Norway

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. The history of the ancient and charming harbour town of Bergen, Norway's `secret' capital city, began in the 11th century during the rule of Bishop Olav Kyrre. One of the city's most important 20th century buildings is the Train Station that was inaugurated in 1907. The Stasjon is a captivating reminder of times gone by and its trains travel along...

DVD. Passport to Adventure Trains, ferries, and fjords - nature and man coexisting in splendor. From clean, green, cosmopolitan Oslo, to artsy, hip Bergen, Norway's cities blend seamlessly with its pristine countryside. In Oslo, hosts Julie Conover and Mark Jennings tour the city on bicycles and ferries before embarking on one of the world's most spectacular train adventures. They explore the majestic fjord in kayaks...

DVD. On Tour. 26 Minutes. Situated in the extreme north of Europe the Lofoten have always been a special place. The picturesque beauty of this group of islands located just off the Norwegian coast has lost nothing of its age old fascination and colourful sense of history. With 1,400 inhabitants Stamsund is the main fishing village of the archipelago.Although the surrounding fishing grounds contain an...

DVD. Nature Wonders. 10 Minutes. The Lofotes, the Vikings who built a base here in the 9th century, called these islands in the extreme north of Europe, The Islands of the Gods. Reminiscent of the Alps, this group of islands, just off the beautiful Norwegian coast, is located between 100 and 300 kilometres north of the Polar Circle. The origins of the primeval Lofotes date...

DVD. 7 Days. 52 Minutes. Norway is a fascinating land in the extreme north of Europe where both magic and fairytales are very much alive. It has crystal clear lakes and rivers, snow covered mountains, idyllic fishing villages and endless beaches that are only accessible by boat. Although the Norwegian metropolis of Oslo is a modern city it continues to be inspired by the lively...

DVD. Naxos Scenic Musical Journeys. 60 Minutes. The Places The tour of Norway takes us from the capital, Oslo, with its harbours, parks and imposing buildings, to Bergen, the birthplace of Edvard Grieg, and its surrounding countryside, with a glimpse of Grieg's house at Troldhaugen. Trolls make their presence known, before a final return to Oslo and to the sculpture display of Vigeland Park. The...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. The inhabitants of the Lofots situated in the High North of Europe have made their mark on these islands right up to the present day and have established various wonderful communities such as the picturesque village of Nusfjord, a fishing village that has retained all of its original charm. The village is equivalent to an open-air museum and has become...

DVD. Vista Point. 26 Minutes. Although the Norwegian metropolis of Oslo is a modern city it continues to be inspired by the lively spirit of its past traders, fighting men and seafarers. The unique capital city of the Vikings is full of both culture and sport, including a royal castle, various museums, ancient churches and world famous sporting events. It has nine hundred years of...