Egersund is a quiet little town on the south-western coast of Norway. Here's a little collection of photos and video clips. Audio: "Sengo knirka" by...
Everything from Norway
This category contains all Sandalsand’s articles from Norway. You will find an introduction to the country under the Destinations menu.
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The Helleren houses in Jøssingfjord
Helleren is a large cliff overhanging two houses at the end of the Jøssingfjord, on the southwestern coast of Norway. They were built in the early...
Sogndalstrand, the first Norwegian Cittaslow
Sogndalstrand is a picturesque little town on the southwestern coast of Norway. It became an important trading port from the 1600's onward but fell...
Flekkefjord, the town that was
Flekkefjord is a small town marking the transition between the southern coastline of Norway, Sørlandet, and the western part of Vestlandet. ...
VIDEO – Norway – Helleren in Jøssingfjord
Helleren is a large cliff overhanging two houses at the end of the Jøssingfjord, on the southwestern coast of Norway. They were built in the early...
VIDEO – Norway – Sogndalstrand
Sogndalstrand is a picturesque little town on the southwestern coast of Norway. It became an important trading port from the 1600s onwards but fell...
VIDEO – Norway – Flekkefjord
Flekkefjord is a small town marking the transition between the southern coastline of Norway, Sørlandet, and the western part of Vestlandet. During...
VIDEO – Norway – Bergen – Bryggen
Bryggen in Bergen, Norway is no. 59 on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Audio (1): "Jeg tok min nystemte (Bergensiana)" performed by Sissel Kyrkjebø...
The Art Nouveau town of Ålesund
In the night of January 23rd 1904 practically the entire wooden town centre of Ålesund on the Norwegian West Coast was destroyed in a fire. ...
VIDEO – Norway – Ålesund
In the night of January 23. 1904 practically the entire wooden town centre of Ålesund on the Norwegian West Coast was destroyed in a fire. The...
VIDEO – Norway – Jæren – Tungenes
This film is from a series of hikes on the coastal strip of Jæren in south-western Norway. This one is about the stretch from Tungenes to...
Jæren – The Tungenes hike
This is about the Tungenes hike, one of many hikes on the coast of Jæren, Norway. Make a round trip of only 3.9 km. Orientation Tungenes -...
VIDEO – Norway – Lysefjorden 6 – Vinddalen
The video is part of my Lysefjord series Around the Lysefjord (6): Espeland - Vinddalen - Skåpet - Flørli. Audio: "I. Gjetergut" Lyric Pieces...
VIDEO – Norway – Lysefjorden 5 – Kjerag
The video is part of my Lysefjord series Around the Lysefjord (5): Øygardsstølen (Ørneredet "Eagle's Nest) to Kjerag mountain. Views down to...
VIDEO – Norway – Lysefjorden 4 – Songedalen
The video is part of my Lysefjord series Around the Lysefjord (4): Songesand - Helmikstøl - Songedalen - Daladalen - Håhellervatnet -...
VIDEO – Norway – Lysefjorden 3 – Preikestolen
The video is part of my Lysefjord series Around the Lysefjord (3): Preikestolhytta - Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Audio: "IV. Notturno" from Lyric...
VIDEO – Norway – Lysefjorden 2 – Ulvaskog
This video belongs to the hike in Norway's Lysefjord area. Audio: "Frühlingsrauschen" ("Rustle of Spring"), composed by Christian Sinding. This...
VIDEO – Norway – Lysefjorden 1 – The Fjord
Around the Lysefjord (1): Boat trip from Lysebotn with a look up at the Kjerag mountain, stops at Flørli, Kallali, Bakken, Brattali and a look up at...
Lysefjord – The Vinddalen hike
The Vinddalen hike (12 km) is one of several hikes along the Lysefjord in Norway. This time it was a very wet hike up the Vinddalen valley to the...
Lysefjord – The Kjerag hike
The Kjerag hike (2-3 hrs each way) is one of several hikes along the Lysefjord in Norway. Start at Øygardsstølen ("Eagle's Nest") and hike to Kjerag...
Lysefjord – The Songedalen hike
The Songedalen hike is one of several hikes along the Lysefjord in Norway. This hike is a very long one of 34 km but you can make it shorter. ...
Lysefjord – The Preikestolen hike
The Preikestolen hike is one of several hikes along the Lysefjord in Norway. Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock) is one of the highlights of Norway. The...
Lysefjord – The Ulvaskog hike
The Ulvaskog hike (7 km) is one of several hikes along the Lysefjord in Norway. Start at the parking lot on the Botne road, continue via the timber...
The Lysefjord by boat
This is a brief introduction to a boat trip on the Lysefjord in Norway, from Lysebotn at the end and past nearly abandoned farmsteads along the...
Introduction to the Lysefjord
The Lysefjord in south-western Norway is a perfect example of a Norwegian fjord: Steep mountains, rough scenery, spectacular views, a lot of...
VIDEO – Norway – Jæren – Kvernevik
This film is from a series of hikes on the coastal strip of Jæren in south-western Norway. This one is from Kvernevik Ring in Stavanger and features...
Jæren – The Kvernevik hike
This is about the Kvernevik hike, one of many hikes on the coast of Jæren, Norway. The hike on gravel is 3.6 km one way. Orientation The...
VIDEO – Norway – Gol stavkirke (stave church)
Gol stave church from 1212 was moved from Gol to the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History in Oslo. This video is part of a series about stave...
Stavanger Old Town
Stavanger, the south-western gateway to the Norwegian fjords, boasts a very picturesque Old Town. "Gamle Stavanger" The small wooden houses along...
VIDEO – Norway – Stavanger’s Old Town
Stavanger, the southwestern gateway to the Norwegian fjords, boasts a very picturesque Old Town. The small wooden houses along narrow streets right...