As if I needed any more reasons to love Norway, its landscapes and people, I’ve recently come across this delightful booktown in the Norwegian fjords. It is situated in Mundal, in the centre of Fjærland, somewhere between Bergen and Trondheim, and consists of various second-hand bookshops, open every day 1 May – 21 September. Online and telephone purchases are possible throughout the year.
Having spent a holiday with bookish friends in Hay on Wye a long time ago (and enjoyed every minute of it), I think this sounds like a perfect holiday destination.
One more reason to visit Norway, methinks!
That’s so beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
I saw the picture in the Guardian and decided to investigate a little further…
Lovely post! I particularly like the first photograph – gorgeous bright colours.
And if you get snowbound in a house like that, at least you’d have plenty of reading material…
Ooo I go to Hay every year ….this sounds like the ideal destination for me !!!
Now I envy you your Hay trips… been meaning to go back…
Lovely pictures, and beautiful scenery in the second one.
Such a photogenic country!
Absolutely lovely, Marina Sofia! Thanks very much for sharing. Now I’m tempted to start making arrangements…
Maybe we should organise a crime fiction festival there…
One more reason to visit Norway, methinks!
Same here! The excess-baggage charges on the way home could be a bit crippling, though . . .
I’ve done that before in Japan! Went in summer and survived on just 2 changes of clothes and brought back a suitcase full of books. Mind you, Japanese books are small and light.
Will immediately share this with my best friend 🙂
I love Denmark and Sweden! Have not been to Norway yet.
Wow! I just bookmarked this to my destinations list. Too good to be true. Thank you.
Great pictures.
There’s a bookish village in France as well. It’s in Lorraine.
http://www.fontenoy-la-joute.com/enseignes.php
Oooh, thanks for that! Might be a little closer than Norway. I have a friend in Strasbourg, so maybe we can go together.
You’re welcome. I’m always happy to share literary addresses.
Ever visited Metz in Lorraine? It’s a beautiful city.
What a gorgeous location and a beautiful bookstore!