Genealogy, history and culture from Norway
Some of you may have read my article How to find living persons in Norway I realize this article needs a little addendum.
American couple visiting the sites of their ancestors in Vestre Toten, Norway
This is an entertaining story. It is both a genealogical mystery and an introduction to the battle of Britain.
I received a question about an old picture presented in a Facebook group. When I visited the website I also took a look at the other pictures there. I was in for a big surprise.
A movie with amazing drone footage from one of the most beautiful places in Southern Norway, Hidra.
Last week I read these three books. Written by Norwegian author Vidar Sundstøl, but it plays out on the North Shore, Minnesota, USA. The books are both a crime mystery and a history lesson.
Many genealogists will tell you there is one thing they regret the most. They did not sit down and talk to older living relatives about the family when they had the opportunity.
Hike in the Kjerag mountain, high above Lysefjorden, Rogaland. This is one of the most popular hikes in Norway. It reaches to Kjeragbolten, the famous bolder, stuck between two rocks 984 meters (3228 feet) above the fjord by Amazing Places on Our Planet
Here are a few books that you might find interesting
When you find yourself with a layover for an extended period of time in Bergen, Norway, consider it just one more opportunity for adventure during your travels.
Here is a little introduction to the different languages you will have to deal with when you get into Norwegian genealogy.
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