Midnight sun

Nordkapp

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May 30th 2010
30 May 2010 One of the objects of this trip is to visit the most northerly accessible point in Europe. However there is some confusion as to where it is. There are two islands on the north coast of Norway, Nordkapp and Nordkinn. One of the guide books we are using thinks Nordkinn is further north and the other Nordkapp. However looking at the map of Scandinavia it seems that Nordkapp is furthe ... read more

Europe » 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