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🏔️Reflections - Aurlandsfjord - Sogn og Fjordane - Norway🇳🇴

📷Nikon D7500 - ISO 400 - Nikkor 18-200mm lens f3.5-5.6 G - 18mm - f/11,0 1/250 sec

📚The Norwegian language (Norwegian: Norsk), is a North Germanic language of the West Scandinavian branch. Along with Swedish and Danish, Norwegian forms a dialect continuum of more or less mutually intelligible local and regional varieties, and some Norwegian and Swedish dialects, in particular, are very close. These Scandinavian languages📖, together with Faroese and Icelandic as well as some extinct languages📕, constitute the North Germanic languages🔖.  The Norwegian language consists in two distinct and rival norms↔️: Bokmål or Riksmål, also called Dano-Norwegian and Nynorsk or New Norwegian.

➡️During the 15th century, the old Norwegian writing traditions✍🏻 gradually died out after the union of Norway🇳🇴 with Denmark🇩🇰 and the removal of the central government to Copenhagen. In 1814 Norway achieved the independence but the linguistic union🔄 with Danish persisted. Educational problems due to the linguistic distance between Danish and spoken Norwegian and also to sociopolitical matters, stimulated a search🔎 for a national standard language. Ivar Aasen, a self-taught linguist📚, constructed in 1853 a language norm primarily from the dialects of the western and central rural districts. This standard continued the Old Norwegian tradition and was meant to replace Danish, he called it Landsmål, but now it is officially known as Nynorsk. He presented the New Norwegian norm in a grammar, a dictionary and numerous literary texts📚. Finally, in 1885 the New Norwegian was officially recognised as a second national language.

👉Today, all Norwegians learn to read and write New Norwegian, but only about 20 percent use it as primary written language✍🏻.

❓Did you know that Norway🇳🇴 is the largest exporter of salmon in the world, but the country’s national dish is Fårikål (mutton stew)?
🏔️Reflections - Aurlandsfjord - Sogn og Fjordane - Norway🇳🇴

📷Nikon D7500 - ISO 400 - Nikkor 18-200mm lens f3.5-5.6 G - 18mm - f/11,0 1/250 sec

📚The Norwegian language (Norwegian: Norsk), is a North Germanic language of the West Scandinavian branch. Along with Swedish and Danish, Norwegian forms a dialect continuum of more or less mutually intelligible local and regional varieties, and some Norwegian and Swedish dialects, in particular, are very close. These Scandinavian languages📖, together with Faroese and Icelandic as well as some extinct languages📕, constitute the North Germanic languages🔖.  The Norwegian language consists in two distinct and rival norms↔️: Bokmål or Riksmål, also called Dano-Norwegian and Nynorsk or New Norwegian.

➡️During the 15th century, the old Norwegian writing traditions✍🏻 gradually died out after the union of Norway🇳🇴 with Denmark🇩🇰 and the removal of the central government to Copenhagen. In 1814 Norway achieved the independence but the linguistic union🔄 with Danish persisted. Educational problems due to the linguistic distance between Danish and spoken Norwegian and also to sociopolitical matters, stimulated a search🔎 for a national standard language. Ivar Aasen, a self-taught linguist📚, constructed in 1853 a language norm primarily from the dialects of the western and central rural districts. This standard continued the Old Norwegian tradition and was meant to replace Danish, he called it Landsmål, but now it is officially known as Nynorsk. He presented the New Norwegian norm in a grammar, a dictionary and numerous literary texts📚. Finally, in 1885 the New Norwegian was officially recognised as a second national language.

👉Today, all Norwegians learn to read and write New Norwegian, but only about 20 percent use it as primary written language✍🏻.

❓Did you know that Norway🇳🇴 is the largest exporter of salmon in the world, but the country’s national dish is Fårikål (mutton stew)?
While driving from Bergen to Oslo, we went through this region of beautiful lakes.  I've never seen such perfectly reflecting pools of water.  This was actually shot on my iPhone out the car window.
We took the 1 day Norway in a nutshell trip Oslo - Bergen, the Fjord cruise is included, AMAZING!!!!
Barcode, Oslo, Norway. The city's new (and only) skyline. Looks pretty cool in the sunset.

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Where to stay in Adventure Road

Oslo City Hall showing a bay or harbour, a city and an administrative building

Oslo City Centre

4.5/5(394 area reviews)

Travellers choose Oslo City Centre for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Christiania Torv Tram Station or Wessels Plass Light Rail Station and check out top sights like Norwegian Parliament.

Oslo City Centre
Palace Park which includes a pond

Central Oslo

Travellers love Central Oslo for its popular shops, and you can see more of Oslo by jumping on the metro at Nationaltheatret Tram Station or Tullinlokka Light Rail Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like National Theater and Chat Noir.

Central Oslo
Oslo, Norway - Panoramic view of Oslo waterfront with Akershus Fortress, City Hall and Aker Brygge borough at Pipervika harbor

Sentrum

While you're in Sentrum, take in top sights like Oslo City Hall or Fridtjof Nansen Square, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kontraskjaeret Tram Station or Christiania Torv Tram Station.

Sentrum
An alley at the Promenaden Fashion District in Oslo, Norway, with an art installation called “HUG LIFE" which was about spreading joy, warmth, and acceptance. Through this art installation, the artists claimed they wanted to give the world and the citizens of Oslo a hug and a smile.

Kvadraturen

If you're spending time in Kvadraturen, check out sights like Karl Johan Gate or Cinemateket and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dronningens Gate Tram Station or Wessels Plass Light Rail Station.

Kvadraturen
Beautiful place

Grünerløkka

4/5(10 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Grünerløkka. Spend some time visiting top spots like Mathallen Oslo, and catch the metro at Olaf Ryes Place Light Rail Station or Schous Place Light Rail Station to see more of the area.

Grünerløkka
EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018

St. Hanshaugen

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

You might enjoy the restaurants while in St. Hanshaugen. Bislett Stadium is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Stensgata Light Rail Station or Bislett Station to see more of the city.

St. Hanshaugen
Clarion Hotel The Hub

Clarion Hotel The Hub

4 out of 5
Biskop Gunnerus Gate 3 Oslo
The price is S$241 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
S$241
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oslo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,199 reviews)
Staff are great. Coffee maker is good

Reviewed on 14 Feb, 2026

Clarion Hotel The Hub
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo

4 out of 5
Holbergs Gate 30 Oslo
The price is S$198 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
S$198
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oslo. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,048 reviews)
The hotel was easy to find and is up near the Palace & Gardens, so very close to The National Theatre Station, which made getting around very quick and easy. There is also a tram stop on one side of the hotel and a bus stop on the other. The room was lovely, large and clean. We used the sauna most ...

Reviewed on 5 Feb, 2026

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen

4 out of 5
Dreggsallmenningen 1 Bergen
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$160 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
S$160
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,058 reviews)
The hotel is in a perfect location to explore Bergen.

Reviewed on 13 Feb, 2026

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Forenom Aparthotel Oslo

Forenom Aparthotel Oslo

3.5 out of 5
Lakkegata 3 Oslo
Stay at this apartment in Oslo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Oslo Opera House and Karl Johan Gate are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (1,283 reviews)
Amazing value for the money. Comfortable cozy and balcony view.

Reviewed on 15 Feb, 2026

Forenom Aparthotel Oslo
Central City Apartments

Central City Apartments

2 out of 5
Brinken 52, Gamle Oslo Oslo
Stay at this aparthotel in Oslo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
6.8/10 (1,601 reviews)
Room was good, duvets were warm. Getting to the room was a bit of a maze just the building is really cool. I did book a budget double room, and was given a room with a double bed rather than two singles, but there was a pull out bed on the chair in the room.

Reviewed on 29 Jan, 2026

Central City Apartments
Frogner House - Skovveien

Frogner House - Skovveien

4 out of 5
Skovveien 8 Oslo
Stay at this apartment in Oslo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Aker Brygge and Karl Johan ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,413 reviews)
Room was excellent, the only issue is that there were no outlets to be used by the bed or the walls. Informed the hotel, the agent acted surprised, offered to check but no one came.

Reviewed on 4 Dec, 2025

Frogner House - Skovveien
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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