Norway - One photo per day

[Gordon Freeman]

incredible, thank you for a look into norway

[dexter26]

Litleverivassfossen in Rago National Park

Rago National Park is located in Nordland, and together with even larger nature reserve areas on the Swedish side of the border, constitutes the largest continuous national park nature reserve areas of Europe.

Rago National Park is only 171 km2. On the swedish side, the national parks are named Padjelanta, Sarek and Stora sjöfallet national parks, and with these included, the area that is protected in total is 5700 km2.

The Litleverivass waterfall is probably the most impressive waterfall in the Rago park, but there is truly a lot of wonderful scenery to be seen here overall, too. The closest notable town to this national park is Fauske.






If you look at this picture, it shows a bit of a different perspective, and maybe shows the vista a bit better, but the picture included a random person so I didn't want to use it in the thread.

[UrbanLife]

Måstadfjellet, Værøy (Nordland)
Værøy is an island and municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is part of the Lofoten traditional region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Sørland. Værøy was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt). The new municipality of Røst was separated from Værøy on 1 July 1928.

It is one of the smallest municipalitys in Norway, with a population of only 743. In 1994 they discovered cave paintings over 3000 years old at the island.

As the location might reveal, the weather in Værøy can be very changeable and rough. Sunshine, rain, wind, and mist may interchange rapidly. The winter climate is mild and the temperature seldom drops below 0 °C (32 °F). This makes conditions for stockfish exceptionally good. In the summer the temperature normaly is between 15 and 20 degrees celcius, although it may drop below 10 in bad weather.

Photo by: Maciej Bujak
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Wanted to show a more detailed map, showing its extreme location:

[Krpan]

Really nice!!!

[UrbanLife]

Lyngør (Aust-Agder)
Lyngør is a small town on a group of small islands off the south east coast of Norway, in the municipality of Tvedestrand, in the county of Aust-Agder.

Previously a popular home for sea-captains, the town is accessible only by boat, has no cars, and is known for its scenic harbor and charming wooden houses. It is recognized as one of the best-preserved communities in Europe, awarded for this in 1991(Europes best preserved community 1991). Most of the buildings are now summer homes, but there are about 80 permanent, year-round residents. A hugely popular destination in the summer months, it has in later years struggled to maintain a stable permanent population.

The community has a sailmaking factory, a few restaurants that are open during the tourist season, and a famous general store.

The sound that goes through Lyngør is also famous for a dramatic sea battle in the Napoleonic War, in which the British Navy effectively put an end to the last of Dano-Norwegian naval forces. The wreck of the Danish frigate Najaden was discovered in the sound in 1957.

This is were my family has spend the summers since the 60'ies, so has a strong band to this small community. Today as said, there are only 80 people left, but in the summer monthts the place is crowded and really one of the best summer locations in Norway.

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(sorry for the cheesy HDR effect)

[dexter26]

No info picture of (salmon) river and forest in Norway




I also love the norwegian forests and many parts of the interior of Norway (as well as the less dramatic parts of our coastline, like down from Oslo to Stavanger), so I wanted to show that a bit, not just the typical fjord areas (though they are of course great too). This is apparently a salmon river of some sorts, unfortunately I didn't find more info about it.

I'd like people who don't know much about Norway to notice the greenery, we are not only mountains, rock and ice, as I think many tend to believe...

[dexter26]

Oslo, urban centre of Norway

I'll do my part to keep this thread active... There has been no pictures from Oslo in this thread so far, so I thought
maybe it's about time to rectify that.

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Oslo is the undisputed urban centre of Norway, with a county population of about 570 000 (2008) and a metro population of between 800 000 and 1,1 million (estimates vary).
Before the financial crisis, growth was expansive in Nordic terms, and even if it's cooled down somewhat, there's an influx of new "Osloites" so the demand for new housing and other developments is still there.

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Oslo has a compact downtown, and for various reasons, many feel that the planning and urban development is sort of chaotic. Part of the reason is that Oslo is an old town (about 1000 yrs old, though substantial growth really didn't occur until well into the 1800's), and many streets are still exactly like when first established - many of them originally designed for horse & cart and not of a size fitting modern standards. There is also what one might call an "eclectic" mix of old and new, old buildings may stand next to newer ones of a very different architectural style.

Compared to the two other Scandinavian capitals, Oslo is far less grandiose and well-planned, but some (including me) find a certain charm in the more chaotic and
"naturally growing" (as time permits) cityscape of Oslo.

[tonight]

thanks for sharing your beautiful photos...keep posting

[m_m]

Brilliant photos! Norway is country of stunning environment!

[UrbanLife]

Dex: There has been one, from the Opera house The reason why I've not posted more urban photos is because I wanted with this thread to show whats unique about Norway, and not like many other threads who only show nice photos taken in their own country where the photo just as well might have been taken "anywhere" in the world. Norway has some unique scenery you want find any other place on earth, so therefore the focus on whats different from many other countries.

Also want to add that Oslo is the fastest growing city in western europe. With a population growth of 15.000 pr. year the population is booming like never before. Also notice this number is within the city borders, the growth is also huge in the metro area.

Speaking of Oslo, here is a photo of Aker Brygge, a part of the on going "Fjord city development", transforming the old industrial areas into a integrated part of the city. As seen on the last picture posted by dexter26, you see large areas at the waterfront waiting to be developed. The new opera house(also seen at the photo) is a part of this.

Aker Brygge, Oslo (Oslo)
Aker Brygge is an area in the borough of Frogner in Oslo, Norway. It is west of Pipervika, an arm of the Oslo Fjord, on the former ship yard of Akers Mekaniske Verksted, which was shut down in 1982. Before the shipyard was established there in 1854, the area was known as Holmen. It was an old yard where some industrial corporations established, and a suburban establishment grew in the early 1800s.

The construction of Aker Brygge was carried out in four steps by the realtors Aker Eiendom AS. A few old industrial buildings were demolished, while several of the major workshop halls were rebuilt as shopping areas. The first step of the construction was finished in 1986, with Telje, Torp and Aasen as architects. The fourth and final construction, the Storebrand insurance building facing Munkedamsveien, was completed in 1998. The area consists of a shopping center with shops and restaurants, a cinema, office space, and apartments. Additionally, there is a small boat harbour, and a terminal for the ferries to Nesodden. The area measures 260 000 m2.

The high brick building in the background is Oslo City Hall.

[UrbanLife]

The next days I will present only photos of a ongoing project in Norway, the National Tourist Route Project:

Unique drives through the most spectacular countryside Norway has to offer. The National tourist routes are being developed and operated by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration as a nationwide project. During a 15 year period several Norwegian roads shall obtain the position as National Tourist Roads. These improved roads shall have unique landscape qualities, the driving experince shall be a priority, and the stops en route are meant to intensify the adventure and also to show conterporary norwegian architecture.

There is an old saying that goes: “Whoever makes a journey has a story to tell.” The Norwegian Public Roads Administration is currently working on a “National tourist routes” project designed to touch the hearts and souls of tourists by showcasing magnificent scenery in a harmonious and non-exploitive way.

Running along fjords, coasts, mountains and waterfalls where time stands still and the past and present seamlessly intersect, these routes embrace Norway and its beautiful countryside, offering domestic and foreign tourists world-class scenery and vistas. These are the National tourist routes, memorable drives through a kaleidoscope of contrasts in scenery, culture and climate. These tourist routes invite you to take a break from the stress and annoyances of everyday life and take life at a slower pace.

From now until 2015, eighteen sections of highway are scheduled to be designated National tourist routes, 1,850 kilometres in all through quintessential Norwegian countryside. Along these routes, exciting stopping points are being designed for taking breaks, parking for hikes and taking photographs. The designs will follow strict aesthetic standards in a way that harmonises with the surroundings and reinforces travellers’ appreciation of the great outdoors and unspoilt countryside. Along the tourist routes, tourists will be able to fish, take waterfall tours and go mountain hiking, as well as avail themselves of services, accommodation, cultural attractions and much more.

[UrbanLife]

Rondande National Tourist Route Project (Oppland)
Rondane National Tourist Route follows the border country between the Rondane massif and more cultivated countryside along highway 27, from Enden, through Sollia and Atndalen to Folldal. Rondane lies as a backdrop to this stretch of road, from both north and south. The mountain massif changes character with the weather and seasons, but is always worth a stop to enjoy the view.

Rondane National Park was established in 1962 as the first national park in Norway. In Rondane, the characteristic traces of the ice age are clear. The dry climate and firm terrain mean the area is well suited to mountain walks and summit tours, with many marked paths and tourist cabins. Rondane is also home to one of Norway’s biggest populations of wild reindeer.

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(More pictures/info: http://www.turistveg.no/modules/modu...d=148&lang=eng | http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/...4033f578_b.jpg (no, I'm not the bloke at the photo )

[Dr.Seltsam]

Fantastic thread!

[dexter26]

Seven Sisters mountain range, Nordland

(Almost) Just the picture this time around.

"The Seven Sisters" is a famous vista seen along the route of the very scenic semi-cruise of the "hurtigruten" Norwegian Coastal Express, travelling along the Norwegian coast all the way from Bergen to Kirkenes.

[Comal Mall]

Wonderful.!
Landscapes are beautiful.!
Norway is an amazing country
Congrats.
Greetings from Villahermosa, Mexico.

[merced12]

great country ,wondefull pictures thks for sharing

[tonight]

nice view

[qwert_guy]

yah i agree, nice view....

[michal a.]

Norway have unbelievable nature!!

[UrbanLife]

Atlanterhavsvegen (Møre og Romsdal)
Atlanterhavsveien (english: The Atlantic Road) is the part of Norwegian national road 64 (Rv 64) that connects the island of Averøy to Vevang, Eide, on the mainland; by extension, the road connects the cities of Kristiansund and Molde.

Construction work on the road started on August 1, 1983, with the opening taking place on July 7, 1989. During this period there were no less than 12 hurricanes in the area. The 8.3 km (5 mile) long road is built on several small islands and skerries, and is spanned by eight bridges and several landfills.

This road has an open sea view which is not so common for roads along the Norwegian coast, since there are archipelagos that obscures this view. Here the distance between the islands is so small that a road could be built across the archipelago. In addition there are fjords and mountains inside the road.

The spectacular road quickly became a popular tourist attraction to the extent that caution must be shown when driving it, as both the local population and visitors frequently use the road to go fishing for cod and other saltwater fish directly from the roadside.

Atlanterhavsveien was voted "Norwegian Construction of the Century" on 27 September 2005, and is currently Norway's second most visited scenic road after Trollstigen (also in Møre og Romsdal). Atlanterhavsveien's sharp turns and wild nature have ranked it first on The Guardian's list of the world's best road trips.

Altlanterhavsvegen is sugested as a part of the national tourist route project.

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