The life you yearn for can be found in these small towns.

In order to make a living, many young people flock to big cities, hoping to break through a world in the noise. However, the fast pace and various pressures make more and more people yearn for life in small towns.

Not long ago, FORECAST, a publication of MONOCLE, released the 2022 Monocle Small City Index, and Stavanger of Norway made the list.

Small towns and villages are not as busy as big cities, but they can make you slow down, enjoy the scenery of Shan Ye and taste authentic snacks. Some tastes of life can only be found in small towns.

Next, Norwegian gentlemen will explore the towns hidden between mountains and seas in Norway with you and feel the fireworks life.

The seaside town, feel the quiet years.

stavanger

"A charming seaside town"

Stavanger is located on the west coast of Norway. Its history can be traced back to the Viking era and it has a strong harbor style.

Walking on the cobblestone street, there are18th century white wooden houses on both sides, and every corner is carefully decorated, which exudes a strong flavor of life.

Go deep into the alley, you can also meet a beautifully decorated shop, order a dessert at the coffee shop on the corner and enjoy a pleasant afternoon.

Huge cruise ships are docked at the port. When the weather is fine, rent a boat to go fishing, or go to the market near the pier, where there are authentic Norwegian seafood.

Rein (Rein)

"The most beautiful fishing village in Norway"

Rennes Town is hidden in the southeast of Lofoton Islands, with only over 300 permanent residents. It was selected as "the most beautiful village in Norway" in the 1970s, and it still retains its original flavor.

Ride along E 10 expressway, leading to Reinebringen Mountain behind the village, overlooking the town. The ship is docked at random on the red coastline, and the smoke from the fisherman's cabin is a kind of tranquility in the years.

Go to the seaside and borrow your favorite books in the small open-air library. Last year's dried cod was dried in the open space of the dock, and the air was filled with a faint flavor of the Aral Sea.

Here, you can meet the magical midnight sunshine in summer, chase the aurora in winter, and experience fishing, whale watching, cycling and bird watching. This is a veritable place to live slowly.

Kyrk ness (kyrk ness)

"The most beautiful seaside town in the world"

The town of Ness in kyrk is located in the northeast of Norway, which is the junction of Norway, Finland and Russia. Aurora, food, reindeer and fjords bring together all the Nordic elements you yearn for.

Life in a small town in winter is the most exciting. You can run, have snowball fights, make snowmen, play with dogs and sledges in the white world of ice and snow.

Follow the local residents to dig the frozen Barents Sea, catch the oversized king crab, cook an authentic seafood dinner and feel the most authentic Norwegian taste.

Stay in an ice hotel and lie on a soft blanket. If you are lucky, you can enjoy the aurora performance and experience the nightlife in the polar regions.

Fjord town, an old dream of Norwegian countryside

Voss

The Wizard of Oz in Reality

The town of Voss is located between Oslo and Bergen, surrounded by mountains and waters, with pleasant scenery. This is an ideal paradise.

Go to a nearby dairy farm to have a sip of fresh milk in the morning. The mellow milk flavor instantly fills the whole mouth. You can also play with the lambs and feed them fresh forage.

Walking in Shan Ye, medieval green roofs can be seen everywhere. When you are tired, you can take a nap on the bench by Wangus Lake, overlook the lingering clouds on the distant snow-capped mountains, and relive the pleasure of returning to nature.

Fromm (Fromm)

"The nearest place to God"

Fromm Town is located at the end of Ayulan Fjord and is famous as the starting point of famous mountain sightseeing trains.

Starting from the center of the town, cross the Fromm River along the asphalt road, walk to the valley, cross the rows of wooden farmhouses, and follow the gurgling sound of water, you can find the black waterfall hidden behind the hill.

There are many handicraft shops in the town. Ask a friend to do it by hand, watch the whole process of making magnolia shoes, and sew them by hand. Every stitch is full of surprises.

The nearby farm is very suitable for cycling. There are intimate signs at the fork in the road, so you can walk freely on the mountain road. The pastoral scenery unfolds slowly like a picture scroll.

Norheimsund (Norheimsund)

"Don't go to a small town that you will regret for the rest of your life."

The town of Nurheimson is located at the end of a corner of Hadang 'e Fjord, which has both the poetry of other fjord towns and the rich flavor of life.

Here, you can pick apples in the orchard, learn from the locals and chat with the dead in the nearby cemetery, and go to the market to choose the freshest ingredients on weekends.

After lunch, go to the nearby small beach to bask in the sun, watch the children play barefoot, bring ingredients and enjoy a barbecue with friends.

At sunset, ride all the way along the stream, cross Steinsdalsfossen Falls, climb the hillside and overlook the whole town.

Historical town, a journey through time and space

trondheim

"The Core of Norwegian History"

Trondheim, located in the middle of the west coast of Norway, was built in 997, where successive kings held coronation ceremonies and is the historical center of Norway.

Stroll through the Middle Ages and meet Gothic Cathedral, Old Town Bridge and Royal Mansion. Snowsweepers with flashing lights pass by from time to time, and pedestrians in the street are talking and laughing.

Here, you can rent a bicycle with coin, play all day, go to the museum to experience the daily life of the Middle Ages, and meet a romantic flower shop on the street corner.

Invite friends to a concert, watch an open-air movie, find a cheap and delicious vegetarian meal, cheer for the goal with the fans in the bar and have a perfect weekend.

Frederick Starr (Frederick Starr)

"The Ancient Capital of the Center of Norway"

Frederiksta, located in the south of Norway, has preserved the most complete fortress culture in Scandinavia, and is a small town with a blend of classical and modern.

Old Gothic buildings can be seen everywhere. There are various handicraft shops and small restaurants in the alley. Every Saturday morning, there is a flea market where you can find all kinds of unique handicrafts and souvenirs.

The schools here have no fences, security guards with steel forks, and no well-packed parents. After school, the children go together and ride through the alley in a few minutes.

In the evening, the restaurants on the streets of the old city are very lively. People order a glass of beer here in twos and threes, enjoying the Atlantic evening breeze quietly in the bell of evening prayer.

Leros Town (R? ros)

Romance in the Underground World

Leros, located in central Norway, flourished in the17th century. It is the oldest mining town in Norway and a world cultural heritage of Norway.

The town is like an open-air museum, which preserves ancient wooden houses and courtyards more than 300 years ago. Under the guidance of the commentator, I went deep into the abandoned copper mine area 500 meters underground and stood on the stage of the wedding that year to feel the most simple romance.

There are also various interesting workshops here. On weekends, we invite friends to go shopping and buy locally produced ceramics, clothes and biscuits.

In winter, it becomes a snow country wonderland. Children ride reindeer sledges, and adults ski wild snow on the mountains, allowing themselves to fly freely in the snow.

Small towns in Norway are very small. Take a few steps and ride a bike, and you can go to every corner.

The town is also very big, because the time here is very long and wide, with endless food, endless scenery and countless warmth between people.

Go fishing and picnic by bike, choose the freshest fruits and vegetables in the market, and have a drink with three or five old friends in a small shop.

In the mountains and rivers, along the coast, in the ancient historical imprint, Norwegian town life is full of happy details, giving you warm and happy time.

-Dream now, come back later-