Hamar

Hamar

first stop in Norway, dining at the border of the country's largest lake
Hamar - first stop in Norway, dining at the border of the country's largest lake

Location: 

Hamar, Norway

Duration: 

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Journey: 

The North Cape: exploring Scandinavia

Personal highlights

  1. Hamar: city in Norwayinfo-icon close to the border to Swedeninfo-icon
  2. History: important area for farming and power in Norway
  3. Mjøsa: largest of Norway and one of the deepest lakes in Europeinfo-icon
  4. Diner: enjoying a great Tuna Steak from a shopping mall rooftop
  5. Journey: first day in Norway after two weeks in Sweden

Image sources

  1. Random shop window
  2. Tourist Information Hamar
  3. Sunset at Lake Mjoøsa
  4. Deer sculpture in Hamar
  5. Modern building

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