Photos of Oslo, Norway

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Oslo is the capital and largest city of Norway. It is located at the inlet of the Oslo fjord. The city centre is surrounded by woods, lakes and 40 islands in the fjord. The city is characterized by a mix of old and new architecture, parks, hills, museums, monuments, lakes, forests and the fjord. It is a vibrant city, excellent for shopping, cultural and sports activities. Oslo has a wide range of good restaurants and a lively nightlife. The city has also become an attractive tourist and conference city, with a large selection of excellent hotels and congress venues.

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Photos of Geiranger in Norway

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Geiranger is a small tourist town in the western part of Norway in the region called Sunnmøre in the municipality of Stranda. It lies innermost in the fjord Geirangerfjord which is a branch of Storfjord. Geiranger is home to some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, and has been named the best travel destination in Scandinavia by Lonely Planet.

Since 2005, the Geirangerfjord is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.


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Photos of Kristiansund in Norway

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Kristiansund is one of the most densely populated cities of Norway, having what is arguably the country's most urban small city center, due to the relatively small size of the islands on which it is built.

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Photos of Norway - Strynefjellet

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These pictures were shot on the trip from Strynefjellet to Bismo in Norway. This stretch of road is called highway “R15”.

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Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo, Norway

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Vigeland Sculpture Park is a part of the Frogner Park, located in the district of Oslo called Frogner, west of the city centre. Probably the most famous park in Norway, it was created by sculptor Gustav Vigeland between the years 1907 and 1942.


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Photos of Tønsberg in Norway

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Tønsberg is a town and municipality in the county of Vestfold, Norway. It takes a couple of hours by car from Oslo, heading south, to get to Tønsberg.


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