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the northern lights as shot in tromsø, norway

the northern lights as shot in tromsø, norway

 

Norway is beautiful. Norway is expensive. Norway is chic. I went to Norway before Christmas in 2016 with my little brother, Will. We explored Oslo, Bergen and the arctic circle town of Tromsø. All three towns were beautiful and enjoyable for their own reasons. I particularly loved Tromsø though because it allowed me to see the northern lights for the first time in my life. And I also saw a reindeer while there; magical in it’s own way. p.s. I would suggest taking the train from Oslo to Bergen for some killaaa viewzzz.

Oslo

What to do/see:

  • explore Damstredet street and Telthusbakken street

  • Astrup Fearnley Museum (contemporary art)

  • Munch Museum

  • National Museum of Contemporary Art

  • Walk around Grunerlokka

Shopping:

  • Vestkanttorvet flea market (Saturday!)

  • Birkelunden bric-a-brac market (Sunday!)

  • Bla (cool shop!)

  • Aker Brygge wharf

  • Maritabutikken (vintage shop in Grunerlokka)

  • Sondagsmarkedet At Bla (market)

  • Bondens Market (moves location every week)

Restos:

  • Kolonihagen

  • Kaffebrenneriet (for breakfast/coffee)

  • Ekebergrestauranten

  • Godt Brod (bakery)

  • Olivia

  • Maaemo

  • Engebret Cafe

  • Alex Sushi

  • Villa Paradiso

  • Le Benjamin Bar

  • Hos Thea

  • Trancher Entrecôte

  • Solsiden

  • Madu

  • Sawan

  • Markveien Mat og Vinhus

  • Statholdergaarden

  • IndiSpice

  • Fiskeriet Youngstorget

  • Ruffino

  • Der Peppern Gror

  • Fjord Restaurant

  • Mother India

  • Hanami

  • Den Glade Gris

  • Mister India

  • Mamma Pizza

Restos in Grunerlokka:

  • The Nighthawk Diner

  • Det Grønne Kjøkken

  • Prince Lunchbar

  • Grilleriet

  • Fru Hagen

  • Bistro Brocante

  • Copa Con Oro

  • Mucho Mas

  • Liebling

  • Ryes

Bergen

Things to do/see:

  • The Fløibanen Funicular 

  • Explore Bryggen neighborhood

  • Apollon Platebar (records, live music, beer)

  • Fantoft Stavkirke

Shopping:

  • Aksdal i Muren

  • good brands: Didriksons, Aalesund Oljeklede

Restos:

  • Brunch at Bastant Stolegaten

  • Blom Cafe

  • Pingvinen

  • Casa Del Toro

  • Bryggeloftet & Stuene Restaurant

  • Nama

  • To Kokker

  • FG Restaurant

  • Bryggen Tracteursted

  • Egon Kjøttbasaren

  • Enhjørningen

Tromsø

Things to do/see:

  • Tove’s Art Glass Studio

  • Tromsø Botaniske Hage (botanical garden)

  • Arctic Cathedral

  • Tour of macks brewery

  • Fjellheisen (cable car, good view)

Restos:

  • AUNEGÅRDEN AS

  • Mathallen

  • Emma's Under

  • Fiskekompaniet

Bars:

  • Hildr Gastro Bar (has food)

  • Skarven (has food)

  • Rorbua Pub

  • Blå Rock Café

  • Bardus

  • Ølhallen Brewpub

  • Flyt

  • Gründer Tromsø

  • Huken Pub

  • De 4 Roser

Other places to go in Norway

  • Odda and Trolltunga

  • Alesund

  • Juvet Landscape Hotel

  • Geiranger Fjord

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