Tag: tourism

Hurtigruten places biggest order ever

Norway's famed coastal shipping line Hurtigruten announced a major fleet renewal and expansion on Thursday, formally placing an order for up to four new passenger and...

Mobile phone network now covers Trolltunga

The unique Norwegian mountain formation known as Trolltunga has attracted hikers and adventurers for years, but it's also been the site of fatal accidents. Now...

Visitors filled DNT mountain lodges

Despite some grey weather and excessively pessimistic weather reports, the Norwegian mountain trekking association DNT (Den Norske Turistforening) still managed to attract plenty of...

Nerds and metal fans gather at Easter

Far from all Norwegians are spending their Easter holidays this week at mountain cabins or ski resorts. Thousands of young, mostly sell-proclaimed computer nerds have gathered...

Mountains more popular than ever

Norway's annual Easter exodus to the mountains for some late-season skiing is well underway, with hotels, less-luxurious lodges and cabins called hytter drawing hundreds of...

Lofoten village may be fenced off

Nusfjord, one of Norway's oldest and best-preserved fishing villages, may soon be fenced off to the general public. Only local residents and tourists willing...

Michelin stars to shine on tourism

Any restaurant that wins three stars from the Michelin Guide is, according to the guide itself, worthy of travelers making a trip to wherever...

Harder times don’t halt holidays

Norwegians aren't letting an economic downturn get in the way of their summer holidays. New figures from employers' association Virke, which has many members in...

Expansion plans to create Norway’s biggest hotel

Businessman and hotel operator Petter Stordalen is keen to invest, along with bank and insurance firm DNB Liv, NOK 1 billion (USD 124 million) to greatly...

Ski resort bookings have never been so strong

It's already snowing at some of the mountain ski resorts in Norway, and they're keen to launch what looks like a highly promising season. Never before,...
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