Bergen Knitting Museum
Welcome to Bergen’s only national industrial heritage site!
Join us for a tour of the former textile mill Salhus Tricotagefabrik (1859–1989) and learn about the history and importance of the textile industry in Norway. Long and short underwear for men and women, undershirts, socks, athletic apparel, swimwear and other garments were made at the factory in Salhus.
Factory Tours
Join one of our guides on a tour of the factory. Take in the smells that still linger at the factory premises after many years of production. We guide you through the different production processes, from carding and spinning, to winding, knitting and sewing. What does a knitting machine sound and look like? We demonstrate machines that were in use at the factory, which are now used to knit socks and scarves that you can buy in the museum shop.
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Winter in Bergen
Stroll through the charming alleyways, go skiing in the middle of the city and cruise the snow-capped fjords: the Norwegian city of Bergen is a magical winter wonderland.
A Cardigan in Norway
Henrik Vibskov x Dale of Norway
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For AW13, knitwear brand Dale of Norway has the brand has collaborated with Danish fashion designer Henrik Vibskov to create a collection with a strong focus on Nordic materials, handicraft and traditions. Set in the fjords of Norway, this film by photographer Alastair Philip Wiper takes you into the factory at Dale and shows you how one of those pieces is made.
Dale of Norway, a true knitwear heritage brand, has been creating high quality knitwear since 1879. Produced in the small village of Dale by a loyal team of craftsmen, Dale of Norway's success is without a doubt connected to their pure Norwegian wool that stands in a class of its own.
The results of the collaboration, a woman's wear inspired dress, a baseball style bomber and a wooly hat are both created from combed Norwegian wool in typical colourful Vibskov fashion and variations.
We think that our heritage and technical skills fits well with Henrik's creativity and new ideas., says Øyvind Lauritzen, CEO of Dale of Norway.
Dale of Norway's roots in Norwegian history and materials, along with Henrik Vibskov's magnetic Danish design creates a perfect symbiosis between two Scandinavian brands.
Dale is a sportswear focused knitwear brand, having worked consistently with the Norwegian winter olympic teams, so it's great for us to work on this knit project together with them. Especially since they still have a local production., says Henrik Vibskov. „Whenever we do a collaboration, I want it to be with someone that has a very specific expertise, that produces something very unique.
Dale of Norway further: „No machines can replace the human touch. Although sophisticated computers and machinery have led to tremendous advances in the manufacture of machine-knit sweaters, each and every garment still gets the personal touch and care that has always been Dale of Norway's hallmark.
We are excited to work with Henrik Vibskov due to that he has the skills to be both artistic and commercial at the same time. He has given inputs to move from the classic old school knitwear look based on shapes and materials from the fifties, and with the designs he has created, achieved just that.
Bergen StrikkeFestival
Over the weekend, we hopped on a flight across the North Sea to Norway for the Bergen Strikkefestival (28-30 September 2018). Having met the team who organise this event earlier in the year, we’re so excited to finally see the event come to life at The Norwegian Knitting Industry Museum, an old textile mill in Salhus. The festival has a programme of workshops, presentations and a marketplace with lots of yarn product and other woolly goodies. Angela from our team captured some great footage of the woolly going son - take a look at the Strikkefestival for yourself!
Norwegian Maco Knitting Machine
In the Norsk Trikotasjemuseum (Knitting industry Museum) at Salhus, Norway. This once factory is now a museum. The Norwegian television of 24 hours of hand knitting show was filmed here.
Viking Oceans: In Search of the Northern Lights Itinerary
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This 13-day voyage from London to Bergen (or the reverse) sails far north into the Arctic Circle, providing a glimpse into the stunning natural beauty, fascinating history and enduring culture of seven intriguing ports along the way.
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Hey lovelies!
I'm finally back with another Travel Vlog, you that that traveling is definitely another one of my big loves! I am so passionate about it and I love taking you along, showing you around the cities and countries I visit:)
I hope you enjoyed watching this blog, it was the last on elf this series, but i have another one waiting for you (i filmed it back in summer when I was in Berlin with Vinc)
So keep your eyes peeled for that:) For now I hope you guys enjoyed watching and also I hope you liked the editing, I'm trying out Final Cut Pro X and so far I'm really liking it!
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Jacket: Woolrich
Boots: Uggs
Beanie: random little boutique in oslo
Purse: NY&Co.
Grey Knitted Cardigan: Pepe Jeans
White T-Shirt: Cos
Necklace: Zara
Bangles: Sal y Limon
Pants: Uniqlo
Nails: Barry M - Grey
Accent Nail: Mavala - Moonstone
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Iceland with Cameron Hewitt | Rick Steves Travel Talks
In this travel talk, Cameron Hewitt shares tips for traveling in Iceland — whether for 24 hours or 2 weeks. From the user-friendly capital, Reykjavík, we'll day-trip to the Blue Lagoon lava-rock spa, the Golden Circle, and the volcanic South Coast. Then we'll drive around the country's perimeter on the 800-mile Ring Road, which links bubbling thermal springs, jagged volcanic peaks, fjordside towns, and dreamy glacial lagoons. Visit for more European travel information.
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Recorded on March 17, 2018 • Rick Steves' Europe Travel Center
Written, Presented, and Produced by Cameron Hewitt
Filmed and Edited by Zen Wolfang • Second Camera by Ariana David
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Iceland: The Ring Road with Cameron Hewitt | Rick Steves Travel Talks
In this slideshow lecture, Cameron Hewitt narrates the ultimate scenic road trip: circling Iceland on the 800-mile highway 1, linking up many of the country's scenic highlights. The talk includes practical advice on creating a Ring Road itinerary, and a speedy tour of the sights you'll see along the way. Visit for more European travel information.
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Recorded on March 17, 2018 • Rick Steves' Europe Travel Center
Written, Presented, and Produced by Cameron Hewitt
Filmed and Edited by Zen Wolfang • Second Camera by Ariana David
Graphics by Heather Locke and Rhonda Pelikan
Photography by Cameron Hewitt, Ian Watson, Dave Hoerlein, Trish Feaster, and others
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Shetland
Shetland (/ˈʃɛtlənd/; Scottish Gaelic: Sealtainn), also called the Shetland Islands, is a subarctic archipelago of Scotland that lies north-east of mainland Britain.
The islands lie some 80 km (50 mi) to the northeast of Orkney and 280 km (170 mi) southeast of the Faroe Islands and form part of the division between the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the North Sea to the east. The total area is 1,468 km2 (567 sq mi) and the population totalled 23,167 in 2011. Comprising the Shetland constituency of the Scottish Parliament, Shetland is also one of the 32 council areas of Scotland; the islands' administrative centre and only burgh is Lerwick.
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Newcastle upon Tyne | Wikipedia audio article
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Newcastle upon Tyne
00:01:52 1 History
00:02:01 1.1 Roman
00:03:08 1.2 Anglo-Saxon and Norman
00:04:08 1.3 Middle Ages
00:04:57 1.4 16th to 19th centuries
00:09:13 1.5 20th and 21st centuries
00:13:27 2 Geography
00:18:39 2.1 Quayside and bridges on the Tyne
00:20:02 2.2 Grainger Town
00:22:24 2.3 Climate
00:23:33 2.4 Green belt
00:24:29 3 Economy
00:25:33 3.1 Retail
00:27:56 3.2 Dwelling types
00:29:21 4 Demography
00:29:30 4.1 Population
00:31:54 4.2 Ethnicity
00:33:23 4.3 Dialect
00:35:49 4.4 Health
00:38:48 5 Culture
00:38:57 5.1 Nightlife
00:40:41 5.2 Theatre
00:42:16 5.3 Literature and libraries
00:43:32 5.4 Festivals and fairs
00:46:19 5.5 Music
00:48:58 5.6 Concert venues
00:51:08 5.7 Cinema
00:52:07 5.8 Museums and galleries
00:53:00 5.9 In film
00:54:27 6 Sport
00:57:42 7 Government
00:58:21 8 Transport
00:58:30 8.1 Airport
00:59:10 8.2 Rail
01:00:50 8.3 Metro
01:03:01 8.4 Road
01:04:13 8.5 Bus
01:05:38 8.6 Cycle
01:07:44 8.7 Water
01:08:26 9 Education
01:09:39 9.1 Tertiary
01:10:48 10 Religious sites
01:12:54 11 Media
01:15:17 12 Notable people
01:18:07 13 International relations
01:18:16 13.1 Twin towns – Sister cities
01:18:29 13.2 Other friendship agreements
01:18:58 13.3 Foreign consulates
01:19:19 14 See also
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Newcastle upon Tyne (locally (listen)), commonly known as Newcastle, is a city in Tyne and Wear, North East England, 103 miles (166 km) south of Edinburgh and 277 miles (446 km) north of London on the northern bank of the River Tyne, 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from the North Sea. Newcastle is the most populous city in the North East, and forms the core of the Tyneside conurbation, the eighth most populous urban area in the United Kingdom. Newcastle is a member of the English Core Cities Group and is a member of the Eurocities network of European cities.Newcastle was part of the county of Northumberland until 1400, when it became a county of itself, a status it retained until becoming part of Tyne and Wear in 1974. The regional nickname and dialect for people from Newcastle and the surrounding area is Geordie. Newcastle also houses Newcastle University, a member of the Russell Group, as well as Northumbria University.
The city developed around the Roman settlement Pons Aelius and was named after the castle built in 1080 by Robert Curthose, William the Conqueror's eldest son. The city grew as an important centre for the wool trade in the 14th century, and later became a major coal mining area. The port developed in the 16th century and, along with the shipyards lower down the River Tyne, was amongst the world's largest shipbuilding and ship-repairing centres.
Newcastle's economy includes corporate headquarters, learning, digital technology, retail, tourism and cultural centres, from which the city contributes £13 billion towards the United Kingdom's GVA. Among its icons are Newcastle United football club and the Tyne Bridge. Since 1981 the city has hosted the Great North Run, a half marathon which attracts over 57,000 runners each year.