View point at Trolls Ladder

Alesund

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July 7th 2016
7thJuly Alesund Drove over the mountain from Geiranger and out of Fjordland. Journey involved going down the steep eleven hairpin bends of Trolls Ladder, lots of giving way to coaches and motorhomes, as usual. Arrived in the seaside town of Alesund in the afternoon. Another very busy campsite on the edge of the town. Walked in to enjoy the centre of the old town which is the only one ... read more

Europe » Norway » Western Norway » Ålesund

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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