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Thanks to a new historical population registry, it’s never been easier to research your own Norwegian family heritage. I know many of our regular readers are Norwegian Americans with relatives who left Norway several generations
After the World War II, Norway joined NATO and underwent a period of reconstruction under public planning. These fascinating photos of Norway from the 1950s that show cities, towns, landscapes, streets and everyday life of people from different parts of the country.
From the medieval wooden stave churches to a modern take on cathedrals, Norway is packed with fascinating churches and cathedrals. Many are open to tourists.
The old town in Stavanger is most often referred to as Gamle Stavanger (Old Stavanger). Before heading out, I asked…
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Nils Olsson Reppen was born in 1856 on the farm Reppen in Sogndal, in western Norway. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1882 and worked as a photographer in Browns Valley and Morris, Minnesota.
The rustic cobbled streets and perfectly preserved wooden structures of Gamle Stavanger are just a short walk from the city centre. Stavanger is Norway’s fourth biggest city, behind Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim. Situated in Rogaland county
Bergen, Norway is a pleasant seaside town best known for its iconic row of colorful buildings perched on the edge of a picturesque harbor. The city is the gateway to the majestic Norwegian fjords and
Stongfjorden is a village in Askvoll Municipality in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The village is located at the head of the Stongfjord, about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) northeast of the village of Askvoll and about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) southwest of the village of Kvammen. Stongfjorden is an industrial area that was home to the first aluminum mill in Scandinavia, Stangfjorden Elektrokemiske Fabriker. The Stongfjorden Chapel is located in the village. As most others in Stongfjorden, Paul Stang (1888 – 1923) earned a living working at the aluminium factory. Photography was his hobby, and with a camera, Paul documented everyday life of Stongfjorden from the 1900s to 1910s. Photos by Paul Stang, via The County Archives in Sogn og Fjordane)
These 28 stunning stave churches are dotted across Norway's countryside. They are great examples of stave architecture, and a very visual reminder of Norway's slow transition to Christianity.
Like all buildings on the traditional Norwegian farm, the stabbur had a clear purpose: to be a storage for food, fine clothing, and other fragile possessions.
Norway is a country for the adventurers, particularly those who love the outdoors. Here are 20 photos that will inspire you to book your plane ticket.
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One of the oldest Norwegian folk instruments is the birch trumpet – the lur. Originally, it was a practical tool, helping people in their everyday lives.
Old wooden houses in Gamle Stavanger, September 2012, Stavanger, Norway photography by cityhopper2
This collection of hand-tinted lantern slides depicts popular tourist destinations in Norway around the turn of the 19th century. The collection consists of slides produced by at least two British…
Norway's stave churches are an iconic feature of the rural landscape. Arguably the most authentic of them all lies at the very heart of the country. Borgund is Norway's most visited stave church.
The old Norwegian farm needed hundreds of litres of water every single day: for food-making, cleaning, and human and animal consumption.
Eidfjord is an ideal base for exploring the fjords, mountains and waterfalls of the Hardanger region of western Norway. A typical Norwegian fjord village, Eidfjord is home to several hundred people. It's located on a
