Wordless Wednesday
Oslofjorden is a very beautiful bay in the south east of Norway, which we saw in our Norway trip, both on the way to visit Kari and then after that TorAa and Anna.
They have this gorgeous view every day from their summer house. Lucky them!
According to Wikipedia:
“A fjord is a long, narrow inlet with steep sides, created in a valley carved by glacial activity.
In spite of its name, the Oslofjord is not, geologically speaking, a fjord. In historical times, it was known by the current name of the region, Viken (the bay); it is unclear when (and for what reason) the body of water acquired its current name.”
It’s about 100 km long, stretching from the Skagerrak in the south, to the capital city Oslo in the north and is one of the most densely populated areas of Norway.
There are many activities (sightseeing, fishing, diving and guided tours to different attractions) in Oslofjorden, which you can find at Visit Oslo’s website if you’re going there 
.
Lifecruiser ♥ Oslofjorden
It is indeed beautiful. I would love to visit Norway. One of these days I will do so. Hubby and been in Germany, Switzerland, Italy and a couple of other European countries. He’s always promising me a trip. I’m waiting. Have a great day Captain.
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I wish I could get there ASAP!
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That is a beautiful bay! And that sky is awesome as well!
Oh, I love this photo!
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That looks like a beautiful palce to spend a quiet weekend. And the clouds in the picture look good. Looks like they’re running about here and there in a pack.
I have seen the beauty of Norway on Renny’s and TorAa’s blogs and more now on yours!
I love the Baroness costume you put on at Anna’s birthday party! You looked regal!
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Beautiful! I hope, one day to see this in person!
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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, so so pretty!!
Happy Wordless to you Captain! And thanks for stopping by. I’m pleased to know that you enjoyed your little Halloween Treat.
Such a beautiful photo and place. I would love to visit there someday.
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What can we we say:
we are really grateful and humbled and even “blessed” -if one can use that expression btw us, by this wonderful post and the others as well from our last face to face meeting. Let it not be the last;))
The view from around our Summerhouse, well you have seen it, and according to the comments allready giving: It’s special.
Gives us harmony. relaxe for our two nice cats and ourselfs, and for the most of our our guests as well.
You are hereby welcome to do a revisit – whenever – during Summertime – so are also your dear blogger friends.
(PS. It’s something to be fixed – you know LOL – but that will be in proper shape next season).
Some facts: Wikipedia is not correct when defining a fjord. It’s allmost correct, but the main point is: It had to be carved out by the ice during the last ice age – but that does not mean it also have to be high mountains around. Here in Southern Norway the Mountains were crushed into Sand. The result is Denmark and Northern Germany, maybe also Holland. That’s why the Oslofjord and other fjords in Southern Norway do not have steep and high Mountains like on the Norwegian Western Coast.
The Main Stream of Ice in regular went Southwards, with heavy pressure, while some sidestreams went West and created the World Famous Fjords in SW Norway.
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Just imagine looking at that view every day…isn’t it magic?
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That’s a beautiful place, to be sure. Your images make me want to explore your part of the world.
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Absolutely gorgeous!!!
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Wow! That is gorgeous!
I am hoping to travel here with my family in September for 5days. Can you reccomend the best place on the Oslo Fjords to stay and how far is it to drive from Oslo airport?
Hi Lydia, welcome to our travel blog Lifecruiser.com. You will have to contact Visit Oslo official tourist site to get all the info you need: http://www.visitoslo.com/en/activities-oslo-fjord.96953.en.html – since we have only stayed with friends when being over there
Good luck and have a wonderful stay there!