Open the dense fog where Shan Yao lives in the North Point, meet the splash of Wallings Falls, and cross the quiet and clear Luzer Fjord. This long and narrow country in the west of Scandinavia takes us into the winding "arms" with its unique quietness and mystery.
When entering Oslo Airport, the staff behind the glass window asked a question: "What is your most intuitive impression of Norway?" Fjords, there is no doubt that in this country with a long coastline, countless fjords are criss-crossed.
This "road to the North" seems to be long and tortuous. Perhaps it is this landform that has created the Norwegian character of being cold outside and warm inside and unique musical elements, which are both heavy metals and ethereal sounds.
Through my close contact with Norway these days, I feel that the scenery here is more beautiful than expected, the price is more expensive than expected, and there are many more electric cars than in China. The official language of Norway is Norwegian. Facing this strange language of Indo-European language family, we have suffered greatly when filling out the illegal fine.
However, Norwegians are generally friendly and willing to help you when you need help. I feel that the pace of life here is relatively leisurely and rich. A beautiful garden seems to be the standard for residents. Most of the vehicles on the street are German, and they like to install a trailer hook regardless of size. Because it seems that they have RVs, motorcycles, horses and even yachts, etc., they can tow them at any time.
climate: Norway has a sub-frigid coniferous forest climate, the south has a temperate maritime climate, Svalbard and jan mayen have a tundra climate, and the average temperature in Oslo is 7℃.
Four fjords: Songen Fjord, Luzer Fjord, Hadanger Fjord and Gai Langell Fjord. Of course, in addition to these four most famous fjords, there are Naruyi Fjord and Ayulan Fjord, which are tributaries of Songen Fjord, accompanied by waterfalls, glaciers and mountain roads, and the scenery is fantastic.
On the first day of our arrival in Oslo, we drove nonstop to Stavanger, 475km away, because this is the location of the sermon stone. Preaching stone, devil's tongue and miracle stone can be regarded as the symbols of Norwegian fjord tour. The 64-meter-high sermon stone is a cliff wall directly inserted into the fjord. You can either enjoy it by boat or climb it in 5 hours.
among the mountains, a platform with a huge vertical drop and a top of about 25 square meters is a sign of the brave. Along the red T-shaped sign, after about 3.8km of hands and feet, we finally reached the preaching stone overlooking the Ruse Fjord. When the mountain wind swept the cheek with the breath of the fjord, I couldn't help but open my arms and let the breeze pass through my fingers. All my fatigue and troubles were forgotten at this moment. You see, it will naturally give special gifts to those who love it and are not afraid of hardships.
The Preaching Stone is the most famous tourist attraction in Luzer Fjord, which is open all year round. However, due to the low temperature in winter, there will be snow on the mountain, which greatly increases the difficulty of climbing the mountain. Therefore, it is recommended that you go there from May to October every year.
how to get to the preaching stone: take a cruise from Fiskepiren Ferry Terminal in summer, and then take a bus to the starting point of the climbing route, which takes about one and a half hours one way. Tickets and tickets are ***25 kroner. You can buy round-trip tickets directly on the ship or separately.
In addition to preaching stones, miracle stones and devil's tongue are also a paradise for hiking enthusiasts. The devil's tongue in Hardanger Fjord is a huge rock born in the air. In view of the fact that the symbol of Norway is Shan Yao, which is ugly and kind-hearted, this huge rock over 1 meters above sea level is flat and slender, just like Shan Yao's giant tongue, hence its name.
If the weather is clear, you can get a panoramic view of Hadanger Fjord by standing on the devil's tongue. It takes 1 hours to travel back and forth from Tyssedal, which is too intense, so this beautiful but rugged hiking route is not suitable for everyone.
car rental: you can book a car online through the website and go to the car rental office in person, but we recommend that you book it in advance, especially during the peak season. It is necessary to hold a complete and valid driving license or international driving license issued by the country of residence for more than one year. The cost of renting for 7 days is about 28 kronor for small cars, 3 kronor for medium cars and 37 kronor for large cars. AVIS also provides GPS rental, and the fee can be paid by credit card or debit card. The price of 95# gasoline in Norway is 14.35 kronor/liter, and that of diesel is 13.75 kronor/liter. (The exchange rate between Norwegian krone and RMB is 1: .78, and the data is for reference only, updated on August 23, 215)
Parking: Parking fees in Norway are relatively high, so most parking lots need to pay fees on the machine consciously, estimate your parking time, and then remember to put the payment slip at the windshield of the vehicle. We were fined 67 kronor just for one negligence ...
The so-called scenic spots like Leshan with benevolent people, and Norway with wise people enjoying water naturally have the famous waterfall landscape. The first stop of our trip to Norway is to board a boat and visit the Russelfjord. The waterfalls in Norway are different. If you pay attention, most of the postcards are in V? Ringsfossen shot near Wallings Falls, where you can easily overlook the whole canyon and waterfall.
The Fossli Hotel at the top of the mountain is a red building in the late 19th century, overlooking the M? b? Mabo Valley, adjacent to V? Ringsfossen Wallings Falls. This used to be the place where Norwegian musician Edvard Grieg wrote "Morning" in 187. Since then, Grieg has often returned to Fossli for inspiration, and many of his works have been completed here.
So, when we have lunch in the restaurant of the hotel, the mottled white piano is particularly dazzling in the afternoon sunshine. Fossli Hotel, named after music, is also the venue of Hardanger Music Festival. At that time, perhaps musicians from all over the world will gather next to the white piano, and melody and notes will be their eternal topic.
and what always impressed me was La? Tefoss Waterfall, which is about 15km away from Odda Oda, passes through Sandvevatnet Lake on the way. The twin waterfalls, which are located next to Highway 13, are magnificent and spray down from one side of the highway. If you stand by the highway and take photos for less than a minute, your whole body will be covered with water mist.
national scenic highway: It is worth mentioning that Gemini Waterfalls is also the starting point of the southern end of the national scenic highway Hardanger Hardanger Hardanger Highway.
There are many national scenic highways in Norway * * *: Lofoten Lofotton National Tourism Route, Helgeland Heigrande National Tourism Route, Atlanterhavsveien Atlantic Road, Rondane Long Da Ne National Tourism Route, Strynefjell Ancient Stirling Mountain Road, Sognefjellveien Mountain Road and Hardanger Hadwell National Tourism Route. The pattern icon is the symbol of their similarity.
If you are wandering on a fjord cruise ship, you can not only order a cup of coffee, but also carefully study the map in your hand, because Norway has a long and narrow shape from north to south, and the four most famous fjords are arranged in the southwest from north to south. The northernmost is Gai Langell Fjord, which is also the most numerous fjord of waterfalls. Like its name, it is the most mysterious fjord in Norway. In the narrow fjord, waterfalls pour down the steep cliff, and the famous "Bridegroom's Veil", "Seven Sisters" and "Suit Waterfalls" are all located in Gai Langell Fjord. At the top of the mountain is Gai Langell Village. In addition to the Gai Langell Fjord Church built in 1842, the Fo Ridard Siwei Observatory is also a must for photographers.
further south is the Songen Fjord, which is the most inland fjord, extending 24km from the west coast to the east. As the deepest fjord in the world, Songen Fjord retains the most primitive scenery of Norway. There are five ancient wooden churches in the fjord, of which Borgund Stave Church is the most completely preserved. There is also a 4-seat Wende Reidar wooden board church built in 1147 in Ayurland Fjord, a tributary of Songen Fjord, which is also the smallest church in Scandinavia.
further south is the Hardanger Fjord, with a total length of 179km. The terrain of the Hardanger Fjord is relatively gentle. It is located in Hodaland County, the central area of western Norway, and it is the third longest fjord in the world. Hardanger Fjord, near Bergen, is particularly poetic because of its gentle vegetation on both sides.
In Norway, although the national scenic highways have different scenery, they are characterized by many bends. Moreover, the speed of Norwegian people is generally not slow. Although the speed warning signs are erected in the corner, the heavy trucks that come roaring head-on and the motorcycle riders flying "close to the ground" in the corner will make you feel that these speed warning signs have little effect. However, Norwegian drivers are very civilized. They never take the road to go backwards. They use turn signals in a standardized way when overtaking and merging, and rarely hear the sound of honking on the road. Norwegian drivers require to turn on the headlights during the day.
To visit Norway, you should first look at the most beautiful and steep alpine railway in Norway. Fromm Railway, starting from the town of Flam Fromm, 2 meters above sea level, will take you to the town of Myrdal Murdahl, 866 meters above sea level. It is one of the steepest standard railway lines in the world. 8% of the Fromm Railway, which was built in 1923 and lasted for 2 years, was built on a hillside with a slope of 55.
Highway 63 is famous for its eagle, so I don't need to go into details about Highway 64 in Norway. Atlantic ocean road, with a total length of 8.27km, as a part of Norwegian Highway 64, is also one of the national scenic highways in Norway.
The Atlantic Road extends in a zigzag shape, consisting of 12 low bridges and 4 observation decks. Hustadvika Husdavika is one of the small islands, which is nothing unusual on weekdays, but when a hurricane strikes, the stormy waves are breathtaking.
As our visit was in summer, we missed the huge waves, and only two beautiful Norwegian girls held up the paper sign of "Atlantic Road" for a ride.
There is a cantilever beam bridge named cantilever bridge Stowe Strait Bridge. Because of the bold design of the designer, the bridge body is twisted into a certain angle by using the visual illusion. When the car is on the bridge deck, it feels like a dead end, but it all depends on the shooting angle. So if you haven't been here in person, don't be confused by the shocking photos on the Internet, or you will probably be disappointed when you really stand at the bridge.
The Atlantic Road is 8.69km long and zigzag. This road meanders between islands and reefs, and it is also a good place for fishing. As a section of Highway 64 between Christiaanszoon and Bede, the traffic volume on the Atlantic Road is actually the largest in Norway. However, according to the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the area that atlantic ocean road passes through is vulnerable to hurricanes in autumn, and the construction team was hit by 12 hurricanes during the construction of this highway, so unless you are an experienced driver, we don't recommend you to go in autumn.
finally, the end of our trip is to return to Oslo to attend the OSLO JAZZ FESTIVAL, which is in full swing here in August. At the scene of the Jazz Festival, we quietly enjoyed STEVE KUHN's performance. The four members on the stage were even over 3 years old, but their skillful skills and spirit of enjoying music still made them radiant.
"Technology is one of the most important aesthetic feelings of jazz. When the strength and melody are balanced, you will be inexplicably excited for the musicians on the stage. Jazz has its own unique charm." In fact, Oslo holds various music festivals all year round. OYA Music Festival, Purgatory Festival, Oslo Jazz Festival, Norwegian Forest Music Festival and Oslo Chamber Music Festival are also the reasons why many world-class musicians and thousands of fans come to Oslo.
About Oslo: As the capital and largest city of Norway, Oslo is adjacent to the Oslo Fjord and backed by Mount Keren in Hollmen, hence the name "Valley of God". It has a strong medieval color and a unique Nordic scenery. It is a city with both urban scenery and natural scenery. The palace, built in the 19th century, is open to tourists in summer. To visit the interior of the palace, you must attend a lecture group for about 1 hour. Tickets for the lecture group can be bought at Narvesen or 7-11. Every day at 13:3, watch the Changing of the Guards. Secondly, the Nobel Peace Center and the Oslo City Hall are also worth visiting. The former costs 9 NOK for adults and 6 NOK for students, while the latter is free. Finally, the album cover exhibition we visited was at the Oslo National Art Gallery, and the ticket price was 5 kronor for adults and 3 kronor for students. In addition, Karl Johannes Avenue, located next to the Central Railway Station, is the main commercial street in Oslo, with souvenir shops, various famous brand shops, cafes and restaurants.
Music Festival: Oslo is simply a paradise for music. In early July, a jazz festival was held in Kangsberg, in late July, an international jazz festival was held in Maulde, in early August, and the Vosa jazz festival was also held during Easter. In mid-August, the Norwegian International Traditional Jazz Festival held in Srda, Haugson focused on traditional jazz music. The Oslo Jazz Festival, which we attended this time, was founded in 1984 and is one of the most important music festivals in Northern Europe. At the same time, Norway also holds some excellent indoor music festivals: the summer music festivals in Riise and Oslo in Stavanger County, the winter indoor music festival in Leros, and the indoor music festival in Trondheim is also an international indoor music competition.
Author: YueYue