News from the Troll!
(February 11, 2012)
There are just a few openings left on the Trollhaugen Tours Olsok tour to Norway July 18 - 30 2012. Now is the time to sign up for the tour. Take a look at the signup/ registration form.
The Olsok tour feature fantastic, breathtaking beautiful sights of mountains, fjords, ocean and land of Norway. All this for the best price and value anywhere. So come forward and sign up for the tour here.
(November 21, 2011)
The Trollhaugen Tours Olsok (St. Olav’s Festival) tour to Norway 2012 is selling right now. Take a look at the signup/ registration form. Best of all, Trollhaugen Tours uses the “Lay-away principle” where you can pay for the trip over several months. That makes this exciting trip more affordable.
(October 23, 2011)
The Olsok tour to Norway 2012 will depart Minneapolis on Wednesday July 18, 2012 and return on Monday July 30.
The tour will include stops in Bergen, Selje and the Selje kloister (Saint Synnøve), Ålesund, Trollstigen, Molde, Trondheim and Stiklestad for the Saint Olav (Olsok) festival. The tour include boat trip, bus trip, museums etc. Breakfast every day, 5 dinners and more.
The price is set to $3445 per person double occupancy. Please check out the flyer/signup form and full itinerary elsewhere on this website. Questions? email us at tours@trollhaugentours.com
(September 20, 2011)
Lady and the Troll are working on finalizing the itinerary for the Olsok Tour of 2012 and getting the price nailed down.
The Olsok tour will depart Minneapolis on Wednesday July 18, 2012 and return on Sunday July 29 or Monday July 30.
The tour will including stops in Bergen, Selje and the Selje kloister (Saint Synnøve), Ålesund, Trollstigen, Molde, Trondheim and Stiklestad for the Saint Olav (Olsok) festival. The tour include boat trip, bus trip, museums etc. Breakfast every day and 5 dinners for sure.
The price will be a bit more than the 2009 tour to Norway. Right now we are looking at perhaps something like $3900. Questions? email us at tours@trollhaugentours.com
(May 4, 2011)
It's the year 1030 and at Stiklestad, just outside of Trondheim, one of Norway's most famous battles has taken place - and King Olaf II has fallen in his quest to bring Christianity to the people of Norway. But it doesn't end there. After a series of reported miracles, Olaf is declared a saint and Trondheim the site of the famous Nidaros Cathedral. Mark your calendars for July 2012 - join Trollhaugen Tours on the Pilgrims Road to attend the St. Olav Festival in Trondheim, Norway. A thrilling adventure you'll not soon forget! Questions? email us at tours@trollhaugentours.com
(April 2, 2011)
Lady and the troll are now ready to work with our friends who want to plan a successful trip to any of the Scandinavian countries, Germany, Great Britain or Scotland. We have traveled extensively in these countries and possess expert knowledge about organizing group tours. We would like to work with social clubs, ski clubs, genealogy groups or any other group or family ready to embark on a fantastic tour. Call us at 612-816-1177 or email tours@trollhaugentours.com.
(February 23, 2011)
The unthinkable has happened! Due to the fact that too few travelers signed up for Trollhaugen Tours trip to Norway in May of 2011 the troll had to cancel the trip. Please check back later at this website to see what is happening with future trips. The troll will also be happy to work with you customizing your trip to Norway or Scandinavia if so desired. Call me at 612-816-1177 or email tours@trollhaugentours.com.
(January 19, 2011)
The Trollhaugen Tours trip to Norway in May of 2011 is not completely filled yet. The trip has an excellent itinerary and will be a lot of fun. This is the time to sign up! Take a look at the May 2011 tourpackage for more information.
Should you not wish to participate in the full escorted tour you can sign up for air only. The price per person of airfare on Iceland Air from Minneapolis to Oslo or Bergen departing on May 10th 2011 with return from Oslo on May 19th 2011 is $850. In addition the airline will charge an airport tax fee, fuel surcharge fee currently at $376. This charge will be finalized at the time your ticket is issued. Please contact us via email tours@trollhaugentours.com for more information and how to sign up.
(January 6, 2011)
Just yesterday Trollhaugen Tours added the first company page on Facebook. Take a look at this URL: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Trollhaugen-Tours/180489725308003 In addition the Troll posted a link to a slideshow album produced by Carol Barnhart who was a trip participant on our last trip to Norway in August 2010. Take a look at this URL: http://www.shwup.com/openalbum/september_2010_
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Have a great day and remember that Trollhaugen Tours is now booking the trip to Norway in May 2011.
(December 23, 2010)
This is the day before Christmas 2010. Lady and the Troll are in Houston Texas visiting family. The weather here is a bit warmer than the usual Minnesota weather this time of the year. The Troll (Magne) just wants to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a very happy New Year. And remember that Trollhaugen Tours is now booking the trip to Norway in May 2011. We have room for 15 happy trip participants, so get your reservation and deposit sent as soon as possible.
(November 23, 2010)
Trollhaugen Tours are now booking the trip to Norway in May. The trip is packed with adventurous museum visits and spectacular sights. Just imagine the 5hr. boat trip on the majestic Sognefjord and the experiences of celebrating the Norwegian National Holiday, Syttende Mai (Seventeenth of May) in Oslo, the capitol of Norway.