Alesund from the hilltop

Minor Disaster Averted

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June 15th 2016
Bodo - nice little town - went to a concert in a church with an impressive organ! Bronnoysund - another small town made up of many islands. Nice scenery. Went past one of the featured landmarks (the old firehall) 4 times. Not a lot of things to do in town unless you wanted to go to a shopping mall. Should have chosen one of the optional ($) tours. Alesund Beautiful art Deco facades and ... 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