Norway
Wonderful winter escapes for discerning travellers
Make the most of the colder months with a festive short break to one of Europe’s Christmas Markets or an unforgettable Northern Lights experience.
Welcome to your brand new world of winter fun
Discover your very own winter wonderland with the leader in bespoke ski holidays worldwide, as Ski Safari unveils the very best in new Scandinavian adventures.
Cool tunes from Geilo in Norway
The unique Ice Music Festival is taking place at Geilo, Norway from 3rd to 5th of February. All the instruments, the stage and the festival arena are made of ice and snow.
Alternative ways to slope off this winter
With the launch of its new online 2011/12 winter holiday brochure, Headwater is challenging people to change their assumptions – snow-filled getaways are not just for the super-fit or hugely experienced.
Popular Newcastle-Bergen service is back for summer
Eastern Airways’ popular Bergen service from Newcastle International Airport recommences on Monday (28 March 2011) for the summer season.
Norway seeks to ‘own’ the northern lights
The magical northern lights are the focal point of an international winter marketing campaign for Innovation Norway, the official Norwegian tourism and trade organisation. The seven-market campaign has ‘ownership’ of the Aurora Borealis in its sights.
Alternative snowy breaks from Black Tomato
Want to have an adventure in the snow before the ski season starts? Black Tomato have three suggestions for alternative snowy breaks:
UK artist gets creative for Visit Norway campaign
An exciting online competition launched by Visit Norway has proved the popular old saying that creativity really does know no bounds.
SAS increases intra-Scandinavian departures
SAS will increase the number of departures this autumn on several intra-Scandinavian routes due to strong demand.
Ryanair announces Newcastle to Oslo route
Ryanair has announced that it will open a new route from Newcastle to Oslo-Rygge (approximately 50 kilometres south of Oslo).
City breaks to Scandinavia and the Baltic States
City break specialist, Cities Direct is highlighting free night deals which are available on selected city breaks to Scandinavia and the Baltic States during 2010.
Sky at Night presenter leads Northern Lights tour
Specialist tour operator Eclipse of the Century has announced two special guests on its upcoming Northern Lights tour of Norway in March 2010.
Ryanair to open 37th base at Oslo Rygge
Ryanair has today announced that it will open its 37th base at Oslo Rygge in March 2010 with three based aircraft and 16 new routes (22 in total) being launched. Ryanair will offer 100 weekly return flights to/from Oslo Rygge in an investment of over $200 million in the airport.
Norwegian launches new frequent flyer program
Norwegian is today launching an entirely new frequent flyer program which will benefit both leisure and business travellers in all three Scandinavian countries. The frequent flyer program offers all travellers the possibility to earn CashPoints, up to 10 percent on Full flex tickets.
Geilo - the best place to introduce ‘reluctant’ partners and kids to skiing
According to specialist ski tour operator, Alpine Tracks, Norway’s oldest ski resort, Geilo – with its wide open slopes, modern chair lifts and friendly, English-speaking instructors - is one of the best places in the world to learn to ski.