This film takes viewers on a tour through Norway’s town and country area. The film is presented by the Norwegian Travel Information Office of New York City (:14). Some of Europe’s largest glaciers exist in Norway (:26). These attribute to the common use of water for power in the country. A rainbow is pictured formed by the mist from a cascading waterfall (:59). Bird’s eye view footage shows how the roads must zig zag and cut through the mountainous terrain (1:24). In order to protect motorists from falling rocks or snow, often bridges were made with a long cover over them (1:42). Cattle from a small farm perch around hilly landscape (2:05). Sight seers pause on the side of the roadway (2:12). The landscape of the area is rich with timber and waterfalls (2:33). A female rider moves by horse and cart over a small bridge (2:55). Logs for the timber industry are often floated down streams (3:11). At a family owned farm house, a man whittles away at a wooden rake (3:27). Farmers work to plow lands and heap hay bales into piles (3:51). Hay is then loaded onto a cart to be transported to town (4:23). Large commercial farms are pictured (4:47). Water power is utilized (4:59) to power a primitive grindstone. As it is so abundant, water also powers flour mills as well as general electricity needs (5:11). A heavy water plant in Rjukan; Vemork, known as Norsk Hydro (5:23), was a target of Norwegian heavy water sabotage during the second world war. A car enters a tunnel carved through the mountainside (6:04). One of the thousands of fjords in Norway is depicted (6:28). Small homes sit on the edge of the fjord (6:40). Often times, these waterways were the only means of travel between small villages. As vacationers ride out onto the waters, a coastline shot with mountains in the background is presented (6:57). A ferry delivers pedestrians and vehicles across the waters (7:17). Small villages and fishing hamlets are pictured (7:41) as a cargo cart moves timber across the bottom of the screen. Bergen is visited (8:14) with a specific peak at Bergen Flower Market (8:36). Fishermen show off their catch (8:59). Trondheim (9:06); once the capital of Norway is now an important trade and travel center. The late King Olav V statue is pictured at (9:22) on Old King’s Road. King Olav’s Castle (9:30); known as the Royal Palace is pictured. A passenger plane moves for arctic Norway (10:08). The Arctic Ocean bubbles with freezing waters (10:14). Lofoten Island (10:21) is viewed. Fishermen reel in a dragnet (10:25). Dried cod fish are hung on lines (10:45). In Lapland, reindeer move across the land (10:51). The Laplanders migrate with the reindeer annually following the seasons (11:00). A picturesque shot shows the sun’s rays bouncing from waters as it never sets here (11:59). A modern ferry (13:02) and seaplane move travelers over waters (13:10). Modern streamliners (13:16), cable cars (13:21) and zip lines (13:39) deliver civilians around the area. Traditional festive attire is pictured on Norwegians (14:10). Each district has its own style of costume. A bride and groom are shown with a golden crown atop the bride’s head (14:18). Often, townsfolk travelled by way of trotter (14:53). Fishermen search for salmon (15:04). Vacationers utilize swimming holes and native bathing facilities (15:34). A large slide dumps it’s riders into the waters (15:40). The Maihaugen open air museum is viewed (15:55). Traditional wooden stave churches follow (16:08) dating from the 10th to 12th centuries. One of the first log cabins to use glass windows is shown (16:39). The playwright, Henrick Ibsen, worked at the building appearing at (16:47) as an apprentice. A bust statue of him follows (16:55). Here he wrote his first drama known as Catalina (17:07). Edvard Grieg’s red cabin is the site of where he had written his first composition (17:15). In Oslo, Gustav Vigeland’s sculpture park is a popular attraction (17:38) full of granite sculptures (18:04). The architecture in Norway is considerably daring and modern (19:04). Trinity Church (19:53), the Parliament building (19:57) and the Royal Palace are visited (20:02). Celebrations erupt on the King’s birthday (20:14).

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