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Mathallen Oslo is a ready-meals market located in an old industrial hall in the art and culture-oriented district of Vulkan by the Akerselva in the heart of the capital. They call themselves a center for Norwegian food culture, and with traditional Norwegian goods such as fresh quality fish, fruit from Norwegian gardens, beer from microbreweries across the country, sausages and cured meats, they're true to their word.

But Mathallen is much more than just a food hall. Merchants from all over the world sell ready-made food from other countries and continents, such as bao and ceviche, pintxos from the Basque Country and wine from Tokaj. It is impossible not to find something to tempt your tastebuds here, and the Culinary Academy also teaches you how to get the most out of the ingredients.

Just north of the city centre is Sandviken, one of Bergen's most picturesque districts. If you start exploring the district from down by the water, you will become more and more impressed as you climb up the rather steep slope the district is located on. Here the town houses nestle close together, with gardens and pedestrian-friendly streets one behind the other.

There are plenty of places to stop for a coffee if you're just looking around, but this is mainly a district where people live. Further north in Sandviken, however, is the living historical museum of Gamle Bergen, so you can get a dose of culture once you are there.

Pulpit Rock is a majestic mountain plateau 604 meters above the Lysefjord, and if you want to enjoy the fantastic view from the top, you have to get there first. This is one of the country's most famous nature attractions - and the pride of Western Norway.

From Stavanger you have to drive or take a bus to Pulpit Rock Basecamp, which takes around 40 minutes. The rest is done on foot and the round trip takes approx. 4-5 hours without breaks. The terrain is sometimes very hilly, but Sherpas from Nepal have created practical stone steps and paths, which makes it easier to get up. The route takes you across marsh neighborhoods, along idyllic forest paths, up steep mountains and through green forests - and the goal at the end makes it all worth it.

An-hour-and-a-half automobile ride from Stavanger takes you to the Sirdal ski resort, which is the largest ski resort in southwest Norway. The resort has nine elevators and 22 slopes, several terrain parks and two children's neighborhoods, so it really does have everything you need for a fantastic skiing experience with the whole family.

If you're looking for a little extra speed and excitement, there are fantastic four-wheel drive neighborhoods and good opportunities for summit hikes. If you prefer things a little calmer and would rather strap on your cross-country skis, you can look forward to almost 200 km of well-trodden trails in wild and beautiful scenery.

After a long time as Aker Brygge's overlooked younger brother, Tjuvholmen has finally found its place among the must-see sights in Oslo. Whether you want to hit the beach or take in the exhibitions at the Astrup Fearnley Museum, the sculpture park on Tjuvholmen is less than a stone's throw away.

The small grassy site is perfect for enjoying a simple lunch from one of Aker's many restaurants that offer take-aways, but the sculptures here can be enjoyed just on their own. Summers tend to get busy, but in winter this place really becomes magical.