#Gudvangen Viking Village

[jontycrane]

Gudvangen, Nærøyfjord, Aurlandsfjord, and Flåm

One of two fjords in Norway listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Nærøyfjord is the narrowest and one of the more dramatic. I was particularly interested in how the Norwegian Fjords would compare with the ones I know well in New Zealand and ones I travelled through in Chile. They’re all similar to a degree, though the fauna differs, and there is far more infrastructure (roads, settlements,…

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Njardarheimr Viking Village

Njardarheimr Viking Village is a historical and cultural attraction located in Gudvangen, Norway.

Read more at: https://paganplaces.com/places/njardarheimr-viking-village/

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My trip is now only 26 days away!!!!

Starting to book the fun stuff now. This week, I'm booking my fjord excursions out of Flåm to explore the Sognefjord!

Just booked a 2.25 hour RIB boat tour, where it's just the 12 of us on one of those tour boats whipping around.

Still need to book the viewpoint excursion, a shuttle bus to Gudvangen, the Viking Village admission ticket, and the ferry back to Flåm.

That's going to be a fun few days surrounded by nature!!

[valkyrjacom]

Yule market in Gudvangen Viking Village 🌲🍂 (new blog post up, link in bio!) #njardarheimr #gudvangen #yule #viking #vikings #norse #vikinglife #vikingblog #valkyrie #valkyrja https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq--VlsHMt_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3vjyozt0ajfp

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We're back. We drove 9000 km/5600 miles crossing central Europe and exploring Norway from one end to the other. We started from Kaupang in the South, visited the burial area of Istrehågan, stopped by the huge burial mounds of Oseberg and Gokstad, the tumuli in Borre and the huge Viking Hall reconstruction at the Midgard Vikinsenter. We went to Heddal stave church and to Oslo and its museums, where we could see some of the best preserved Viking ships and the incredible findings of the Oseberg burial. We walked through the Norsk folkemuseum, where you can enter different original buildings from different ages and visit the stave church that used to be in Gol. On our way to Sognefjord we stopped at Borgund and at the reconstructed Viking village of Gudvangen, which has one of the most breathtaking settings of any reconstruction I've ever seen. We crossed the mountains and reached Hopperstad, then the other side of the fjord and drove all the way to Urnes, finding huge megaliths and neolithic tombs along the road. Then it was Jotunheimen nasjonalpark, with the highest peaks of the country, the glaciers and the snow melting so quickly for the strangely warm weather. It truly was incredible. We stopped in Trondheim to visit its archaeological museum and Nidaros cathedral, the burial place of King Olav, and we went to Stiklestad, where he died, and its cultural history museum. Then we slowly reached the North, crossing the artic circle and having some fantastic hikes along the way, watching the vegetation change from pine, spruce, ash and oak, to small mountain birch and finally tundra. We went to Lofoten islands, from the very South to the islands North of them, we went swimming every day as it was incredibly hot, hiked every night as the sun was still up but the temperature dropped, sometimes overflown by sea eagles crossing our path. In Vestvågøy we spent a day at the Lofotr Viking Museum, the massive reconstructed longhouse and village, which we dreamt about for years. And then we slowly went back South, stopping by some national parks, seeing more reindeer, elk, foxes and endless woods. There would be so much more to say but, unfortunately, no more character left. (at Hinnøya)

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Our next market in Norway will be having Einar Selvik of Wardruna play at the event! Who knew vending your wares in a viking village at the end of a Fjord could get any better! Comment below what your favorite Wardruna song is! Mine is Helvegen. #wardruna #helvegen #norse #vikings #vikingvalley #heathenmusic #einarselvik #runes #shaman #norway #reenactment #sca (at Viking Valley Gudvangen)

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Explore Norway with JeeTravels

Norway offers you an incredible mix of cultural and natural wonders.

Treat your eyes with rich spectacular scenery, stunning fjords and spectacular mountains. Because when in Norway, the journey itself is the destination.

On your Nordic tour explore the world’s one of the most prosperous nations, Norway. As getting around the country is easy, and the country’s top-notch transit systems offer some of the best sightseeing opportunities to you. Whether by road or the fantastic coastal steamers or rail Norway never fails to please you. Norway is among the finest honeymoon destination. One can experience breathtaking wonders of nature till the time they dream to settle there and yet treat their eyes and heart by experiencing the bustling culture and savour food on your way.

The cosmopolitan Oslo

Explore the world’s Largest Sculpture Park

Vigeland Park is one of the most visited sites in Norway. It’s located inside Oslo’s Frognerparken and is one of a kind.The park is named after the sculptor, Gustav Vigeland and is made of bronze, granite and iron.  The central theme is the circle of life and statues are an example of fine craft beyond perfection.

Viking Ships Museum

The Viking ship museum is Oslo’s historical museum, which contains artifacts from around the world and throughout history from Egyptian mummies to the history of gold coins. The museum preserves 9th century Viking vessels, Gokstad ship and the Tune ship. Visitors can have a thorough and gain a thorough insight of history through several exhibits and films that focus on the importance of maritime life for that culture.

The city of seven mountains, Bergen

The Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf

A vibrantly painted area, which is a popular sightseeing opportunity in Bergen. Tourists can explore historic buildings, boutiques, restaurants, and the Bryggen Museum. While in Bergen, visitors will also enjoy visiting the Open Air Market and can catch an aerial view of the city by taking a Fløibanen Funicular ride to Mount Fløyen.

Fjord Norway

The UNESCO protected fjords are symbols of the beauty of traditional Norway. There are more than a thousand fjords all along the coast. The fjords resemble still blue lakes, but consists of saltwater- they are prolonged arms of the seas, often reaching deep inland with majestic cliffs towering above you both sides.

Flåm village with grand surroundings

Flåm is a village in the Flåmsdalen valley. The small picturesque village is situated innermost in the Aurlandsfjord and is home of the Flåm Railway. Today Flåm is one of the most popular cruise harbors in Norway. Explore the narrow UNESCO protected  Nærøyfjorden and the stunning Aurlandsfjord.

Flåm  Railway

Ride on the iconic Flåmsbana, also known as the Flåm Railway. It's one of the steepest lines in the world and also happens to be one of the most picturesque train journey. The journey takes you from Flåm by the fjord to the top of the mountains and during the 20-kilometre train ride you can see rivers cutting through deep ravines, waterfalls cascading down the sides of steep, snow-capped mountains and mountain farms clinging dizzily to steep hillsides.

Fjord Cruise

Tour the fjord and explore the stretch between the charming Gudvangen and Flåm villages. In Gudvangen you’ll embark on a passenger ferry that will take you on a memorable cruise through some of the most spectacular fjord-landscapes Norway has to offer. The narrow and spectacular Nærøyfjord is surrounded by steep mountains with snow covered tops.

Norway would leave you spellbound with its beauty and an earnest urge to revisit and explore the Nordic delights yet again.

[animalsaremydrugs]

Viking Village in Gudvangen, Norway.

[norvegianvikingsession]

Capitaine Flåm

Petit dej face au lac avec notre pain frais et du chocolat noir (9 boules La tablette de 120 grammes 😲😲), on savoure face au paysage et on repère notre itinéraire du jour.

Nous avions passé la veille à prendre le temps de flâner au bord du Hardangerfjord pour déguster nos popotes, à chercher une cascade Lonely sans jamais être sûre de la l’avoir trouvé « la Voringsfossen » en tout cas on trouve une super puissante la « Valurfossen » , on a bien randonnée en somme alors le programme sera plus voiture aujourd’hui. Direction Flam sans trop traîner pour arriver à la pointe du fjord à Gudvangen. Village viking bien touristique à droite nous on profite de la vue avant de se prendre le énième tunnel pour Flam City. C’est encore tôt on s’embarque sur la route touristique Aurlandsfellet et ses lacets qui nous élèvent au dessus des fjords jusqu’au magnifique point de vue du Stegastein.

La plupart des touristes s’arrêtent ici mais nous décidons de continuer pour admirer les plateaux arides sur la « snovegen ». Paysage lunaire, vent violent, températures qui descend de 10 degrés. Moutons, vaches qui se baladent n’importe où et cascades, torrents qui se succèdent. On s’arrête sérieusement toutes les 10 minutes autant vous dire qu’on met du temps à la faire cette route ! Un regain d’énergie à la fin de la descente et une certaine insistance par certaine pour aller à Borgund. Aller on rajoute 1h aller-retour à notre trajet. Ça doit valoir le coup, c’est coup de cœur du Lonely pour cette églises en bois du XIIe siècle la « mieux conservée de Norvège ». On arrive, visite jusqu’à 20h et patatra c’est fermé !!!!!!! Mais fuck c’est 17h10, il s’est passé quoi ? Ben juste c’est fini les horaires d’été et le Lonely était pas à jour. Bon aventuriers que nous sommes remarquons les nombreuses caméras de surveillance, on fera rien d’idiot (contrairement à un rital prit en flagrant délit) mais notre 6e sens nous amène à trouver le chemin de randonnée qui passe derrière et nous offre une belle vue sur l’ensemble. Au final comme diras Thomas on a économisé 25€ pour voir des planches de bois et 2 bondieuseries.

Randonnée qui se poursuit et un truc historique d’une route construite en escargot avec des rochers planté le long au 18ème ou 19e siècle on s’en souvient déjà plus. Faut dire qu’on a siesté, au soleil sur l’herbe bien verte et moelleuse.

Reprise de la route, coup dur on se prend le tunnel de 25km, on pensait pas et on se le reprendra le lendemain !

Nouveau camping, et on monte en gamme, le plus rude sera derrière nous, enfin on espère. Plus confort, plus équipé, douche propre et agréable mais un peu l’usine, il y a du monde !

Lit superposé avec celui du bas plus grand, on dort à deux pour être collé on aurait pas dû, on a mal partout en se levant !

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Norway Part II

I left off with us driving down a mountain to Aurlandsfjord. I have never seen something so beautiful. I was blown away.

Signature pose.

We drove for a bit longer, finally arriving at our hotel Gudvangen Fjordtel. I was on the fence when I booked this place because the beds were wood carved to look like viking ships! I am SOOO glad we stayed here. It was on Nærøyfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The hotel was surrounded by waterfalls and had a window on the ceiling. The food was also amazing. I loved this place so much.

The next day we took a fjord cruise. It was breathtaking. I couldn’t stop looking at everything. We saw so many waterfalls, mountains, kayakers, and cute little villages. Looking at these photos again is making me miss Norway so much. I can’t wait to go back.

After the fjord cruise we headed out of Gudvangen and onto our next destination. As usual the drive was nothing short of amazing. Tunnels, bridges, fjords, ferry rides, sharp cliffs, you name it! We arrived at Tyssedal to sleep before hiking Trolltunga the next day. A photo of Trolltunga is what motivated me to look into Norway in the first place and I can’t believe I got to experience it! 

Tyssedal, Norway.

I could write an entire post about our hike to Trolltunga.

We woke up before dawn to head up the mountain road to the start of the trail. We knew the lot got packed early so we planned ahead. It was so exciting parking and meeting other people about to take it on. Let me preface this by saying me and Rob are NOT hikers. I aspire to be a hiker, but I am not. I wore Doc Martens (which happened to be super amazing and comfortable!). The trail to Trolltunga took us 10 hours round trip, and my Garmin put us at 16 miles. The elevation, the rain, the cold, the wind, it was ALL worth it. I didn’t take many pictures on the way up or down because it was so grueling and the weather was intense. We climbed sketchy rock stairs in the forest, crossed waterfalls (which are perfectly safe to drink from in Norway), scaled a giant rock face, and met a ton of amazing people!

Trolltunga is a piece of rock 2,300 feet high over lake Ringedalsvatnet. Once we made it I was cold and exhausted (and a little made it decided to be foggy!), but I wouldn’t trade the experience for the world. The weather and the fact that we got there early meant we didn’t have long lines to go out onto the tongue. I was able to go out twice! Luckily the second time out the fog lifted! I kind of love that it was dark and ominous.

After we finished the hike we stopped at the little store and had waffles and beer with some people we met hiking. We drove some dudes we met to the next town (hitchhiking in Norway is so much more common than the US). We got a ton of food and went to the hotel to pass out. I am so proud we finished the hike. The way down was even harder than the way up! I feel and cracked my knees at the beginning of the trek down and proceeded to slip in the mud several more times. The rain all day made for lots of mud and running water.

The aftermath!!!

The Norwegian Trekking Association classifies Trolltunga as “challenging.” I would agree.

I’ll save the rest for my last post....Lovely Bergen, Norway.

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Norway: Flåm - Bergen

PATRIOOOOOTTTTSSSSS!!!!! Yeh boii!! Definitely worth staying up until 5am and probably giving my laptop herpes to watch these machines turn donuts into a glorious ring!! Patties, I love you.

(Below: boat from Flåm to Gudvangen on Aurlandsfjord)

Now, back to Norway. Bergen is stunning. It’s actually quite a large city when looking at it from the top of the mountain (well large compared to the towns I had just come from), but still had the charm and atmosphere of a charming little fishing village. I met a girl from Sydney in Flåm and we happened to be staying at the same hostel, so we explored Bergen together. We found a small Norwegian bar (it was like you were sitting in the inside of a Viking ship) with AH-MAZING live music. I painfully paid $17.50 for a Jack Daniels and coke, and it had never tasted so good.

Saturday we were told numerous times how lucky we were that we got to experience the clear, sunny weather. I had finally seen the sun for the first time in 3 weeks!! And what a perfect day for it too. We planned to do a 7km Hike up in the mountains behind Bergen. We went on our way and I immediately fell in love with the forests. It's exactly like what you'd expect from a fairytale. Bright green moss covered the ground and climbed up the trees. Crystal clear rivers wound their way along the forest floor. It was perfection. I could have spent a year walking around that forest, and I almost did!

We ended up so far off our intended trail we were even on the map anymore! Even though the trails were adequately signed at points, we missed our and the fact it was in another language didn't help. 13km's later we made it back to our hostel (with extremely sore feet). Keep in mind, I haven't done a whole lot of exercise for I don't know how long now, and definitely have a few more K.G's than I'm used to, so pulled up a little sore (which is embarrassing).

Norway Highlights: - Flåm snowshoe Hike: so much fun and breathtaking views - Fjord cruise: there's nothing like slowly working your way through a Norwegian fjord on a boat - Bergen hiking: fresh air, amazing scenery and a bit of adventure. Ticks all the boxes

Tomorrow I head down to Copenhagen to meet up with Ben and Ali!! I'm so excited to hear about their Iceland and Norway adventures and explore Copes with them :D

Stay hydrated back home folks ☀️

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10 Amazing Iceland Photography Locations for Landscape Shooters

10 Amazing Iceland Photography Locations for Landscape Shooters

There are few countries in the world that get landscape photographers excited like Iceland. With many of us returning again and again to this amazing part of the world in search of the ultimate shot, over time some of these locations become like old friends.

But which are the “best” Iceland photography locations for those heading to the Nordic Island state for the first time?

Well,…

[sigrunvikingart-blog]

You would be forgiven for thinking this had been taken on set of the @historyvikings however... it was not. It was taken at 2am in July 2015 in a small Viking village in Norway. The place is called Gudvangen and there you will find something truly magical.... (at Viking Valley Gudvangen) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqkJG0QgMYk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=m511td0ug1hm

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My Gudvangen Dream Life as a Viking – Dream-time III

Breakfast is thick and fast and hot. The breath steams. We don’t wish to have to tell you how to feel but a raven lands.

My Gudvangen Dream Life as a Viking – Dream-time III

I am already there, stood between Patrick and Bjork-Mari, in Njardarheimr in Freyr-Anders’ Gudvangen Village of the Vikings. I am there in my heart. I am already there and in this dream.

My Gudvangen Dream Life III sees me already in the Viking-style life ahead of me in Gudvangen where I will be living (and blogging) as Skald to the Viking…

[kawenkawen]

At the Viking Village of Gudvangen. Maeng went apesh*t. 😂😂😂 #NordenKarMa2017 #EmmaErinSandiego #WandERINKarMa #BabyKarMa2016 #KarMAdventures (at Viking Valley Gudvangen)