JOSTEDAL GLACIER NATIONAL PARK:

The Jostedal Glacier National park houses the Briksdal glacier that is 1200 meters above the Briksdal valley and is one of the most breathtaking sights in the country. At the base of the glacier, food and accommodation are available. The spectacular scenes can be captured in photographs taken early in the morning.

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HOLMENHOLLEN SKI MUSEUM AND TOWER:

The Holmenhollen ski jump hosted the 1952 olympics and other famous International ski events. The 60 meter high tower provides a thrilling perception to the tourists. It is the oldest ski museum in the world and has an artificial stimulator to experience ski jumping effects.

TUSENFRYD FAMILY PARK:

This amusement park is situated in Vinterbro and has various rides to cater to every family member. Apart from the thrilling rides, new ones are built almost every year. One such ride is the Speed Monster that is a roller coaster capable of astonishing speeds in a couple of seconds. Also present here are carousels, restaurants and many other gaming outlets.

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VIKING MUSEUM OF BORG:

This middle aged, reconstructed museum consists of a forge and a Viking ship called the ‘Lofotr’. History can be revisited here, which is also a famous archaeological excavation site.

Things to do – Outdoor Activities:

1. Kayak through a Fjord: A package of kayaking and camping is offered by many Travel companies.

2. Summer Skiing: From the month of June onwards, the Galdhopiggen Mountains can be visited to enjoy the incredible skiing experience.

3. Fishing in the serene lakes: The largest lake in Norway, the Oyeren Lake is the located in the outskirts of Oslo and has around 26 species of fish species in it.

4. Walking under a waterfall: Hiking in the Geiranger fjord is an amazing encounter, that takes one behind the Storseterfossen waterfall.

5. Drive through a mountain pass: The Jotunheimen National Park that contains the highest peaks in the country and the world’s largest fjord, the Sognefjord can be seen on the National tourist route.

6. Glacial Hike: The blue ice of Nigardsbreen glacier is perfect for a glacier hike even for the entire family. Even children can take part too.

7. Zoos and amusement parks: The Kristiansand zoo and Amusement Park is located in southern Norway is not to be missed!

8. Amazing Waterfall: The 600 feet high waterfall is the most visited one in Norway.

This amazingly exquisite European country is popular, not only among people, but indubitably, among whales too. These majestic sea creatures live in the country’s seas and are frequently spotted during the warm months in summer. Instead of the infamous whale hunting grounds, tour companies take the visitors to common locations where these whales can be seen. The country is striving to eradicate the commercial whaling, which leads to depleting number of these magnificent creatures in the sparkling waters of the oceans. The different types of whales that can be found here are Orcas, Sperm whales, Blue whales, Bottlenose whales etc. The hot-spot for spotting is the shore along Husavik. The tour not only provides whale spotting, but also promises another trial if the whales do not appear any day. Apart from these, other marine creatures like the white-beaked dolphins, arctic birds and harbor porpoises can also be sighted.

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The whales start migrating past the Iceland coasts to the warmer seas outside the Arctic Circle from the month of April to October. They can be easily seen by the spray of water from their ‘sprouts’ and by ‘Breaching’ i.e. leaping in and out of water. Professional whale safaris are available from Reykjavik, a port city and other locales along with luxury accommodations.

Another famous place for whale watching is the Andenes (Vesteralen) where the ocean depths of 3000 ft create an excellent habitat for the huge sperm whales that come there from May-September. These islands are located in the extremely northern parts of the country and present extraordinary views of many breath-taking sights like the Northern Lights. Lofoten Islands consists of a special “Whale Route” that connects various islands that inhabit whales, for tourists to enjoy the sights.

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Other Wildlife in the country:

The other mammals that are found in the country include the beaver that is not easy to spot due to its few numbers, the American minks that are non-native mammals, the musk ox, from Greenland but lives only in the mountains, the European moose that are unfortunately killed due to rail or road accidents, the Eurasian red squirrel that has a red coat in summer and a grey coat in winter, the reindeer that are native to and domesticated in the country and live in herds etc. A wide variety of snakes like the viper and water snake and birds like the Buzzards, Swans and Crows also live here.

Holiday is the best moment that is waited by everybody. Every person deserves some time to loosen up and take a trip. Subsequent to busy working hours for months or conceivably years, its time to take a trip to your favorite countries to energize your spirit. Discover the globe and widen your horizons. Be enthralled with the earth ahead of your own and start preparing your holiday chart. Baltic region can be the best location if you are looking for a special experience. It’s an excellent destination for the people who love exotic capital tour or tricky expedition. Baltic holiday packages are accessible for individual, couple or group. The Baltic Travel Company, is a UK expert worker to the Baltic regions, who helps their clients to make the holiday trip beautiful by providing good packages and tactics that counterpart all interests and budgets.

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These specialists provide hotels to stay, tips to visit places and makes sure that you have the emergency contact number incase if there is any trouble. In the country like Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia and Scandinavian areas you can discover natural or enlightening exposure easily. Join the amazing, one of the most popular wonders of the world, The Northern Lights Norway which is located in the Baltic city. If you’re very much fond of to the world of backwoods or adventure, a trip to Arctic or high plateau area would be awesome. And for people who love to squander time in lofty lifestyle or lavish retreat, the Baltic tour package will suit your wish.

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People can spend a day or two in Western Europe, comparatively the short journey time in the regions of the Baltic which makes it an attractive option. At all times capital cities appear to have a charisma of their own, Vilnius; Tallinn and Riga are no exemption. It’s always fun to discover new places, in addition; it makes u feel pleasant if you forget all your worries. Sun parishioners are sure to enjoy a voyage to Palanga in Lithuania. With an attractive beach for about eleven miles stretch, is an ideal place for youngsters who can stay for longer holidays. A romantic stay in Tallinn, Estonia makes the couples to delight. Spa treatments are also famous in the Baltic cities. So plan your trip and start ahead.

The Baltic region is filled with spectacular sights, clear, blue, inviting waters; vast and sensational skies and the splendid coastlines. There is no one who is not bewitched by the beauty of the landscapes in the Baltic. The fjords are extremely pleasing to visit and the islands are spellbinding too. All these look good when viewed from the land, but incredible when admired from the sea. Out of 28 ports that are present in this locale from where ships operate, five are exquisite. Here’s a list of them and what beautiful secrets they shield from us.

Helsinki Finland:

Most of the cruise ships’ destinations include Helsinki. This halcyon city delights us in ways more than one. A short ferry ride from the Market Square of this city takes us to the Soumenlinna Fortress, a marvel of the 18th century. Tourists and history enthusiasts can explore the monument on their own or with the help of guided tours.

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Tallin, Estonia:

Tallin, the capital of Estonia is a small city which has portentous history dating back to over a thousand years. There are both modern and well-preserved ancient parts of the city, lined with resplendent homes, inviting cafes and gothic buildings. The tallest tower of Europe, the cathedral is located here, which can be climbed to view exotic locales of the city surrounding it.

Stockholm, Sweden:

The city is ornately carved and revels in its ancient glory. Housing the Royal Palace and the City Hall, the older section of this city is known as Gamla Stan. Interesting places to explore in Stockholm are galleries and the museums. A 15th century relic, a warship is housed in the Vasa museum, which is also a popular tourist attraction.

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Copenhagen, Denmark:

This Danish city allures many a tourist to its magnificent port, the walking distance to which are located the Tivoli Gardens, ideal for families and romantic couples alike. 100,000 lanterns are lit here to create a beautiful and scenic ambience that includes a fireworks show. Canal taxis take one to the Nyhavn canal and also the Little Mermaid statue.

Saint Petersburg:

Art, architecture and aesthetics come together in this marvelous city. The Winter Palace and the Hermitage Museum are two exciting places that one must not miss to visit. Saint Petersburg has many canals that provide serene boat rides during the midsummer White Nights celebrations.

As the capital and largest city in the Ukraine, Kiev is an important cultural and industrial city with many famous landmarks and historical buildings. It is located on the banks of the Dnieper River, making its setting unique and wooded. Over 2 million people live in the city and it is home to several renowned universities. Fortunately for travellers, Kiev has an extensive array of public transportation options including a Metro system. While it can be crowded, as can any large city public transportation systems, Kiev’s public transportation system is efficient and inexpensive. Here’s an overview of some of the public transportation options available in Kiev, and some helpful tips to help you get around in the city.

Kiev Metro

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Kiev built the first public metro system in the Ukraine and the third one in the former USSR. It forms a widespread network throughout the city, and in 2005 boasted making 600 million trips carrying over 1.6 million people daily. Many of the metro stops are built deep into the ground and could double as bomb shelters if needed, this was very important during the Cold war era when it was built. The metro operates via inexpensive tokens which can be purchased at any station or from automated kiosks found in metro stops. If you are going to be in Kiev on a long-term basis, you can also purchase a monthly metro pass.

Kiev Bus System

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The city runs two types of bus services, the city bus and the trolley bus. You can catch a ride on buses from assigned stops; look for signs posted on telegraph poles. You can pre-purchase tickets from self-service kiosks located throughout the city or from the bus drivers, and validate them when you board the bus by having it hole-punched in the validation machine. There is a stiff fine if you are caught riding on a bus with an unvalidated ticket.
Kiev also has a system of private route taxis called “Marshrutky” which follow designated routes and can be found at specific bus stops. If you hail a Marshrutky, make sure you bring coins to pay the driver directly. These do not operate on tokens or regular city bus passes.

Taxis

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Kiev has a couple of different taxi service options, there are official company taxis which are marked with typical taxi designation symbols and can be booked via phone or hailed on the street, and “gypsy” cabs which are unmarked vehicles belonging to Kiev citizens who wish to earn a bit of extra income by picking up travellers. If you want to hail one of these “gypsy” cabs, simply hold out your arm out and your palm down and negotiate a price with the car that stops to pick you up. Fares can vary wildly on both official taxis and “gypsy” cabs so you might ask at your lodging for what purveyors feel are accepted fares to get to various spots within the city.

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A scenic funicular is available to route passengers from the upper part of Kiev to Poshtova Ploscha in Podil. Beautiful views of the river Dnipro and its banks are available from the inexpensive funicular.

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A city tram, or streetcar, route is available to take travellers throughout some parts of the city.