"Norway in Spring" Norway by floss1

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While in Oslo for weekend we made a couple of trips to nearby places, Honefoss and Hvaler islands. This picture is of a group of letter boxes we found in Honefoss. The trolls painted on them are really cute.

Last visit to Norway: May 2001
Intro Written Sep 10, 2002
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Look out for houses with grassy roofs. Grassy roofs are used as insulation in the winter. I was wondering how they get... more travel advice

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We were guest of a Norwegian... Off The Beaten Path (3)

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Comments (134)

yooperprof Jan 3, 2004 at 5:10 PM Report Abuse

I'd like to think that they use sheep to keep the grass short on their rooftops!
truus_s Mar 4, 2003 at 8:15 AM Report Abuse

Thanks ..good tips.I will to Norway this year..
MATIM Aug 21, 2002 at 2:24 PM Report Abuse

Norway...an other dream of mine
Szu Aug 15, 2002 at 3:47 PM Report Abuse

Nice page, great photos!
javed Aug 11, 2002 at 7:30 AM Report Abuse

i always wanted to visit this beautiful country. very nice pa
birgitte Aug 10, 2002 at 10:52 AM Report Abuse

wow.... they grow grasses on roofs :)
IngaA Aug 1, 2002 at 9:54 AM Report Abuse

Nice pics & useful tips
Jolie_2002 Aug 1, 2002 at 9:29 AM Report Abuse

great page !!
sharkie Jul 30, 2002 at 2:30 PM Report Abuse

great photos
jonno99 Jul 28, 2002 at 6:25 AM Report Abuse

Nice part of the world. Still expensive?