One of the premier wildernesses of Europe, this is a region to visit if you love the great outdoors. From its Olympic ski conditions on snow-capped mountains to the glaciers in its national parks, expect high-adrenaline thrills in both winter and summer. Visitors arrive at the likes of Jotunheimen National Park specifically seeking a close encounter with nature. It is home to some of Norway's highest mountain peaks, which are a hiker's paradise in summer and a ski mecca in winter. In addition to its many resorts and enchanting wooden villages, this section of Norway is filled with hidden gems such as the town of Røros, a former copper-mining site that is now preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. When touring the area, you might even meet up with the rare musk ox. But keep your distance and admire him from afar. If threatened, the shaggy creature can charge at the rate of 60kmph (37 mph). Lying to the east of the western fjord district, eastern central Norway is the virtual playground of Scandinavia, embracing the greatest national parks, the fabled ski resort at Lillehammer, and some of the nation's most panoramic scenery. At times it may seem remote and distant, but much of it is within an easy 1- or 2-hour drive to the immediate south of Oslo.
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The Cork Screw – fun for the whole family
Anne-Sophie Redisch
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjolygynm3w[/youtube] If you’re in Oslo, you will have noticed the lovely, sunny weather for the past few days. This might be your last chance to play in the snow this winter. So bring your sledge and get on the Holmenkollen Metro for a cool ride down the 2-kilometre-long run Korketrekkeren (the Cork Screw). If you don’t have a sledge, you can rent one from Akeforeningen (the Sledging association) at the... Read More
Free Oslo: Tango classes
Anne-Sophie Redisch
Every Saturday afternoon, Oslo’s House of Dance invites you to free tango classes and milonga. AND, there’s soup, beer, wine and coffee, as well. Photo by dekay/flickr’s Creative Commons When: Every Saturday 1500 – 1800 (3:00 – 6:00 pm) Venue: Dansens hus (House of Dance), Møllerveien 2 Admission: Free No need to sign up. Just show up. For more information, contact Ina: ina_e@mac.com ... Read More
Henrik Ibsen and his 289 steps
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Anne-Sophie Redisch
Every Thursday this winter, you can join a guided walk in the footsteps of world famous playwright Henrik Ibsen. For the last decade of his life, Henrik Ibsen lived in Oslo. Everyday, twice-a-day, in fact, he walked from his apartment (now The Ibsen Museum) to his regular watering hole, the Grand Cafe. If you want to follow in Ibsen’s footsteps, just show up at the Ibsen Museum tomorrow – or any Thursday until Easter. You can buy your ticket... Read More
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