Coolest roundabout you'll ever see- especially if you're into whales. Yes. The mammal. You're in a…read moreproud whalery-town after all. Not only is this a huge sculpture of a small boat with men hunting with spears on top of a whale's tail, it is a sculpture that is in the middle of a fountain that looks magnificent when the water splashes all around it, making it seem as if we are on the set of a scene picturing the early 1900's when the men went out to catch these huge creatures of the sea. Beautifully lit during the night, it's admirable at all hours of the day, especially during summer. BUT not only is this a fountain of art, it also has the funky feature as it rotates a complete 360 degree turn during an hour. Sounds crazy, but believe me it's true. You can sit by the benches and admire it, look away for a few minutes and BOOM, the man with the spear will aim at you viciously! You've just got to check this out for yourself!

This place is stellar!…read more We did a road trip and drove from Maura to Verdens Ende which is a 2.5 hours drive and it doesn't seem like it because everywhere you look is beautiful. My cousin suggested going here and the day we went was perfect because it was a holiday for Norwegians and sunny. Literally the weather dictates what you wear and do. My family prepared a picnic and off we went. There is paid parking on a dirt lot. Make sure even on a sunny day to bring a scarf and a jacket, You never know. On this day it was sunny thou very windy and chilly. There is public restroom which is clean and free. There is also a restaurant on the premise overlooking the ocean and rocks. The rock formation is stunning. The wind has smoothed out the rocks and during hot summer days, you can swim in the water. It's very peaceful here, beautiful and every turn is a photogenic moment. A great place to go with your loved ones.

Construction of Fredriksten started in 1661 after Norway lost the Bohuslän district and Bohus…read moreFortress to Sweden in 1658. Three subsequent attacks by the Swedes on Halden in 1658-1660 convinced Fredrik 3. the King of Denmark and Norway; a strong, modern fortress was needed. During the war in 1718, Swedish King Karl 12. fell before the walls of Fredriksten fortress. Fredriksten is Norway`s largest, most important and most venerable border fortress. Many also find it one of the most magnificent in Europe, majestically located above Halden. It offers a fantastic view of the town and the fjord, and far into what once was enemy territory. Fredriksten fortress is a fantastic arena for wide variety of events, from intimate theatrical performances to large car shows, concerts and sports events. A number of large outdoor areas and smaller freestanding forts are available for use. Managed and maintained by the national association for the preservation of fortresses.

We went there too early in the year, and the church was closed…read more It sits within a nice setting though, and looks itself very special. So it was really no waste of time!

This is the biggest stavechurch of the still 28 remaining ones. It's a medieval architectual…read moremasterpiece and the church is still in use. It's not known when it was built. Only that it's after 1196. There are some beautiful wall paintings that dates back to 1668. Other facilities: A café, souvenier store & toilets