GO Norland

18/01/2017

Christine Foster Meloni Washington, D.C. This is the eighth article in our series “Norway’s roads less traveled.” The author is Paul Andersen, Honorary Consul General for Norway to Illinois. The pr…

27/06/2016

Telemark, an area that is deep in roots, foundation, courage, beauty and so much more. We are being graciously hosted here by the jeweler Sandø, www.sando.no staying in a home across the street from the famous sun mirrors that is immersed in history. Up the cable car to Gaustablikk for a view of the mountain range , and more. If you wanted a beautiful sølje, now is the time to come see yours made first hand. Norway, a dream come true as you come along on the August 11, 14 day tour.
Visit www.gonorland.com for more details. Hurry, it is 45 days til we leave. there is room for you! It is not too late

25/05/2016

8th Reason to travel to Norway this summer August 11-24th, 14 days with Norland. We will have the privilege to visit Edvard Grieg's summer home in Bergen. There is something
truly unique, and without words, experience of walking in the footsteps of a great man and composer and his wife Nina. There may be a summer concert! What a memory to bring back home. www.gonorland.com Best time, the best memories, best price at $3490. Go Norland with a Norwegian expert!

Edvard Grieg composed some of the world's most beautiful music, including the much-loved 'Peer Gynt'. Visit his home, listen to his music, and admire the spe...

24/05/2016

Why Norway is the greatest place on Earth

The Huffington Post just published an article/photo series headlined "25 Reasons why Norway is the Greatest Place on Earth", stating that Norway is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places one can visit.



- It's home to more natural wonders than we can count and it has stunning cities, fascinating history and really happy people. Norway's not cheap. But it's worth it, the Post states.

It then goes on to present 25 top destinations, illustrated with photos. Among them:

Hornindalsvatnet - the deepest lake in Europe.

The Norwegian Fjords.

The Midnight Sun.

The Northern Lights.

Skiing in summer.

The Huffington Post also mentions the special Norwegian law called "allemannsrett":

- Allemannsrett literally translates to "all men's rights." It's a "freedom to roam" public rights law that allows the right of access to and passage through all uncultivated land. This means you can pitch a tent or hike through any land that is "utmark" (non-cultivated). Also, wild-berrying is permitted everywhere. This little rule is extra awesome because there tons of jaw-droppingly beautiful places to see in Norway and few barriers stopping you.

(www.huffington post.com)

19/05/2016

7th Reason to tour Norway with Norland this August! After a few days exploring Hallingdal, and Hardanger, it can get overwhelming with travel. Staying in the outskirts of Bergen, Osøya is a small fishing community set by the most spectacular Bjørnefjorden! In my opinion, Solstrand spa Hotel, part of an exclusive Historical hotel group in Norway, is the most beautiful and breathtaking place to relax, renew, swim, play golf, andeat the most fabulous smorgasbord of Norwegian foods, experiencing true beauty of Norway! A most nourishing time. This place is part of our tour in Norway. Visit www.gonorland.com , Tours, Fjord and Mountains, to see the complete tour itinerary. The tour price will never be this low for the tour quality. I invite you to come with.

10/05/2016

6th reason to travel to Norway this August 11-24 with Norland tours. Small group size, best price. Traveling to and thru the top of Norway, Hardangervidda. You will feel like you are on the top of the world. Breathtaking scenery, Crisp, clean air, the old untouched by the new, colorful beauty by the smallest flora. We stay in a Norsk mountain cabin on the top! Tour closing soon. Reserve your place. [email protected].

03/05/2016

5th reason to go on the Norland Tour this August for 14 days for $3490!! Best price for the best experience.
Take the Flåms Railway famous train ride where no other train or road takes you with an unforgettable experience. We will be cruising on the World Unesco Site cruise on the narrowist fjord, the Naeroyfjord.
Overnight in a private cottage guest house right on the water with a grand view. Ride a fjord horse, Eat the best fjord country food and more. What else could you ask for? visit www.gonorland.com and click on Tours, then Fjord and Mountains for itinerary and contact.

01/05/2016

It Norway's National month . Stay tuned to coming soon 6th reason to visit Norway in August 11-24 with www.gonorland.com. I have been busy finding my anscestry in Vest Agder. Its addiction.

12/04/2016

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12/04/2016

14 Reasons to visit Norway in August 11-24 on GoNorland tour!

#1 TRONDHEIM, the Viking Kingdom City and home to 'Holy' Viking King St Olav Haraldsson was killed during the famous battle at Stiklestad. He was buried and the Nidaros Cathedral was built over his grave. Nidaros is the largest northernmost Cathedral in all of Scandinavia dating back to the 12th century. Trondheim is a coastal and fishing city, becoming on of the most innovative foodie/culinary cities in Norway along with the old and charming, colorful buildings on the waterfront, situated by the famous romantic Nidelven and city bridge...
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28/01/2016

Now that you have had a chance to see the previous beautiful video, take the opportunity to travel to Norway this summer. Small tour group size. Visit website for detailed itinerary coming this week. Sign up now for an unforgettable experience!

24/01/2016

The unspeakable breathtaking beauty of these 2 Norwegian artists and the depth, warmth and color that they exhibit. A true example of Norwegian beauty. So good to listen to and view on a rainy cold day. Brings me there in my daydreams!

HANS DAHL Hans Dahl (19 February 1849, Granvin -- 27 July 1937) was a Norwegian painter. and was famous for his paintings of Norwegian fjords and surrounding landscapes. Dahl…

08/01/2016

Now that winter is here with the snow mainly in the Trondelag area and northward, I am reminded of how we as Norwegians bring the colors of the outside indoors. Rosemaling was a way to bring in the warmth of the colors from the spring, summer and fall indoors during the white winter cold. I am not gifted in this are, but i know there are so many of you that are and what you create is breathtakingly beautiful. Please share with us what you are working on. Are any of you teaching classes in the new Year? Where do you get your supplies? Anyone done a touring of Norway just focused on Rosemaling?

The folk art, rosemaling – or flower painting – was popular in agrarian southern Norway during the 1700’s to the late 1800’s. Inspired by painted church interiors and influenced by the Baroque and Rococo styles, local self-taught farmers decorated farmhouse interiors and functional items such as trunks, bowls, and cabinets.

The art displays many stylized flowers and scroll forms, combining blended colors and fine outlines on a plain background color. Traditional paint colors were derived from local raw materials, for example, rust red came from red iron oxide in the ground. Brushes were made of hairs from a squirrel’s tail or a cow’s ear.

Rosmaling artists often worked as farmers during the summer, subsidizing their living in the winter months painting rooms and furniture for more successful farmers, receiving little more than room and board for their compensation.

Originally, each isolated mountain valley developed unique stylistic traditions. The northern coastal areas of Norway being dependent on fishing did not have the time to develop a decorative art tradition. The Industrial Revolution made this art obsolete.

How did Rosemaling come to America?
Per Lysne, a Norwegian immigrant from Stoughton, Wisconsin rekindled an interest in Scandinavian folk art when his “Smørgaasbord” plates were sold in Chicago’s Marshall Fields department store in the late 1930’s. European folk art was rediscovered through home decorating magazine articles in the 1930’s and 1940’s.

The Vesterheim, Norwegian American Museum in Decorah, IA sponsored the first national rosemaling competition in 1967, bringing extensive awareness of the art’s direction and popularity. The competition continues to attract talented artists around the world.

05/01/2016

Norway's Trolls tongue. Getting cold!

04/01/2016

Are you thinking about going to Norway? I would like to invite you to come with me on a tour that I have planned for August 2016. Please visit my website at www.gonorland.com for more details. We will visit the largest craft and cultural festival in Norway, a private tour of a silversmith in Rjukan, in the Telemark area and much more. I have created this tour with a mix of all the tours that I have done in the past. please call or email me with a request for more detailed information. I am looking forward to sharing Norway with you! Please share with others. Tusen Takk!!

21/12/2015

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There is a little bit of Heaven that comes to my life this Jule time..... Today i visited my almost 95 year-old mother, along with my daughter and grand-daughter. Four generations of beautiful women in a photo opportune. It was an emotional time for me. My mother does not speak much anymore, she has…

16/12/2015

https://radio.nrk.no/direkte/p1pluss
Nydelig Jule Mussikk. Hor direkt! Naermere Hjem.

Hør NRK radio direkte. NRK's radio-kanaler direkte på nett

25/11/2015

It's that time of the year. Oh how good this would taste right now. Cold air, good food....mmmm...my favorite fish store! Old fashioned, eclectic!

Her får du et spennende alternativ til klassisk servering av rakfisk med smakfull rødbetchutny, pisket frisk seterrømme og flatbrød. Glimrende som egen rett, som en tapasrett til et julekoltbord el...

22/11/2015

Many say that Norwegians eat more chocolate than any other country in the world. I don’t know if that’s so, but we do eat a lot of chocolate. There are two chocolate companies in Norway. Freia is in Oslo and Nidar is in Trondheim. Our chocolate comes in long bars wrapped in colorful plastic wrappers.

The example for this week’s craft with trash is using these chocolate wrappers, but you could also use coffee bags or anything else that has a bit of weight to it. Even brown paper would work! Play. Experiment. That’s what making art is all about.

Photo: Heidi Håvan Grosch You can see the process of weaving strips together.
Photo: Heidi Håvan Grosch
You can see the process of weaving strips together.
Instructions:
1. Find some chocolate.

2. Eat it.

3. Save the wrapper.

4. Cut the wrapper into strips. You can use either side when you weave. Divide the strips into two piles.

5. Lay one set of strips in rows, close together. Tape both the upper and lower ends to the table.

6. Weave, in and out, with the second set of strips.

7. Tape the other two sides to the table to keep the newly woven strips together, then carefully peel the newly woven piece off the table.

8. Fold under all four sides and tape.

9. FINISHED! Now you can use your newly woven candy fabric for a purse, a mat for a picture, a coffee coaster. Any other ideas? You can also laminate or cover the entire thing in contact paper if you wish.

Have fun!

This article is a part of Barneblad, a monthly feature by Heidi Håvan Grosch to share with kids and grandkids.

04/11/2015

Getting in the mood to planning 2 tours this next year 2016.

Fjord and Mountain tour will compile bits and pieces of all the tours that i have done. A little of Hardanger, Telemark, Sogn, Trondelag, Hordaland and Buskerud. August 11-24
The other will be a Norway Coastal tour Beginning in Bergen and as north at Harstad. We will be spending a few days in the Lofoten Islands and celebrating Midsummer there. During our tour, we will hop on the Hurtigruten as well. tentatively, June 17-July1
If you have never been to Norway or a tour, now is the time to go.
It is predicting to be a good year of travel to Norway next year.
www.gonorland.com will have a rough rough itinerary by friday the 14th. As well as new photos and a new blog. I'll keep you posted
wanna come?

28/10/2015

Norland tour heard and saw Arve play at Oscarshall this summer. What a treat!!

Arve Tellefsen is an award winning Norwegian violinist, known from collaborations with conductors such as Mariss Jansons, Arvid Jansons, Herbert Blomstedt, Gary Bertini, Evgeny Svetlanov, Bryden Thomson, Neeme Järvi, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Paavo Berglund, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Walter Weller and Zubin Mehta. In the UK, he has appeared with the Royal Philharmonic, the London Philharmonic, The Hallé, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, BBC Welsh Orchestra, the Liverpool Philharmonic and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

28/10/2015

Toppen Bech besøker Sygard Grytting Beklager feil format.

27/10/2015

Sygard Grytting offers stays and meals in environments where you may experience a cross section of No

13/09/2015

Did you know that part of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back was filmed close to the Oslo-Bergen railway? What is known as “Hoth” in Star Wars – the snow and ice planet, a long time ago in a galaxy far away – is actually the Finse area, circa March 1979. May the Force be with you on this fabulous and fun Friday!

Pictured: A light saber battle on Hoth. Or a person skiing through Finse, or something. What's the difference, really? (Photo by Zen Whisk; used under Creative Commons license.)

(This has been the first in our new series, “Fantastisk Friday: Facts, Figures & Features,” an online miscellany, a compelling compendium of statistics, stories, anecdotes and whatever else we can come up with to tell you a little something you might not already know about Norway. Feel free to send us a private message with suggestions for future installments of FFFFF!)

13/09/2015

Cloudberries (rubus chamaemorus), otherwise known as Arctic gold. Sooo tasty.

27/08/2015

Your 3-minute film about the Arctic could win your team a trip to Norway! The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Washington, D.C. is looking for U.S. student and amateur filmmakers to help tell stories about this fascinating region. Bring your creativity! Help us

03/08/2015

To Son to buy some fresh fisk! A place where i can buy fresh caught trout from Hardanger. When the sun wants to come out, we then have summer weather! Pa hytte ferie og leder turen snart.
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