Vestland Travel Guide

Norway

Blick auf den Geirangerfjord vom Aussichtspunkt bei Hellesylt
Blick auf den Geirangerfjord vom Aussichtspunkt bei Hellesylt
🏔️Reflections - Aurlandsfjord - Sogn og Fjordane - Norway🇳🇴 📷Nikon D7500 - ISO 400 - Nikkor 18-200mm lens f3.5-5.6 G - 18mm - f/11,0 1/250 sec 📚The Norwegian language (Norwegian: Norsk), is a North Germanic language of the West Scandinavian branch. Along with Swedish and Danish, Norwegian forms a dialect continuum of more or less mutually intelligible local and regional varieties, and some Norwegian and Swedish dialects, in particular, are very close. These Scandinavian languages📖, together with Faroese and Icelandic as well as some extinct languages📕, constitute the North Germanic languages🔖. The Norwegian language consists in two distinct and rival norms↔️: Bokmål or Riksmål, also called Dano-Norwegian and Nynorsk or New Norwegian. ➡️During the 15th century, the old Norwegian writing traditions✍🏻 gradually died out after the union of Norway🇳🇴 with Denmark🇩🇰 and the removal of the central government to Copenhagen. In 1814 Norway achieved the independence but the linguistic union🔄 with Danish persisted. Educational problems due to the linguistic distance between Danish and spoken Norwegian and also to sociopolitical matters, stimulated a search🔎 for a national standard language. Ivar Aasen, a self-taught linguist📚, constructed in 1853 a language norm primarily from the dialects of the western and central rural districts. This standard continued the Old Norwegian tradition and was meant to replace Danish, he called it Landsmål, but now it is officially known as Nynorsk. He presented the New Norwegian norm in a grammar, a dictionary and numerous literary texts📚. Finally, in 1885 the New Norwegian was officially recognised as a second national language. 
👉Today, all Norwegians learn to read and write New Norwegian, but only about 20 percent use it as primary written language✍🏻. ❓Did you know that Norway🇳🇴 is the largest exporter of salmon in the world, but the country’s national dish is Fårikål (mutton stew)?
While driving from Bergen to Oslo, we went through this region of beautiful lakes. I've never seen such perfectly reflecting pools of water. This was actually shot on my iPhone out the car window.
We took the 1 day Norway in a nutshell trip Oslo - Bergen, the Fjord cruise is included, AMAZING!!!!

Popular cities in Vestland

Bergen which includes boating, a marina and a coastal town
Bergen
Known for Shopping, Walking and Seafood
Bergen awaits: its museums, history, dining and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Bryggen Waterfront
  • Bryggen
  • Bergen Aquarium
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Naeroyfjord featuring mountains and a lake or waterhole
Aurland
Known for Dining, Excursions and Waterfalls
With a spectacular scenery of majestic fjords, this Norwegian municipality is a gateway to such outdoor adventures as mountain hikes, kayaking and wildlife spotting.

Reasons to visit

  • Naeroyfjord
  • Otternes Farmyard
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Beautifel summer panorama on the Norwegian fjord, located near Lofthus village in Ullensvang municipality, Hordaland county, Norway. Beauty of countryside concept background.
Ullensvang
Known for UNESCO site, Sunny and Countryside
Quaint Ullensvang is calling! Discover its UNESCO site, sunny weather, natural setting and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Trolltunga
  • Roldal Stave Church
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Norway
Voss
Known for Skiing, Rafting and Camping
Trip time! Discover the skiing, rafting and university life in Voss.

Reasons to visit

  • Skjervsfossen Waterfall
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Small house by the sea
Oygarden
Known for Shopping, Family-friendly and Dining
Like dining and museums? Get away to romantic Oygarden!
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Stunning view of Sogndal Fjord in Norway
Sogndal
Known for Coffee, Glaciers and Kayaking
Quaint Sogndal awaits: its glaciers, coffee, skiing and more!
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