Tag: summer
‘Code of Conduct’ for Lofoten tourists
UPDATED: "Welcome to Lofoten," but follow some rules, read signs and brochures now greeting tourists who flock to the scenic archipelago in Northern Norway...
Long-distance swim turned dramatic
Organizers of a long-distance swim over the Oslo Fjord were facing criticism this week, after more than half the participants had to be plucked...
Warnings fly over aggressive seagulls
It's that time of year again, when residents and tourists alike enjoy eating and drinking outdoors when the summer weather is good. Suddenly, however,...
Vintage vessel gets new berth in Bodø
PHOTO FEATURE: After decades of battling the elements outdoors, Norway's last surviving vessel from a vital part of its maritime history has finally won...
Summer holidays drown in cold rain
Norwegians from north to south were all but drowning in chilly rain or even snow as their traditional month-long summer holidays began this week....
‘Flyskam’ won’t halt summer holidays
School's out, Parliament has closed and Norway's traditional month-long summer holiday period began this week with some welcome sunshine and warmer temperatures. Norwegians' travel...
Summer storm raged over Southern Norway
More than 16,000 bolts of lightning, thunder so loud it made people jump and torrential rain swept over most of Southern Norway on Thursday....
Norway likely to drop standard time
The Norwegian government will more than likely follow the European Union's decision on Tuesday to stop alternating between standard- and daylight savings time. Trade...
Record warmth in Bergen
Summer apparently isn't over yet, with clear, sunny weather in much of Southern Norway and rain on the West Coast giving way to warm...
Landmark waterfall safer for tourists
PHOTO FEATURE: One of Norway's most spectacular waterfalls became safer for visiting tourists this past summer. After three fatalities at the site since 2009,...
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