 HEDMARK Olympic relations in the region of Hedmark, brought Norway into the international limelight. Hamar and the Viking ship, Trysil and Trysil mountain for great outdoors. The 1994 Winter Olympics held in Lillehammer. The county´s two major cities are Gjøvik and Lillehammer. National Parks: Dovre, Jotunheimen, Rondane, Ormtjernkampen. Nature reserves: Fokstumyra, Vassfaret. Oppland has northern Europe´s highest mountain peak, Galdhøpiggen (2.369m), and 56% of the county´s area is more than 900 metres above sea level. Both Gudbrandsdalen and Valdres are valley and mountain areas, while Toten, Land and Hadeland are level agricultural areas. Pure air and water, beautiful and unspoiled uplands are today a resource in great demand. It´s no wonder that people thrive in Buskerud. This is where you can land the biggest salmon, taste the juiciest apples and pick the sweetest strawberries. You can follow in the foot steps of the Vikings at Ringerike, explore the mines at Kongsberg, go rafting down rivers and rapids, or enjoy a swim in the fjords. Buskerud also boasts several of Norway´s finest winter sports resorts, such as Hemsedal and Geilo. Cultural activities and traditions flourish alongside the commercial opportunities and night life offered by the larger towns. Towns like Drammen, Kongsberg and Hønefoss are well set up to look after themselves. Because of its central position, Drammen is the capital of the county. Oslo is surrounded by forest and fjord. An important part of the city´s political tradition is to preserve the fjord and the area surrounding the city for leisure and outdoor pursuits. Oslomarka is used by thousands of skiers and hikers all the year round thanks to restrictions in the urbanization of the city. Some of the major sports events in Oslo will be the Grete Waitz Race, the Holmenkollen Relay, Oslo Marathon and the Holmenkollen Ski Festival. Norways new international Airport (Gardermoen) is located here. Akershus borders on Oslo, Østfold and Sweden in the south, Hedmark in the east, Oppland in the north and Buskerud in the west. With a total area of 4,916 square kilometres, Akershus is about 125 kilometres from north to south and around 90 kilometres from west to east. Its highest peak, Fjellsjøkampen in Hurdal, rises 812 metres above sea level. Its coastline, along the Oslo fjord and the Bunnefjord, is 152 kilometres long. Hurdalsjøen (Lake Hurdal) is its largest lake, but parts of Lake Mjøsa and most of Lake Øyerell are also situated here. Due to Østfold´s long stretch of coastline shipping has always had a central role here. Mild winters and ice-free conditions in the harbours ensure that traffic at sea can move without any problem all year round. Place to visit: Fredriksten Fortress in Halden, Old Town in Fredrikstad, The Hvaler islands outside Fredrikstad, Gallery F 15 in Moss. Some things in life just can´t be missed - a trip to Vestfold is one of them! Look forward to new and exciting holiday experiences in a picturesque and varying landscape. Along the coast you can experience the dramatic contrast of magnificent bare rock faces alongside beautiful beaches, and enjoy the enthusiastic boating life, which is typical of Norway. Inland you will be charmed by the timeless beauty of Norway´s rivers, lakes and deep forests. If you are interested in history, Vestfold has a rich selection of historical treasures from ancient and Viking times, enabling you to go back in time to the very heart of the Norwegian culture. Or, if you want to cycle, play golf, fish, swim, visit farmyards or charming coastal towns, experience art, culture or the outdoor life, Vestfold is the place for you! |
Township in Hedmark Alvdal, Eidskog, Elverum, Engerdal, Folldal, Grue, Hamar, Kongsvinger, Løten, Nord-Odal, Os, Rendalen, Ringsaker, Sør-Odal, Stange, Stor-Elvdal, Tolga, Trysil, Tynset, Vang, Våler, Åmot and Åsnes Township in Oppland Dovre, Etnedal, Gausdal, Gjøvik, Gran, Jevnaker, Lesja, Lillehammer, Lom, Lunner, Nord-Aurdal, Nord-Fron, Nordre Land, Ringebu, Sel, Skjåk, Søndre Land, Sør-Aurdal, Sør-Fron, Vågå, Vang, Østre Slidre, Vestre Slidre, Vestre Toten, Østre Toten and Øyer Township in Buskerud Drammen, Flå, Flesberg, Gol, Hemsedal, Hol, Hole, Hurum, Kongsberg, Krødsherad, Lier, Modum, Nedre Eiker, Nes, Nore og Uvdal, Øvre Eiker, Ringerike, Røyken, Rollag and Sigdal The capital of Norway. In addition to beeing the seat of the government, Oslo is the business and cultural capital of the nation. Oslo is both County and Township. Township in Akershus Asker, Aurskog Høland, Bærum, Eidsvoll, Enebakk, Fet, Frogn, Gjerdrum, Hurdal, Lørenskog, Nannestad, Nes, Nesodden, Nittedal, Oppegård, Rælingen, Ski, Sørum, Ullensaker, Vestby and Ås Township in Østfold Askim, Aremark, Borge, Eidsberg, Fredrikstad, Halden, Hobøl, Hvaler, Kråkerøy, Marker, Moss, Onsøy, Rakkestad, Rolvsøy, Rygge, Rømskog, Råde, Sarpsborg, Skiptvet, Skjeberg, Spydeberg, Trøgstad, Tune and Varteig Township in Vestfold Andebu, Borre, Hof, Holmestrand, Lardal, Larvik, Nøtterøy, Ramnes, Sande, Sandefjord, Stokke, Svelvik, Tjøme, Tønsberg and Våle |