The central Norwegian city is home to a chamber music festival that expertly combines traditional repertoire with cutting-edge contemporary talent.
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Translated as “open-air living”, friluftsliv makes perfect sense in Norway’s natural splendour. Locals give their take on the passion.
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With a festival that boasts the pick of today’s musicians, this bustling coastal city is a destination that should be on every chamber music-lover’s list.
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Oslo is no cultural slouch, with a vibrant café and bar scene, world class museums and access to hiking, kayaking, sailing and skiing.
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Sail into the Norwegian wilderness where you can hunt for crabs in Jarfjord, go snowmobiling in Kirkenes and maybe catch the northern lights along the way.
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It is possible to simply immerse yourself in this silent world, to just sit back on the sled and enjoy the ride. But mushing your own dog team is central to the whole experience.
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