Insight Guides Norway

by Insight Guides

Insight all you need to inspire every step of your journey. An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook. This new edition of Insight Guide Norway is the perfect travel companion to this land of contrasts, from the world's most spectacular fjords and stunning coastal scenery to historic old towns and the best in modern architecture · Over 336 pages of insider knowledge from local experts · In-depth on history and culture, from Norway's untamed land and contemporary life, to the Norwegians' passion for the outdoor life. · Enjoy special features on Norwegian folklore, culinary traditions, architecture and natural wonders. · Includes innovative extras that are unique in the market - all Insight Guides to countries and regions come with a free eBook and app that's regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings · Invaluable maps,travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning · Inspirational colour photography throughout · Inventive design makes for an engaging reading experience About Insight Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

368 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Catherine Woodman]

If you are going to use just one guide book and you want a sort of Reader's Digest length history of Norway, this is a good place to start. There has been a lot of changes in leadership over the centuries and this covers them in a short formant, along with the culture, the food, and then launches in to where to go and what to do.
I find the books in this series to usually be helpful on the one hand, and not too intense on the other. I have almost always decided to go to the country before I read them--so not using them to pick out a destination but rather to hone in on what to do after that.

[Christy]

This book had a great description of the geography, history, people and culture. It has a ton of pictures which I like. It describes major sites but it does not list specifics like opening hours and prices. Nor does it have much in the way of hotel and restaurants.

It is a good book to begin research on a trip to Norway. It gives a good background on the country and then it would help you to decide where to go. Then you would want another guidebook for planning the details.

[Quyen Van]

this book includes almost everything you need to know before visiting Norway!

[Dale Dewitt]

A great guide, we used it in Norway and found the information proved to be very valuable and a great overview of all parts of Norway

[Peter]

Very good, very useful.
Physical book owned, and e-book downloaded.

[Amy]

Overall helpful book, but the guide is of Norway in broad strokes. It goes over the larger cities and tourist destinations. However, it does not go into detail, the history of each town is limited, and some towns/cities are not on any of the maps listed in the book. Just like any other guide book, the content is dated as soon as it is sent to the publisher. A website or supplementary materials would have greatly benefitted the relevance of the book to current day. I found it an easy overview of the various destinations in Norway, but I had to supplement with more detail and information outside of the book.

[Lychee]

Started this book prior to a trip to Norway, continued to read it on the plane. Both my father and I found it to be the best of a series of guidebooks I had consulted. Even with all the pretty pictures there was both more in-depth information about the country/culture/history and more accurate information about hours for various recommended sites to visit. Expect to continue to use it as I put together photos and memories from the trip to share with friends and family.

[Kay]

Easy-to-read introduction to the country, with essays on history, culture, and important features of Norway. Not really a practical travel guide as such but more of an overview á la National Geographic. Lots of photos and maps. Good for the planning stage of my trip, but I left it at home when I actually went to Norway.

[Arne Teigland]

Truth be told, I skimmed it. If that. But I turned nearly every page...stopped only when I got to the index. I believe it will be helpful in deciding what to do and where to go in Norway.
PS By marking this "read" I'm not quite so far behind on my 2016 challenge of a book per week. Which is a rather wimpy goal.

[Cindy]

This book has lots of short chapters about the regions in Norway and what you can see and do there.
Some of the places could do with some more suggestions, but overall a decent and useful guide about Norway.

[Ian Lindstrom]

This book is very good for historical, cultural insight regarding places, but you will want another to complement it if you are planning a trip.

[Madeleine]

A good summary of Norwegian history, geography and culture. Lots of full-page pictures and maps.