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However, do note that popular lighthouses may be more crowded during peak tourist season. Spring and autumn can also be delightful, with fewer crowds and opportunities to witness stunning coastal landscapes framed by autumn foliage or blooming wildflowers. I'm in Oslo, and it's the perfect winter scene — a full moon arcs high overhead, ice-white holiday lights sparkle in the darkness — and it's the middle of the afternoon! Norway, with its northern location, has the longest and darkest winters in Europe. It's also among the least church-going countries in Europe. Maybe that's why Christmas in Norway feels more like a pagan festival revering light than a celebration of Jesus' birth. It sounds like a stupid question, right? Well,I grew up with 25th December as the focal point of Christmas. I know many of you will have, too. But here in Norway, the focal point of the celebration is very much the evening of the 24th December. The tree is felled in November during a ceremony in which the Lord Mayor of Westminster, the British ambassador to Norway and the Mayor of Oslo participate. It is brought to the UK by sea, then completes its journey by lorry. A specialist rigging team erects it in the square using a hydraulic crane. It is decorated in traditional Norwegian fashion, with vertical strings of lights. Energy-efficient light bulbs are used. The lighting ceremony Most people outside of Norway think Christmas time here must be really magical, winter markets, snow everywhere, colourful lights, reindeer strolling along the streets, and of course, Lapland is the home of Santa Claus, right?
Just returned from a Norway trip with a week spent in Lofoten. Photographer’s paradise even with your little phone. My first Christmas abroad was in Wales, and I couldn’t believe my eyes when we were given presents to open at 7 am. I hadn’t even had my coffee and found it quite hard to share the excitement within 5 minutes of waking up. Automation came to Andenes lighthouse in 1978, more recently than many on this list. The 40-metre-high dark red lighthouse is a striking landmark of Andenes and the whole Vesterålan archipelago. Andenes lighthouse The First and Second Day of Christmas (December 25 and 26) are holidays, and all businesses are closed. While yes, some of the big cruises do pass through Lofoten, it’s mostly young adventurers heading there.
The local museum offers guided tours during the summer months. Local schoolchildren are also regular visitors to the lighthouse, so it's a popular attraction despite its relatively remote location.
I thought I would elaborate a little more on my perfect Christmas Eve if I get my way (meaning I convince my sisters to both bring the kids home to the fjords for Christmas and make sure nobody leaves until after New Year). If you have made it this far in the post, thank you!
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The remote archipelago is known for its rugged, dramatic scenery of majestic mountains, deep fjords and long, surf-swept beaches. It's possible to visit Kjeungskjær by boat from Uthaug. However, this must be arranged in advance due to the remote location. Refurbishment means the lighthouse will be closed for the 2022 season. Lindesnes: Norway's southernmost point
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