The diary of David, a just-turned-30 Brit living in Norway
This is the third and final part of the series about my first visit to Tromsø. Check out my posts about my winter weekend and the music scene in Tromsø, if you haven't already - thanks! :) Aside from its beautiful natural setting, the most iconic image of Tromsø must surely be the Arctic Cathedral. The striking white triangular structure is visible from most of Tromsøya island thanks to its fantastic location right on the end of the bridge … [Read more...]
During my first weekend in Tromsø, I was determined to get under its skin. For a town of just 69,000 people it punches well above its weight in musical and cultural circles and I wanted to find out what makes it tick. Tromsø is a famous breeding ground for electronic music. Artists such as Röyksopp, Bel Canto and Mental Overdrive found their feet here and the city hosts the annual Insomnia techno festival. Check out this video for a little … [Read more...]
Part I of my series about the arctic city of Tromsø Ah the weekend. After a hectic few weeks at work, I chose to get away and continue my travels around this fine Kingdom of Norway. With several visits to Trondheim and a trip on the Oslo to Bergen railway already in the bank, I chose to head north. But not just north. Further north than I’ve ever been before, 69 degrees north and 350 km inside the arctic circle, to the city of … [Read more...]
So, three weeks into my Norsk adventure and I'm starting to get to know my way around Oslo. I find my eyes looking further afield at what delights may be in store for me in the rest of Norway. I'm planning a few weekend trips, perhaps longer, to the following places: Tromsø Far far north of Oslo, 350km INSIDE the arctic circle, lies the remarkable city of Tromsø. Driving there would take three days so the only realistic option is the cheap … [Read more...]
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