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Bygdøy - Vikingskiphuset - Gokstad  
   

Bygdøy - Vikingskiphuset - Gokstad

The prow is beautifully made ...
Norway's National Holiday

May 17th 2006
Over 2005 and 2006, I was fortunate enough to be working in Paris and Amsterdam. Whilst building relationships with my French and Dutch colleagues, I was also able to work closely with others - Swedes, Germans, Belgians, Swiss and Norwegian. I got on so well with Eva, that she invited me to visit her and her family in Oslo. However, knowing my love of avoiding the tourists, she invited me over ... read more
Europe » Norway » Eastern Norway » Oslo

Norwegian Flag 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
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