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    Berlitz Pocket Guide Norway
    Berlitz Pocket Guide Norway
    Berlitz Pocket Guide Norway
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    Berlitz Pocket Guide Norway

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    About this ebook

    Berlitz Pocket Guides: iconic style, a bestselling brand, this is the quintessential pocket-sized travel guide to Norway and now comes with a bi-lingual dictionary

    -Newly updated of Berlitz Norway now with a nifty new dictionary
    -Over 45 million copies sold across the series worldwide
    -High production values - fresh colour-coded design, full-colour throughout, with glossy maps on the inside cover flaps

    Content overview:
    - Top Ten Attractions and Perfect Day itinerary suggestions, including Jotunheimen National Park and Oslo
    - Insightful overview of landscape, history and culture
    - Essential practical information on everything from Eating Out to Getting Around
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherInsight Guides
    Release dateSep 1, 2018
    ISBN9781785731587
    Berlitz Pocket Guide Norway

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      Berlitz Pocket Guide Norway - Berlitz Publishing

      How To Use This E-Book

      Getting Around the e-Book

      This Pocket Guide e-book is designed to give you inspiration and planning advice for your visit to Norway, and is also the perfect on-the-ground companion for your trip.

      The guide begins with our selection of Top 10 Attractions, plus a Perfect Itinerary feature to help you plan unmissable experiences. The Introduction and History chapters paint a vivid cultural portrait of Norway, and the Where to Go chapter gives a complete guide to all the sights worth visiting. You will find ideas for activities in the What to Do section, while the Eating Out chapter describes the local cuisine and gives listings of the best restaurants. The Travel Tips offer practical information to help you plan your trip. Finally, there are carefully selected hotel listings.

      In the Table of Contents and throughout this e-book you will see hyperlinked references. Just tap a hyperlink once to skip to the section you would like to read. Practical information and listings are also hyperlinked, so as long as you have an external connection to the internet, you can tap a link to go directly to the website for more information.

      Maps

      All key attractions and sights in Norway are numbered and cross-referenced to high-quality maps. Wherever you see the reference [map], tap once to go straight to the related map. You can also double-tap any map for a zoom view.

      Images

      You’ll find lots of beautiful high-resolution images that capture the essence of Norway. Simply double-tap an image to see it in full-screen.

      About Berlitz Pocket Guides

      The Berlitz story began in 1877 when Maximilian Berlitz devised his revolutionary method of language learning. More than 130 years later, Berlitz is a household name, famed not only for language schools but also as a provider of best-selling language and travel guides.

      Our wide-ranging travel products – printed travel guides and phrase books, as well as apps and ebooks – offer all the information you need for a perfect trip, and are regularly updated by our team of expert local authors. Their practical emphasis means they are perfect for use on the ground. Wherever you’re going – whether it’s on a short break, the trip of a lifetime, a cruise or a business trip – we offer the ideal guide for your needs.

      Our Berlitz Pocket Guides are the perfect choice if you need reliable, concise information in a handy format. We provide amazing value for money – these guides may be small, but they are packed with information. No wonder they have sold more than 45 million copies worldwide.

      © 2018 Apa Digital (CH) AG and Apa Publications (UK) Ltd

      Table of Contents

      Norway’s Top 10 Attractions

      Top Attraction #1

      Top Attraction #2

      Top Attraction #3

      Top Attraction #4

      Top Attraction #5

      Top Attraction #6

      Top Attraction #7

      Top Attraction #8

      Top Attraction #9

      Top Attraction #10

      A Perfect Tour In Norway

      Introduction

      Land and People

      Norwegian Lifestyle

      Midnight Sun and Northern Lights

      Culture and Tradition

      A Brief History

      Early History

      The Viking Era

      Unification of Norway

      Danish Influence

      Union with Sweden 1814–1905

      Independence

      Foundations of the Modern Society

      Historical Landmarks

      Where To Go

      Oslo

      Central Oslo

      East and South Oslo

      West and North of the City

      The South and Southeastern Borderlands

      Southern Coast

      Kristiansand

      Exploring Inland

      Southeastern Borderlands

      Stavanger and around

      Central Stavanger

      Old Stavanger

      Art and Culture

      Around Stavanger

      Bergen and around

      The Sights of Central Bergen

      Central Bergen and Nordnes Peninsula

      Around Bergen

      Hardangerfjord and Voss

      Central Norway and the Western Fjords

      The Central East

      The Mountainous Centre

      The Western Fjords

      Trøndelag and Nordland

      Central Trondheim

      Beyond Midtbyen

      Other Trøndelag Attractions

      Nordland

      Lofoten Islands and Narvik

      The Far North

      Tromsø

      Tromsø to the North Cape

      Svalbard

      Sights and Activities

      Jan Mayen

      What To Do

      Sports and Outdoor Pursuits

      Summer

      Winter

      Shopping

      Where to Shop

      What to Buy

      Entertainment

      Music, Opera and Dance

      Theatre and Cinema

      Nightlife

      Activities for Children

      Calendar of Events

      Eating Out

      When to Eat

      What to Eat

      What to Drink

      Reading the Menu

      To Help you Order

      Menu reader

      Restaurants

      Oslo

      The South and Southeastern Borderlands

      Stavanger

      Bergen and around

      Central Norway and the Western Fjords

      Trøndelag and Nordland

      The Far North

      A–Z Travel Tips

      A

      Accommodation

      Airports

      B

      Bicycle hire

      Budgeting for Your Trip

      C

      Camping

      Care Hire

      Climate

      Clothing

      Crime and Safety

      D

      Driving

      E

      Electricity

      Embassies, Consulates and High Commissions

      Emergencies

      G

      Getting to Norway

      Guides and Tours

      H

      Health and Medical Care

      Holidays

      L

      Language

      LGBTQ Travellers

      M

      Maps

      Media

      Money

      O

      Opening Times

      P

      Police

      Post Offices

      Pubilc Transport

      R

      Religion

      T

      Telephone

      Time Zone

      Toilets

      Tourist Information

      V

      Visas and Passports

      W

      Websites and Internet Cafés

      Y

      Youth Hostels

      Recommended Hotels

      Oslo

      The South and Southeastern Borderlands

      Stavanger and around

      Bergen and around

      Central Norway and the Western Fjords

      Trøndelag and Nordland

      The Far North

      Svalbard

      Dictionary

      English–Norwegian

      Norwegian–English Dictionary

      Norway’s Top 10 Attractions

      Top Attraction #1

      Shutterstock

      Heddal Stave Church

      One of the finest of Norway’s 29 stave churches. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #2

      Hurtigruten

      The Fjords

      See the spectacular Hardanger, Sogne and Geiranger fjords on a boat trip. For more information, click here, click here or click here.

      Top Attraction #3

      iStock

      Pulpit Rock

      Climb to the top for stunning views over the Lysefjord. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #4

      iStock

      Svalbard

      Colourful cabins in this remote Arctic archipelago, the most northerly part of Norway. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #5

      iStock

      North Cape

      This dramatic cliff is the northernmost point in mainland Europe. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #6

      Shutterstock

      Hardangervidda

      The mountain plateau is now a national park. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #7

      iStock

      Jotunheimen National Park

      Perfect for summer hiking and winter skiing. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #8

      VISITOSLO/Munchmuseet

      Oslo

      Norway’s capital offers great shopping, fine dining and a wealth of art and culture. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #9

      iStock

      Lofoten Islands

      Stay in a cabin on these islands in Norway’s far north. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #10

      Øyvind Blomstereng/My Magical Moments/Visitnorway.com

      Northern Lights

      The natural phenomenon of the aurora borealis is not to be missed. For more information, click here.

      A Perfect Tour In Norway

      Day 1

      Bergen

      Fly into Bergen and explore the historic Hanseatic Quarter, Bryggen, then take the Fløibanen funicular railway to Mount Fløyen for gorgeous views. In the evening, sail out of Bergen on the Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage for its northbound journey.

      Day 2

      Geiranger and Ålesund

      Spend the day on board ship admiring the spectacular landscape, including the Geirangerfjord. In the afternoon make a stop and stroll around the Art Deco town of Ålesund, repeatedly voted Norway’s prettiest.

      Day 3

      Trondheim

      Arrive in the medieval city of Trondheim and pay a visit to the Nidaros Cathedral, Scandinavia’s largest, where Norway’s patron saint St Olaf the Holy is buried. For an altogether more worldly pursuit, Trondheim also has excellent shopping.

      Day 4

      Arctic Circle

      Cross the Arctic Circle by ship and arrive at Bodø, surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. Take a tour to Saltstraumen, the world’s strongest maelstrom, before continuing on to the Lofoten Islands in the evening, disembarking at Stamsund for a night in a rorbu (fisherman’s cabin).

      Day 5

      Scenic Å

      Take a bus to the tiny community of Å in the very south of the islands, which is worth a visit for its scenic location and its two interesting museums depicting life on the Lofoten Islands in times gone by.

      Day 6

      Troll Fjord

      Continue by bus to Svolvær, the hub of Lofoten, and take a boat trip to the magical Troll Fjord, surrounded by sheer cliffs with magnificent waterfalls. In the evening rejoin the Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage, sailing towards Tromsø.

      Day 7

      Tromsø

      Visit Tromsø, the capital of the Arctic, home to the Arctic Cathedral, the Polar Museum and the Polaria Centre, before sailing on to the far north of Norway.

      Days 8–9

      North Cape

      Passing Hammerfest, the northernmost town in the world, stop at Honningsvåg for a few hours’ excursion to otherworldly North Cape, a steep cliff rising 307 metres (1,007ft) from the ocean. Fly back from Kirkenes, the final stop on the Hurtigruten voyage, the following day.

      Introduction

      The most accurate observation made about Norway is that it is a land of contrasts: majestic mountains tower above mysterious fjords; harsh winters are relieved by often glorious summers; and long polar nights give way to the radiant midnight sun. Norway offers the visitor a beguiling mix of tradition and modern convenience, spectacular nature and city delights.

      Land and People

      Situated in the northwest corner of Europe, on the Scandinavian peninsula, Norway is bordered by Sweden to the east, Skagerrak, the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south and west, the Arctic Ocean, Barents Sea, Finland and Russia to the north. Covering 385,252 sq km (148,747 sq miles) with a latitude ranging from 57° north to 72° north, from south to north, Norway is one of the largest countries in Europe, but has a population of only 5.2 million, or 16 people per sq km (41 per sq mile). The northernmost point of mainland Europe is situated in Norway and one-third of the country lies above the Arctic Circle, including the islands of Jan Mayen, Svalbard and Bear Island (Bjørnøya).

      Bear Island

      Bear Island, discovered by Dutch explorers Willem Barents and Jacob van Heemskerk in 1596, is now a protected nature reserve.

      Large parts of Norway are covered by mountain chains, or high plateaux such as Hardangervidda, the largest in Europe at 11,900 sq km (4,600 sq miles). The coastline mostly consists of fjords, islands, islets and skerries, while the east, bordering Sweden, has large forests and lakes. This leaves only three percent as arable land, and traditionally many Norwegians had to combine farming with fishing to make ends meet and survive the harsh climate. The sea has shaped the land, not just physically, but in creating the nation of Norway, ancient and modern, from the seafaring Vikings, the long-standing trade in fish and fish products and the more recent discovery of oil in the North Sea at the end of the 1960s. Norway is still one of the world’s greatest exporters of fish and seafood, as well as the third-largest supplier of oil.

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