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Along the coast of the fjord Maurangerfjorden is the waterfall Furebergsfossen. It is the river Furebergselva that throws itself out towards the fjord creating an impressive waterfall. It is located close to the village of Ænes in Kvinnherad Municipality in Vestland County. This is the traditional district of Sunnhordland in western Norway. Things to Do…
Trondheim is with its around 186.000 inhabitants the largest city in Trøndelag County in central Norway. This also makes it the fourth-largest urban area in Norway, after Oslo, Bergen, and Stavanger. This city was for some centuries the capital of Viking Age Norway, with the important Trondheim Fjord as the main waterway for travelers. Today…
Grong is a locality and the administrative center of the Grong Municipality. It is also known under the name Mediå, which is the local district that includes the center and most of the residential buildings. It is in the district of Namdalen in Trøndelag County, in central Norway. The around 1100 inhabitants live along the…
In the northern part of Trøndelag County in Central Norway, you will find the Namdalen Valley and the village of Namsskogan. This small village has a population of around 230 inhabitants and it is surrounded by the river Namsen and its many rapids. A Short History of Namsskogan The area where the village of Namsskogan…
Mosjøen is a town in the district of Helgeland in Nordland County in Northern Norway. It is along the shores of the Vefsnfjord. The river Skjerva runs through the town before it enters the fjord. Mosjøen is the oldest town in Helgeland and has today a population of around 9.800 inhabitants. It is the home…
Mo i Rana is a town in the district of Helgeland in Nordland County in Northern Norway. It is an industrial hub in the area with a focus on the iron and steel industry. The around 19.000 inhabitants are also joined by Havmannen, the man of the sea. It is Havmannen that is visible on…
Right next to the Skjerstad Fjord is the town of Fauske. This small town with around 6.300 inhabitants is a part of the Salten district in the region of Nordland. Fauske can almost be considered a gateway to northern Norway. It is located at the intersection between road E6 which heads further north in Norway…
Å is a fishing village in the Lofoten Archipelago in northern Norway. This is as far as you can drive before literally ending up in the Atlantic Ocean. This village, with a very short name, is probably home to more seagulls than humans. The birds have built nests next to about everywhere. Roofs, windowsills, and…
Moskenes is a small settlement around the bay Moskenesvågen in the Lofoten Archipelago. It is within Nordland County in Northern Norway and houses both the Moskenes Church as well as the Port of Moskenes. The port is one of the main entry points for people arriving in the Lofoten Archipelago. A Short History of Moskenes…
Reine is a locality in the Lofoten Archipelago in Northern Norway. It and the around 300 inhabitants are a part of Moskenes Municipality in Nordland County. The fishing village is famous because of the many photos in brochures and advertisements globally. It is indeed a beautiful place. Even with its gained popularity for tourists, it…
Ramberg is a fishing village in the Lofoten Archipelago in northern Norway. It is on the island of Flakstadøya in Nordland County. This small village is located north of the Arctic Circle and with its shores looking out towards the North Atlantic. It is the administrative center for the Flakstad Municipality and is one of…
Henningsvær is a small fishing village in the Lofoten Archipelago in northern Norway. The village, built on a few small connected islands, has become famous due to its football stadium. According to some people, the around 500 inhabitants are privileged with one of the most beautifully located football stadiums in the world. But it is…