Events for 2012
Spitsbergen Island
Spitsbergen
June 1 - August 31, 2012
The summer season allows for some of the best wildlife observations in Norway. Here, only 600 miles from the North Pole, you can see a plethora of summer nesting birds as well as polar bears, walruses, and reindeer.
Færderseilasen
Oslo
June, 2012
This annual regatta is held overnight and is one of the largest and most unique in the world. Each year, over one thousand boats race from Oslo’s harbor to Færder Lighthouse and back into Horten Harbor. A feast is enjoyed at the conclusion of the race.
Førde Traditional and World Music Festival
Førde
July 5 - July 8, 2012
The Forde Folk festival is one of the biggest in Norway. There are more than 250 local and international acts on hand. The festivals hold 80 concerts, parades, workshops and dance shows.
Etne Market Days
Etne
August, 2012
Over 40,000 people enjoy Etne Market Days each year. The events range from traditional handicraft and animal shows to large art exhibitions and scythe mowing competitions. There is also a variety of concerts and entertainment to enjoy amongst the city’s streets.
Oya Festival
Oslo
August 7 - August 11, 2012
The Oya Festival is an alternative music event held in Oslo's Medieval Park each summer. The festival also hosts bands and musicians such as Bjork, The Black Keys, SunnO))), Refused and First Aid Kit (to name a few). Oya Festival also attempts to conduct the festival in the most environmentally friendly way possible.
Bergen Food Festival
Alesund
September, 2012
The Bergen Food Festival offers a mouth-watering array local, farm fresh produce offered by farm-based food businesses. Enjoy the local food products accompanied with cider in beer in restaurants established just for this event.
The Nobel Peace Prize Awards
Oslo
December 10, 2012
As requested by Alfred Nobel, the Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo each year by the Norwegian Parliament. This is a very special event for those that have contributed to the well-being of mankind.
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