NOW I'VE SEEN EVERYTHING!
Norway… The name conjures up images of rugged Vikings on their dragon ships (dracars) and ice fjords.
Every self-respecting traveler should visit this country at least once in his life in order to say with a clear conscience: “Now I have seen everything! ”.
Norway is a country of small towns, traditional villages on the edge of the fjords and colorful towns located on several islands.
When you get here, you immediately want to look behind the nearest stone and check if a fairy troll or someone from the “Lord of the Rings” is hiding there 
The uniqueness of the settlements and the landscape affect each traveler in their own way: someone wants to put on a Viking helmet and go hunting for big fish, someone goes on foot to the mountains to wear climbing crampons to visit a unique glacier and go down into the gorge, some undertake to make a wooden boat in a local workshop, and someone conquers the peak to make sure of the existence of a giant Troll's Tongue, on which, by the way, you can even see lovers with a marriage proposal. There is also good news for nightlife lovers: white nights in Norway!
Bergen is the first capital of Norway and the second largest city in the country, which is the “gateway to the fjords”. Bergen combines the charm of a Scandinavian city with the charm of a sleepy fishing village. It is surrounded by untouched natural beauty and wonderful views of the mountains and the waterfall. The old town, known as Bryggen, is filled with cobbled streets and traditional wooden houses (UNESCO heritage), while the rest of the city is filled with unique architectural structures ranging from medieval to modern design.
Bergen has been welcoming its visitors for over 900 years. It grew up around its colorful harbor and was a center of trade, navigation and crafts. The Bryggen waterfront is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Old Hanseatic Wharf is architecturally unique and perhaps one of the most famous in Norway. Since the founding of the city by the fearless King Olaf in 1070, Bergen has attracted people from all over the world. The city became the center of various cultures and the most international in Norway. However, Bryggen has remained unchanged since the 11th century, as if time had not touched it. The residents themselves love and respect their city very much, they are proud of their traditions. Bergen is a unique city: with your feet in the sea, your head in the sky, and your heart in the right place, it cannot but captivate with its boundless enthusiasm. After a tour of the city, all that remains is to walk to the waterfall and enjoy the breathtaking view.
In the province of Hordaland, the inconspicuous small village of Yondal hid from the ubiquitous traveler, very inconspicuous for tourists, but very convenient for those who want to get to the Folgefonna glacier. The glacier consists of two parts: the first, Folge, means "thin layer of snow", and the second, Fonn, "mass of snow, glaciers of snow. " The Folgefonna Glacier covers a total area of about 207 square kilometers, making it the third largest glacier on the Norwegian mainland. The highlight of the glacier is that it is at the closest distance from us, while analogues are in Iceland, South America in the Andes or New Zealand. The village of Yondal itself has its own trump card - a brand new marina (yacht parking), in which a whole flotilla of yachts could be located.
In the small town of Norheimsund, you can see the entire maritime history of the country, because it is here that the Maritime Museum of Norwegian Ships was opened. From the side of the sea, you can fully enjoy the view of the city, since all the fabulous houses are deployed “facing” the water. Not far from the city of Norheimsund, there is the Steindalsfossen waterfall, which is one of the most spectacular and interesting waterfalls in Norway, its uniqueness is that you can walk around it without getting wet.
Steintalsfossen is only 50 meters high, but it is one of the most visited waterfalls in the country. Many waterfalls can only be admired from afar, but tourists visiting Steinsdalsfossen have the opportunity to view this miracle of nature in close proximity. There is a convenient approach to the waterfall. A footpath is hidden behind the wall of water, walking along which visitors see an amazing sight - a waterfall "from the inside". The locals gave the waterfall another name - "Kaiser Wilhelm Falls". This is explained by the fact that once these places were a favorite place for walking German Emperor Wilhelm II. At night, the waters of Steintalsfossen are illuminated, which makes it even more impressive.
Rosendal, one of the most beautiful villages with the Hatteburg waterfall and the Rosendal manor of the same name, which was a wedding gift. The newlyweds built their house here and named it Rosendal. The estate has a one-of-a-kind library, as well as a painting room. In the evening, you can see the old manor with a stunning garden, which has significantly expanded its borders, and today it includes a park with Gothic towers and ramparts.
Quinherad Church is also located in this village. From the beech forest in the garden there is a beautiful view of the Hatteberg waterfall. There is also a path around the waterfall from the farm: just cross the bridge and walk along the river to the waterfall. The road will lead you to the waterfall and you can feel the light splashes of water on your skin. From Roosendal it is convenient to go by car to the place where the Trolltunga (Trolltunga) hid among the rocks. Trolltunga is a stone that looks like a slab or, as the name implies, a protruding tongue of a troll, which broke away from the main rock and hovered over the lake at an altitude of almost 800 meters. From Trolltunga you have a fantastic view of Lake Ringedalsvatn and the mountains around it.
Mount Skjeggedal itself is located about 10 kilometers from the city of Odda. Tourists have to get from the parking lot almost 12 kilometers. But on the way you will not be bored, as there is an opportunity to admire the “troll-like boilers” - deep, bottomless, mountain lakes. This is where you can actually merge in harmony with nature!
