Ski Festival is an annual Nordic skiing event. The last Tower extended 60 m above ground. Crowd have been increased to over 1 lakh.
  • 13. Royal Palace It was built for residence of Norwegian King. The palace has 173 rooms. Built in (1825-1849) Official residence of the present Norwegian monarch
  • 14. Viking Ship Museum The main attractions are the Oseberg ship, Gokstad ship and Tune ship. It is part of the Museum of Cultural History of the University of Oslo. It houses archaeological finds from Tune.
  • 15. Karl Johans Gate It is the main street of the city of Oslo. The street was named in honor of King Charles III John. In its current route, it connects Oslo Central Station, the main railroad station in Oslo, & the Royal Palace. The street is 1,020 metres long. The street includes many of Oslo's tourist attractions.
  • 17. Frogner park Vigeland Sculpture Park It is a public Park which houses the Oslo city museum. It contains, in its present centre, the world famous Vigeland Sculpture Arrangement. It consists of various bridges, fountains and a well known picnic area. It is popular in the summer for games and relaxation. The park is the world's largest sculpture park made by a single artist. The Park has its Theme, What could be Human Condition. Main Attraction is monolith over 14 m tall covered with entwined human bodies.
  • 18. Parliament of Norway Building It is the seat of parliament of Norway. It was taken into use on 5 March 1866. The building is located at Karl Johans gate 22
  • 20. Norway in a Nutshell
  • 21. Flam Railway Total length 20.2 Km cover waterfalls deep ravines, rivers & snow capped mountains. Railway line between Myrdal & Fl奪min, Aurland. It has 10 stations, 20 tunnels and 1 bridge. 3rd most visited tourist attraction in Norway. It is the steepest standard gauge railway in Europe.
  • 23. Flam Valley Fl奪m Aurland It is beautiful valley surrounded by hills & sea. A former rail station building in Fl奪m now houses a museum dedicated to the Fl奪m railway. The harbour of Fl奪m receives some 131 cruise ships per year.
  • 24. Fjord Cruise Fjord is a long, narrow inlet with steep sides or cliffs, created in a valley carved by glacial activity. Village of Geiranger is located at the end of the fjord where the Geirangelva river empties into it. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • 26. N脱r淡yfjord It is the 18-kilometre (11 mi) long fjord which is only 500 metres (1,600 ft) wide in some parts. Worlds No. 1 natural Heritage Site. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • 27. Aurlandsfjord It is a 29-kms branch ofSognefjord; after 11 kms the N脱r淡yfjord branches from it. Fl奪m village sits at the inner end of the fjord.
  • 29. Bergen Most popular gateway to the fjords of West Norway. 2nd largest city in Norway. It is renowned for its beautiful nature and offers excellent hiking opportunities in its immediate surroundings. Also famous for its cultural life and underground/indie music scene.
  • 30. Bryggen It is also known as Tyskebryggen. It is a series of Hanseatic commercial buildings. UNESCO World Cultural heritage Site. City was founded in 1070 AD. Bryggen houses tourist, souvenir, and gift shops, in addition to restaurants, pubs and museums.
  • 31. Floibanen It is a funicular in Bergen, which runs up the mountains of floyen. Trip takes approximately seven minutes with stops at all stations, and 3 min. 20 secs. non-stop. Line length is 850 metres.
  • 32. Mount Floyen It is the most visited of the seven mountains that surround the city centre of Bergen. Highest Point is 425 mtrs. Floibanen is the easiest mode to reach there in 8 minutes.