HAPPY & PEPPY - What women want...
Nature attractions of scenic fjords, cultural
sights and the gorgeous midnight sun is what's attracting women travellers to
the safe precincts of Oslo and Bergen
FREEDOM
TO JUST BE
Region: Oslo & Bergen
During summer, the sun never sets here in Nor
way . You can capture this magnificent experience on a midnight sun cruise
(best time is between May-July). Sounds interesting already? Then head to
Norway's beautiful capital city of Oslo and then onward to Bergen for a
fabulous all-women holiday or even better travelling solo.
OSLO
LURE
The Norwegian Opera & Ballet: The marble and
glass building in Bjorvika features award-winning architecture and world-class
opera and ballet performances. The Opera House is open to the public, and
walking on the roof is a popular activity .Norwegian Museum of Cultural
History: Norsk Folkemuseum is situated at Bygdoy in Oslo and is one of the
oldest and largest open air museums in the world. Open all year, it consists of
155 historic buildings from all over Norway, including its own old town and a
stave church from around 1250 AD.
BERGEN
BECKONS
Bergen is surrounded by one of the world's most
spectacular tourist attractions -The Norwegian Fjords, which have now been
included on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Bergen Games festival: From 24 July-1 Aug, 2015
International Games Festival will take place in the city centre of Bergen with
tournaments in yatzy, chess, darts and backgammon. NM Tournaments (Norwegian
Champi onships) will be held in poker and Ludo, amongst others.The festival
will take place at Torgalmenningen and at many of the city's cafes.The Riddu
Riddu festival up north in the village of Manndalen in Kåfjord is an indigenous
festival, with artistes and audience from all over the world. Focusing on Sámi
and Indigenous peoples art and culture with a diverse programme for children,
youth and adults tend to enjoy music, film, seminars, workshops, art,
literature and theatre. July is the favoured month for this annual fest. Join
in! Arctic Race: For the third time in history, Norway will host the
northernmost road cycling competition in the world, the Arctic Race of Norway .
From 13 16 August, visitors to Troms and Nordland can watch international and
Norwegian cyclists test their endurance and courage over four stages of winding
and mountainous roads.
This year, the race will take place in some of
the most picturesque landscape Norway has to offer, and the final stage of the
2015 race will see the cyclists cross the finish line in Narvik.
ETTR16JUL15
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