Geilo in Norway stands 800 metres high, and has one of the highest ski lifts in the world, stretching 3,887 feet. Geilo is positioned three and a half hours from the capital city, whilst having good road and rail links to the village. Set amidst amazing scenery just off the banks of Fjord, Geilo is at the heart of Norway’s “Winter Wonderland”. Maintaining its reputation as an excellent family resort, Geilo has seen visitors from Europe and beyond since early 1900s. Geilo remains unspoilt, with true Norwegian character firmly intact. With more than just skiing facilities Geilo is home to the 4 star Highland Hotel, as well as numerous lodging houses, and the famous Holms Ski Bar. Although primarily a ski resort Geilo also offers sleigh rides, wildlife adventure tours, ski orienteering, tobogganing, snow shoe walking, dog-sledging, kite-skiing, night-skiing, snowboarding, freestyle snowboarding and much more.

It has many great options for accommodation, and with good travel links as well their really is no excuse for not hoping on a plane and going to Geilo today. With thousands of people on the slopes, from different countries and different backgrounds Geilo is suitable for families and teenagers alike with individual price plans starting from $350 a week, and well-known DJs playing at local club venues Geilo is also becoming very popular amongst those teenagers who would have previously seen Ibiza as the only place to be seen on holiday.

Posted on June 25th, 2008 by Brown
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Norway’s official name is the kingdom of Norway and the country covers the mainland area and the associated islands. The overall area of this country is somewhere around 150,000 square miles. In other words, it can be said that the area of Norway is slightly more than the area of New Mexico State of America. The capital of this country is Oslo and this is also the biggest city in entire Norway with population of more than 520,000. Some of the other big cities of Norway are Bergen, Trondheim with population of around 150,000 and Stavanger with population of 110,000.

The topography of Norway is not that much friendly and can be called very intense. It contains some very high plateaus, steep fjords, mountains and some very fertile valleys. The climate is also full of varieties and it can be very pleasant around the coastal areas and surprisingly cooler in the inner part of the country. Because of its northern most position on the globe, it experiences long days during summer season and long nights during winter season. During summer, you can witness sunlight until the midnight and therefore, Norway is also known as the land of midnight sun.

Posted on May 26th, 2008 by Elton John
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Generally people accept their Christmas tradition without question. They do not stop to consider that these customs are a kind of museum, showing glimps es of their forefathers’ way of life and beliefs, of pagan cults as well as of ancient Christian traditions.

The evergreen Christmas tree conveys the idea of vitality and growth, in spite of winter and the dark period, and incorporates pagan as well as Christian symbols. The misteltoe we acquired from the Celts, the holly from the Saxons, and the custom of giving gifts was taken from a Roman New Year festival. The people of Norway have among their own Christmas customs some that can be traced back to the pagan sacrificial offerings of their viking forebears.

Posted on April 9th, 2008 by Davis May
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With over 5000km of coastline Norway can offer a wide range of properties from apartments in the cities to chalet style houses in the smaller villages. From the southernmost point of Norway, to the mountain areas of eastern Norway with its extensive skiing facilities, to the far north, Norway will have the answer for you. Although property in Norway is more expensive by European standards. If you enjoy nature, the outdoor life, and sea fishing in particular Norway has the answer for you. In Norway the majority of property sales are conducted through Estate agents who are registered by the Norwegian government and they are entitled to conclude the transaction without the assistance of a lawyer, they will also take charge of the final financial settlement, registering the deed to the property in the central state register Estate Agents, lawyers and banks have direct access to the central state register. This register is updated every day, listing changes of property ownership, restrictions on use, charges and encumbrances etc. A transaction submitted one day is registered the next day. To be an Estate Agent in Norway you must be insured for at least NOK 10 million to cover any liabilities either party may incur in the course of the transaction of the property sale. Your agent will ask you to enter into an agreement on an “estate agent assignment” this will be on a specific form and will list the agent’s terms and conditions and also specify your rights and obligations. Having found that ideal property, you enter into a written contract of purchase. This means that both you (the purchaser) agree to purchase the property, and the seller agrees to sell. At this point a deposit of 10 of the property purchase price. If you are using your property as a holiday home you will be liable to a yearly tax of 2.5.When a holiday property is sold the profit is tax free, if you have owned the property for more than 5 years. If you have not owned it for 5 years, or have used it as a business, a 28% tax on the profit will apply. Due to Norway’s weather, defects in property can be quite expensive, if the property differs materially from the prospectus given by the seller/estate agent, the purchaser will normally be able to claim a reduction of the properties selling price, or compensation within 5 years of taking possession of the property. To comply with this you must make the seller aware of the defect, and file a claims form within 12 months if the defect is discovered 2 years or later after taking possession. These guidelines are meant for guidance only and describe a straightforward purchase scenario. However this information is not meant to replace proper legal advice, which we always insist you take.

Posted on February 20th, 2008 by Nicolas
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Norway is a kingdom that is situated in the northern part of Europe. Together with Denmark and Sweden, Norway is part of the Scandinavian Peninsula. The kingdom of Norway has a population of around 4 million, scattered on a total of 385,155 km² . There are two official languages in Norway: the Bokmal and the Nynorsk, but in case you are visiting, you shouldn’t worry about the language as the majority of Norwegians speak English.

The capital of Norway is Oslo, being also the greatest city in this land. Oslo is a city that combines tradition with modernity, being a wonderful place to visit. You can go to Vigeland Park and see the sculptures of the famous Norwegian sculptor or you can go to the sea or visit the jumping slope at Holmenkolen. Other nice cities to visit in Norway are Bergen with many lakes and monuments, being called the city of fireworks, Trondheim- a place with loads of cathedrals and in the vicinity of the fjords and Tromso, which is a very northern place and while you are here, you can take a look at the polar circle. Besides the friendly and blonde people, there are also rare animals that one can see in Norway. If you visit the forests or the national parks, you will be able to experience the abundant wildlife (moose, reindeers, white hares, etc.) and the lovely scenery.

On the other hand, there are many museums that Norway can offer you: the Ship museum, giving you a glimpse of the ancient Viking culture, the Ski Museum and their national pride painter Edvard Munch’s Museum. In addition you can also visit Edvard Grieg’s Museum, which is also a Norwegian composer, and don’t forget to pay a visit to Henrik Ibsen’s museum, who used to be a great writer. You will be able to find the majority of these museums in Oslo.

If you acre to go to Norway, you must know that the Norwegians love sports, being champions at ski fond, ski jumping and other winter sports. You also must know that they are most likely to employ bicycles than cars, and you will see loads of people on bikes, so you can rent one too during your stay

Posted on November 23rd, 2007 by Matias
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