Alesund, Norway
Alesund is a coastal town, a fishing and trading center. One of the city's landmarks is the marble church of Giske-one of the oldest examples of the spread of Christianity in Norway. Alesund was completely destroyed by fire in 1904 and was totaly rebuilded according to the Art Nouveau style. Nowadays Alesund has a unique atmosphere with incredible décors, colorful facades and the turrets that look like it sprang from a medieval fairytale.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam is a beautiful town with the advantages of a big city. It offers many opportunities of nightlife, excellent museums and famous sights. Waterways cross the city and give a sense of romance . Amsterdam has bike lanes, so a bike ride is the ideal way to explore the city.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen, the largest city in Scandinavia, is home to the oldest kingdom in the world. Since the bronze life-size statue of the "Little Horn" of Hans Christian Andersen, Town Hall Square and the Castle of Kristianmporgk, Copenhagen has cultural and historical wealth and is a wonderful city for walking . Tour the shopping center or enjoy the lush gardens of Tivoli and entertainment venues in the surrounding area. Visit the port Nichavn and relax in an outdoor cafe or wander boat canals of Copenhagen.
Hammerfest, Norway
Hammerfest is a municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. Hammerfest offers sport and commercial fishing, both sea and freshwater, as well as scuba diving. The northernmost glacier on the Norwegian mainland is a popular hiking destination. The town is a popular starting point for northern tours.
Honningsvag, Norway
Honningsvag is the northernmost city in Europe. It is the largest and busiest port of call in Northern Europe, during summer season, as it is the gateway to the North Cape. Due to the Gulf Stream the climate is subarctic and the ice-free ocean provides rich fisheries since praehistoric times. The landscape of the area is of extraordinary beauty and the phenomenon of the Midnight Sun provides an unforgetable experience.
Amsterdam(Ijmuiden)
In Itzmouinten as throughout Holland there is a separate lane reserved for bicycles.
Ijmuiden is a paradise for lovers of bicycles. Therein lies the biggest bike shop across Europe called the "Magnificent wheels." You can find any bike you want and you can take it everywhere with you, since folds in such a way as to fit in a suitcase. Ijmuiden also has a wonderful and quiet beach, since there are not many cars in this town.
Invergordon, Scotland
Invergordon is modern well laid out town with a double width high street and has many shops places to visit and things to do.
Invergordon is a small port town in the northeast highlands of Scotland,situated on the shores of the Cromarty firth approximately 70 km's north of Inverness.The town itself has developed into a major port of call for cuise liners thanks to its sheltered deep waters and excellent on shore facilities.It serves as a central point for visitors who go on to visit places to the norh and south.Invergordon is a modern well laid out town with a double width high street and has many shops places to vistit and things to do.There is an art centre leisure centre go.Karting and golf .You can also visit the naval museum and the hentage centre.Popular shore excursions include visits to Loch Ness nearby castles and distilleris.
Kristiansand, Norway
Kristiansand is the administrative, business and cultural capital of Southern Norway, a modern city with a cosmopolitan history. A leading light in the technology sector and number one in exports, the Kristiansand region is the fastest growing region in Norway. Surrounded by picturesque scenery, from tiny rocky islands in the fjords to snow-covered mountains inland, offers a rich variety of recreational activities.
Kristiansund, Norway
Kristiansund is a city and municipality on the western coast of Norway in the Nordmøre district of Møre og Romsdal county. Kristiansund is built on four main islands, with many smaller islands. The island of Nordlandet, is the second largest island. Is one of the most densely populated cities of Norway, having what is arguably the country's most urban small city centre, due to the relatively small size of the islands on which it is built and the very constricted central harbour/town area of Kirkelandet. Kristiansund is an important cultural centre in the region of Nordmøre. The city is probably best known for housing Norway's oldest opera, which was established in 1928 by Edvard Bræin.
Leknes (Lofoten), Norway
Leknes is a town in Nordland county, Norway. It is a town in Lofoten archipelago that differs from all the other fishing towns in this area. However, the surrounded landscape is nothing but a scenic paradise with cliffs, white sandy beaches, mountains and peaks. It is very possible to catch a sight of cormorants,eagles and of course whales. Lofoten offers, also, a wide range of activities such as surfing, kayaking and snorkelling in crystal clear arctic waters. You will be astonished by the natural beauty this place offers!
Lerwick/Shetland, United Kingdom
Lerwick is a bustling, cosmopolitan seaport with services and amenities only usually found in much larger places on the British mainland. The extensive leisure and entertainment facilities provide warm hospitality to visitors. The old waterfront is thronged with pleasure boats, visiting yachts, historic craft and working fishing boats. There's a variety of lively bars and clubs, ranging from popular "theme" bars to more traditional hostelries. Visitors can explore a surprisingly wide range of well-stocked shops. Lerwick also has an outstanding Museum and Archives, incorporating an art gallery.
Lysekil, Sweden
Lysekil is a locality and the seat of Lysekil Municipality in Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden. The picturesque coastal town of Lysekil is a major tourist destination. In Lysekil and its surroundings you will find plenty of interesting attractions to visit and there are also great opportunities for making your own discoveries. Choose between boat trips, sea fishing, safaris, kayak, you can go swimming or take a walk in one of the surrounding nature reserves.
Olden, Norway
Olden is a quiet town near the Tzostental glacier, which happens to be one of the largest glaciers in Europe. Stroll the lush valleys and if you feel adventurous you can explore the surrounding caves and the well preserved historic sites.
Oslo, Norway
Oslo, the capital of Vikings, is full of mystery and beauty. Don't miss the dragon statues in the Vigkelant Museum of Sculpture, the very interesting artworks of the artist Edvard Mounch and the amazing Olsofiorden . Learn about the feats of those sefareres in three Maritime museums, the famous Viking Maritime Museum, the Fram Museum and the Kon Tiki Museum, which honors the late Thor Chaierntal who crossed the ocean with a boat of reeds. Visit Xarl Johann Gata street, with great shops, itinerant musicians and vendors.
Stavanger, Norway
Stavanger is a small town with great charm. It has a perfect harbor, long history and culture, excellent restaurants, shops and good accommodation services. Located near the mountains, fjords and sandy beaches, is the Norwegian petroleum capital.
Tromso, Norway
Tromsο is the largest city and the largest urban area in Northern Norway, where occurs the phaenomenon of the Midnight Sun from about 18 May to 26 July. The city centre of Tromso contains the highest number of old wooden houses in Northern Norway. The Arctic Cathedral, a modern church from 1965, is probably the most famous landmark in Tromsο. The city is a cultural centre for its region and several festivals take place during the summer.
Trondheim, Norway
Trondheim is a city and municipality in the county of Sor-Trondelag, roughly in the center of Norway. It is the fourth largest city in the country with 176,008 inhabitants. Regarded as the Norwegian center of education, technical and medical research with educational institutions Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and SINTEF located in the city.
