Norway, a bright representative of the Scandinavian countries, hospitably welcomes tourists who want to use the last warm days of summer for a closer acquaintance with these harsh lands. Holidays in Norway in August will be held under the sign of the cordial attitude of local residents, the richness of the excursion tour, the discreet charm of the local natural beauty and historical sights.
The weather at the end of summer
As in the previous month, August pleases the tourist with rather warm temperatures. So, in Bergen at this time +18 ºC, in Oslo +20 ºC, the temperature at night, respectively, +12 ºC and +11 ºC. The water temperature in the North Sea in Bergen is already +14 ºC, so you can forget about swimming, only the followers of Fridtjof Nansen and Thor Heyerdahl dare to such a feat, all others can only look from the shore and wrap themselves in sweaters.
Bergen's Northern Fairytale
Not everyone dares to plunge into the cold Norwegian sea off the coast of Bergen, but the city itself will amaze with a collection of architectural monuments. Most of them are concentrated in Bryggen, a medieval settlement that has already gained popularity among tourists, which has survived to this day.
For 400 years, Hanseatic merchants controlled this city quarter. Now tourists and guests of the city run the ball here, trying to see as much as possible and keep in memory. In Bergen, it is worth visiting the gallery, firstly, it contains unique collections of world art, and secondly, there is a lake with a complex name in the Norwegian spirit - Lill Lungegerdsvann.
Eidfjord invites
In this cultural and natural center, which occupies a huge area, you can learn a lot about Norway, including getting to know its amazing landscapes, which only nature has had a hand in, with the climate, people and animals. It will be especially interesting for children, because in the center there are many interactive stations that clearly demonstrate this or that part of the life of Norway.
Hike to the Maritime Museum
You can continue your July journey through Norway by getting to know its marine life. Here and trips to the coast, excursions to the Maritime Museum. The exhibition demonstrates historical models of various local boats and ships, interactive moments are present during the excursion, for example, you can see artisans making individual parts of ships right in front of surprised tourists.
