Geilo is located some 3-4 hours drive from Oslo and can be reached by car, bus and train. The resort is traditionally know as a ski resort but for the last 5-6 year’s it is also a popular activity centre. Hiking or biking in the surrounding mountains and National Park. You can even rent electric […]
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Author: Reidar Usterud
Hiking Hogevarde 1400 meters above sea l...
Easter ski trip to Hogevarde
Easter time is the time of the year when “all” Norwegians go skiing. Traditionally ski touring or cross country skiing to some mountain top above the tree line at some 800-900 meters altitude. These pictures are from Norefjell which is aprox 1 hrs 30 min from Oslo. In 1952 the Olympic games downhill was […]
Moomin mug Exhibition Official Press Rel...
In a previous post, we introduced the Moomin Mug Exhibition planned this summer at the Arabia Porcelain Museum. The Exhibition has now started, and a official press release was done a couple weeks ago. The press release includes mostly the same information as our previous blog, but in more detail. Please take a minute and […]
DFDS Japanese service Copenhagen and Osl...
Ms Takako Nakanishi On the overnight cruisers from Oslo to Copenhagen or vv DFDS now have Japanese staff to help with information and practical issues onboard. There will also be possibilities to upgrade cabin or meals. Another service from DFDS is a special room for tour guides. Here they can use Internet and copy machine.
Make tax refund easy with Global Blue ca...
Most tourists in Scandinavia are keenly aware of the high tax rates, and would like to get a refund on the souvenirs they shop during their stay. One of the major tax refund suppliers, Global Blue, has now made that process much easier. By acquiring the card, tourists can simply present it at the tax […]