@ Norwegian Museum of Cultural History Reign begins her tour of "Norway". Wrap up warm! Norwegian Museum of Cultural History This old farm homestead, typical of many found in Oslo, Norway countrysides is one of 160 buildings on display at one of the world's oldest and largest open-air museums, the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History. This open-air museum focuses on the time period from 1500 until the present time but also has a stave church from 1200. Indoor exhibits feature Norwegian folk costumes, folk art, church art, toys, and Sami culture.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Bess.
Reign shook paws with Bess the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mosfjell, Birkeland, Norway "So, Mr. Dylan, what is unique about the restaurant at Båly in Lindesnes? That's as far south as you can get in Norway." Seeing Mr. Dylan's blank look, Reign said, "I'll give you a clue—its name is "Under"!" "It's underwater!" squeaked Mr. Dylan. "That's correct! It's the largest underwater restaurant in the world. It looks lovely in these pictures, doesn't it?" Mosfjell, Birkeland, Norway A scenic sunset brings a day of adventuring through Mosfjell, Birkeland, Norway to a close. Rest up because there will be more spectacular places to see tomorrow!
While enjoying your Saga, you met Mr. Dylan.
Reign shook paws with Mr. Dylan the Yellow Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rural Norwegian Landscape "Why is there is statue of a tiger outside Olso Central Station, Snowflake?" queried Reign. "It refers to its nickname, the City of Tigers, Reign!" "Cool nickname!" Rural Norwegian Landscape Time to bundle up! The horses are hitched to the sleigh and pets will get to experience a real sleigh ride through the wintry Norwegian rural landscape.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Snowflake.
Reign shook paws with Snowflake the Reindeer. They both received one silver mole!
@ Colorful Shops, Bergen, Norway "Next quiz question, Hoot!" announced Reign. "What is unusual about the Colonel-in-Chief of the Norwegian King's Guard?" "I don't know, Reign. Is he very young to have been appointed, or something?" "Ooh, you're almost there! He's actually a Scottish penguin!" responded Reign. "Brigadier Sir Nils Olav has held the title since 2005, but the involvement goes back to 1972 when the regiment adopted a penguin from Edinburgh Zoo." Colorful Shops, Bergen, Norway Colorful wooden shops beckon travelers to stop by and see what goodies they can't live without. The bright yellow one is a souvenir shop. Every pet needs to visit that one.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Hoot.
Reign shook paws with Hoot the Screech Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ice Sculptures, Kirkenes, Norway "It says here that Norway’s capital wasn’t always called Oslo. When it was founded in 1040, its name was originally spelt Ânslo or Áslo. However, in 1624, after a great fire destroyed large parts of the city, it was moved and rebuilt. So the capital city's name was changed to Christiania after the ruling monarch, King Christian IV." "When did it become Oslo?" queried Chloe Rose. "Well, first the name changed to start with a K instead of C-H, adopted at the end of the 19th century. Then in 1925 the city expanded to include the original 11th century village and was renamed Oslo. Phew! Today it ranks number one of all European cities in terms of quality of life." Ice Sculptures, Kirkenes, Norway The famous Snow Hotel in Kirkenes is built with fresh snow every winter and is a popular tourist attraction. How do you stay warm in there? You are just going to have to do a little research to find out the answer to that question and any others you may have.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Chloe Rose.
Reign shook paws with Chloe Rose the Baby Seal. They both received one silver mole!
@ Frozen Fjord, Norway "'Norway is the world's most successful nation at the Winter Olympic Games'," read out Reign from the itinerary. "'Despite having only around 5 million residents, Norway has won more medals than any other country in Olympic history'." "And there's me tumbling head over paws on that icy path this morning!" remarked Chica. Frozen Fjord, Norway The ice is beginning to break up signifying that the winter's grip on the land is loosening. The ice and snow will soon melt, giving way to the many fjord cruises that immerse travelers in the spectacular beauty that is Norway's famous fjords.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Chica.
Reign shook paws with Chica the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lofoten Fishing Village Reign unwrapped the Freia chocolate bar, offered a few squares to Bubblegum, then thoughtfully munched a couple of squares herself. "This is delicious, Bubblegum! Now on the wrapper, it says: Et lite stykke Norge. I wonder what that means?" Another pet leaned over the back of her coach seat. "It means: A little piece of Norway, Reign!" Lofoten Fishing Village Many rugged fishing villages can be found among the picturesque Lofoten Islands of Norway. They are a popular destination for both professional and recreational fishermen.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Bubblegum.
Reign shook paws with Bubblegum the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Soaring Sunset "Hey, Reign, when we're in Oslo we're going with a tour guide on a Jo Nesbø Detective Hole walk! I've been reading The Bat and it's unputdownable!" get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20 was excited. "I bought The Snowman when we arrived here. It's really awfully good!" "Well, a lot of places in his books are real-life locations. This will be a great tour!" Soaring Sunset Two large aquatic birds soar serenely in the sunset in Bergen, Norway.
While enjoying your Saga, you met get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20.
Reign shook paws with get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20 the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20 and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Foggy Fjord, Norway "What Norwegian Christmas tradition centres around Bjørnøya, or Bear Island, Flipper?" asked Reign. "I don't know, Reign!" "Every Christmas the nine staff at its meteorological station, Herwighamna, undertake a broadcast on the radio, as one of the many far out places in Norway. It says here that amateur radio enthusiasts occasionally conduct DXpeditions on the island during the summer months." Foggy Fjord, Norway This idyllic little fog-enshrouded village welcomes a boat into the fjord. I'm sure the travelers will receive a warm nordic welcome.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Flipper.
Reign shook paws with Flipper the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Røldal, Norway "Hey, Reign, did you know Norway has a volcano?" queried George. "It's called the Beerenberg—oh, Reign, do come out from under your coach seat! It's not on the mainland but on the way to Greenland. It's 7,306 feet (2,227 m) high." Røldal, Norway No matter what your idea of fun is, Røldal offers something for you to do. Attractions include skiing, hiking, and sightseeing. If you are a history buff, there are plenty of interesting places to explore.
While enjoying your Saga, you met George.
Reign shook paws with George the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Jotunheimen Mountains, Norway "Hey, Hammy ❤️, it says here, 'Norway's oil and gas industry has powered the economy, but it doesn't power the nation's homes. Around 98% of Norway's domestic power usage is drawn from hydroelectric power plants.'" "That's good going, isn't it, Reign?" Jotunheimen Mountains, Norway Once upon a time, according to Norse mythology, Jotunheimen was the place where the Jötunn – the trolls – lived. These were feared as superhuman, similar in power to gods but more chaotic in nature and best avoided. “Giant” or "Troll" are common synonyms for Jötunn. It is also used in Scandinavian folklore and popular culture. The word is related to modern Scandinavian words for magic or sorcery. Prepare yourself to be spellbound as soon as you set foot here.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Hammy ❤️.
Reign shook paws with Hammy ❤️ the Dwarf Hamster. They both received one silver mole!
@ Norwegian Fjord Rainbow "Tell me some more Viking words, Reign!" invited Rosy Posy. Nothing loth, Reign summarised from the brochure. "Obviously they left a mark on the English language with several rather, um, violent words. For example, 'berserk' comes from berserkr, which was a 'bear-shirt'—a Viking warrior entered battle wearing no armour, just an animal skin. 'Club' from klubba, a blunt weapon. 'Gun' from the word for 'war'—gunn, 'scathe' from skaða, to injure, and 'slaughter' from slatra—to butcher. Then 'ransack' is from rannsaka—to search a house." Rosy Posy sucked in a sharp breath. "Ooh! I'm assuming it means to search a house somewhat enthusiastically, Reign?" "I think that's a safe assumption, Rosy Posy." Norwegian Fjord Rainbow They say treasure is to be found at the end of the rainbow. That is definitely true here in Norway where they have an abundance of some of the most spectacular scenic fjord views. Norway truly is a treasure for the eyes.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Rosy Posy.
Reign shook paws with Rosy Posy the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Trolltunga, Norway "Wow! Europe's biggest herd of wild reindeer lives here, Plandemic! The herd roam in Europe's biggest mountain plateau. The number of wild reindeer in winter totals around 25,000, of which up to 7000 are found on Hardangervidda." "Wow indeed, Reign!" Trolltunga, Norway Trolltunga (Troll Tongue) is a very popular tourist attraction, rapidly increasing in popularity since 2010 with more than 80,000 hikers completing the very challenging 27 kilometer (17 mile) hike, which takes more than ten hours, over rough terrain, to complete.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Plandemic.
Reign shook paws with Plandemic the Green Slime Virus. They both received one silver mole!
@ Piggy Bank "'Arguably the best way to enjoy the Norwegian coastline – if you don't have your own boat that is – is by taking the full Hurtigruten voyage on the Coastal Steamer from Bergen to Kirkenes and back again. On the 12-day voyage you'll get up close to some of the country's most iconic scenery with 34 ports of call northbound and 33 on southbound sailings'," read out Reign from the tour brochure. Choco pondered. "It's been fabulous touring the parts we've managed to do by boat, Reign. I vote we come back another time when we can afford our own private boat!" Piggy Bank Piggy banks are usually associated with good luck. Perhaps this sweet little piggy bank painted with the Norwegian Flag will help the owner save.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Choco.
Reign shook paws with Choco the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ The Trolls Road Oh look ... you won a pet! The Trolls Road The Trollstigen or Trolls Road is a very windy road that travels up steep mountainsides in Rauma, a municipality in Norway. The road was opened on 31st July 1936 by the then King of Norway Haakon VII. Each of the bends has its own name, most are named after the foreman who led the work crews for that section.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Rosco.
Reign shook paws with Rosco the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Rosco gave you 1 "Toadstool Mushroom (Red)" size 7
@ Village On Fjord, Norway "Did you know that Oslo, the Norwegian capital, has been the venue of the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony almost every year since 1901, Firefly?" queried Reign. "The other Nobel prizes in science and literature are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden." Firefly grinned. "Yup—well, I know the physics prize ceremony is in Stockholm. The last episode of the Big Bang Theory was unforgettable!" Village On Fjord, Norway Norway has over 1,700 named fjords, and there are many small villages with colourful houses dotted along many of the fjords. Norway is the second-largest exporter of fish and seafood so people want to live as close to the water as possible.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Firefly.
Reign shook paws with Firefly the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sognefjord, Norway Bandit settled back in his coach seat and turned to his neighbour. "Would you like a potato crisp, Reign?" he asked, opening the bright blue packet. "Mmm, yes, please!" responded Reign, and helped herself. Some happy crunching by both pets ensued. "These are really delicious!" enthused Reign. "So what does Potetgull on the packet mean?" "I asked our tour guide earlier. It means "gold potatoes". The maker is Maarud, who make most of the crisps in Norway." Sognefjord, Norway In the Sognefjord area of Norway you will enjoy many picturesque vistas. The Sognefjord is Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, According to UNESCO, the landscape around the fjord is among the most scenically outstanding in the world, which is why it has a place on the World Heritage List.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Bandit.
Reign shook paws with Bandit the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Troll Tongue "Next quiz question, Lyla!" announced Reign. "What is unusual about the Colonel-in-Chief of the Norwegian King's Guard?" "I don't know, Reign. Is he very young to have been appointed, or something?" "Ooh, you're almost there! He's actually a Scottish penguin!" responded Reign. "Brigadier Sir Nils Olav has held the title since 2005, but the involvement goes back to 1972 when the regiment adopted a penguin from Edinburgh Zoo." Troll Tongue Trolltunga, Troll Tongue is a rock formation situated in Ullensvang Municipality, Vestland County, Norway. The cliff juts out horizontally about 700 metres (2,300 ft) above Ringedalsvatnet lake. This has become a very popular hiking area in recent years.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Lyla.
Reign shook paws with Lyla the Blue Tit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Old Town, Bergen Reign unwrapped the Freia chocolate bar, offered a few squares to Tiana, then thoughtfully munched a couple of squares herself. "This is delicious, Tiana! Now on the wrapper, it says: Et lite stykke Norge. I wonder what that means?" Another pet leaned over the back of her coach seat. "It means: A little piece of Norway, Reign!" Old Town, Bergen Bergen is the second-largest city in Norway and was the first capital city, in 1299 Oslo became the capital. Bergen was founded by King Olave Kyrre in 1070 and became a major trading and seafaring port. The very first buildings in Bergen were situated at Bryggen (the dock).
While enjoying your Saga, you met Tiana.
Reign shook paws with Tiana the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Snowy Road, Norway "It says here that Norway’s capital wasn’t always called Oslo. When it was founded in 1040, its name was originally spelt Ânslo or Áslo. However, in 1624, after a great fire destroyed large parts of the city, it was moved and rebuilt. So the capital city's name was changed to Christiania after the ruling monarch, King Christian IV." "When did it become Oslo?" queried Panda. "Well, first the name changed to start with a K instead of C-H, adopted at the end of the 19th century. Then in 1925 the city expanded to include the original 11th century village and was renamed Oslo. Phew! Today it ranks number one of all European cities in terms of quality of life." Snowy Road, Norway The snowplows have just been through so the roads are clear... for now. The well-prepared pet knows to make sure they have emergency supplies in their vehicle anytime they leave home in the winter as the weather can change quickly.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Panda.
Reign shook paws with Panda the Panda Cub. They both received one silver mole!
@ Storseisundet Bridge, Norway "Did you know that Oslo, the Norwegian capital, has been the venue of the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony almost every year since 1901, Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly)?" queried Reign. "The other Nobel prizes in science and literature are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden." Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) grinned. "Yup—well, I know the physics prize ceremony is in Stockholm. The last episode of the Big Bang Theory was unforgettable!" Storseisundet Bridge, Norway The Storseisundet Bridge is a cantilever bridge and the longest of the eight bridges that make up the Atlanterhavsveien or the Atlantic Ocean Road. The bridge is 260 metres (850 ft) long and with a maximum clearance to the sea of 23 metres (75 ft). It was opened on 7 July 1989.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly).
Reign shook paws with Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) and you found 15 Travel Tokens!
@ Houses in Winter, Norway Mitsy was carefully studying the map of Norway. "Well, fancy that, Reign! Kirkenes is farther east than all of Finland! It's just 9 miles (15 km) from the Russian border. It says in our tour guide that the Russian influence makes it a very interesting and bilingual place." Houses in Winter, Norway The owners of these little row houses are making sure that even in winter there are vibrant colors to contrast the predominant winter hues of whites and grays.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Mitsy.
Reign shook paws with Mitsy the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Norwegian Autumn "Did you know that Oslo, the Norwegian capital, has been the venue of the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony almost every year since 1901, Aki?" queried Reign. "The other Nobel prizes in science and literature are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden." Aki grinned. "Yup—well, I know the physics prize ceremony is in Stockholm. The last episode of the Big Bang Theory was unforgettable!" Norwegian Autumn The sounds of gently trickling water are the only sounds heard during a moment of no traffic on the quaint stone bridge. Take this peaceful moment to feast on the autumnal beauty of Norway as well.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Aki.
Reign shook paws with Aki the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Snowy Trek "Hey, Syzygy, it says here, 'Norway's oil and gas industry has powered the economy, but it doesn't power the nation's homes. Around 98% of Norway's domestic power usage is drawn from hydroelectric power plants.'" "That's good going, isn't it, Reign?" Snowy Trek If you love hiking through the snow you will find it aplenty here in Norway. Some pets have already struck out on their winter adventure and have left a trail to follow.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Syzygy.
Reign shook paws with Syzygy the Vibrant Signal Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
Syzygy gave you 1 "Scandinavia Travel Stamp" size 7
@ Flåmsbana, Norway As Reign's tour of "Norway" comes to an end, she receives a seasonally appropriate gift! Sleeping Winter Grass I am tired after a long year of growing and putting forth vibrant green colours and making seeds. Now is my time to rest and gain back strength for when spring comes again. Even in this form, I add texture to the landscape and a touch of subdued yet warm colour. Flåmsbana, Norway Even though the population is around 400, the tiny town of Flåmsbana receives over 450,000 visitors every year! The main attraction to the area is the Flam Line, a railway route between Flåmsbana and Myrdal which is not only one of the steepest railway routes but is also undeniably one of the most magnificent train journeys in the world. The town harbor also offers approximately 160 cruises every year, taking passengers through the spectacular fjords and the encircling waterfalls. Reign has completed her tour of "Norway"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour Scandinavia!
While enjoying your Saga, you met Soleil.
Reign shook paws with Soleil the Sunflower Fields Caterpillar. They both received one silver mole!
Reign has completed the quest of
