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Jan 30, 2020 · Despite its history, there are no ghosts of unfortunate churchgoers who were burned alive, and Swedes visiting the ruins are no more at risk of a haunting than anyone else. Yet visitors have reported experiencing a pressure on their chest, difficulty moving, troubles with their electronic equipment, and glimpsing shadows and figures ...
Mar 1, 2023 · Key statistics and figures for tourism in Norway. Number of international tourists per year: 5.9 million. Number of nights spent at accommodation in Norway per year by international tourists: 10.7 million. Top 5 countries to visit Norway as tourists ranked: Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark and the United States.
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- Akershus fortress. Few destinations in Norway is rifer with stories of the supernatural than Akershus fortress in Oslo. For 700 years, the castle has guarded the capital’s inner harbour, and never in its history has it been breached by a foreign hostile force.
- The Nidaros Cathedral. Norway’s most important cathedral is also home to our most famous ghost. “The monk” of The Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim was first seen in 1924 by bishop Marie Gleditsch, who claimed the apparition had a bloody gash along its throat.
- Dalen Hotel. Among the many Norwegian places of lodging associated with the strange and supernatural, Dalen Hotel in Telemark stands out as one of the most (in)famous.
- Hotel Union Øye. At the gorgeous hotel Union Øye in Norangsfjorden in Sunnmøre, a tragic love story took place at the end of the 19th century. It began with the servant girl Linda, who fell madly in love with one of Emperor Wilhelm’s officers – a German duke trapped in an unhappy, arranged marriage.
Sep 24, 2023 · It’s not only during Halloween you can meet these ghosts! Below, we’re listing some of our most haunted – and haunting – destinations. All across the country, you’ll find chilling supernatural stories and experiences – from a notorious former prison in Oslo to haunted hotels in spectacular surroundings.
- The Telephone That Won't Stop Ringing. On the outskirts of Oslo there lies a village (Bærums Verk) whose economy once revolved around ironworks. The now-modern shopping center hosts an administrative building and looks pretty normal, all in all.
- A Ghost Hunter's Training Grounds. Previously a hospital for the mentally ill, Lier Sykehus closed its doors for good in the 1980s - not, in anyone’s opinion, a bad idea, considering its past.
- The Bloody Monk Who Likes To Squeeze. Norway’s most (in)famous ghost is nicknamed the Bloody Monk and haunts the Nidaros Cathedral - he’s been viewed by many, but there is one particular account that stands out.
- A Throwback To Ghosts Past. Built in 1891, the Hotel Union Øye is a throwback to its Victorian times. There are no televisions and no WIFI (we are not amused!).
Oct 8, 2023 · From the notorious former prison in Oslo, to haunted hotels in spectacular surroundings, there are plenty of chilling supernatural stories and experiences to be found across the country.
Oct 28, 2013 · Haunted Inns and Ghosts of Norway. Kviknes Hotel in Balestrand looks positively frightening in this altered view. Photo: Kviknes Hotel. Effects: EuroTravelogue™. Creaking floors? Phantom maidens? Mysterious footsteps in the hall? Perhaps figments of your vivid imagination? Perhaps not!
