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Fishstock on the back deck of the Spitsbergen  
   

Fishstock on the back deck of the Spitsbergen

Final days in Norway

March 10th 2017
We turned back south and headed back toward Bergen. Our first stop was Vardo. There is a fortress dating back to 1737. It had been snowing heavily and our photos show how much. We stopped at Hammerfest. It was a Sunday where there is nothing open except churches. This is a pretty town, with a lot of snow. It is reputed as being the world’s most northern town. It took a bit of hammering durin ... read more
Europe » Norway

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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