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TRAVEL IN
SCANDINAVIA
Norway, Sweden and Denmark
The Land of
The Vikings
and
Midnight Sun
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PREFACE
You have no doubt heard of Scandinavia—Norway, Sweden and
Denmark; if in no other way, then from friends who have been there,
and who have told you how delighted and pleased they were with
their trip to these Northern Wonderlands, and that you have often
felt an ardent desire to go and see all the wonders for yourself.
The only reason why you have not yet made the trip is perhaps
because you have thought it rather out of the way, and difficult to
get at, and did not know where to obtain reliable information on
the subject.
We therefore hope it will please you to know that the Scandi¬
navian Travel Bureau has been established as a special Bureau of
information and guidance for all travel in Scandinavia.
Excellent direct communications have been established between
the United States and Scandivania, as well as between Scandinavia
and England and the European Continent, which have brought the
Scandinavian Countries within easy and convenient reach of all
American travelers going abroad, and we feel certain that this will
serve as an inducement for yourself and many of your friends to
make that trip to Norway, Sweden and Denmark now.
As travel in Scandinavia is growing in popularity every year,
and Tourists from all the world are coming to Scandinavia every
Summer, it is advisable to have all arrangements for the tour planned
out and accommodations on the various cruising, canal and other
steamers enroute reserved as early in advance as possible.
The contents of this book are intended only to give a prelim¬
inary and brief description of the principal places of interest, and
routes of travel in Scandinavia, so as to enable the American trav¬
elers contemplating a trip to Scandinavia to select in advance and
decide upon a route which will meet exactly with their requirements.
After a route has been decided upon, the Scandinavian Travel Bureau
will be pleased to give all further details, etc., that may be desired
about the trip.
We do not pretend to know the world, but limit our field to
places where we are absolutely at home, and we can therefore furnish
the most reliable information about all travel in Norway, Sweden
and Denmark, and as authorized Agents for all travel by rail, steamer
and carriage in Scandinavia, we can furnish special circular tickets
for any trip desired, to suit all purses and requirements.
Our knowledge and experience is always at your service, and
we shall be pleased to assist you in planning out a tour when ever
yvu call upon us to do so.
Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
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The Scandinavian countries are the northermost countries of
Europe, from the shores of which in days long past, the daring
Vikings set out on their adventurous trips, on some of which
they are believed to have visited even the distant shores of
America, centuries before Columbus landed at San Salvadore. While
the Vikings are now gathered with Odin and Thor in Valhalla, waited
upon by the Valkyriees that are passing around the drinking horns
filled with the costly "Mjod," their descendants, the Scandinavian
people, have sought more peaceful occupations, and the Scandinavian
countries have given to the world many men of prominence in Science
and Art.
In education and culture the Scandinavian countries rank among
the first in the world, and many Educational Institutions in Scandi¬
navia are frequented by students of all nations.
Nature has bestowed upon the Scandinavian countries an end¬
less variety of imposing scenery; scenery of romantic Fjords, snow-
clad Mountains, glistening Glacier Waterfalls, charming Lakes and
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Rivers, surrounded by endless Forests of Birch, Pine and Beach—
scenery which, with all its grandeur combines a wonderful charm
and beauty.
Recreation and Rest: For those seeking recreation and rest
nothing will better serve this purpose than to inhale the pure ozone-
filled and health-giving air of these Northern Wonderlands, while
resting amid Nature's unspoiled charm and beauty, a recreation to
body and mind, indeed.
Midnight Sun: For several months during the summer the sun
never sets in the northern part of these countries, and one can there
enjoy the weird and beautiful sight of the "Midnight Sun," one of
the most interesting and beautiful sights of the world. The glare
of the "Midnight Sun" gives a certain charm to the scenery in all
Scandinavia, a charm that cannot be described, but only be seen,
and to which the Southern countries have no equal. Those who
have not experienced the splendor and beauty of the Scandinavian
summer, cannot imagine its enchantment.
Climate: The climate in Scandinavia is, in the summer, similar
to the climate of the British Isles; no excessive heat or hay-fever
will be encountered.
History: When travelling in Scandinavia one frequently meets
places and relics of great historical interest, and the traveler is thus
often reminded of the magnificent history of these Northern coun¬
tries, which boasts the oldest written history of any European coun¬
try. In the larger cities, and especially Copenhagen, Stockholm and
Christiania, the capitals of Denmark, Sweden and Norway, are found
famous collections of history and art. In fact, the Scandinavian
countries, these old culture lands, offer an endless variety of attrac¬
tions to all visitors, not only the lover of nature, and those seeking
recreation and rest, but also those interested in History and Art,
and in the study of people, will find a trip to Scandinavia most bene¬
ficial and instructive.
History, Climate and Scenery combine in making the Scandi¬
navian countries the most Ideal Tourist Lands in the world.
Railways and Steamers: Travelling in Scandinavia is both com¬
fortable and pleasant, cleanliness being a prevailing feature in all
Scandinavia, and the travelling facilities are good. The train service
is up-to-date in every respect, the trains are made up of corridor
cars known to every traveler on the European Continent. Through
day coaches as well as sleeping cars are run from the Continent to
different points in Scandinavia, and vice versa. Stations where re¬
freshments can be had are announced on placards in the railroad
carriages. The trains generally stop for 20 minutes at such stations
but dining cars have recently been introduced and are now attached
to most of the express trains. The railroads and steamers in Scan¬
dinavia are provided with the latest devices for the comfort, con¬
venience, and safety of the travelling public.
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Hotels: First-class hotels are found in all the principal cities
and even in the smaller towns the Hotels are very good. Scandi¬
navian food is excellent and well cooked. Hotels in Scandinavia
vary in prices according to the city and Hotel, the minimum rates
for rooms are from 3 to 5 Krone, breakfast I to ij/a Kr., lunch 2 to
Kr., dinner 3 to 4 Kr. (i Krone is equal to 27^ cents.)
Carriages: In all the principal cities cabs, taxicabs, motor cabs,
and, in fact, all kinds of carriages can be provided for drives at very
reasonable rates.
Seasons: The best time of the year for travelling in Scandinavia
are the months of June, July and August; for the Southern part of
Sweden and for Denmark even the latter part of May and the month
of September can be added thereto. As a matter of fact, the latter
part of May, when the magnificent forests of birch and beech are
in their prime of beauty, and the ground covered with a carpet of
the most beautiful flowers, is a most ideal time for travel in Denmark
and Southern Sweden.
Winter Sports: Even in winter, travelling is very attractive and
comfortable in Sweden and Norway, and these countries are steadily
growing in popularity as winter resorts, par excellence. Trains are
heated and the scenery most magnificent. Visitors to the sport
meetings in Christiania, Stockholm and Trondhjem, during the
months of January and February are increasing in number every
year.
Clothing: The climate is, as previously stated, the same as that
of England, clothing should thus be the same as worn when travel¬
ling in the British Isles, strong and comfortable shoes as well as
a mackintosh will be found useful, and for the Northcape and Spitz¬
bergen cruises it is advisable to take a heavy overcoat along.
Language: Travelers will find no difficulty in making themselves
understood, as English-speaking people will be met almost every¬
where; at all hotels several languages are spoken.
Baggage: Baggage should in quantity be limited as much as
possible; 50 pounds is carried free on the railroads, and of course
when travelling in carriages baggage should always be reduced as
much as possible.
Money: As to currency the same money is used in all the three
countries, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, one Krone equal to one
hundred 0re, equal to 27^2 cents.
Passports: Passports are not necessary at all when travelling
in Scandinavia, but for those extending their trip to Russia and
Finland, it is absolutely necessary to be provided with such.
Customs Duty: Articles specially liable to duty are Sweets, To¬
bacco and Spirits, small quantities for personal use will, however,
not be charged for.
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Northland—Above Polar Circle.
Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
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How to Travel in Scandinavia and How to
Plan the Trip
The excellent communication established between the Scandi¬
navian countries and other parts of Europe—England as well as
the Continent — have brought the Northern Wonderlands of Norway,
Sweden and Denmark within easy reach of all Americans going
abroad. The trip to Scandinavia can, therefore, conveniently be
made in connection with a visit to all other parts of Europe. For
a comprehensive Scandinavian trip should, however, if possible, be
allowed five to six weeks' time.
Scandinavia is also the natural gateway to Russia and Finland,
steamers leaving Stockholm four times weekly for St. Petersburg,
a delightful trip through the beautiful Swedish and Finish archi¬
pelago, en route calling at Helsingfors, the capital of Finland.
If the Scandinavian trip is intended to be made in connection
with a visit to other parts of Europe, it is advisable to take in Scan¬
dinavia first, as the various places are less crowded in the early
season, and better accommodations are obtainable all through.
Americans spending the winter and spring in Southern and middle
Europe, will do well in starting for Scandinavia in the latter part of
May or the very first part of June, when travel in Denmark and
Southern Sweden is very delightful.
An ideal Scandinavian tour should not be confined to a mere
cruise along the shores of the country, no matter how beautiful the
shores and the Fjords might be, it is only when such Fjord-travel
is combined with overland travel through interesting and beautiful
sections of the interior, that the traveler gets a real idea of the
wonderful beauty and charm of these countries, and has opportunity
to study the people and their customs.
The Bergenske & Nordenfjeldske Steamship Companies (B. &
N. Line) cruises through the Norwegian Fjords to Northcape and
Spitzbergen are advantageously arranged so that these cruises can
be taken in connection with different routes for delightful over¬
land travel.
It must be remembered that to see the "Midnight Sun" this is
not visible at Northcape later than the two or three last days of
July, and for this reason the trip should be arranged so as to reach
the Northcape not later than this date. After this date, the trip
must be extended as far north as Spitzbergen, where the sun is vis¬
ible till about August 24th. For a trip to Spitzbergen see page 72.
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Routes to Scandinavia
Norway, Szveden and Denmark.
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Principal Routes to Scandinavia
Boute No. 1.
SCANDINAVIAN-AMEBICAN I^INE — Weekly steamer direct be¬
tween New York and Copenhagen, calling at Christianssand and
Christiania. For sailing, special sailing list. (See page S2.)
Route No, 2.
HAMBUBO-COFENHAONN—Via Kiel Kors0r in hours. At Kiel
and Kors0r train carries the passengers to steamer pier. Be¬
tween Kiel and Kors0r delightful five hours' sail through part of
the Kieler Canal and the Danish Archipelago. Trains leave
twice daily in each direction.
Boute No. 3.
HAMBTTBG-COPBNHAGEN—in 9% hours by through train via War-
nemiinde-Gjedser. Through cars without change. Sleeping
cars in night train. Between Warnemünde and Gjedser trains
are, in two hours, carried across on Government steam ferry.
Trains are leaving twice daily in each direction. (See page 90.)
Boute No. 4.
BtAMBTTBG-STOCKHOBM—in 23 hours, through train via Sassnitz-
Trelleborg, between Sassnitz and Treiieborg trains are, in 4
hours, carried across on Government ferry. Trains leave twice
daily in each direction. (See page 84.)
Boute No. 5.
HAMBTTBG-CHBISTIANIA—twice weekly by rail from Hamburg via
Wamdrup to Frederikshavn—through sleeping cars—thence by
steamer direct to Christiania through the beautiful Christiania
Fjord—26 hours' journey.
From Hamburg every Sunday and Wednesday at 9 P. M.
From Christiania every Tuesday and Friday at 4 P. M.
Boute No. 6.
HAMBVBG-CHBISTIANIA: Via Gedser-Warnemünde-Copenhagen, as
Route 3, 265^ hours. Via Treileborg-Sassnitz, as Route 4, 26 hours.
Boute No. 7.
HAMBVBG-BBBGBN—via steamers.
(a) Every Monday morning from Hamburg, special yachting
steamer for entire cruise through Norwegian Fjords to
Trondhjem, en route calling at Stavanger and Bergen. (See
page 95.)
(b) Every Saturday mail and passenger steamer to Stavanger
and Bergen, due Bergen Tuesday evening.
From Bergen every Thursday at 3 P. M. Monday at 10 P. M.,
due Hamburg Saturday A. M. and Thursday A. M.
Boute No. 8.
BEBBIN-COPBNHAGBN—In 10 hours by through train via Warne-
münde-Gjedser. Through cars without change. Sleeping cars
in night trains. Between Warnemünde and Gjedser trains are,
in two hours, carried across on Government steam ferry. Trains
are leaving twice daily in each direction. (See page 96.)
Boute No. 9.
BEBIilN-STOCKHOLM—in 22 hours by through train via Sassnits-
Trelleborg, through cars without change. Sleeping cars in night
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trains. Between Sassnlts and Teileborg trains, are, in 4 hours,
carried across on Government ferry. Trains leave twice dally
in each direction. Via this route (9) Berlln-Q-othenburg in 17
hours.
Boute ITo. 10.
BEBI.IN-CHBISTIANIA: Via Gedser-Warnemünde-Copenhagen, as
Route 8, 27 hours. Via Telleborg-Sassnitz, as Route 9, 25 hours.
Boute No. 11.
BOTTBBDAM - BBBGBN—^vla STAVANOBB. Mail and passenger
steamer will leave Rotterdam every Wednesday noon, calling at
Stavanger Thursday evening, arriving at Bergen Monday noon.
From Bergen every Saturday afternoon, call Stavanger Saturday
night, arriving Rotterdam Monday afternoon.
Boute No. 12.
BONBON - COFBNHAOBN — via Harwich-Esbjerg in 37 hours, the
most popular route between London and Copenhagen. By rail
from London to Harwich, thence by the new fast mail steamers
of the United Steamship Co. to Esbjerg, from where Express
train to Copenhagen.
From London—Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
evenings.
From Copenhagen—Monday evening and Tuesday, Wednes¬
day and Saturday morning.
Boute No. 13.
BONDON-COFBNHAGBN — Via Flushing or Hoeck van Holland —
Hamburg-Warnemiinde-Gedser or Kors0r-Klel. 32 to 37 hours'
journey.
Boute No. 14.
HVIiIi-CHBISTIANIA—Fast express steamer leave Hull (Riverside
Pier) every Saturday at 6.30 P. M., arrive Christiania Monday
morning; en route calling at Christianssand. From Christiania
every Wednesday at 1 P. M., due at Hull Friday morning early.
Boute No. 15.
NBWCASTIiB - CHBISTIANIA — Mail and passenger steamers will
leave Newcastle-on-Tyne every Friday afternoon, arriving at
Christiania on Sunday evening.
From Christiania, Friday, 3 P. M., arrive Newcastle Monday A. M.
(See page 93.)
Boute No. 16.
NBWCASTBB-BEBGBN—
(a) Every Tuesday at 6.30 P. M., special yachting steamer from
Newcastle for cruise through Norwegian Fjords to Trond-
hjem, en route calling at Stavanger and Bergen. (See
page 95.)
(b) From Newcastle mail and passenger steamer leaves every
Thursday and Saturday at 6.30 P. M., arriving at Bergen on
Monday and Saturday mornings, respectively.
From Bergen steamers leave Saturday, Monday and Wednesday at
10 P. M., due Newcastle Mondaj', 7 A. M.; Wednesday and Friday
noon.
IiONBON-GOTHBNBTTBG — Every Saturday, 4.10 P. M., Liverpool
Street Station to Harwich, from where steamer to Gothenburg
(passage 35 hours). From Gothenburg every Saturday, 10 P. M.
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IiTTBECK-STOCKHOI^M—Passenger steamers leave Lübeck every
Wednesday and Saturday at 6.35 P. M., arriving at Stockholm on
Friday and Monday at 2.30 P. M. From Stockholm, Sunday and
Wednesday at 10 A. M., arriving Lübeck on Tuesday and Friday
at 7 A. M.
TO ICELAND.
From Copenhagen mail and passenger steamers are leaving for
Reykjavik several times monthly, en route calling at Leith (Scotland).
TO FINLAND AND RUSSIA.
STOCKHOIiM-ST. FBTBBSBUBQ, via Helsiugfors.
Sailings 3-4 times weekly in each direction, as per special sailing-
list. Forty hours' passage through the beautiful Swedish and
Finnish Seas of "A Thousand Isles." (See page 93.)
HVI.B-COFBlTHAaBN-HEI.SING'FOBS (express steamers).
Depart Hull every Wednesday. Depart Helsingfors Tuesday, 7 P. M.
Depart Copenhagen Sat. noon. Depart Hangp Wednesday, 4 P. M.
Arrive Helsingfors Mon. A. M. Depart Copenhagen Friday A. M.
Arrive Hull Sunday A. M.
Across Norwegian Alps.
(Bergen Railway.)
A special feature of travel in Norway, is the combined travel
in carriage and steamer, through the valleys, over mountain passes,
and on the Fjords of Western Norway.
As to railroad travel, the Scandinavian countries offer opportu¬
nities to travel on the most wonderful railroads in the world, namely:
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Through Lapland by Rail (Lapland Express).
"The Scenic Railway," between Christiania and Bergen, see page 34,
and the "Lapland Express," see page 51. Real marvels in railroad
engineering have been accomplished in the construction of these two
railroads, and although but recently opened for traffic, they have
already become very popular with the travelling public. The for¬
mer of these two railroads carries the traveler across the Norwegian
Alps, through a most varied scenery changing from smiling and most
fertile valleys to the highest mountains, snow covered most of the
year.
The "Lapland Express" is the most northerly railroad in the
world, running from Sockholm, the capital of Sweden, northward
across the Scandinavian peninsula to Narvik on the northwestern
coast of Norway; it carries the passengers through the wooded high¬
lands of Sweden, crossing numerous lakes and rivers, in which
the timber cut in the woods is floated down to the saw-mills on the
coast of the Baltic. Through Lapland the train passes Kiruna and
Gellivara, known for their mines, from where the famous Swedish
iron is taken. Millions of tons of iron ore taken from these mines
are carried on this railroad to Narvik, from where it is shipped
throughout the world. The express trains are provided with sleep¬
ing cars and dining cars of the most modern type.
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DENMARK.
Denmark has not, like Norway and Sweden, any imposing moun¬
tain scenery, waterfalls or glaciers to enthuse or attract the traveler's
attention. Denmark is, however, studded with beautiful Lakes and
Forests, the beautiful combination of which gives the Scenery of
Denmark a certain charm and beauty of its own, which yearly draws
a great number of travelers from both England and the Continent,
who come to rest and spend their holidays amid the inviting and
smiling Danish landscape.
Also for Sea-bathing the very extensive shores and Fjords of Den¬
mark afford splendid opportunities, and bathing and health resorts
are to be found almost everywhere along the Danish coast. Among
these resorts special mention may be made of Fan0 and Skagen in
Jutland, Svendborg on the Island Fyen, and Klampenborg, Skods-
borg and Marienlyst near Copenhagen.
To facilitate travel in Denmark, the Danish State Railways
issue special season-tickets, good for an unlimited number of jour¬
neys on all the Danish State Railway Lines, covering the whole
country. The price of such season-ticket is only Kr. 50, or $13.50,
for a two weeks' ticket, and proportionately lower rate for longer
terms.
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To Intelligently plan a Scandinavian trip the following points
should first be considered:
1. The date on which, and the point from where to start the
trip. This will naturally depend upon which Transatlantic
Liner the traveler leaves United States.
2. The time that can be devoted to Scandinavia.
3. The port (England or the Continent) to which the traveler
wishes to return from Scandinavia.
After these points have been decided upon, the Scandinavian
Travel Bureau shall be pleased to submit a detailed itinerary for a
tour to meet all requirements, arranged so as to secure convenient
connections with the various steamers and trains en route, giving
dates and exact cost of the tour.
All experienced travelers will know how important it is to se¬
cure ocean accommodation months in advance, and the growing
popularity of trips to Norway, Sweden and Denmark has increased
the demand for accommodation to such an extent, that it is also
necessary to secure accommodation for the Fjords and Northcape
cruises months in advance; all this the Scandinavian Travel Bureau
will attend to, in the most satisfactory manner, and as General
American Agents for the B. & N. Line Norway cruises as well as in
our capacity as agents for all local steamers and State Railways in
Scandinavia, we can furnish tickets for all travel in Scandinavia at
original prices. All assistance in planning routes and making out
itineraries is free.
How to Select Route of a Trip
The various routes which can be suggested for a tour to Scan¬
dinavia are too numerous to allow the limited space of this book to
accompany each with a detailed description.
In order, however, to give some instructive information about
the principal places of interest and their attractions, there will on
the following pages be given a detailed description of a most cxt
tensive and comprehensive tour, which with its alternatives will
include all the principal places and routes of interest, and thus also
cover all places which can be included in any other tour. This de¬
scription can therefore be referred to for information about the
different places visited on these other tours.
One of the main principles when planning a tour is, as much as
possible to avoid travelling over the same route twice, and for this
reason, Copenhagen and Christiania must be considered the most
practical starting points for a Scandinavian Tour, and as demon¬
strated on pages 8-10, both of these places can conveniently be
reached from England or the Continent.
For travellers who wish to extend their Scandinavian trip to
Russia it is, however, advisable to start the tour from Copenhagen,
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in order to include this city and the Gjzita Canal in the trip, and the
"STANDARD TOUR A," of which a detailed description is given
on the following pages, will therefore be started from Copenhagen.
Route of Standard Tour A
COPENHAGEN rail to GOTHENBURG—Via G0TA CANAL
to STOCKHOLM—rail to CHRISTIANIA—"SCENIC RAILWAY"
to BERGEN—6 or 7 days' cruise through NORWEGIAN FJORDS
to TRONDHJEM—7 days' cruise to NORTHCAPE—TRONDH-
JEM rail to STOCKHOLM—steamer to ST. PETERSBURG.
COPENHAGEN: The capital of Denmark, with over 500,000 in¬
habitants, is the largest of all the northern capitals. How to reach
this city has been demonstrated on pages 8-10.
Although the history of Copenhagen can be traced back to the
IX and X Century, it was not before the middle of the XII Century
when King Waldemar the Great bestowed the "Kjzipmannahafn"
(Merchant-harbor) and the surrounding land to Bishop Absalon, that
the city became of importance. Bishop Absalon is therefore gen¬
erally considered the founder of this city; a statue of the Bishop
adorns the new magnificent City Hall, just above the main entrance,
and an equestrian statute of the Bishop is also erected on one of
the principal squares in Copenhagen.
In 1807 an English fleet under Nelson bombarded Copenhagen,
on which occasion most of the finest places and a great deal of the
city was destroyed; this accounts for the fact that the city is not
rich in buildings and monuments from the mediaeval age.
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The geographical situation of Copenhagen has made this city
a great center of commerce and traffic, and Copenhagen has one of
the best free ports in the world; it has cost five and a half million
dollars to build, and over 35,000 vessels of all kinds are yearly call¬
ing at Copenhagen.
With its busy life, its boulevards, parks, beautiful buildings,
museums and magnificent collections of art, its cafes, etc., Copen¬
hagen is often called "The Paris of the North," and, Copenhagen,
with its charming surroundings, has become a favorite rendezvous
for tourists of all nations.
The city is very beautifully situated on the shore of the sound.
A chain of artificial lakes and broad chestnut avenues encircles the
older part of the city, and within this is a line of boulevards and
well-kept parks, dotted with bronzes of ancient and modern sculp¬
tures. Along the harbor of Copenhagen is the magnificent prome¬
nade, "Lange Linie"; here also lies the Club House and Anchorage
of the Royal Yacht Club and many rowing clubs.
Copenhagen has a great number of first-class Hotels, such as
Palads Hotel, Phoenix, D'Angleterre, Bristol, King of Denmark, Dag-
mar, Cosmopolit and others. See page 85.
Copenhagen has many fine and stately buildings and numerous
museums with collections of different kinds, as well as world-known
institutions of art, science and education. Also the stranger inter¬
ested in the study of Municipal Institutions will find much in Copen¬
hagen worthy of notice.
From Copenhagen :
14. Street Life.
15. City Hall.
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From Copenhagen;
21. Langelinie. 22. Glyptothek (Interior).
23. Technical School. 24. Queen Louise's Bridge.
Attractive Cafes and Restaurants are scattered all over the
city; here all the leading English, German and French daily and
vreekly illustrated papers and periodicals are found. In Copenhagen
the cafe life is quite a feature, and there the stranger has a splendid
opportunity of studying the people.
Copenhagen also has numerous places of amusement, such as
Circus, Vaudeville shows, etc.. Theatres being closed during the
summer season, and so is the famous Royal Danish Ballet.
TIVOLI is the most popular place of amusement in Copen¬
hagen; it is a large beautiful garden with entertainments of all kinds,
and for all ages. See page 87.
Here are excellent concerts, pantomimes, open air performances
of acrobats, animal trainers, etc., every evening. There are many
first-class restaurants in the garden, and every Sunday evening and
on special occasions the garden is illuminated, and an admirable
display of fireworks may be witnessed.
Among the principal places of interest to be visited in Copen¬
hagen, can be mentioned Thorvaldsen's Museum, containing the
works of this famous sculptor.
The Museum is a unique and beautifully decorated building en¬
circling the tomb of the great sculptor. The walls of the building
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Views from Copenhagen.
SI. The Excliange. 52. Amalieiiborg Palace.
53. Rosenbirg Palace. 54, Thorvaldsen Museum.
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are covered with fresco paintings representing Thorvaldsen's arrival
in Copenhagen, and other subjects.
NATIONAL MUSEUM, located in the Prince's Palace, con¬
tains a magnificent collection of Northern Antiquities. The Danish
Collection illustrating Denmark's Historic Times, and the Historical
period from the stone age up till the middle of the 17th Century, is
very interesting; it has been arranged according to strict scientific
rules and is considered the best-arranged collection in the world.
In the same building is also a splendid international ethnograph¬
ical collection, and the Royal collection of coins.
ROSENBORG PALACE was built by King Christian IV in the
Dutch Renaissance style, it originally served as a residence for the
Royal Family, but since the beginning of the 17th Century it has
been used as a museum for an extensive historical collection of great
chronological interest.
The Rosenborg Palace is surrounded by a beautiful garden
called Köngens Have (King's Garden), having a splendid playground
for the children in that part of the city. In the garden are several
statues, among which one of the famous Hans Christian Andersen.
AMALIENBORG PALACE, the winter residence of the Royal
Family, consists of four beautiful buildings surrounding a square
adorned with an equestrian statue of King Frederik V.
THE ROYAL ART GALLERY contains a splendid collection
of Danish and foreign sculptures and paintings. Copenhagen fur¬
ther boasts of a building of most exquisite design upon which has
been spared neither money nor work in the effort to make it a fit¬
ting place for the valuable collection of Art contained therein. This
building is the "Glyptotek," and lovers of all that is beautiful should
not omit to pay it a visit.
THE GLYPTOTEK, with its treasures of art, is a gift to the
nation by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jacobson, owner of the famous Carls-
berg tíreweries in Copenhagen, and to whom the city is also in¬
debted for much of the statuary that adorns and beautifies the dif¬
ferent parks and squares in Copenhagen.
CITY HALL: This new magnificent building, with its beauti¬
fully decorated interior, is the pride of the city, and well worthy
of a visit.
OUR LADY'S CHURCH, containing statues of Christ and his
twelve Apostles, as well as a most magnificent Baptismal Font,
which all are works of Thorvaldsen.
A visit to "ROSKILDE CATHEDRAL," with the tombs of the
Danish Kings and Queens, is very interesting. The Cathedral is
very old, was finished in the latter part of the iith Century. By
rail Roskilde is reached in a half hour's time.
Of other buildings and places can be mentioned the Exchange,
with its peculiar and remarkable spire. The Round Tower, formerly
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used for astronomical observations; The Marble Church, The Eng¬
lish Church and the Gefion Fountain nearby, etc., etc.
A stroll along the main thoroughfare in Copenhagen from City
Hall Square to Köngens Nuytory (King's Square) is very
interesting and especialy so in the hours between one and four,
when most of the Copenhagen people are out shopping and prome¬
nading.
The elegant stores in Copenhagen will induce investment in fine
jewelry, furs and porcelain, etc. (see pages 83 and 87) and no Ameri¬
can will omit a visit to the justly famous pastry cooks.
DRIVES: It is advisable to take drives around the city to see
its beautiful parks and squares, etc. Carriages of all kinds. Auto¬
mobiles, Taxicabs, Victorias, etc., are to be hired at reasonable
prices.
One drive should be extended to the magnificent park Freder-
iksberg Garden, adjoining this park is the Zoological Garden, with
a splendid collection of animals.
Within the limited pages of this book, all places of interest
worthy of a visit cannot be mentioned, and for further information
can be referred to the splendid guide book, "Copenhagen and its
Environs," issued by the Danish Tourist Society, the English edi¬
tion of which can be had at any book-seller's shop in Copenhagen,
or at the Scandinavian Travel Bureau, New York.
The surroundings of Copenhagen are very beautiful, and visi¬
tors should not fail to visit the beautiful lakes and forests in the im-
From Copenhagen :
j6. H. C. Andersen Statute. 17. Royal Theatre and Opera.
18, Gefion Fountain.
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mediate neighborhood, and a trip along the coast of the sound is
also very delightful. Here the wealthy Copenhagen people have
their beautiful summer homes amid beautiful gardens. Most promi¬
nent among these summer homes is "Hvid 0re," the summer resi¬
dence of the Dowager Queen of England, and the Dowager Em¬
press of Russia. In these charming surroundings the Royal sisters
spend part of their summer every year.
The Health Resorts and Sanitariums at "Klampenborg" and
"Skodsborg" have a most ideal location on the sound. The build¬
ings are erected on the sloping shore at the foot of which lies the
beautiful sound, and on the land side the Hotels and Sanitariums
are surrounded by miles of dense forests of beach, pine and oak.
These places can be reached from Copenhagen in a half to one
hour's trip by rail or steamer.
A trip to Fredericksborg, Fredensborg and Helsing^r (Elsinore)
with Kronborg Castle known from Shakespeare's "Hamlet," is a
most delightful day's excursion from Copenhagen through a beauti¬
ful forest and lake district. For this excursion train leaves Copen¬
hagen in the forenoon for "Fredericksborg" (Hillerpíd), where the
magnificent "Frederiksborg Castle" is most charmingly situated on
an island in the middle of a beautiful lake surrounded by immense
forests. This castle now contains a national historical museum with
a very rich and interesting collection.
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From Environs of Copenhagen;
I. Kronborg Castle (Elsinore). 2. Frederikeborg Castle.
3. Uvidfire.
Connected with the Castle is an exceedingly beautiful chapel in
which the paintings in the oratory are especially noteworthy. This
Castle is built in the Dutch Renaissance style by Christian IV, the
same king who built the Rosenborg Castle, the Round Tower, and
the Exchange in Copenhagen.
Having visited the Castle, lunch can be taken in a restaurant
located in the magnificent park which adjoins the Castle.
After lunch proceed by carriage to Fredensborg, a delightful
hour's drive through typical Danish landscape.
Fredensborg Palace is the Autumn residence of the Royal Fam¬
ily, where most of the Royal Families in Europe have been enter¬
tained by the Danish Kings. Adjoining the Castle is an old-fashioned
garden (Marble Garden), adorned with marble statues, fountains, etc.
From Fredensborg train leaves in the afternoon for Helsingj^r,
(Elsinore), having arrived at Helsing^r, it is but a short distance
to the famous health resort and hotel Marienlyst, just north of the
city. As a splendid wind-up to this beautiful day's excursion, the
evening can pleasantly be spent at Marienlyst, enjoying the charm¬
ing surroundings of this place before returning to Copenhagen by
rail. From Helsingjzir it is but one hour's trip to Copenhagen, and
several trains are leaving during the evening.
Another interesting excursion for travelers interested in his¬
tory will be a trip to the beautiful Island of Bornholm. The Island
of Bornholm has become a favorite bathing resort, and the rocky
northeast coast of this island with its fjords and beautiful valleys
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is much frequented by the tourists from the Continent. On this
island are some of the most interesting old churches with splendid
wall paintings. Some of these churches date back from the time
when the churches had to be protected by a fortification against the
heathens, and the structure is so made that below is the church, and
above the fortification. The trip from Copenhagen to Bornholm
takes 8-9 hours, steamers leaving Copenhagen every evening, ar¬
riving at Rflnne the next morning.
From R0nne a delightful drive across the island to the northeast
coast, en route passing some of the interesting old churches. The
northeast coast with its many beautiful Fjords and valleys is a
much frequented summer resort, good hotels are to be found there
as well as at Hammeren, the northern most point on the island.
From Copenhagen connections can daily be had by rail or
steamer to different points in Scandinavia: for instance:
TO STOCKHOLM: Daily morning and evening through train 13-14
hours.
TO CHKISTIANIA: Daily morning and evening through train, 15-16
hours, and twice weekly steamer.s "King Haakon" and "Queen
Maud."
TO OOTHSHBURG: Three times daily, 7% hours.
TO HELSINGFOBS in FIHLAND: Steamers are leaving Copenhagen
every Saturday noon, due Helsingfors Monday morning.
TO ICELAND: Steamers leave Copenhagen two to three times every
month. For sailings appl3' Scandinavian Travel Bureau.
TO HAMBURG and BERLIN: Through train every morning and eve¬
ning via Gjedser-Warnemiinde, 9-10 hours. Via Korsdr Kiel to
Hamburg, 9J^ hours.
Following the route of Tour A, proceed from Copenhagen to
Gothenburg, only 7 hours' delightful trip by rail, first along the
beautiful Danish coast to Helsingpr, where a steam ferry in a few
minutes carries the train across the narrow sound to Heisingborg in
Sweden, from where the train follows the western coast of Sweden
to Gothenburg.
GOTHENBURG, next to Stockholm, the largest and most im¬
portant city in Sweden, has a population of about 160,000 inhabitants
and is a great commercial and shipping center. The city is located
where the Gfita River runs into the Kattegat. With many canals
that run through the city it reminds one of a Dutch town. This
city has several beautiful parks and boulevards. A Museum,
the Furstenberg Art Gallery, with a splendid collection of
Art and History, 200 paintings, is one of the chief attractions of
the city.
In Gothenburg there are several first-class motels, among which
the Palace Hotel is the foremost, up-to-date in every respect: also
Grand Hotel and Hotel Eggers. See page 92,
Gothenburg as a traffic center js in splendicj communication with
the following points:
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TO STOCKHOIiM; Through train every morning and evening.
TO COFENHAQEIT: Through train every afternoon (8 hours).
TO BEBIiIN: Through train every afternoon and midnight via Trel-
leborg-Sassnitz (17 hours).
TO CHRISTIANIA: Through train every afternoon (9 hours).
Gothenburg is the western terminal for the steamers trafficking
the G0ta Canal, between Gothenburg and Stockholm. The steamers
are leaving Gothenburg every noon with the exception of Sunday and
Thursday. The trip through the Canal from Gothenburg to Stock¬
holm takes about 2 Yi days.
G0TA CANAL: This canal trip between Gothenburg and
Stockholm is most unique, interesting, and beautiful; comfortably
seated on the upper deck one can watch the changing scenery as the
steamer passes by. At intervals the steamer passes through locks,
and while this takes place the passengers have opportunity to go
ashore for a walk, or to visit places of interest nearby.
At Trollhatten, which the steamer reaches about 7 hours after
the departure from Gothenburg, tbe passengers have about two hours
to visit the great waterfalls there. A number of carriages and guides
are always on hand, ready to take the passengers around to all the
sights at the falls. The best way to see tbe falls is, of course, by
walking, and it does not require more walking than what a fairly
good pedestrian can undertake.
Gj^ta Canal.
In the early evening of the second day from Gothenburg the
canal steamer arrives at Stockholm; the approach to Stockholm by
this waterway is very beautiful, the sail on the Lake Malar, "The
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Lake of a i,ooo Islands," passing by the wonderful wooded islands
on some of which wealthy Stockholm people have built their sum¬
mer residences, is a sight which cannot but make a lasting impres¬
sion on the stranger.
STOCKHOLM, THE "QUEEN OF THE BALTIC," is the
capital of Sweden, with a population of over 300,000 inhabitants.
Most beautifully situated on a number of islands, Stockholm is often
called "The Venice of the North," and numerous ferries and mag¬
nificent bridges are communicating one part of the city with the
other. A striking feature about Stockholm as well as all other Scan¬
dinavian cities, is their extreme cleanliness.
The history of Stockholm dates back from the middle of the
13th Century, and Birger Jarl is the founder of the city.
Stockholm was in olden days frequently pillaged by hostile
Vikings and to protect the city against these, piles were driven into
the river, hence the name Stock-Holm (Piles Isle).
Nearly 12,000 little isles are strewn on the water near Stock¬
holm, and the charming excursions which can be made through this
Archipelago (Skargaarden) add a great deal to the delight and pleas¬
ure of a visit to Stockholm.
Skurusund—Beautiful Entrance to Stockholm.
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Vi shy.
Views from Stockholm.
House of Parliament. Grand Hotel.
Northern Museum Royal Palace.
National Museum. Royal Dramatic Theater
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The city, with its beautiful bridges, museums and other mag¬
nificent buildings, etc., offers so much of interest to the visitor that
several days should be given to Stockholm and its charming sur¬
roundings.
Among the places of special interest which are to be seen in
Stockholm can be mentioned the Royal Palace, a dominating and
stupendous structure, Riddarholm Church (the Swedish Pantheon),
the National Museum with its collection of ancient and modern art.
Further the Nordiska Museum, contains a very interesting historical
collection.
The city has several beautiful parks and public squares with
statues and fountains, among the foremost of these can be men¬
tioned Kungs Tradgarden (King's Garden), with a statue of King
Karl XII.
On Gustaf Adolph Square with the Royal Opera is a statue of
King Gustav Adolph. Several other squares and small parks are
scattered all over the city.
Among other buildings of note, may be mentioned the Ridder-
Huset (Knight's Palace), in front of which a fine statue of Birger-
Jarl (the founder of the city), also Riksdags-Huset (House of Par¬
liament). A drive through the city to visit all the different parks
and squares with the museums and magnificent buildings is indeed
very interesting. Such a drive should also include the fashionable
Strandvagen, and the Djurgaarden, Hyde Park of Stockholm, on the
way passing the fine Marble Building of the new Dramatiska The¬
atern.
For drives in the city cabs, motor cabs, automobiles and car¬
riages of all descriptions can be had at very reasonable charges.
A visit to Skansen should not be omitted. It is located on a
hill near the entrance to the Djurgaarden. The Skansen has a sort
of an open air museum, giving a vivid picture of life in Sweden,
and serves to illustrate the history and culture of the country.
Here is to be found Laplander Camps and old farm houses from
all parts of Sweden with its typical furniture, etc. The buildings
are inhabited by people wearing the national costumes from the
different provinces of the country. In the evening these people
gather and perform national dances on a platform erected for that
purpose.
From the elevated location of Skansen may be enjoyed a splen¬
did view of tbe city and its charming frame of forests and lakes.
In the evening the lights on the numerous ferries and steamers
rushing about on the canals and lakes below gives a certain fairy¬
land touch to the picture.
Visitors should not fail to make a few excursions out in the
charming Skargard (Thousands of Islands). For instance: to Drot-
ningholm Castle, the Gripsholm Castle and Saltsjffbad, etc. Steam¬
ers sail between the city and these places every day. For Salts-
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jjzibaden it is recommended to take the afternoon train and return
by the last steamer in the evening, a trip full of charm and beauty.
Of other side trips or excursions from Stockholm can be men¬
tioned the interesting trip to Visby, the headquarters of the Han-
seatic League in the mediaeval age. The city contains much of in¬
terest to the visitor, and is still surrounded by its old walls. Steam¬
ers for Visby leave Stockholm every evening, arriving at Visby
the following morning and from Visby steamers leave every evening
for Stockholm.
UPPSALA: As a delightful one-day excursion from Stockholm
may be mentioned a visit to the old interesting university town
"Uppsala."
Uppsala is but one hour's trip by rail from Stockholm, the town
has 24,000 inhabitants and has the most ancient university in Swe¬
den. A very interesting day can be spent visiting the Cathedral, the
University Building, and the Library, the latter contains several
very old and interesting manuscripts, among which are "Sunrra Stor-
lason's History," written in the Fifth Century, and the Codex Argen-
teum (Silver Bible). The Library is open from 10 A. M. till 2 P. M.
HOTELS: Of Hotels in Uppsala can be mentioned Stadt Hotel
and Grand Hotel.
DALECARLIA: One of the most picturesque sections of Swe¬
den, can also be taken in as an excursion from Stockholm. The
Dalecarlia people have always taken an active part in the Historical
Events of Sweden, and this part of the country is almost studded
with monuments and places of Historical interest.
One of tthe most characteristic and beautiful parts of Dalecarlia
is the district around the charming and beautiful "Lake Siljan," on
the shores of which are the towns of Leksand, Rattvik and Mora.
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Gripsholm, Sweden.
Rattvik has a splendid Tourist Hotel, and will, on account of its cen¬
tral location, be best suited as a stopping place, from where steamer
excursions can be made to Leksand and eventually Mora. Within
walking distance of Rattvik, at the top of a hill, is a view point,
"Vita-Blick" (Wide View), from where one has a splendid view
of the Lake, and its Forest-clad and hilly shores. Seen from this
elevation one appreciates the poetic name given to the Lake, "Dalar-
nas-0ga" (the eye of Dalecarlia).
The fact that the Dalecarlia people still wear the picturesque
National Costume, typical for that part of the country, adds to the
attractive features of a trip to Dalecarlia, and especially on Sunday,
when the people from all parts of the country arrive in boats or
carriages to attend Church in Leksand, is a sight which will leave
a lasting impression upon the visitor. The trip to Dalecarlia should
therefore if possible be arranged so as to include a Sunday; for
instance:
Leave Stockholm Saturday morning by train via Ludovika, for
Rattvik, arrive at Rattvik in the afternoon, and then on Sunday
morning take steamer excursion to Leksand in time for Church,
returning to Rattvik in the afternoon. Schedule of sailings can be
had at the Tourist Hotel in Rattvik.
The trip from Stockholm via Ludovika to Rattvik is a beautiful
trip along the shores of beautiful Lake Malar. For return to Stock¬
holm, morning train from Rattvik via Storvik, arrive Stockholm in
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the evening, or stop over at Uppsala en route, and proceed to Stock¬
holm the following day from Uppsala.
Stockholm has a number of splendid Hotels, such as Grand
Hotel, Grand Hotel Royal, also Hotel Continental and Kronprinsen,
Regina and Terminus. (See page 85.)
By rail and steamer Stockholm is in direct connection with the
following points:
By rail and steamer Stockholm is in direct connection with the fol¬
lowing points:
TO COFENHAOEN: Through trains every evening.
TO CHRISTIANIA: Through trains every morning and evening.
TO TBONOKJEM: Through trains every morning (23 hours), also
from June 15th to August 27th, morning trains (29 hours).
TO NARVIK: Every Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday, from June
15th to August 29th, through trains (40% hours).
TO OOTHNNBUBO:
1. Through trains every noon and evening, 9-10 hours.
2. G0ta Canal steamers every Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
and Sunday, at 10 A. M. (56 hours).
TO BBIiIN: Every morning and evening through train via Trelleborg-
Sassnitz (22 hours).
To Finland and Russia
During the months of June, July and August, steamers leave Stock¬
holm every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6 P. M. direct
for St. Petersburg, en route calling at Helsingfors in Finland.
Following the route of Tour "A," proceed on the morning train
from Stockholm to Christiania, a pleasant day's trip through the lake
and river districts of Sweden to Charlottenberg, the boundary sta¬
tion of Norway. Customs officials board the train to examine the
hand baggage, checked baggage will be examined at the Railway
Station on arrival at Christiania. Porters from the various hotels
will be on hand on the station platform when the train arrives in
Christiania.
CHRISTIANIA: the capital of Norway, has a population of
200,000 inhabitants, and is a thriving industrial and commercial city.
Christiania was founded in the 17th Century by Christian IV,
and is most beautifully situated on the Christiania Fjord. The town
is thus comparatively new, and has a modern appearance, the main
street, Carl Johan, with its parks and the Royal Palace on an ele¬
vation at the extreme end of the street, is very attractive.
Of special interest in Christiania can be mentioned the "Viking
Ship" which is on exhibition in the garden adjoining the University.
The ship is a very interesting relic from the 12th Century, found
near Sande-fjord, in the year 1880. It was in this type of ships the
Vikings in the loth Century visited England, France, yes, even the
distant shores of Greenland and America.
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Street in Christiania.
In the National Museum is a good collection of paintings and
sculptures.
Among buildings of interest in Christiania are the Royal Palace,
the Storthing (House of Parliament), the University, and the Na¬
tional Theatre, beautifully situated in one of the Public Parks. In
front of the theatre are statues of the famous Norwegian Poets,
Henrik Ibsen and Bj^rnstjerne Bjjzirnson; in the park surrounding
the Royal Palace has recently been erected a monument for the
great Norwegian mathematician, "Abel."
On Bygd0, just outside the city, is an interesting collection of
antique buildings, farm houses and a stave Church. Bygdpi is reached
in a half hour by steamer or tram.
What lends most attraction to Christiania for tourists is, how¬
ever, the beautiful surroundings of the city, the combination of Fjords,
mountains and forests. Visitors to Christiania should not fail to take
the delightful excursion among the islands on the Fjord, the steamer
"Turisten" makes this tour twice daily. A favorite rendezvous for all
tourists is the famous Holmenkollen, a hill or mountain, just outside
the city, rising a little more than i,ooo feet above the sea level. Near
S ■
Holmenkollen, Christiania,
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Yacht Club—Christiania.
the top of this hill is a splendid hotel built in a very unique Norwegian
style. This place can be reached in an hour by electric trolley.
From the terrace of this tourist hotel, one has an exceptionally
fine view of the city, the Fjord and the surrounding forest-clad hills.
Further up the hill is the Frognersaeter, and almost at the summit of
the hill is the splendid Voksenkollen Sanitarium.
It is at Holmen-Kollen the great sport meetings take place every
winter.
Christiania has several excellent hotels, among which can be
mentioned the Grand Hotel, Hotel Victoria, also Hotel Continental
and Skandinavie.
As already mentioned. Christiania is a great traffic center, from
where connections can be had by rail or steamer in all directions,
viz:
TO TBONDH JEM : Direct train every morning and evening (16 hrs.).
TO BEBOEN:
1. Daily morning train via Scenic R. R. (14 hours).
2. Tele-Marken Route, 5 days' trip, see page ?
3. Valdres Route, 3-4 days' trip, see page?
TO STOCKHOLM: Every morning and evening through train (14
hours).
TO OOTHENBTIBO: Every morning and evening through train (8
hours).
TO COFEBHAOEIT : Through trains daily, morning and evening (15
to 16 hours).
TO COPENHAGEN: By the new luxuriously equipped steamers Kong
Haakon and Drottning Maud, twice weekly.
TO NEW VOBK: Scandinavian American Line, weekly steamer direct
for New York.
For other connections by steamer or rail between Christiania and the
European Continent and England see page??
The route of Tour "A" will proceed from Christiania to Bergen,
on the New Scenic Railway, across the Norwegian Alps, leaving
Christiania every morning.
For description of the two other routes between Christiania and
Bergen; Telemarken Route and Valdres Route, see pages 6i and 62.
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Cristiania-Bergen
By Scenic Railway across the Norwegian Alps.
For scenery the Norwegian Railway between Christiania and
Bergen has far out-distanced any other railway in Europe. It runs
east-west across the broad southern part of Norway, connecting
the extreme eastern part of the country with the west coast.
Starting from Christiania the railroad runs through the beauti¬
ful lowlands and valleys of the east, gradually ascending the moun¬
tain plateau from the east, and descending the plateau on the western
side towards the seashore.
The entire trip requires 14 hours, it is a day's run, and trains
leave in each direction every morning. (Night trains are also run in
each direction in July and August.)
The scenery is so varied, always something new to see, that
there is no likelihood of the trip becoming tiresome to the traveler.
The Norwegian State railways have done everything to make
the trip as comfortable as possible, new elegantly equipped cars are
running on this road, the cars are furnished with large observation
windows, so as to give the passengers the most unobstructed view
possible of the magnificent scenery.
Starting from Christiania the train passes the fertile and beau¬
tiful lowlands of the eastern part of the country, now and then cross¬
ing a river or passing by a charming lake or waterfall. About three
hours' journey from Christiania the train passes through the Haver-
sting Tunnel, which next to the Gravehals Tunnel, is the longest of
the numerous tunnels on this road. Emerging from this tunnel the
passengers have before them a panorama of indescribable grandeur,
the train has reached the shores of Lake Krpideren, and the scenery
spread before the traveler cannot but enthuse even the most tranquil
beholder, as Nature has here created the most charming combination
of lake, mountain and forest.
The road bed of the railway is elevated ca. 100 feet above the
surface of the lake, and from this elevation the passengers on the
train have a magnificent view of the lake below and the mountains
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Along the Bergen Railway Across the Norwegian Alps.
and the valleys, with the delightful green pastures on the opposite
shore, a picture to which the snow-capped peaks of the Norefjeld
mountain form an unforgettable background.
The train follows the lake for some time, giving the passengers
ample opportunity to enjoy this beautiful scenery. From Gulsvik,
the station at the head of the above mentioned lake, the train travels
through the Hallingdal Valley along the Hallingdal River, on both
sides flanked by beautiful wooded hills.
About an hour's journey from Gulsvik, the train commences to
ascend the high mountain plateau, passing the most wonderful moun¬
tain scenery. It takes most of the summer to melt the winter's
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snow on the mountains, thus there is no lack of torrent mountain
streams, and several of these are passed en route.
Finse is the highest station on the line, and from there is to be
had a splendid view of the greenish blue ice of the Hardanger glacier.
At Finse the State Railway has erected a good and comfortable ho¬
tel to accommodate the tourists who wish to stop at Finse for the
sake of making excursions to and from the Glacier. Guides, etc.,
for these excursions can be had at the hotel.
Whereas Finse is the station with the highest altitude on the
line, the highest point on the line is reached a short distance west
of Finse, on the shore of the Tague Lake. From this point the
line descends through the rugged and wild western slope of the
mountain plateau, revealing to the traveler an ever changing view
of the most wonderful and imposing mountain scenery. At inter¬
vals valleys of great beauty have pierced their way through the
enormous granite masses of the mountain plateau, these valleys as
a rule can be considered an inland continuation of the Fjords to
which they lead. Just before reaching the Myrdal station, a splen¬
did view is to be had on the north side of the train (to the right
coming from Christiania) of the Flaamdal Valley, a wonderful and
magnificent sight. Immediately after leaving the Myrdal station the
train passes through the longest tunnel on the line, which is 5,311
meters (ca. 6,000 feet), from now on the train is fast descending the
mountain and reaches Voss, charmingly situated on the shore of a
beautiful lake.
From Voss the train proceeds through a country of mountains
and valleys, following the shores of the Bolstad and the S0r-fjords,
and finally the train arrives at Bergen in the evening about nine
o'clock.
Myrdal Station on Bergen Railway. Out for a Day's Sport.
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Bergen.
BERGEN: is the second largest town of Norway, with a popu¬
lation of 70,000 inhabitants. It is a very old and interesting city
and is beautifully located on a Fjord surrounded by seven hills.
Bergen of to-day is a great commercial and traffic center. In
the olden days Bergen was the headquarters for the Hanseatic
League and many ancient buildings and monuments of interest are
still to be seen here.
Of principal attractions in Bergen may be mentioned the Bergen
Museum and the Hanseatic Museum, with a very interesting collec¬
tion: the Fish Market, etc. Of historical monuments and buildings
can be mentioned the Bergen Hus Castle with Haakon's Hall dates
from the middle ages, and several other buildings and Churches.
Bergen is a great tourist center, as tours from here are started
in all directions of the country either by steamer, rail or by carriage;
splendid connections are to he had from this city by steamer to
either the northern part of Norway or to the European Continent or
England, thus during the summer season one meets in Bergen tourists
of all nations going and coming from trips through the country.
The surroundings of Bergen are very beautiful and offer several
charming excursions in the immediate environs of the city, for in¬
stance, a drive to the Fl¡z(j-Fjeld, one of the seven mountains sur¬
rounding Bergen, from the top of which one has a magnificent view
of the city and its charming environs.
A couple of days can with advantage be spent in Bergen. Any¬
one interested in embroideries, enamel or Norwegian Filligree Sil¬
ver work will find a great assortment of same in some of the large
stores. (See page 88.)
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Of hotels in Bergen must be mentioned Albert Paterson's well
renowned Hotel Norge; there are also Holdt's Hotel and Hotel
Metropole. (See page 88.)
Bergen is, as already mentioned, a great traffic center, and
among the different connections from here, can be mentioned;
TO CHRISTIANIA:
1. Daily morning train via Scenic R. R. (14 hours).
2. Tele-Marken route, see page 61.
3. Valdres route, see page 63.
TO TBONDHJRSI:
1. During June, July and the first three weeks of August, B. & N.
Line yachting steamers leave Bergen every Thursday even¬
ing and Saturday morning, for a 5-7 days' cruise through the
Western Fjords of Norway to Trondhjem, where connecting
for cruise to Northcape. See page 45.
2. Mail steamer every evening (35-48 hours).
3. Ten to eleven days' overland trip. See page 67.
TO IiiEBDAIi (SOa-NE-FJOBDE) : Express steamer every Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday morning (13-14 hours).
TO ODDA (HABDANOBB-FJOBD) : Express steamer, Sunday, Wed¬
nesday and Friday morning (14 hours).
TO STAVANOBB: Steamer every Monday and Wednesday evening
and Thursday and Saturday afternoon (10 hours).
For connections with England and the Continent, see Routes
Nos. 7, II, and i6, pages 9 and lo.
SOSKiFJ0R.ùift
19. Sognefjorden. 30. Balholmen.
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Norwegian Fjords
Following the route of Tour "A," the traveler will at Bergen in
the evening embark on a B. & N. Line yachting steamer for an ex¬
tensive cruise through the Western Fjords of Norway to Trondh-
jem. Now the travelers have before them a week's travel amid the
most wonderful scenery in the world.
For hundreds of miles, the Fjords are in enormous curves and
windings, penetrating into the mainland, and while the steamer
glides over the smooth waters of the Fjords, the travelers are carried
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past mountains, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, glaciers, fertile valleys, for¬
ests of birch and pine, etc., etc., the wonderful combination of which
forms a picture of indescribable beauty, and which changes in char¬
acter with every turn in the Fjord; the further the steamer pro¬
ceeds into the Fjords the grander and more majestic the scenery.
The B. & N. Line cruises are arranged so that stop is made every
day at various places en route, where passengers have opportunity to
go ashore for drives to waterfalls, or other places of particular
interest.
First Day:
Having embarked on the yachting steamer in the evening,
the following morning finds the steamer anchored at Odda on
the S^r-Fjord, here passengers have time to take a drive to the
I-aatefos-Waterfalls. From Odda the steamer proceeds for
a cruise through the Hardanger-Fjord, en route calling at va¬
rious places, among which can be mentioned Eide and Nor¬
heimsund, at which latter place again is opportunity for a de¬
lightful shore excursion.
Second Day:
After a short morning call at Bergen, the steamer proceeds
towards the longest Norwegian Fjord, "Sogne-Fjord," passing
by beautiful Balholmen, and through the Aurland-Fjord to
Flaam, and then through the Nser^-Fjord to Gudvangen, where
the steamer remains till next day.
Third Day:
As the steamer will not leave Gudvangen before the after¬
noon, passengers will have plenty of time to take a drive
through the beautiful Naerd Valley to the famous Stalheim cliff
or mountain at the end of the valley. Up this cliff the road in
14 zig-zag windings ascends 1,000 feet to the summit, where the
famous Stalheim Hotel is located, and from where is to be had
a magnificent view of the valley.
In the afternoon, the steamer will leave Gudvangen, cruis¬
ing through the Sogne-Fjord, en route calling at Balholmen.
Fourth Day:
In the morning steamer will arrive at Visnaes on the Nord-
Fjord; here passengers can leave the steamer for a two day's
drive across the mountains via Grotli to Merck, and there join
the steamer the following day. From Visnass the steamer pro¬
ceeds to Loen, also on the Njord-Fjord, and here, passengers
who are not taking the drive via Grotli to Merck, have oppor¬
tunity for a delightful excursion to the Kjendal Glacier. (By
carriage to Loen Lake, and motor boats across this charming
lake to Kjendal, from where walk or drive to the glacier.j In
the afternoon the steamer will leave Loen, for cruise through
entire Nord-Fjord.
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Scenes on the Fjord Cruise.
Romsdalhorn, Seven Sisters Water Fall, Loen Lake, Naerjzifjord.
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Fifth Day:
To-day the steamer will call first at 0je on the Hjj^irund-
Fjord; here passengers have opportunity to go ashore and drive
across the country to Heilesylt, where the steamer will call
later in the day.
Passengers remaining on the steamer will proceed through
the Hj^rund and Geiranger Fjords to Merck, en route calling
at Hellesylt to take up passengers who have taken the drive
from 0je to Hellesylt, the steamer is due to arrive at Merck
about noon. At Merck passengers have ample time for a most
interesting and magnificent drive to Djupvandet. (See page ??).
Passengers who left the steamer at Visnaes the previous
morning for the two days' drive via Grotli will join the steamer
here, which in the evening leaves Merck for a charming cruise
through the Geiranger Fjord, with its imposing and magnificent
scenery, en route passing the "Seven Sisters Waterfall."
Sixth Day:
Steamer will call at Aandalsnaes in the morning; here pas¬
sengers have opportunity for a beautiful drive through the
Romsdal Valley to Horgheim, in the afternoon the steamer will
call at Molde and from there proceed direct to Trondhjem, ar¬
riving at Trondhjem early next morning.
TRONDHJEM; The Cathedral City of Norway is most beau¬
tifully situated on a peninsula, where the river Nid runs into the
Trondhjem Fjord.
Merok.
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The City of Trondhjem, founded in the latter part of the Tenth
Century, has now a population of between 40,000 and 50,000 inhab¬
itants, is a very important shipping and commercial center, and the
terminal station for the railways to Stockholm and Christiania.
Of special interest in Trondhjem is to be seen the Cathedral,
which dates back to the nth Century; it is the most unique and
beautiful church in Norway, and with its wonderful sculptures has
become one of the principal sights in Trondhjem. In this Cathedral
have been crowned all the Kings and Queens of Norway, the last
coronation took place in June, 1906, when King Haakon and Queen
Maud were crowned.
In Trondhjem is furthermore to be seen the Royal Palace,
"Stiftsgaarden," a wooden building in the Rococo style, the largest
wooden building in Europe. Trondhjem also has an interesting
museum of Industrial Art, a picture gallery, etc., etc.
Of hotels in Trondhjem may be mentioned Brittania and Grand.
The old Norse House with its wonderful collections of silver¬
ware, amongst which are reproductions of the sculptures in the
Cathedral, is very interesting and is frequented by tourists who wish
to carry with them a souvenir from this place. Splendid Norwegian
furs may also be bought in Trondhjem. (See pages 90 and 91.)
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Fjeldsaeter: is the most popular health resort near Trondhjem,
with a mountain hotel beautifully situated on the Graakal Hill, about
one hour's drive from Trondhjem, from where is to be had a splen¬
did view of the town. Fjord and Forest-clad hills, in the distance
can be seen the snow-capped mountains of the interior. No visitor
to Trondhjem should fail to see Fjeldsaeter, as there is a most mag¬
nificent view from there.
The Hotel at Fjeldsaeter is modern, up-to-date, and noted for its
splendid cooking. It is a health resort par excellence, open all the year
round. In Winter guests can indulge in all kinds of winter sports,
and in sleigh-riding with reindeers in Pulka, the Laplander's sleigh,
which in appearance resembles a huge wooden shoe.
Among other excursions from Trondhjem can be mentioned the
three hours' excursion by carriage to Lerfos Waterfall.
By rail and steamer Trondhjem is in connection with the fol¬
lowing points:
TO STOCKHOI.M:
1. Train every morning: 24 hours (sleeping cars).
2. From middle oí June till end of August, train will also leave
Trondhjem in the early afternoon for Stockholm (29 hours).
TO CHBISTIANIA: Train every morning and evening (16 hours).
TO BEBOEN: Express steamer every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday evening, calling at Molde and Aalesund (36 hours).
TO HAMMEBFEST : Express steamer every Tuesday, Wednesday.
Friday and Sunday morning (approximately 52 hours), call¬
ing at Bodd, Tromsd and various other places en route,
Trondhjem is also the starting point for the 11 days' overland tour to
Bergen as described on page 67.
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Midnight Sun Cruise
Furthermore, Trondhjem is the starting point for the famous
"Midnight-Sun Cruise" to the Northcape. From the middle of June
to the end of July the special yachting steamers of the B. & N.
Line S. S. "Kong Harald" and S. S. "Vega" leave Trondhjem every
Tuesday and Thursday evening for a week's delightful cruise to the
most northerly point in Europe, en route calling at Hammerfest,
the most northern town in the world, and other places of interest.
Also including a cruise among the Lofoton Islands with their grand
and magnificent scenery of glaciers and snow-capped mountain
peaks, which, while basking in the rays of the Midnight Sun, re¬
flects their majestic beauty in the still and clear water of the Fjords.
On this Midnight-Sun Cruise the traveler also has the oppor¬
tunity to meet the Laplanders, these strange Nomadic people, who
travel about with their herds of reindeer among the mountains from
one pasture to another. At Lyngseidet the steamer will stop long
enough for the passengers to visit a large Lapp encampment.
Having embarked at Trondhjem in the evening, the steamer pro¬
ceeds northward through the narrow channel of smooth water be¬
tween the mainland and the fringe of islands which protect the en¬
tire Norwegian coast.
Second Day:
The remarkable mountain of Torghatten Island is passed
in the morning, and later on the Horseman Island, where the
steamer crosses the Arctic Circle. During the evening the
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steamer will stop at Svartisen Glacier where the passengers
can go ashore for an interesting walk. This is the only Glacier
in Europe which reaches all the way to the ocean.
Third Day:
The steamer will arrive at Troms^, where stop is made long
enough for passengers to go ashore to see the City, and visit
some of the stores, etc. Troms^ has a most beautiful location
on an island and is a very busy trading center. Leaving Troms0
the steamer passes through Lyngen-Fjord with its high moun^
tain peaks and magnificent scenery, and here at midnight the
traveler will have a magnificent view of the "Midnight Sun."
Fourth Day:
This day the steamer will in the morning arrive at the most
northern town in the world, "Hammerfest." Passengers will
have ample time to go ashore for a walk to the Meridian Col¬
umn, or to the most Northern Park in the world, which lies
just outside the town. Hammerfest is the meeting place for
fishing crafts from all parts of the country, and especially during
the Spring and Autumn, the fleet of fishing vessels and boats
gathering there numbers in many thousands. Leaving Hammer¬
fest, the steamer will in the afternoon pass the Bird's Islands
from which thousands upon thousands of birds alight, disturbed
by the appearance of the steamer.
Troldfjord, Lofoten Islands.
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35. Hammerfest.
26. Troms^.
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Northcape, the goal of the cruise, will be reached in the
early evening where the steamer will anchor in Hornviken Bay.
Passengers now have an opportunity to go ashore and climb
the Cape, from where a magnificent view is to be had of the
"Midnight Sun." Passengers who do not wish to climb the
Cape can spend the time fishing, for which there is splendid
opportunity from the deck of the steamer.
Fifth Day:
After the passengers have had ample opportunity to see the
"Midnight Sun," from this most Northern point in Europe, the
steamer will in the early morning start on its return voyage
Southward.
The steamer will during the day sail through the magnifi¬
cent Lyngen-Fjord, in the evening call at Lyngsidet, where
passengers can go ashore to visit the Lapp Encampment.
Sixth Day:
The steamer will make an early morning call at Tromsd,
and from there proceed on a charming cruise through the Lo-
foton Islands and Raftsund with Troldfjord.
Seventh Day:
To-day the steamer will recross the Arctic Circle, and in the
afternoon landing will be made at Torghatten Island, where
Lapp Encampment.
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Scenes on the Midnight-Sun Cruise.
Northcape, Birds' Rock, Lyngenfjord, Torghatten Island.
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visitors can have a walk to the tunnel which runs clear through
the mountain of the island. From Torghatten Island the
steamer proceeds south, and reaches Trondhjem the next morn¬
ing early.
ALTERNATIVE.
Passengers who do not wish to return all the way to Trondhjem from
Northcape, can, on the 6th day, leave the steamer at Lpdingen in the
Lofoton Islands and from there proceed to Narvik, the terminal station
of the Lapland Express Railroad, and by this railroad proceed to Stock¬
holm. (See page 51.)
The steamer from Northcape arrives at Trondhjem early enough
to connect with the morning train. The train carries the passengers
through various interesting and beautiful scenery to Storlien, the
boundary station between Sweden and Norway, where lunch is gen¬
erally taken at the railway Hotel, and from there proceed to Stock¬
holm, which is reached the next morning.
Travelers who wish to proceed to Russia can now proceed by
steamer from Stockholm direct to St. Petersburg, steamers leaving
Stockholm four times weekly. (See page 93.)
The steamer from Stockholm to St. Petersburg will en route
call at Helsingfors, from where the voyage can be continued over¬
land on a three to four days' trip through beautiful Finland to St.
Petersburg, including a trip on the Saima Canal and to the famous
Imatra waterfalls in Finland.
For other connections from Stockholm see page 31.
Lapps Boarding the Train—Lapland Express.
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Following are descriptions of various attractive side trips to
Tour A.
"To the Land of the Midnight Sun" by Rail
NORTH CAPE;
Lapland Express Route.
The Lapland express train leaves Stockholm every Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday at 6 P. M.
The trip on this railroad is very interesting; it is the most
northerly railroad in the world, and the only railroad that passes
the polar circle, thus affording the opportunity of reaching by rail
the regions where the "MIDNIGHT SUN" is visible.
The train consists of first and second class day coaches and
through sleeping cars. During the day time, dining cars are at¬
tached to the train. All the cars on the train are new and modernly
equipped with all the latest devices for the convenience, comfort
and safety of the traveler.
Having left Stockholm in the evening, the train arrives at
Langsela 9 o'clock the next morning; here the dining car is attached
to the train for the day's run.
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From Langsela the train proceeds north through the immense
forests with their century-old trees, now and then on a magnificent
bridge crossing the rushing and boiling waters of huge rivers, or
following the shores of picturesque mountain lakes. The further
North the wilder grows the country, and the thinner the forest.
The birch tree reaches farther north than any other tree, the
flowers seem not to give up their fight for life, and varieties of the
most beautiful and uncommon flowers can be seen all along to the
very end of the trip.
Passing Kiruna, passengers can from the train see the Kiruna
Vaara, the mountain from which yearly over million tons of the
famous Swedish iron is taken. The iron ore fields around Kiruna
are among the richest in the world, the ore is very fine, and pure,
containing from 67 to 71 per cent, of iron. The fields are estimated
to contain about 233 million tons. It is principally for the trans¬
port or iron ore to a suitable shipping port that this railway to Narvik
has been constructed.
Beyond Kiruna the scenery grows wilder and wilder; in an
hour's travel from Kiruna the train reaches the shore of the "Tor-
neatraeske," the largest and prettiest of the mountain lakes in Lap¬
land, located a little more than 1,000 feet above the sea.
The train is following the southern shore of this beautiful and
charming body of water, which has a length of about 45 miles and
is about s miles broad at its broadest.
As in a mirror, the snow covered mountain range on the north¬
ern shore is reflected in the crystal clear water of the lake; a most
wonderful and enchanting sight, of which the passengers have a
splendid view from the train.
The trip through Lapland is very unique. The scenery has a
beauty and charm of its own, differing from the scenery seen any¬
where else. The people, the Laplanders, with their peculiar and
bright colored garments, are not the least interesting feature about
the trip through this northern country, where the three months of
the year are as one long night, and for si.x weeks during the sum¬
mer time the sun never sets.
It is no unusual sight on this trip to see the Laplanders camp¬
ing with their reindeer herds a short distance from the railroad
line, having pitched their summer tents on the marshes at the foot
of a hill near a lake, river or waterfall, which affords good fishing.
About 2V2 hours from Kiruna the traveler reaches Abisko; here the
Swedish Tourist Society has erected a simple but good Tourist
Hotel, from where interesting excursions can be made. The Hotel
can accommodate 65 guests.
From Abisko and on there is a marked change in the appearance
of the country. The mountains are growing taller, wilder and more
rugged. The train is climbing to higher and higher altitudes, until
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Scenes Along the Lapland Express Route.
Lapps, Tornea Lake, Kiruna, Hotel.
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it reaches Riksgransen Station, near the boundary line between Swe¬
den and Norway.
Not far from Riksgransen, and visible from the train, is Vas-
sinjaure scientific station, where astronomical and physiographical
observations are made all through the year; as a seismographic sta¬
tion it is considered one of the most important in Europe, as the
large earthquake waves from the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans are
registered here.
The Customs examinations takes place at Riksgransen; this,
however, without much difficulty or inconvenience to the traveler.
Here as well as at all Custom Houses in Scandinavia, the Tourists
are treated with the utmost courtesy and discretion.
The traveler has yet the most wonderful part of the trip before
him, the trip from Riksgransen to Narvik, the distance is but 41 Km.
On this short distance there is not less than 21 tunnels with a total
length of over 13,000 feet.
Like a giant lizard the train follows its winding and twisting
course along the steep, at places almost perpendicular, walls of the
mountain, now and then disappearing through a tunnel. It is indeed
a thrilling and unusual trip; deep down below are the waters of the
beautiful Fjord, and high above are the granite walls of the snow-
covered mountain.
From Riksgransen the road first leads across the Bear Moun¬
tain, then through the romantic Hundal Valley, with a splendid
view of the Hundal River, which in numerous cascades rushes down
into the Rombak Fjords 1,000 feet below. The road gradually de¬
scends from the high mountain range towards the sea level, and
finally Narvik, the terminal station of this railroad, is reached, where
ends this novel and interesting trip on the most northerly railroad
in the world, the existence of which enables the travelling tourist
to visit a new field of unexplored wonderful country, and to study
the interesting life of its queer and peculiar people.
Alternative to the Lapland Express Trip, see Indal River Trip, page
NARVIK: The charm and beauty of this town on the North¬
western coast of Norway was wholly unknown before the railroad
brought it in direct contact with the outer world. It has a splendid
harbor, affording the best shipping facilities.
As a tourist center Narvik has many advantageous features, not
only being the terminal station for the Lapland Express trains, but
splendid connections are to be had from there with all south and
north going mail and express steamers.
Narvik is further the starting point for numerous interesting
excursions through the Fjords of this part of the country, as well
as around the wonderful Lofoten Islands, visiting whglin^ stations,
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Lap camps and other places of interest. Splendid fishing can also
be enjoyed at Narvik.
Of no little interest and attraction is the city itself, and its ex¬
ceedingly beautiful surroundings of mountains and Fjords.
The Fagernaes Mountains, at the foot of which the city lies, is
easily ascended and the magnificent views from there are not soon
forgotten.
Of special interest will be a visit to the quays for the export
of the iron ore coming from Kiruna, the marvellous construction of
these quays are unequalled in Europe, and the facilities for loading
the ships are perfect. Millions of tons of ore can easily be loaded
from these quays yearly.
An attractive feature about Narvik is, that for six weeks the
"Midnight Sun" is visible from there. (Beginning of June to middle
of July.)
Narvik has two hotels. Grand Hotel and Hotel Phoenix; also a
branch of the Scandinavian Travel Bureau has been established
which will furnish all information about sight seeing and eventually
arrange for excursions from Narvik.
From Narvik can especially be recommended a 22-hour tour by
steamer through all the Fjords, visiting the different places of inter¬
est in the Lofoten Islands. Steamers for this tour leave Narvik in
connection with the arrival of the Lapland express train from Swe¬
den. This is a very delightful tour, during which the sight of the
"Midnight Sun" can be enjoyed.
The following connections can be had from Narvik;
TO STOCKHOIiM: Lapland Express train every Monday, Thursday
and Saturday at 6 P. M. (41 hours).
TO NORTH CAFR: Connections for North Cape cruise to be had two
to three times weekly.
Pour or more times weekly connections can be made for North- and
South-bound mail and express steamers.
(Narvik-Trondhjem, 36 hours). (Narvik-Hammerfest, 36 hours).
Narvik Harbor.
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Delightful Trip on River Indal in Sweden
Indal River seen from Bispgarden.
Bipsgarden, located on the Lapland Express R. R. line, has
only of late become known to the travelling public; it is lying
in one of the most interesting and picturesque regions of
Sweden, where great eruptions have made considerable chan¬
ges in the aspect of the country. Close to Bipsgarden is the so-called
"Death Ealls," formerly the river bed of the Indal River, until the
river suddenly one day broke through its old embankment and cut
itself a new way, leaving the old river bed absolutely dry.
This old river bed can be seen from the train to the right shortly
before arriving at Bipsgarden station (coming from Stockholm).
The Tourist Hotel opposite to the railroad station can be very
well recommended to the travelling public; this hotel has recently
been fitted up in a very attractive Swedish style, and one cannot but
enjoy a stay here. Erom its balconies a most beautiful view is to
be had of the surrounding country.
Bipsgaarden is the railway station nearest from where travelers
can embark for the fascinating trip down the Indal River, a river
trip which is considered the prettiest of all river trips in Europe,
and a very novel and interesting trip.
Evening train from Stockholm arrives at Bisgaarden the next
morning.
The Indal River has cut its winding course through the wooded
highlands of Sweden, the banks are covered with birch and pine,
rising several hundred feet on both sides of the river.
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This river is the natural means of transportation for the timber
cut in the gigantic forests in this part of the country, and from the
deck of the steamer many novel and interesting scenes can be ob¬
served. At several places chutes are to be seen through which the
timber is chuted down into the river from the top of the embank¬
ment. With a sharp and loud report the logs strike the water,
sending up an immense fountain of spray, and thus beginning its
travel out into the world. On the river it floats down to the saw¬
mills at Sundsvall, where it is cut into planks and boards, in which
useful form it is sent out on the world's market.
During the season (June i to September 15) steamers are daily
leaving Utanede at 12 noon for trip down the river.
To embark for this trip the travelers must start in the forenoon
on a delightful two hours' drive from Bispgaarden to Utanede, from
where the steamer leaves at 12 o'clock noon. The driving trip
above mentioned is very delightful and the traveler has a splendid
view of the river and the forest-clad hills.
The traveler embarks at Utanede on the steamship "Liden,"
which carries the traveler down the most shallow part of the river to
Liden Station, where it becomes deeper. Here passengers transfer
to steamer "Indalen," on which the trip is continued down the river.
The steamer "Indalen" reminds one of the old-time steamers on
the Mississippi, having the propelling wheel hanging aft.
At Bergfossen the steamers pass rapids which both in grandeur
and beauty far exceed the famous Lachine Rapids on the St. Law¬
rence River. Here, at Bergfossen, passengers change to a larger
steamer on which the trip is continued to Sundsvall.
The change of steamers at Liden as well as at Bergfossen is
without any inconvenience to the passengers; it is merely to pass
from one steamer to the other, as they are berthed side by side.
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On this river trip is often met huge floats of timber carried
down the stream, manned with a few men who steer the float past
any obstruction the float might meet on its voyage down the river,
it is very interesting to watch the skill with which these people
handle the enormous masses of timber.
The steamer to which passengers changed at Bergfossen is due
to arrive at Sundsvaal at about 8 or 9 P. M., but as the sun at this
northern latitude is still high, several hours of the day can yet be
used for a stroll through the beautiful streets, boulevards and parks
of this town.
Sundsvaal is a center for all the lumber trade in Sweden; in fact,
the largest lumber exporting place in Europe. The exports amount
to several million every year. With its splendid buildings broad
avenues and streets, Sundsvall, although an old city, has a very
modern and new appearance. Knaust Hotel.
The buildings in the town were formerly built of wood until but
a few years ago, when the whole city was destroyed by fire, and
from the ashes of which has grown up the beautiful stone buildings
of the present day. In fact, Sundsvall is the largest and finest city
in the world at this northern latitude.
The following day can with advantage be used to see the city
and visit the N. Hill, from where an interesting view can be had
of the surrounding country, town and the Selanger valley.
From Sundsvall the following connections can be had:
TO STOCKHOLM:
1. At 6 P. M. express train via Ange (sleeping cars) arriving
at Stockholm early next morning.
2. Early morning train via Ange arrives at Stockholm in the even¬
ing. This early morning train will at Ange also make connec¬
tions for Trondhjem, arriving at Trondhjem in the evening.
TO NARVIK: Travelers bound for Narvik, will from Sundsvall take
morning steamer to Hernpsand and from there either by rail
or by steamer up the Angerman River to Soleftea, stopping
over night at Soleftea, and next morning proceed by rail to
Langsela, where board Lapland Express train for Narvik.
Lapland Express train leaves Langsela every Monday, Wed¬
nesday and Saturday, connecting with morning train from
Soleftea.
The traveler who wishes to break the forty-hour journey on the
Lapland Express train between Stockholm and Narvik, can do so by leav¬
ing the train at Bispgarden and from there make the beautiful trip on
the River Indai.
Railway tickets allow for stop-over en route, but must be presented
for endorsement by the Station Master on the station where break of
journey is made. For this endorsement, a fixed fee of a few cents is
charged.
Trains from Narvik arrive at Bispgarden in the evening and trains
from Stockholm arrive at Bispgarden in the morning.
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ONE of the characteristic features of travel in Norway is the
combined travel by carriage and steamer through the various
sections of the country. The conveyance generally used and
best adapted for such travel is the "Stolkjerre," a two-
wheeled carriage mounted with one of those lovely small, sure-footed
Norwegian horses. The Stolkjerre is provided with a seat which will
comfortably hold two persons, and behind this, the seat for the driver
(Skyds-gut), generally a boy from the neighborhood. This mode
of travel in Norway is called travelling by "Skyds." Now and then
the route is intercepted by a Fjord or Lake; this is where the driv¬
ing is discontinued, and changed for travel by boat or steamer
across a beautiful Lake or up and down some charming Fjord to a
landing where driving can be continued.
Besides the Stolkjerre, four-wheeled Landaus with two horses
can also be engaged for these drives, but the Stolkjerre is absolutely
to be preferred, not only because it is less expensive, but also be¬
cause the traveler has a much better and more unobstructed view
from the seat in the Stolkjerre than he has from the low seat inside
the four-wheeled carriage. On these overland trips baggage should
of course be as limited as possible, no more should be taken along
than what can be packed away in one or two dress-suit cases, all
heavy and bulky baggage should be left behind or sent by express
to some convenient point ahead. It is advisable to have a Mackin¬
tosh along on these driving tours.
On the following pages will be mentioned the principal overland
routes which conveniently can be included in any trip in Norway
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No. I. TELEMARKEN ROUTE (Christiania-Bergen).
No. II. VALDRES ROUTE (Christiania-Bergen).
No. III. BRATLAND VALLEY (Stavanger-Bergen).
No. IV. lo to II Days' Trip from Bergen to Trondhjem.
It is impossible here to give exact dates of departure for starting
on these various routes, as this will depend upon the sailings of the
various steamers with which connection must be had en route, and
these are not leaving every day, and not always at the same hour, but
the SCANDINAVIAN TRAVEL BUREAU will always be posted
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on this point, and shall at any time be pleased to assist in making
out itineraries of tours with exact dates, cost, etc., for all persons con¬
templating trips to Scandinavia. It is also necessary to have Hotel
accommodations and carriages reserved in advance; all this can be
arranged in a most satisfactory manner through the SCANDINA¬
VIAN TRAVEL BUREAU.
No. I—TELEMARKEN ROUTE.
Christiania-Bergen and Vice Versa.
A Five to Six Days' Trip by Rail, Steamer and Carriage.
CHRISTIANIA — SKIEN — DALEN — HAUKELID — BREJ-
FOND — ODDA — BERGEN.
This route through the Telemarken and Hardanger district is
the oldest and first known tourist route in Norway. It offers to the
traveler the most charming as well as imposing and majestic scenery.
This route, as a rule, is not open for traffic before the middle of
June, owing to the huge masses of snow encountered at the moun¬
tain plateau between Haukelid and Brejfond, which are not cleared
away before that time.
First Day:
Leave Christiania by morning train via Drammen for Skien;
arrive at Skien in the afternoon, where embark on steamer for
wonderful and charming trip on the Nord and Bandak Lakes
to Dalen.
Between the two Lakes the steamer passes through several
Locks, and while this takes place, passengers have opportunity
to go ashore, to see the scenery, and get a spleudid view of the
Vrangfoss Waterfall. The steamer will signal when time to re-
embark, and the trip is continued on the Bandak Lake, the
banks of which on both sides rise higher and higher towards
Dalen. The steamer arrives at Dalen at lo or ll P. M., where
splendid accommodations are to be had at the Hotel Dalen.
Second Day:
The trip is continued by carriage to Haukelid, en route tak¬
ing lunch at B^rte Hotel. The route passes along the Movand
Lake and is gradually ascending, and the traveler has a splendid
view of the Telemarken country.
Third Day:
From Haukelid, where the night has been spent, the trip
is to-day continued to R^ldal. From Haukelid-Sater, 3,000 feet
above the sea, where stop is made for lunch, is to be seen one of
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the finest mountain sceneries in all Norway. At the highest point
"DYRSKARET," which is reached in the afternoon, the road
has been tunneled through masses of eternal snow. From
Dyrskaret is a most beautiful and exciting drive down the road
which in numerous zig-zags descends towards Rj^ldal, where the
night is spent at Brejfond Hotel.
Fourth Day:
From R^ldal is a six hours' drive to Odda on the Sjzir-Fjord,
an arm of the Hardanger Fjord, en route stopping for lunch at
Seljestad. Between Rjzfldal and Seljestad the route is gradually
winding upwards. From Seljestad the route is descending into
one of the most beautiful and charming valleys in all Norway.
Before the gaze of the traveler descending from Seljestad lies
a smiling valley with its varied and beautiful vegetation, on both
sides guarded by the snow-capped mountains towering many
thousand feet high.
To this can now and then be added a glimpse of the glist¬
ening blue-white snow of the huge Folgefonden Glacier in the
background, a picture which will leave an everlasting impression
on even the most tranquil beholder. Fn route to Odda several
waterfalls are passed, among which special mention may be
made of the Laatefoss.
Scenes Along the Telemarken Route.
ID. Dyrskar. 11-12. Bandak Kanal. 13. Haukeli Hotel.
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Odda is quite an important and busy traffic center, with
various Hotels where good accommodations are obtainable
(Hotel Hardanger).
Fifth Day:
In the morning express steamer to Bergen, a delightful sail
through the entire Hardanger Fjord, arriving at Bergen in the
evening. Or steamer from Odda to Eide, drive to Voss and
from there rail to Bergen.
No. 2.—VALORES ROUTE.
Christiania-Bergen and Vice Versa.
Four to Five Days' Trip by Rail, Carriage and Steamer.
CHRISTIANIA — FAGERN.ffiS — NYSTUEN — L.ffiRDAL —
GUDVANGEN — STALHEIM — VOSS — BERGEN.
The route via Valdres is open for traffic all the year round, and
brings the traveler within sight of the wildest and grandest mountain
scenery in Norway (Jotunheim); this together with the excellent
route and good transportation facilities has made this a very popu¬
lar route of travel between Christiania and Bergen; the trip can be
made in from four to five days.
First Day:
Morning or afternoon train from Christiania to Fagernaes,
arrive at Fagernaes in the afternoon or evening.
The railroad journey to Fagernaes is very picturesque, and
especially after having passed Eina, some 60 miles from Chris¬
tiania, the traveler has from the train a magnificent view of an
ever-changing panorama of Lakes, Forests, Rivers and Snow
covered mountain peaks. Fagernaes has a beautiful location, so
it is advisable to take the morning train from Christiania, as
the time can be very pleasantly spent in and around Fagernaes,
if the morning train be taken one can also proceed at once from
Fagernaes to Fossheim and stop over night there, in order to
shorten the driving trip of the next day.
Second Day:
Start on a delightful drive to Nystuen. The road leads
through forests and passes a number of beautiful lakes to Lpken,
from where an excellent view of the beautiful country can be
had.
From L^ken proceed along the shore to Lake Vangmj^sen,
where lunch is taken at a small Hotel. The landscape is now
gradually growing wilder and more desolate; at Skogstad the
crossing of the mountains is commenced, and amid the wildest
and most genuine Norwegian mountain scenery, lies Nystuen,
where the night is spent.
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27-28. Scenes from the Valdres Route.
Third Day:
From Nystuen continue driving via Maristuen to Laerdal,
about 8 hours' drive. To-day the highest point of the road is
reached, and after leaving Maristuen, where lunch is taken, the
road is gradually descending towards Laerdall Valley, en route
the traveler has opportunity to see the Borgund Church, a
Stave Church, the unique architecture of which is only to be
found in Norway. The Church at Borgund dates back to the
I2th Century. Having reached Losrdal Valley, the drive is
continued for some hours to Laerdals^ren, where stop-over is
made for the night.
Fourth Day:
In the morning embark for a delightful sail through the
Laerdal-Sogne and Aurland-Fjords to Flaam, from where drive
through the Flaamdal Valley to Myrdal; this valley has recently
been opened for traffic, and the grandeur and beauty of same
has made it one of the most popular routes in Norway. From
Myrdal in afternoon train to Bergen.
Alternative to 4th day:
Fourth Day:
Steamer through Laerdal-Sogne and Nasrji-Fjords to Gud-
vangen, thence the famous drive through NasrjjS Valley via Stal-
heim to Voss, from where evening train to Bergen. The trav¬
eler can also stop over at Stalheim Hotel, which overlooks the
Naer0 Valley, and then on the fifth day proceed to Voss and
Bergen.
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No. 3.—BRATLAND VALLEY ROUTE.
Stavanger-Bergen and Vice Versa.
A Three to Four Days' Overland Trip by Riiil, Steamer and Carriage.
STAV ANGER — SAND — OSEN — N.ÍESFLATEN — ODDA —
EIDE — VOSS — BERGEN.
STAVANGER is one of the oldest towns in Norway, with 32,000
inhabitants. Of interest to the visitor may be mentioned the old
Cathedral and the Kongsgaard, which latter formerly was the resi¬
dence of the County Sheriff, but is now turned into a School.
Stavanger also has a museum with a very interesting historical
collection. Victoria and Grand are the two leading Hotels.
From Stavanger can be made several short and delightful ex¬
cursions, among which special mention may be made of the excur¬
sion on the Lyse-Fjord.
As Stavanger is in direct steamer connection with England and
the Continent, steamers coming and going almost daily, the Brat-
land Valley route will make a splendid start to a Scandinavian tour
for travelers coming by steamer from either England or the Con¬
tinent, and will make an equally good wind up to any Scandinavian
tour for travelers who intend leaving Norway by steamer for either
England or the Continent.
The B. & N. Line special cruising steamers which leave from
Newcastle, Hamburg and Rotterdam every week, will call at Stav¬
anger before proceeding on the cruise through the Fjords and to
Northcape. Stavanger therefore is also an excellent port of em¬
barkation for travelers booked for these cruises.
First Day:
Steamer from Stavanger to Sand, a beautiful 5-6 hours' trip,
past numerous islands and Fjords. From Sand a short drive
through a very picturesque landscape to Osen, where trip is
continued by steamer across Suldal Lake to Naesflaten on the
opposite side of the Lake, en route passing through Suldalport
(Suldal Gate), where the shores come so close together that
they but leave a very narrow passage between the huge, almost
perpendicular rocky walls of the shores.
Naeesflaten is situated amid the most beautiful scenery of
which the traveler has a splendid view from the Hotel Brat-
landsdal, at which stop is made for the night.
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Drive through the Bratland Valley, the wildest and finest
valley in all Norway. The road is cut out in the almost per¬
pendicular walls of the mountains at the foot of which the
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4 and 6. Views from Bratland Valley.
5. Laatefos Water Fall.
roaring and foaming waters of the river is rushing past. After
3-4 hours' drive Brejfond is reached, where the road branches
off through the Telemarken, via Haukelid to Dalen, Skien,
Christiania (see Telemarken route, page ??). To Bergen, the
road, however, continues from Brejfond via Seljestad to Odda,
which also is mentioned in the Tele-marken route (see page ?).
Third Day:
Steamer through S0r-Fjord and Hardanger-Fjord from
Odda to Eide, thence 4 hours' drive to Voss, from where rail
to Bergen; or.
Alternative to 3rd day:
Third Day:
From Odda steamer through the S0r and Hardanger Fjords
to Norheimsund, thence drive to Traengereid, from where by
rail to Bergen.
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No. 4.—TRONDHJEM-BERGEN, AND VICE VERSA.
Eleven days' Trip Overland by Rail, Steamer and Carriage.
TRONDHJEM — MOLDE — VESTN.ffiS — S0HOLT — (GEI-
RANGER-FJORD) — MEROK — GROTLI — HJELLE —
VISN.®S (NORD-FJORD) — SANDENNE F0RDA — VAD-
HEIM — BALHOLMEN (SOGNE AND N.®R0 FJORDS)
— GUDVANGEN — STALHEIM — VOSS — BERGEN.
The late travelers who have had to omit the Fjord cruises in
order to reach connections for the last Northcape steamer or for
other reasons have omitted the Fjord cruises, this tour will to some
extent serve as a substitute as it will include travel on part of most
of the Fjords.
The trip can be started by morning or evening steamer from
Trondhjem. The evening steamer sails direct for Bolde, arriving
at Molde the following day, early in the evening. Leaving Trond¬
hjem on the morning steamer this will arrive at 9 o'clock in the
evening at Battenfjords^ren, where the night is spent.
Second Day:
Either arrive at Molde in afternoon on direct steamer from
Trondhjem, or a delightful drive from Battenfjordsjziren along
Fanestrand to Molde.
The City of Roses, as the Poets have named Molde, is
noted for its charming and beautiful surroundings. In the
Church is a famous painting by Axel Ender, "Resurrection of
Christ."
Molde offers many beautiful promenades, especially must be
mentioned a walk to Rekneshangen in the evening around sun¬
set time.
Third Day:
Afternoon steamer across the Molde-Fjord to Vestnaes,
from where drive to Schölt, stopping over night at Spholt.
Fourth Day:
From S0holt embark for cruise through Geiranger Fjord to
Merok, the cruise takes a whole day, and reveals to the traveler
an endless variety of grand and imposing scenery, which grad¬
ually increases in grandeur, culminating at Merok, a small town
situated at the head of the Geiranger Fford.
Shortly before reaching Merok the steamer passes the
"Seven Sisters Waterfall," which tumbles into the Fjord from
the brink of the granite wall which rises almost perpendicularly
over 1,000 feet above the Fjord. A little further up the Fjord
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31. Molde. 32. Merck on Gejranger Fjord.
on the opposite shore is passed the "Pulpit," a peculiar forma
tion on the rock.
About 7-8 P. M. the steamer is due to arrive at Merok,
where good accommodation is to be had at the Hotel Union.
Fifth Day:
Early start for a day's drive through some of the grandest
and most wonderful mountain scenery in Norway. From Merok
the road is at once, in numerous windings leading upwards,
every now and then crossing wild torrents rushing down to¬
wards the Geiranger Fjord fed by the huge masses of melting
snow, which lingers at the summit of the mountain plateau.
At Udsigten, some 4,000 feet above the Fjord, the traveler
has a splendid and never to be forgotten view of the Geiranger
Fjord and the little town of Merok peacefully nestling at the
head of the Fjord.
Later on "Knudsen" is reached, so-called as the twisting
of the road here almost forms a bow-knot.
The road is continually winding upwards, unrolling to the
gaze of the traveler one magnificent panorama after another.
After about three hours from Merok, the road follows the
shore of the frozen lake Djupvandet; here the snow region is
reached and from there to Grotli, snow-capped mountain-peaks
are visible on all sides. The scenery is unsurpassed in wild
magnitude.
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At Grotii, which is reached early in the afternoon, stop is
made for lunch. After lunch the drive is continued past Vidie-
saeter to Hjelle, a drive as wonderful as the drive in the fore¬
noon, and especially at the point where the traveler gets the
first glance of the Lake "Opstrynvandet," the scenery is beyond
description. Hjelle, which lies on the shore of the above lake,
is reached in the evening, and here stop is made for the night.
Sixth Day:
Morning or evening steamer across the Stryn Lake to Min-
dresunde, from where short drive to Visnas. Excursion to the
beautiful Leon Lake, or rest at Visnas.
Seventh Day:
Morning steamer from Visnas for a trip on the Nord-fjord,
noted for its imposing and fine scenery. At 2 o'clock the
steamer arrives at beautiful Sandene on the Gloppen-Fjord,
From Sandene proceed by carriage to Skei over a mountain
road which in grandeur favorably compares with Axenstrasse
in Switzerland. In the evening arrive at Skei, where the night
is spent.
Eighth Day:
From Skei, morning steamer on Lake J^lster to Vasenden
and drive to F^rde: stop over night at Hafstad Hotel.
30. Gej ranger Road from Merok.
31. Road from Grotii.
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Visnaes on Nordfjord, Naerjzí Valley.
Ninth Day:
Drive from F^rde to Vadheim, en route passing several
waterfalls; and in the afternoon steamer from Vadheim to
Balholmen, which is beautifully situated where the Sogne and
Fjaerland Fjords join. (Hotel Balestrand.)
Tenth Day:
Afternoon steamer on the Sogne and Nser^-Fjords. Sogne-
Fjord is the longest of the Norwegian Fjords, and Naerjf-Fjord
is an arm thereof, at the head of which lies Gudvangen. From
Gudvangen, drive through the Nœr^ Valley to Stalheim, which
is situated on the top of a mountain, at the end of the valley,
from the bottom of which the road, in 14 windings, ascends to
the elevated position of the Hotel, from where the traveler
has a splendid view down through the valley. Near Stalheim
are two waterfalls, the Stalheim Waterfall and the Sivle Water¬
fall, one on each side of the valley. The night is spent at the
Stalheim Hotel.
Eleventh Day:
From Stalheim drive to Voss, where lunch at the splendid
Fleischner Hotel, and from there afternoon train to Bergen.
Arrive at Bergen in the evening.
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Scenes from Gudvangen, Staiheim, and Voss, and a Stolkjerre.
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CRUISE TO SPITZBERGEN
Including
Northcape and all the Fjords of Norway
" Thé MIDNIGHT SUN is not visible at Northcape later than
the last days of July, in order to see the Midnight Sun after this
date the traveler must proceed further North. With this in view,
the B. & N. Line has, as a last cruise of the season, arranged a cruise
to SPITZBERGEN, including all the Fjords of Norway as well as
all that is to be seen on the regular Northcape cruise, and in addi¬
tion hereto a week's cruise to and around Spitzbergen—in fact, a
week's cruise without Sunset.
At Spitzbergen calls are made at all the various places of par¬
ticular interest, for instance. Advent Bay, Green Harbor, Virgo
Bay, with the Wellman station. Whaling Stations and Coal Mines
are visited, etc.
The time required for this cruise is 27 days, and the steamers
start from Antwerpen, Hamburg and Newcastle the first week in
August, return to the same ports the last days of August or first
days of September.
The cruise itself is the most ideal and comprehensive cruise
arranged to the arctic regions, and the time fixed for the cruise is
the most suitable, as Spitzbergen is reached at the height of its sum¬
mer season.
For American travelers this cruise will form an ideal wind-up
to any European trip, as the steamers return from the cruise around
the time when the American travelers are planning to return to
U. S. The connections for the cruise is also very convenient, as
the steamers start from both the Continent and England.
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Scenes from Spitzbergen.
7. Virgo Bay. 8. Green Harbor Wireless Station.
9. Wellnian's Balloon House.
An advantageous feature of this cruise is that passengers book¬
ing for the cruise have the privilege to return to any of the ports
of Newcastle, Hamburg or Antwerpen, whichever will suit the pas¬
sengers best, and thus passengers starting on the cruise from Ham¬
burg or Antwerpen can, without extra charge, return to Newcastle
in England, or vice versa.
The merit of this cruise has made it so popular, that accommo¬
dations must therefore be reserved several months in advance; as a
rule every berth is sold out about two months before sailing.
While accommodations are available, such can always be se¬
cured through the Scandinavian Travel Bureau, General Agency for
all the B. & N. Line Cruises, and to which is assigned a liberal num¬
ber of the choicest Cabins.
Another advantageous feature about this cruise is that pas¬
sengers are not compelled to book for the entire round-trip cruise,
but can leave the steamers at some convenient point in Norway, on
the return from Spitzbergen, and from there proceed overland for
a trip through the interior of Norway, Sweden and Denmark. The
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trip through Sweden, Norway and Denmark can also be made be¬
fore starting on the cruise, in this instance passengers can embark
for the cruise at Bergen. For all particulars about the cruise and the
trips which can be made in connection therewith please write Scan¬
dinavian Travel Bureau.
Various Combined Tours of Independent Travel
On the following pages are given Routes for a number of Tours
covering travel through the most interesting and attractive parts of
Scandinavia.
The Tours are grouped in Tours starting from Copenhagen,
from Christiania, and by steamer direct from Newcastle and Ham¬
burg. Copenhagen and Christiania can conveniently be reached
from both England and the Continent as demonstrated by the var¬
ious routes on pages 8-10.
The time mentioned in connection with each Tour, indicates
the number of days required to comfortably cover the entire route
without rushing, allowing time for a couple of days' stop-over at
the larger cities en route. The time can, however, be prolonged to
suit the traveler's own convenience, as the circular tickets are good
for three months, and allow stop-overs anywhere en route.
In the price quoted for the First class all through is included
first class steamer, also first class on all railroads where first class
is available. On some of the railroads in Scandinavia there is but
second and third class. In these instances only second class is cal¬
culated in the first class all-through rates.
In the Tours including overland travel in carriages, such as
through Telemarken, Valdres, Bratland, or 10 to 11 day overland
trip Trondhjem-Bergen Hotel accommodation with meals as well
as all transportation by rail, steamer and carriage is included in
the rates quoted.
The Tours starting from Copenhagen can best be recommended
early travelers, for instance, Americans spending the Spring on the
Continent and from there starting for Scandinavia in latter part of
May or first part of June. For later travelers it is advisable to take
a Tour starting from Christiania in order not to reach connection
for the Fjord and Northcape cruise too late in the season.
INDEX
Page.
Abisko 52
Bispgarden 56
Bergen, Norway 37
Bergen Railway (Mountain Railway between Christiania and
Bergen) 34-36
Bratland Valley Overland Route in Norway 65-66
Christiania, Norway 31
Copenhagen, Denmark 16
Carriage Drives in Norway 59-71
Denmark 13
Dalecarlia, in Sweden (Rattvik and Leksand) 29-30
Eleven Days' Overland trip between Trondhjem and Bergen,
Norway 67-72
Gothenburg, in Sweden 24
G^ta Canal Trip in Sweden 25
How to Select Route for a Scandinavian Trip 15
Hammerfest, in Norway 46
Indal River Trip in Sweden 56
Lapland Express Train 51-54
Midnight-Sun Cruise 45
Norwegian Fjords 39-41
Northcape 48
Narvik, in Norway 54
Routes to Scandinavia 8-11
Stockholm, in Sweden 26
Sundsvall, in Sweden 58
Spitzbergen Cruise 72-73
Trondhjem, Norway 42
Troms(!(, Norway 46
Telemarken Route, Overland Trip in Norway 61-62
Uppsala, in Sweden 29
Valdres Route, Overland Trip in Norway 63-64
Various Tours of Independent Travel in Scandinavia 74-80
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Large, Fast, Twin-Screw Passenger Steamers
United States, Hellig Olav, Oscar IL, C. F. Tietgen
and the New 12,000 Ton Steamer
FREDERIK VIII
Which will be in Commission During 1913
The Direct Line to The Land of the Midnight Sun
The magnificent twin-screw passenger steamers of the
Scandinavian-American Line maintain a regular direct
service between New York and the Scandinavian countries.
Sailing from New York on Thursday, the steamer is due at Chris¬
tiansand the second Sunday, where mail and passengers for the
West coast of Norway (Stavanger, Bergen, etc.) and Frederiks-
havn, Denmark, are landed. After a stay of only a few hours at
Christiansand, the steamer proceeds to Christiania, arriving there
Monday. In Christiania, passengers for Trondhjem, Stockholm,
Gothenburg, etc., are landed, and as the steamer generally does
not sail from Christiania till in the afternoon, passengers, who
are to proceed with the steamer to Copenhagen, will have ample
time to visit many of the places of interest in Christiania and
vicinity. The steamer is due in Copenhagen on Tuesday.
For passengers going to North Cape the Scandinavian-Amer¬
ican Line affords excellent facilities. The most convenient route
for passengers to North Cape is to leave the Ocean Steamer at
Christiania as they there have the choice to travel either by rail¬
way to Bergen or by railway to Trondhjem and take the steamers
for North Cape at any of these two places. From Trondhjem
to North Cape and back to Trondhjem the trip can be made by
the Tourist-steamers in óyí days.
Excellent connections in Copenhagen with the principal cities
on the Continent.
The steamers, "Oscar 11", "Heilig Olav", and "United States",
are built by Alexander Stepben & Son on the Clyde; "C. F.
Tietgen" by Harland & Wolff in Belfast; "Frederik VIH" by
Vulcan Shipbuilding Co., in Stettin. They have double bottoms
divided into watertight compartments and from tiie double bot¬
tom to deck are other watertight compartments. All the latest
appliances for safety, comfort and convenience have been adopted,
and the life-saving devices are in accordance with the demands
of the United States and Scandinavian laws.
For tickets and further information apply to
A. E. JOHNSON & CO., General Passenger Agents
1 BROADWAY, NEW YORK
Norzvay, Sweden and Denmark.
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Highest Awards
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SAN FRANCISCO 1894
ATLANTA 1895
ST. LOUIS 1904
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Highest Award
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Tableware
Etc.
FOUNDED 1779
Created by
Artists Renowned
throughout
the World of
Ceramic Art
Your Inspection is Cordially Invited
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Works
10 Amagertorv, Copenhagen, Denmark
New York Exibit and Office, 16 West 33rd Street
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WHEN travelling from the
European Continent to
Sweden, Denmark, Norway and
Finland it is highly recommended
to take the route via
SASSNITZ -TRELLEBORG
where through-carriages with all
modern comfort are run from
Berlin to Stockholm and Christ¬
iania by means of the largest steam
ferries in Europe, belonging to
the Swedish and Prussian state
railroads and provided with all
modern improvements.
Dining and Sleeping-cars. High¬
est comfort. No change of cars.
Sleeping-car tickets are to be had
at the "Schwedisches Reise-
Bureau," Berlin, Unter den
Linden 22/23.
Norzvay, Szcedcn and Denmark.
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Grand Hotel and Grand Hotel Royal
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
Wonderful situation opposite the Royal Palace, with beauti¬
ful view of the Harbor and the Lake Malar
Unsurpassed for comfort, convenience and elegance
Bathroom with each apartment
Elevators day and night
Unrivalled Dining Rooms and Palm Garden
High-class Restaurant, French and Swedish Cooking
Indian Cafe, American Bar, Billiard Room
Barber Shop,
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hair-Dressing Parlors, etc., etc.
The Hotel Omnibusses meet All Trains and Steamers
All Modern Languagues Spoken
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PALADS HOTEL
City Hall Square
COPENHAGEN
New and
Up-To-Date
Opened in 1910
250 ROOMS
All with Bath
Concert Hall
Winter Garden
Restaurant
Grill Room
Cafe, etc., etc.
Splendid Ventilation
Marieniyst Health and Bathing Resort
Helsingor (Elsinore) Denmark
The largest and most fashionable Bathing and Health Resort in the North
Season, June Ist—September 1st
Surf Bathing, Warm and 200 Rooms and
Medicinal Baths 26 Fully Furnished Cottages
Only three-quarters hour journey by rail from Copenhagen
Daily Concerts, Casino, Theater, Tennis, Golf, etc., etc.
For Illustrated Prospectus. Write
SCANDINAVIAN TRAVEL BUREAU, NEW YORK
HOTEL KING OF DENMARK
COPENHAGEN, Denmark
Old well renowned hotel with all the latest improvements and conven¬
iences ; central location.
Rooms from 2 Kroner. Pensioners received
iVcrïi'av, Sii'cdcii and Denmark.
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DON'T FORGET TO VISIT
MAGASIN du NORD
COPENHAGEN
Largest and Finest Department Store in Scandinavia.
OUR own factories for Woolen, Cotton and Linen goods. Our
furniture factory produces Furniture of the highest standard. 105
branches throughout Denmark and Sweden. Ç| Special attention is called
to our departments for Gloves, Travelling Bags, Rugs, Automobile Outfits,
Furs, Danish Laces, Toilet Articles and Ladies* Dresses.
TIVOLI t
in COPENHAGEN-
Summer Season, May—September
^ Daily Concerts of several Orchestras. In the
" Theatersal " plays, operettas, etc. Perform¬
ances of first class artist-troupes, pantomimists,
etc. Every Sunday : Great feast with Illumina-
tion and FireWorJ^s. Numerous entertainments
of every kind. ADMISSION, 50 ORE.
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Established 1811 Wholesale, Retail and Export
M. HAMMER
57 Strandgaden : BERGEN
Manufacturing Gold and Silver Silversmith
SPECIALTIES : Filigree and Enamel Jewelery
and Enamel Silverware. Awarded highest prizes
and medals at all larger European and American
exhibitions. Largest collection in Scandinavia of
Norwegian Silver-Antiquities. : :
Branches at Odda, Hardangerand Molde also 10 Market Pl., Bergen
HOTEL NORGE
BERGEN, NORWAY
FIRST CLASS HOTEL
Provided with all modern comforts,
the best situation in the town at the
town park. Electric iijiht, central
heating, elevator, baths, modern
sanitary arrangements. Winter
garden, first class restaurant.
Excellent International
cuisine, selected wines.
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ALB. PATTERSON, Proprietor.
Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
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Telegr. Address: "Beyer"
Christiania, 33, Carl Johans Gade
Bergen, 2, Strandgaden.
Stavanger, Valbjerggaden.
Trondhjem, 16 Dronningens Gade.
^ Furnishes information
and tickets for all
TRAVEL IN NORWAY
Reservation of steamer
berths, sleeping-car
berths, carriages, hotel
accommodations, etc.
Prompt and careful
attention given to all
orders.
Orders received through the
Scandinavin Travel Bureau, New York
Travel in Scandiiiaz'ia.
GRAND HOTEL
TRONDHJEM
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WELL situated and comfortable hotel.
Electric light throughout, telephone in
every room, baths (hot and cold), all
latest sanitary arrangements. Fine reading room,
billiard room. Excellent cuisine and civil attend¬
ance. English, French and German spoken.
Foreign newspapers. Porters meet all trains and
steamers.
EDWARD HOLTE, Proprietor
Fjeldsaeter Tourist Hotel
TRONDHJEM
El El □
Every tourist and visitor
to Trondhjem should visit Fjeldsaeter
Tourist Hotel, a summer and winter
resort of highest reputation. First class hotel
and restaurant, comfortable rooms and excellent
cooking. Fjeldsaeter is situated about 4 miles
from Trondhjem about 1,200 feet above the sea
level. Excellent carriage road.
Norway, Sweden and Denmark. 91
HENRIK MÖLLER
(old Norse House)
f!i rf' " (1^11
Silver Handwork
Embossed, Chiselled, own designs in old style, great assortment
Enamel and Filegree
Nordre and Dronningen Street, TRONDHJEM
When you go to NORWAY call and
see the well-known
FUR ESTABUSMENT
of J. N. BRUUN
Highert Award« for it« ExceUrure and Good Collection
TRONEHJEM
Cable Address, "BRUUN" Established 1852
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PALACE HOTEL
Gothenburg, Sweden
Entirely new and the most modern Hotel in Gothenburg
Elevator, Steam Heat, Electric Light and Vacuum
Cleaner throughout
Large Garden and open-air Restaurant during Summer
Central Location near Railway Station and Steamer Piers
Moderate Terms including Light, Heat and Telephone
Private Suites and Bedrooms with Bath and Toilet
Table d'Hote and a la Carte Dining Rooms
Large French Cafe with fine Orchestra
Spacious and Unique Lounge and Reading Room
Old Fashioned Lunch Restaurant with German Beer
in Basement
Cook's Tourist Office in Hotel
Telegram Address "Palace"
Polor Bears, Eider-Bird Coverlets, Ladies' and Gentlemen's
Coats, etc.. Stuffed Elk (Moose) and Reindeer Heads
Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
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Finland Steamship Company
Most convenient routes to FINLAND and RUSSIA
Only First-Class Passenger Steamers
All the Year Round Service
HULL-COPENHAGEN—FINLAND
Twice weekly in each direction calling at Copenhagen each way
Leaving Hull Wednesdays and Saturdays Leaving Copenhagen Saturdays and Tuesdays
Arriving Finland Mondays and Thursdays
Leaving Finland (Hange) Wednesdays and Saturdays Leaving Copenhagen Fridays and Mondays
Arriving Hull Sundays and Wednesdays
STETTIN—REV AL—HEI.SINGFORS (May to October)
From Steitin Wednesdays; from Helsingfors Saturdays; 48 hour passage
STOCKHOLM-ST. PETERSBURG
Calling at Hango and Heslingfors from May to September
Three or Four Sailings a Week as per Special Sailing List
o
Stockholm, Abo. AH the Year Round
Three Sailings a Week as per Special Sailing List
Agents:—John Good A Sons, Hull. England. Fritsche & Co., Copenhagen, A. B. Nyman
à Schultz, Stockholm, Hj. Hockcrt. St. Petersburg, Finland Steamship Co., Agency. 15 State
Street. New York. Scandinavian Travel Bureau, 18 Broadway, New York.
Finland Steamship Company, Helsingfors. Tel. Address, Finska, Helsingfors.
Fred. Olsen's Steamship Line
WEEKLY LINES of MAIL and PASSENGER STEAMERS to CHRISTIANIA
From Newcastle (Tyne Dock) every Friday, calling at Arendal
S.S. "STERLING" and "SOVEREIGN"
From Antwerpen every Saturday, calling at Arendal or Christianssand
S.S. "BRABANT" "BRÜSSEL" "PARIS"
From Grangemouth every Wed., calling at Christianssand and Arendal
S.S. "SCOTLAND" and "NORWAY"
in connection with the Norwegian Railway and Bergenske and Norden-
fjeldskes Steamers from the West Coast
For tickets and further particulars apply to the agents:
Newcastle. P. H. Matthiessen A Co., 4 Lombard Street. Telegraph, **Matthi«»8sen"
Antwerp. G. De Keyacr A Co.. 14 Canal Street, Pierrie, " "De Keyser*'
Graneemouth. I. T. Salvesen A Co., *' **Salvesen**
New Yo.k. Scandinavian Travel Bureau, 18 Broadway
FRED. OLSEN, Christiania, Telegr "Fredols"
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A TRIP ON THE
BERGEN RAILWAY
between CHRISTIANIA and BERGEN
is a day's delightful trip across the
NORWEGIAN ALPS
RAINS leave Christiania and Bergen
every morning and evening, duration of
trip is 14 hours. Restaurant cars in the day-
trains and sleeping-cars in the night-trains.
Travellers who wish to break the journey en
route, will find good hotels at HAUGAST0L,
3,300 and at FINSE 4,000 feet above the sea
level. The hotels are erected by the Norwegian
Government, and can accommodate 140 guests.
From Haugastpl and Finse are good facilities
for mountain climbing and ascending the HAR-
DANGFR-JÓKUL-GLACIFR.
THE BERGEN RAILWAY
is the quickest and most convenient route of
travel between the eastern and western part of
Norway, and via this railway good connections
are made for the Tourist-Centers in HAR-
DANGFR and SOGN districts : Naero Val¬
ley, Stalheim, Gudvangen, Balholtnen,
Myrdal, Flaam Valley, Voss, Eide, Odda, etc.
FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, APPLY TO
NORWEGIAN STATE RAILWAYS - - - Christiana, Norway
AMTLICHES REISEBÜRO FUR NORWEGEN, 33 Unter den Linden, Berlin
Official Information Bureau for Norwegian State Railways
SCANDINAVIAN TRAVEL BUREAU ... New York City
Norzvay, Sivcdcn and Denmark.
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The ideal way to see the Fjords
and ail the magnificent scenery of this
Northern Wonderland is on
board one of the
B & N LINE
Royal Mail and Yachting Steamers
The Most Lusunously Appoioted oo the Norwegian Résister
The Norwegian coast is sheltered from the
Atlantic by a belt of islands which extend in
an almost unbroken chain to the North Cape.
Protected by this natural breakwater the
steamers cruise in the narrow fjords and along
the entire coast in a perfectly smooth water¬
way.
B & N Line Steamers leave Newcastle,
Hamburg aird Rotterdam every week,
affording splendid connection for all Ameri¬
can travellers going abroad.
Early Booking Necessary
For berths, illustrated booklet and
all particulars apply to
'^^SPITZBERDEN,
Scandinavian Travel Bureau
18 Broadway. - Nc« York City
General American Agents
NEWCASTLE
,,BEAR ISLAND
.NORTH CAPE
F
HAMBURG
JOTTERDAM
>ANTWERP
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DIRECi X Avyj."* XJJLJ M f Í THE
Continent and Scandinavia
VIA
WARNEMÜNDE-GJEDSER
ONLY two hours crossing on the large, powerful,
steady and luxuriously equipped MAIL-STEAM-
FERRIES of the DANISH & MECKLENBURG
STATE RAILWAYS.
Through carriages without change between HAM¬
BURG—COPENHAGEN and BERLIN — COPEN¬
HAGEN' Two trains daily in each direction. Sleep¬
ing cars in night trains, connecting with through express
trains for all parts of Scandinavia,
OR VIA
KIEL-KORS0R
Express train from Hamburg to Kiel, thence a
delightful sail through the Kieler-Fjord and the
Danish Archipelago to Korsor irom where express train
through to Copenhagen. Direct connections all through
and trains twice daily in each direction.
Sleeping car berths, tickets and all information about
trauel in Scandinavia, can be secrired at
Verkehrsbureau "Norden," 3 Unter den Linden, Berlin
Official Ticket and Information Bureau for the Danish State Railways
Scandinavian Travel Bureau, 18 Broadway
William Edwin Rudge, Printer and Binder, 218 William Street, New York, U. S. A.
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