Norway is a sparsely populated country with more than 4,100 km of railway tracks. Railway network is well developed but some of the stretches are old and have out-of-date signalling systems. Norway is famous for scenic routes. The Kirkenes–Bjørnevatn Line is second the northernmost railway in the world and Narvik is one of the northernmost …
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Trondheim is the northernmost large city in Norway. It was founded in 997 by Olaf Tryggvason as Nidaros and served as the capital of Viking Norway until 1217. During the Middle Ages, it was the site of Norwegian royal coronations. The name Nidaros was used until the Danish conquest of Norway, after which it was …
The fourth-largest city in Norway, with a population of around 150,000. It is the capital of the Rogaland administrative region. The first significant event in the city’s history was the establishment of a bishopric in 1125. Soon after, Bishop Reinald of Winchester began the construction of the cathedral. For centuries, the city was a center …
Bergen was for centuries the most important city in Norway. Today, with a population of around 270,000, life in the city still revolves around the port. Although Bergen eventually lost the competition to Oslo as Norway’s primary administrative center, it is widely regarded as the cultural capital of the country, with cultural events taking place …
Røros is a town of wooden buildings where you can travel back in time. The town was founded in 1614, when copper deposits were discovered in the area. According to legend, a local farmer went hunting, shot a reindeer, and as the animal fell, it uncovered a rock that glittered in the sunlight. Just two …
The small town (28,000 residents) became world-famous in 1994 when it hosted the Winter Olympic Games. Lillehammer was granted city rights in 1827, and before the Olympics, it was a quiet, sleepy town that was virtually unknown to tourists. Today, day trips from Oslo to Lillehammer—located on the shores of Lake Mjøsa—are popular. The ski …
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Hamar is a not large town (with just under 30,000 residents) located on the shores of Lake Mjøsa, the largest lake in Norway. Hamar is an important railway hub. Architecturally, the town is fairly average, but it has several tourist attractions that may interest visitors. Main Sights and Attractions Hamar Railway Station is one of …
Oslo is the oldest capital in Scandinavia. It was founded in 1048 by Harald III Hardrada, though settlements in the area of the present-day city existed as early as the 9th century. In the second half of the 11th century, a bishopric was established in Oslo, and a cathedral was built. At that time, however, …
Oslo Central Station is the main railway station in Oslo and the largest railway station in Norway. The station has two buildings – the original Oslo East historic building and the newer main building for Oslo Central Station and was officially opened opened by King Olav V on 30 May 1980. The Oslo Tunnel was …
Bergen train station is the one of the most beautiful railway stations in Norway. It is located on the east side of the city centre. The station building, designed by Jens Zetlitz Monrad Kielland in the National Romantic style, was opened in 1913 along with Bergen Line. Railway station in Bergen serves long-distance trains from …