Norditours

26/06/2025

06/03/2023

Oslo

07/07/2022

Lofoten Islands are an amazing place to travel to in Norway. ;) In winter season, you can embark on an aurora borealis safari, go skiing or snowmobiling. The number of activities you can undertake in summer is even greater: from trekking and mountain climbing to cycling, fishing, and surfing!

This photo depicts Fredvang Bridges, which connect the Lofoten fishing village of Fredvang, Moskenesøya island, to the neighboring Flakstadøya island.

24/05/2022

If you are travelling to hike Trolltunga or to the glacier near Odda, you should drop by Låtefossen, which is located within a 15-minute ride from the town and consists of two separate streams. This gorgeous waterfall coupled with the beautiful landscape and a coarse stone bridge make up a great, picturesque scene ;)

18/05/2022

When it comes to museum-going in Oslo, one can admit that there is, indeed, an impressive selection of top-tier museums in the Norwegian capital. In particular, you shouldn't miss paying a visit to the Fram Museum, located on the city's inner peninsula Bygdøy.

Fram Museum is home to — no surprise — the ship of the same name, which was the first ship to reach the South Pole. However, the mind-blowing adventures of this ship and its crew started from the expedition of Fridtjof Nansen to the Arctic in 1893-1896. In fact, the ship was captained by many prominent Norwegian explorers, such as Fridtjof Nansen who has already been mentioned above, as well as Otto Sverdrup, Roald Amundsen, and Oscar Wisting.

In addition to that, the museum also houses the Gjøa vessel, which Roald Amundsen with his crew of 6 people used to cross the Northwest Passage. All in all, this museum is a perfect place to learn about the adventures of the country's most prominent explorers and set a foot on these legendary vessels!

Note: Admission is free of charge with Oslo Pass

11/05/2022

Stavanger, a city in western Norway that many travelers know for its cozy streets packed with white wooden houses, is widely regarded as the oil capital of Norway. Oil near Stavanger was discovered back in 1969, and today this oil field (named Ekofisk) remains one of the largest oil fields in the North Sea. Even though Stavanger cannot be considered a large town by European measures, it is the 4th-largest city in the country of around 5 million people.

This picturesque photo shows typical white timber houses in this town. In fact, it is believed that there are more than 8,000 timber buildings in Stavanger, making it a city with the largest collection of wooden structures in Europe. Exactly this makes you feel — regardless of where you go in the city — like you are in a small town.

If are in Stavanger for the first time, immediately head to Gamle Stavanger (the city's old town) and enjoy a walk in this cozy district that features a plethora of white houses.

18/04/2022

If you are travelling from Oslo to Bergen (or vice versa), you may plan a route that runs through the Lærdal Tunnel, not less of a noteworthy tourist site than an infrastructure object.

The Lærdal Tunnel stretches 24.5 kilometres between Aurland and Laerdal on the highway that connects Norway's two biggest cities. The construction of this project started in 1995 and was completed by 2000, with the cost totalling $113.1 million.

At the present time, this infrastructure object is important for a ferry-free connection between the country's biggest cities. The statistics is telling: around 1,000 vehicles cross this tunnel every day.

14/04/2022

Oslo can be deservedly called the City of Museums, and it would be extraordinarily difficult to pick only one museum for a visit. But Fram, museum that houses the famous vessel of the same name, is definitely a must place for a visit for anyone who values adventures and history. ;)
Here, we are going to list 5 most interesting facts about the Fram vessel and its museum :)

Fact 1: Fram is the only vessel that has reached both the North Pole and the South Pole. The ship reached the North Pole during the 1893-1896 Arctic Expedition led by Fridtjof Nansen. Roald Amundsen with his team was the first one to reach the South Pole in 1911.

Fact 2: Fram vessel was the first ship ever to reach the South Pole. That happened back in 1911, as we have already mentioned. Roald Amundsen, known for his fierce, dictator-like personality, even allowed his crew to withdraw from the expedition (if they expressed such a wish) – so extreme were conditions during the expedition.

Fact 3: The vessel’s unique shape allowed it to sail in the Arctic and Antarctic safer. This form made it possible for the vessel to survive the pressure from the frozen ice by actually pushing the ship up, instead of being crushed by the frozen ice.

Fact 4: The ship was of no use during the 1920s. Using this ship for ordinary commercial activities was too expensive. So, during the period between 1912 and 1920 the vessel was in decay. Later on, however, several people, including Otto Sverdrup, who had previously led an expedition on Fram, made efforts to preserve it. All this resulted in the creation of the Fram Museum, where the vessel was installed in 1935.

Fact 5: The museum also houses another famous vessel, named Gjøa. This ship was used by Roald Amundsem to traverse the Northwest Passage, before he actually embarked on his expedition to the South Pole.

10/04/2022

Whenever you visit Oslo, don’t forget to walk through the historic area of Kvadraturen. Named after the old town’s rectangular pattern, this area literally abounds with historic buildings and art objects.

At the heart of Kvadraturen, you will find Christiania torv, the old town’s central square (pictured on the photo). Immediately, your attraction will be drawn to the hand sculpture pointing to the ground. According to the legend, the Danish-Norwegian King Christian IV pointed to this spot and proclaimed: “The new town will lie here.”

After a huge fire devastated Oslo in 1624, the King ordered to rebuild the city, which then must have been located closer to the fjord. The process of rebuilding started from Kvadraturen, and the new city was named Christiania, after the King.

Today, the area still abounds with history. While strolling the streets, don’t miss to see the first town hall of Oslo or Café Engebret, the city’s oldest restaurant.

06/04/2022

The Oslo Cathedral is situated in the heart of Oslo and, as such, is a major tourist landmark. Located directly opposite the Parliament building, the locals refer to it simply as Dom, or "the church".

This cathedral was constructed between 1697 and 1730 and has gone through extensive restoration work in recent years. Besides, the redesign saw an increase in capacity from 2,000 people up to 3,200. It is supposed that Jørgen Wiggers designed the Dom, though it hasn’t been historically confirmed yet.