Eurail Blog Category: Norway
Read travel stories about Norway.
In Lillehammer (part 4)
There’s a wonderful brewery in downtown Lillehammer that dates back to 1847, making it the oldest industry in Lillehammer. Today, they brew five beers, and have just unveiled their annual Christmas beer. Read more
In Lillehammer (part 3)
Lillehammer is a smaller town than I imagined. But that becomes part of its charm. With a population of 25,000, the town sees a fair share of ski tourists in the winter, who visit the nearby mountains and trails. It is a one of the northern European ski towns that sees snow [...] Read more
In Lillehammer (part 2)
I awake this morning to see fresh snow from my window. It’s a beautifully silent sight. Sunday morning, hardly anyone on the streets, has left the snow unsullied. Read more
In Lillehammer (part 1)
As traditional a small-town as Lillehammer is, it has a beautifully modern arts museum, built in 1994. I’m told that this painting by Frederik Collett is typical of the style that artists from this region were known for: the winter landscape. Collett lived in Oslo, but late each autumn, he could be seen running [...] Read more
Goteborg – Lillehammer, Norway
This is my first time riding the trains in Norway. It’s a beautiful train ride besides lakes and rivers, particularly dramatic in the late autumn of the season. As we careen across a bridge, a recorded message announces: “We are now leaving Sweden and the European Union.” Read more
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