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Norway in a Nutshell

After our Quark expedition to Svalbard, we spent five days on a "quickie" tour of Norway. The western part of the country was the most scenic, and we enjoyed the small villages along the spectacular fjords! Needed more time for the many interesting museums in Oslo and Bergen. Lots of train and bus rides to make this whole trip possible.
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  • This is a video clip of some of the memorials around the downtown portion of Oslo, remembering the 77 victims of the horrible massacre of 22 July 2011. We arrived in Oslo from Spitsbergen several days after the massacre. I set the first part of this video to Mozart's Requim, which seemed appropriate.

    This is a video clip of some of the memorials around the downtown portion of Oslo, remembering the 77 victims of the horrible massacre of 22 July 2011. We arrived in Oslo from Spitsbergen several days after the massacre. I set the first part of this video to Mozart's Requim, which seemed appropriate.

  • The fountain in front of City Hall in Oslo is surrounded with flowers, candles, and notes as one of many memorials to the 77 people killed during the massacre of 22 July 2011. We arrived in Oslo from Spitsbergen just a few days after this horrible attack.

    The fountain in front of City Hall in Oslo is surrounded with flowers, candles, and notes as one of many memorials to the 77 people killed during the massacre of 22 July 2011. We arrived in Oslo from Spitsbergen just a few days after this horrible attack.

  • A closeup of one of many memorials around Oslo to the victims of the 22 July 2011 massacre.

    A closeup of one of many memorials around Oslo to the victims of the 22 July 2011 massacre.

  • Another memorial to the victims of the 22 July 2011 massacre in Oslo, this one ironically right in front of the Nobel Peace Center.

    Another memorial to the victims of the 22 July 2011 massacre in Oslo, this one ironically right in front of the Nobel Peace Center.

  • A brief video clip of our Oslo harbour tour, going past an ancient castle and the new modern Opera House.

    A brief video clip of our Oslo harbour tour, going past an ancient castle and the new modern Opera House.

  • The new Oslo Opera House, constructed to resemble a modern interpretation of a glacier. Note the "iceberg" sculpture in front.

    The new Oslo Opera House, constructed to resemble a modern interpretation of a glacier. Note the "iceberg" sculpture in front.

  • Our harbour tour takes us to Bygdoy Peninsula, home of the Thor Heyerdahl Kon-Tiki Museum, the Viking Ship Museum, the Fram Museum, and the Open Air Cultural Museum.

    Our harbour tour takes us to Bygdoy Peninsula, home of the Thor Heyerdahl Kon-Tiki Museum, the Viking Ship Museum, the Fram Museum, and the Open Air Cultural Museum.

  • Thor Heyerdahl's Kon-Tiki in the Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo.

    Thor Heyerdahl's Kon-Tiki in the Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo.

  • Thor Heyerdahl's RA II in the Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo

    Thor Heyerdahl's RA II in the Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo

  • Thor Heyerdahl's RA II in the Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo

    Thor Heyerdahl's RA II in the Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo

  • Old Viking ship in Oslo's Viking Ship Museum.

    Old Viking ship in Oslo's Viking Ship Museum.

  • The ornately carved bow section of an old Viking ship, seen in the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo.

    The ornately carved bow section of an old Viking ship, seen in the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo.

  • This video clip shows some scenes from the Norwegian Open Air Folk Museum on Bygdoy Peninsula. This museum recreates traditional rural life in Norway.

    This video clip shows some scenes from the Norwegian Open Air Folk Museum on Bygdoy Peninsula. This museum recreates traditional rural life in Norway.

  • An authentic horse-drawn carriage in front of a rural farmhouse with sod roof in the Open Air Museum on Bygdoy Peninsula in Oslo.

    An authentic horse-drawn carriage in front of a rural farmhouse with sod roof in the Open Air Museum on Bygdoy Peninsula in Oslo.

  • The re-assembled stave church which originated in the 12th century in Gol, Norway. Part of the Open Air Museum in Oslo.

    The re-assembled stave church which originated in the 12th century in Gol, Norway. Part of the Open Air Museum in Oslo.

  • A closer view at the exterior of the 12th century stave church in the Open Air Museum in Oslo.

    A closer view at the exterior of the 12th century stave church in the Open Air Museum in Oslo.

  • A close-up of the intricate wood work of this 12th century stave church from Gol, Norway.

    A close-up of the intricate wood work of this 12th century stave church from Gol, Norway.

  • The interior of the 12th century stave church from Gol. There was standing room only in these churches; no pews were provided. The paintings are original, and the one above the altar depicts the Last Supper.

    The interior of the 12th century stave church from Gol. There was standing room only in these churches; no pews were provided. The paintings are original, and the one above the altar depicts the Last Supper.

  • A short video clip of classical Norwegian Folk Dance Music being played in an old farmhouse in the Open Air Folk Museum near Oslo.

    A short video clip of classical Norwegian Folk Dance Music being played in an old farmhouse in the Open Air Folk Museum near Oslo.

  • A rural farm building in the Open Air Museum in Oslo.

    A rural farm building in the Open Air Museum in Oslo.

  • Closeup of a door to the rural farm building in the Open Air Museum in Oslo.

    Closeup of a door to the rural farm building in the Open Air Museum in Oslo.

  • Carved granite obelisk by Gustav Vigeland, located in the Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo.

    Carved granite obelisk by Gustav Vigeland, located in the Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo.

  • One of 200 carved granite statues depicting the circle of human life in the Vigeland Sculpture Park.

    One of 200 carved granite statues depicting the circle of human life in the Vigeland Sculpture Park.

  • Another of the 200 carved statues in the Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo.

    Another of the 200 carved statues in the Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo.

  • One of the 200 sculptures in the Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo.

    One of the 200 sculptures in the Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo.

  • A bronze fountain in the Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo.

    A bronze fountain in the Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo.

  • A bronze sculpture in the Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo.

    A bronze sculpture in the Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo.

  • Holmenkollbakken, the ski jumping hill outside Oslo that is the site of the 1952 Winter Olympics and several Nordic World Ski Championships.

    Holmenkollbakken, the ski jumping hill outside Oslo that is the site of the 1952 Winter Olympics and several Nordic World Ski Championships.

  • The Flamsbana Railway trip from Myrdal to Flam in western Norway is one of the most beautiful anywhere. In this brief video clip, we get off the train to see the magnificent Kjosfossen waterfall and hear the Huldra (a mythological Norwegian forest dwelling maiden) issue her siren call to lure men to their death!

    The Flamsbana Railway trip from Myrdal to Flam in western Norway is one of the most beautiful anywhere. In this brief video clip, we get off the train to see the magnificent Kjosfossen waterfall and hear the Huldra (a mythological Norwegian forest dwelling maiden) issue her siren call to lure men to their death!

  • Train Passengers from the Flamsbana railway viewing the Kjosfossen Waterfall at a special viewing platform.

    Train Passengers from the Flamsbana railway viewing the Kjosfossen Waterfall at a special viewing platform.

  • Kjosfossen Waterfall, outside Myrdal, Norway.

    Kjosfossen Waterfall, outside Myrdal, Norway.

  • Kjosfossen Waterfall outside Myrdal, Norway

    Kjosfossen Waterfall outside Myrdal, Norway

  • Our train approaches the village of Flam on the Aurlandsfjord in western Norway.

    Our train approaches the village of Flam on the Aurlandsfjord in western Norway.

  • Part of the village of Flam, on the Aurlandsfjord, one of the branches of the Sognefjord

    Part of the village of Flam, on the Aurlandsfjord, one of the branches of the Sognefjord

  • One of many waterfalls on the Aurlandsfjord.

    One of many waterfalls on the Aurlandsfjord.

  • Goat and sheep farming on the hillsides is extensive outside Flam and other nearby villages on the fjord

    Goat and sheep farming on the hillsides is extensive outside Flam and other nearby villages on the fjord

  • Goat and sheep farming on the hillsides is extensive outside Flam and other nearby villages on the fjord

    Goat and sheep farming on the hillsides is extensive outside Flam and other nearby villages on the fjord

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  • A high speed tour boat similar to one we took for an afternoon "fjord safari".

    A high speed tour boat similar to one we took for an afternoon "fjord safari".

  • One of "yours truly" in a flotation suit for our "fjord safari"

    One of "yours truly" in a flotation suit for our "fjord safari"

  • One of "yours truly" in a flotation suit for our "fjord safari"

    One of "yours truly" in a flotation suit for our "fjord safari"

  • In this video clip, we're on the water in our high speed craft touring the Aurlandsfjord, getting closeup views of waterfalls, and visiting Undredal to sample their famous brown goat cheese.

    In this video clip, we're on the water in our high speed craft touring the Aurlandsfjord, getting closeup views of waterfalls, and visiting Undredal to sample their famous brown goat cheese.

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    Old Viking ship in Oslo's Viking Ship Museum.
    The ornately carved bow section of an old Viking ship, seen in the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo.