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 Asker
is a municipality in Akershus county, Norway. It is part of the Viken traditional
region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of
Asker. The municipality is a suburb of Oslo, the national capital. Asker
was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 Although
Asker is principally a rural municipality, the expansion of Oslo has resulted
in its becoming an affluent suburb. Thus numerous celebrities now reside
in the area. According to SSB (Statistics Norway), Asker ranks as the 2nd
wealthiest municipality in Norway based on median household income.
Asker is also the home of
the Frisk Tigers, who won the Norwegian Hockey championship in 1975, 1979,
and 2002. Asker Skiklubb is the largest sports club in Norway. It has a
long history dating back to 1889. Many of Asker's famous people have been
successful individuals associated with the sports club.
Asker, more notably Blakstad,
was a stronghold for the Baglers, who contended with the Birkebeiners during
a civil war during the Viking period. The city is the home of Asker svømmeklubb.
Asker women's football club has been home to many international players
including four who played in the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup in China.
 Bodøis
a city and a municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is part of the
Salten region. The city of Bodø was established as a municipality
on 1 January 1838. Bodin was merged with Bodø on 1 January 1968.
Skjerstad was merged with Bodø on 1 January 2005. Bodø, located
just north of the Arctic Circle, is the largest city in Nordland county,
and the second largest in North Norway.
Besides Saltstraumen, the
municipality of Bodø has lots of wilderness to offer hikers. 10
kilometers north of Bodø lies the popular recreation area Geitvågen.
The area is inhabited by a large number of White-tailed Eagles. There are
17 nature reserves in the municipality. Sundstraumlian nature reserve has
undisturbed mixed forest with marble bedrock, Skånland with coastal
pine forest, Børvatnet protecting a birch forest with many
orchids and Bliksvær nature reserve with well preserved coastal nature
of many types and a rich bird life, making it a Ramsar site as well.
 Kristiansund
is a city and municipality on the western coast of Norway, in the Nordmøre
district of Møre og Romsdal county. It was officially awarded township
status in 1742, and it is still the major town for the region. The administrative
center of the municipality is the city of Kristiansund. Other villages
in the municipality include Kvalvåg, Rensvik, and Frei.
Kristiansund has a maritime,
temperate climate with cool-to-warm summers and relatively short and mild
winters. The city structure with the unique natural harbour of the city
combined with warm wind from the southwest of the Atlantic Ocean and the
Gulf Stream gives Kristiansund a much warmer climate than its latitude
would indicate.
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in Akershus county, Norway. It is part of the Viken traditional region.
The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Asker.
The municipality is a suburb of Oslo, the national capital. Asker was established
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Quality
Hotel Leangkollen, Asker
The Quality Hotel Leangkollen
is conveniently located just minutes form downtown Oslo. This Asker hotel
is also close to the Holmenkollen ski jump arena, Vigeland Sculpture Park,
the University of Oslo (Universitetet i Oslo), the National Gallery art
museum, Øvrevoll Galoppbane racetrack and Aker Brygge district,
offering shopping and entertainment. Asker is a municipality in the county
of Akershus and a suburb of Oslo. The city of Asker is a notably coastal
place with many beautiful beaches, but also a place of hills and woods.
It is also known for its gardening. The Skaugum estate, where Crown Prince
Haakon of Norway and his family live, is located in Asker. The first IKEA
store, outside of Sweden, opened in Asker in 1963. |
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Scandic
Asker
Scandic Asker hotel, just
25 minutes from Oslo is totally refurbished and expanded – a modern conference
hotel with a completely new conference suite, new rooms, restaurant and
shop. The hotel has ample parking and wireless Internet access throughout
and is 50 minutes from the airport. Make visits to Oslo attractions like
the royal Skaugum estate, summer trips to Hvalstrand Beach and a day at
Asker Golf Club. Be sure to leave time to spend in the Scandic Asker hotel’s
gym, sauna and solarium and relax with a cocktail on our rooftop terrace. |
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Thon
Hotel Vettre Asker
Thon Hotel Vettre is located
in quiet and rural surroundings in Asker, only a 20 minute drive from Oslo
city centre. You can enjoy the vicinity of the fjord, and wander along
the coastal heritage trail to the idyllic Konglungen and Vollen.
Thon Hotel Vettre is renowned for its high quality food and service. Our
lunch buffet is available all weekdays between 12 am and 2 pm, and is often
inspired by themes and ingredients from e.g. Italy, France, Asia or Denmark. |
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a city and a municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is part of the
Salten region. The city of Bodø was established as a municipality
on 1 January 1838. Bodin was merged with Bodø on 1 January 1968
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Clarion
Collection Grand, Bodo
Conveniently located close
to the Norwegian Aviation Museum, the Clarion Collection Hotel Grand Bodo
is the perfect hotel for business and leisure travelers. This Bodø,
Norway hotel is minutes from the Landego lighthouse, the Bodin Church,
the Nordland County Museum (Nordlandfylkesmuseum), the Bodø Airport
and the Bodø Cathedral. Enjoy panoramic views from Rønvikfjell
Mountain, which is about five miles from Bodø. This city is the
chief town of Nordland County and is located north of the Arctic Circle.
From the beginning of June to the middle of July, the sun never sets in
Bodø. Visitors will enjoy nearby recreational activities like biking,
hiking, fishing and skiing. |
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Radisson
Blu Hotel, Bodo
Nestled in the heart of
the beautiful coastal city of Bodø, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Bodø
is in the harbour area and offers magnificent views of the Norwegian Sea
and mountains. The hotel offers 190 spacious, recently renovated guest
rooms decorated in a modern Arctic style. Guests will enjoy the cuisine
at the hotel's Sjøsiden Restaurant and drinks at Top 13, the hotel's
rooftop bar, which provides glimpses of incredible scenery. The hotel also
boasts a basement bowling hall, fitness room and Free high-speed, wireless
Internet access. Spend an incredible holiday in Norway on the Norwegian
Sea at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Bodø. |
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Rica
Hotel Bodoe, Bodo
Rica Hotel Bodø enjoys
a unique location, with the sea on one side of the hotel and the city centre
with shops and restaurants on the other. It is a full-service hotel with
excellent conference facilities. Bodø has wonderful scenery and
the densest population of sea eagles in the world. You will always be able
to catch a glimpse of this magnificent bird from one of the rooms.
Rica Hotel Bodø has refurbished Bris Restaurant that serves breakfast.
It also serves lunch and dinner by advance reservation. For dinner: minimum
10 persons. There are several restaurants in the immediate area around
the hotel. |
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city and municipality on the western coast of Norway, in the Nordmøre
district of Møre og Romsdal county. It was officially awarded township
status in 1742, and it is still the major town for the region. The administrative
center of the municipality is the city of Kristiansund .. read
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Rica
Hotel Kristiansund
Rica Hotel Kristiansund
is a first-class business hotel in a central location on the quay in the
oil city of Kristiansund. Short distance to shopping streets. With "Sundbåten"
you can go to the 4 "countries" of the city. "Inland" the hotel has its
own maritime jetty. Exquisite dishes and wines are served at the restaurant
which is also famous for its Bacalao. The Sky Bar is located at the top
of the hotel, naturally. Here you can really relax and enjoy the view.
JP Clausens Vin & Pianobar is the in-place in town where you can enjoy
snacks. Above the strait, the hotel has its own summer restaurant which
serves à la carte menus, among other things. |
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Thon
Hotel Kristiansund
Thon Hotel Kristiansund
is a new and exciting business hotel. The hotel is beautifully situated
at the Innlandet district, with a magnificent view over the strait to Kristiansund
city centre and has its own seashore. The hotel consists of two buildings
joined together by a glass house: "Brygga" is a renovated clipfish dock
from 1915, while "Wesselhuset" is a new building. We serve breakfast, lunch
and dinner at our restaurant, and can offer a varied menu with a touch
of local tradition. At conferences or other events you can select from
several exciting menus. During the summer season you can enjoy a cup of
coffee or a meal at our outdoor setting. |
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