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The climbing park Høyt & Lavt Bergen is an activity center just south of Bergen city centre, with various climbing trails and ziplines for all levels. All visitors are given the necessary safety equipment and training before being let loose.

Many of us have more energy than we spend, especially school-aged children. And adults get a chance to indulge their inner child! If this sounds like you and you feel the urge to put on a climbing harness and fly around the treetops, then take the family to the climbing park Højt & Lavt and release your inner monkey. Hop on a bus in central Bergen and you'll be there in 20 minutes.

Sauda Ski Center is one of the largest and most visited ski resorts in the Southwest - about three hours by automobile from Stavanger. The center features five slopes and runs with varying degrees of diffculty, the longest of which is 5 km. Both beginners and advanced skiers will have an enjoyable experience here.

The center benefits from ten snow cannons, so you're guaranteed snow and good run conditions. In addition to the varied slopes, there are opportunities for off-piste skiing, cross-country skiing and tobogganing. There is also a separate family area with a play area and toboggan run for little ones. And if you feel like taking a break from the slopes, there is a cafeteria here serving hot and cold snacks and beverages.

The historic Bryggerekka in Trondheim is located on both sides of the Nidelven, where the oldest of the listed buildings date back to the 18th century, when they were used as warehouses by the city's merchants. Today, several of the piers in Bakklandet are used for residential purposes, while many of the sea-facing buildings have been converted into shops and restaurants.

The colorful piers that frame the Nidelven are one of the city's most photographed scenes, and they are particularly beautiful when reflected in the river. The best view is from Gamle Bybro, and the best way to explore the historic buildings up close is on foot. On Sundays, there is a flea market at Bryggerekka, where you can find everything from antiques to clothes and food stalls, along with bustling crowds.

Martnan is a traditional annual event on Torget and the surrounding streets in Midtbyen in Trondheim, with cultural events, games and activities for children, arts and crafts, exciting food products and plenty of street life. At the height of summer, more than a hundred market stalls set up here selling all kinds of goods. Stages are also set up here and the people of Trondheim leave the house.

These market days date back to the Middle Ages and in modern times have become a kind of celebration to mark the start of summer in the city. If you're interested in acquiring handmade goods, then this is your chance and Martnan is also a great opportunity to sample some exciting food from near and far.

Conveniently located near Oslomarka and offering elevators up to the ski slopes, Trollvann is a great starting point for skiing activities for the whole family. Oslo Ski Center is located here, but there are also many well-marked trails that take you inwards toward Linderudstua, Lillomarka and the east side of Nordmarka.

Some of the easiest trips you can take from Trollvann take you to Lilloseter, Sandermosen and Skar. You can also cut across the nearby Maridalsvannet if you want to aim for Ullevålseter, Skjennungstua and the west side of Oslo's fantastic outlying neighborhoods. The options are endless, whether you want to go for long walks or enjoy the local area with the family.

AKRON is a gallery located in the charming Bakklandet, which features various exhibitions. The gallery has a standard exhibition and shows works by local artists in particular, but also features national and international artists.

The gallery displays all types of art, from paintings and photographs to sculptures and installations. It's a place that's definitely worth a visit if you want to support local art. Bakklandet also has plenty of cafés, small shops and galleries, and AKRON is a must-see if you're in the city.

Olavsfest, or Olavsfestdagene, is an annual church and culture festival in Trondheim that features a varied mix of art and entertainment. The festival was established as a celebration of Olsok and takes place over the course of a week at the turn of the month in July-August.

There is a lot on the menu during the festival and the many events take place on different stages around the city. The music program is varied, featuring everything from jazz and orchestral music to choral singing and opera. There are also exhibitions, a historical market, services, lectures and a number of activities for children and young people - to name but a few. The festival is popular with both locals and visitors and offers something to suit every musical taste.

Bakklandet is an idyllic area in Trondheim along the east bank of the Nidelva, between Bakke bridge and Vollafallet. The area is known for its small wooden houses, cobbled streets and a generally pleasant neighbourhood feel.

The district is known and referred to as Trondheim's old town, but was originally a suburb that grew freely and undisturbed into a district on a human scale, with uneven street levels and cozy nooks and crannies. The best access from the city centre is over the beautiful Gamle ByBro, which is a sight in itself. From there, just walk up along Øvre Bakklandet or down along Nedre Bakklandet and take in the cafés and restaurants such as Baklandet Skydsstasjon and the antiques shop near the bridge. During the Bakkland Days in late summer, the streets fill with concerts, markets and exhibitions.

The Pilgrim Trail is the common name for the country's pilgrimage routes, which have attracted people from far and wide for many hundreds of years. Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim has been a pilgrimage destination since the Middle Ages, as Saint Olav was buried in the magnificent church. This is also the reason why the Pilgrim Trail is called St. Olavsvegene.

The vast majority of trails in Norway lead to Trondheim, and although these hikes were previously religiously motivated, many take the trip to experience beautiful nature and historic sites. Many who join such a journey also use it as a way to find inner peace along the way and to open up for reflection.

A drive of around 3.5 hours takes you to Suldal, a popular area for winter sports. Suldal has Gullingen ski elevators and several slopes with different levels of difficulty.

The place also offers opportunities for tobogganing, sled rides and dog sledding, so there are plenty of exciting things to try here. If you love cross-country skiing, the options are endless, and you can choose between different graded trails that go from easy to high mountain terrain. In addition to a varied selection of winter sports activities, you are surrounded by a magnificent landscape that looks almost magical when covered in a white winter blanket. What more could you wish for?