Villas in Norway
Norway is a refreshing land of mountains and fjords, a great place to take a break and discover one of the Viking homelands, with a lively mythology of trolls and wicked witches. The dense forests covered in hoarfrost and mists over the peaks and obscuring the farther reaches of the fjords inspired Ibsen to create the mischievous and terminally romantic Peer Gynt, and Grieg’s incidental music captures the magic of this country. It’s one of my favorite countries in the world, ad not just because my family comes from there. It’s a country for those who like winter and the outdoors.
When I go back, I rent a holiday villa in Norway and my family and I spend a lot of time out in the mountains. There’s nowhere quite like it, and every season has its own attractions. Kristiansand is Norwayís southernmost city and is popular as a holiday destination with Norwegians themselves as well as foreign tourists, with its long beaches and magnificent scenery. The old 17th century fortress of Christiansholm and neighboring wooden houses are not to be missed, and the Oddernes church just outside the walls is almost a thousand years old. It’s historic and we go back quite often.
The cuisine in Kristiansand is international, with an emphasis on spices and imported ingredients, and there’s a market in the old town square selling fruit and vegetables, so you’ll not go short on ingredients for your self-catering break.
Renting offers a degree of flexibility not available with hotels, where you’re constrained by set meal times, and kids in your group will appreciate the extra room to relax and feel at home. When you are staying at a place for a long time, you want the comforts of home. There’s nothing like making a meal with family in the winter. I’ll take that over hotel food any day.
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