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Rovaniemi to Ruka Valley

Santa Claus Village sign outside of Rovaniemi Highlights Rovaniemi is home to Santa Claus Village where the Arctic Circle line runs through.  Ruka Valley is a hiking destination.  Between the two, there are reindeers and tons of outdoor activities. Time of Visit:  June 2024 Duration of Visit:  5 days Description Rovaniemi is located at the …

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Places to VISIT

Odda Highlights Our impression of  several places we stayed at in Norway so that you may get an idea if you should consider these places for your Norway adventure. Time of Visit: July – August 2024 Duration of Visit:  42 Days Description We flew  into Oslo and explored the fjords in Southern Norway for 25 …

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Norway on a Budget

Enjoying lunch on the side of the road near Aurland Highlights How to travel Norway on a limited budget.  The cheapest way of efficiently seeing Norway on a budget is car camping.  Time of Visit:  July – August 2024 Duration of Visit:  42 days Description Norway is notoriously expensive.  Hotels, groceries, restaurants, gas and rental …

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