- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Dorling Kindersley (3 Mar 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1405327502
- ISBN-13: 978-1405327503
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 12.6 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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A pleasurable read with ravishing photography plus maps and plans of supreme quality. (The Observer )
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Wrapped around north-western Scandinavia like a protective bastion against the North Sea, Norway is one of the most beautiful places in Europe, and its magnificent scenery and untamed nature have long captivated visitors. This new edition extensively covers the spectacular fjords are extensively covered, as well as the picturesque coastal capital of Oslo, and the many museums featured explore Norway's rich historical and architectural heritage. With comprehensive lists of hotels and restaurants and features on Norway's many outdoor activities, this Eyewitness Travel Guide is the only guide you'll need.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've never been to Norway, know next to nothing about the country and only two words of the language so this book has been a godsend to me.
The inside cover includes a simple map of the regions of Norway followed by an introduction to the country including its climate, wildlife, fjords (a main reason for the visit) and history before moving onto the regions starting with Oslo. This section is expecially detailed and covers a full 100 pages including streetplans (and a very useful street index), all the landmarks, harbours, sites of interest etc complete with map references where appropriate and excellent photography ranging from small images to full page and several full colour double-page spreads.
The next section covers the rest of Norway supplemented again by illustrative maps, photographs and descriptions of its towns, villages, harbours and islands. Throughout there are contact telephone numbers of Tourist Information Centres and website addresses.
The final section provides information for travellers, particularly overseas visitors such as myself with next to no experience of foreign travel. Here there are listings of serviced accommodation (no camping or self-catering), places to eat and information about shopping in Norway, reclaiming VAT on purchases, entertainment, outdoor activities and practical information such as health services, currency information, mobile phone networks and travel information followed by a useful brief phrase book.
In short, this book offers everything a first-time visitor to Norway will need. It is well-written, provides clear maps, enticing photography and is easy to carry around while travelling and its oversized stiffened protective cover will keep it in good condition.
The inside cover includes a simple map of the regions of Norway followed by an introduction to the country including its climate, wildlife, fjords (a main reason for the visit) and history before moving onto the regions starting with Oslo. This section is expecially detailed and covers a full 100 pages including streetplans (and a very useful street index), all the landmarks, harbours, sites of interest etc complete with map references where appropriate and excellent photography ranging from small images to full page and several full colour double-page spreads.
The next section covers the rest of Norway supplemented again by illustrative maps, photographs and descriptions of its towns, villages, harbours and islands. Throughout there are contact telephone numbers of Tourist Information Centres and website addresses.
The final section provides information for travellers, particularly overseas visitors such as myself with next to no experience of foreign travel. Here there are listings of serviced accommodation (no camping or self-catering), places to eat and information about shopping in Norway, reclaiming VAT on purchases, entertainment, outdoor activities and practical information such as health services, currency information, mobile phone networks and travel information followed by a useful brief phrase book.
In short, this book offers everything a first-time visitor to Norway will need. It is well-written, provides clear maps, enticing photography and is easy to carry around while travelling and its oversized stiffened protective cover will keep it in good condition.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
We generally like the DK Eyewitness Guides but this one was disappointing on our recent cruise to the Norwegian fjords. The section on Bergen was helpful but for the other ports the information was woefully inadequate. Thankfully, our friends had the Lonely Planet guide to Norwary which was much more useful. The redeeming feature was the colour photography in the DK guide which, as always, was excellent - but that doen't help a lot when you're visiting new places and want to know the best things to see and to do.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a must to read and do your research before visiting Norway and essential when you are there. A good set of guides as usual from DK.
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Good second-hand product.
Buying second-hand products, especially books has so far been a satisfying experience. This particular book was in good condition as stated and arrived in a timely manner. Read more
Published 4 months ago by westcountrywoman
Information presented well but too much not relevant to me
It's always the same with travel books that try to cover a whole country - there is very little chance that you are going to visit the whole country so there will be a lot in the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Janie U
Ideal
Didn't get to Norway after all this year but having read this it's a definite for next year & we've already got the book
Published 9 months ago by bookworm
Colourful and comprehensive guide
As always, DK have come up with a very comprehensive and interesting guide book. Colourful photos enhance the detailed description and there are sections on Where to Stay, Where... Read more
Published 15 months ago by A. Stephens
Excellent book, excellent value
Colourful, informative, easy to read & understand, just love this and the series.
Great for general information for all areas in the Norway, therefore not specific detailed... Read more
Great for general information for all areas in the Norway, therefore not specific detailed... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Georgie Girl
norwegian travel guide
I was a bit disappointed by this guide. Perhaps I am just more used to lonely planet, rough guide or even Fodors but this was difficult to follow and insufficiently detailed. Read more
Published 22 months ago by 40porky
gread book for the Fjords & Norwegian first time visitors
split into easy to find sections, lot of tips and travel advice, great for first time travellers to the country
Published on 11 Feb 2010 by N. Webster
Useful as well as enjoyful
This book is very useful when I visited Oslo and its surrounding. With many pictures in it, this book also became a very enjoyable companion for my journey.
Published on 15 May 2009 by putera kelana
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