35 painted photos of Norway's most popular tourist destinations in the early 20th century

Norway has always been a tidbit for especially sophisticated travelers. In addition to the fact that this tourist destination today is considered a very expensive pleasure, it can also be considered quite exotic: a distant cold country of ancient and terrible Vikings, magnificent glaciers, magnificent fjords, the unique and incomparable nature of these lands. But, in fairness, we note that Norway has always been a very popular and sought-after destination for travelers. We found beautiful, vivid hand-painted photographs that demonstrate how the most famous tourist spots of this state looked in the early 20th century.

Tourists on the glacier

To climb the glaciers in Norway does not require special equipment.

A man with a girl

The town of Heimst-Holen.

City of Bergen

Gateway to the country of the Norwegian fjords.

Tourists near a mountain cottage

Renting a cottage in Norway is a great way to spend your vacation.

Hotel in Balestran

Cozy family run hotel.

Fleischer Hotel

The Voss Commune is Norway's little gem.

Hellesilt City

The ancient Viking port on the northwest coast of Norway.

Women in national costumes

Guesthouse in Quinnherad.

Washing clothes in the creek

Specially constructed foci near the stream facilitated women's work.

Hotel in the village of Geiranger

The village where the Fjord Museum is located tells about the nature and history of this region of Norway.

View of Bergen

The medieval capital of Norway.

Granvinswatnet Lake

Commune of Granvin, Hordaland.

Bergen Fish Market

The main attraction of the city.

Bergen Street

The streets have a sloping view, as the city stands on the hills.

Fjord view

Port in the village of Gudvangen, municipality of Aurland.

City Aidfjord

A beautiful city that will give a lot of pleasant emotions.

Bondhusbreen Glacier

View of the glacier from Lake Bondhusvatnet.

Railway along the fjord

The most picturesque railways in Europe.

Touching the eternal ice

Wedding procession

Its composition traditionally includes musicians, usually violinists and accordionists.

Hotel in Strin

The old-fashioned look of the hotel is offset by its excellent location and friendly Norwegian atmosphere.

City in Voss

A small town from a Norwegian fairy tale.

Woman in national costume with a spinning wheel

Each region of Norway has its own national clothes, it differs in appearance, patterns and colors.

Bondhusbreen Glacier

Like a mountain stream, a glacier descends into the lake of the same name.

The majestic mountains of Norway

The cradle of Norwegian culture and folklore.

Picnic tourists

Halt on a mountain farm.

Group portrait

Women and children of the commune of Granvin.

Resort Loen

A small Norwegian town surrounded by a chain of mountains on one side and cold lakes on the other.

Eidfjord Church in Hardanger

The modest interior of the mountain church.

Stalheimfossen Waterfall

One of the most famous and remarkable waterfalls in the country.

Tourists in a mountain village

Hospitable Norwegian villages.

Fantoft Bet

An interesting history of the church, surrounded by mystical legends and stories, can tell almost every citizen.

Woman in Hardanger

Hardanger is an old type of peasant needlework, in which counted embroidery is combined with skillful weaving and lace-making.

Bondhuselva River

The rivers of Norway are full-flowing, stormy, but short.

Nibbedalen Mountains

Commune of Strand.