Fjalerfjell, north of the Sognefjord

Driving Around Fjordland

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August 19th 2010
The 3 days we spent at Dragsvik on the fjords exploring the area was a great experience. Again, we were very lucky with the weather - just some morning clouds and comfortably warm. The second day we drove up north to Dale to the farm where my great, great, grandfather was born. We met the owners of the farm, Torbjorn and his wife Olfrid, and their 3 children. They invited us in, and after ... read more

Europe » Norway » Western Norway

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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