Lunch

Holmenkollen

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August 1st 2012
Continuing our tour to Holmenkollen, the huge ski jump visible in the mountains north of the city. And more importantly to lunch. About 350m above sea level, literally in the northern suburbs. views across the fjord. Noticeably cooler in the hills although we have the best sunny day. Lunch was - surprise surprise - fish! Entree: prawns (maybe better to call them shrimp) with a fennel sala ... 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