Day 41 Norway, Oslo

Day 41: Norway, Oslo

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June 16th 2006
Day 41: Friday 16th June 2006: Sunny: it was an early rise again to board the Flambana to go up the mountain on the same track and the scenery breathtaking. We changed trains at Myrdal. We went past scenery of frozen lakes, snow and ice while in the train it was hot. We arrived in Oslo, caught a bus to near where the hostel was and after walking the wrong way, eventually walked across a field and ... read more

Europe » Norway » Eastern Norway » Oslo

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Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with De... ... read more