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Fotefar Temareiser AS
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Fotefar Temareiser AS
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fotefartemareiser.no
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Private
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Fotefar Temareiser AS is a privately held Norwegian travel company headquartered in Leikanger, Sogn og Fjordane, operating as a specialist tour operator focused on themed cultural and historical travel. The company's core proposition is organized group tours (typically 5–16 days) led by prominent Norwegian cultural figures (fagguider) including authors, historians, musicians, and public intellectuals such as Eva Bratholm, Joar Hoel Larsen, Sylfest Lomheim, Torgrim Titlestad, Edvard Hoem, Gunnstein Akselberg, Harald Stanghelle, Linda Eide, and Terje Tvedt. Its catalog spans approximately 60 tours published across 2026 and 2027, segmented into cultural tours, music tours, hiking tours, sea cruises, and river cruises, with destinations across Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia. Departures occur from five Norwegian cities (Bergen, Oslo, Stavanger, Trondheim, Sandane).

The company operates a direct-to-consumer model. Reservations are made through the company's own website, which is powered by the Travelize booking platform, or by phone; no third-party resellers are used. Pricing is per-person package pricing ranging from approximately 16,000 NOK to 55,000 NOK, with a deposit at booking and balance due 60–90 days before departure, and revenue is generated from tour pricing net of pass-through costs to cruise lines (notably Fred Olsen Cruise Line and Ambassador Cruises), airlines, hotels, and guides. The customer base is predominantly Norwegian cultural enthusiasts, with secondary segments comprising associations/clubs (e.g., historical societies, pensioner associations) and corporate groups. A customization service (Skreddersy reiser) supports bespoke itineraries. The company is a member of the statutory Reisegarantifondet and is GDPR-compliant, with PCI DSS-compliant card processing.

The business is small-scale, with 10 employees and no disclosed funding, parent company, or external investment. Technology is limited to the Travelize platform; no mobile app, API, or proprietary systems are documented. Distribution is supported by a website, email newsletter, Facebook, Instagram, and feature appearances on the Globusrulett podcast. There is no evidence of AI, machine learning, or automation beyond standard booking-system functionality. Discounted partnerships with membership organizations (Pensjonistforbundet, Aftenposten A-kortet) supplement the core consumer offering.

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Fotefar Temareiser AS is a Norwegian specialty tour operator running themed cultural and historical group tours led by prominent Norwegian cultural figures, serving Norwegian cultural-tourism consumers across Europe, Africa, and beyond.

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Operating
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1–10
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HeadquartersLeikanger, Norway
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Leikanger
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Norway
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Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
themed travel tours, cultural tour packages, guided group travel, river and sea cruises, historical travel experiences
Industry5 codes
PRIMARYTHAKADAF
Cultural/Heritage Multi-Day Tour Operators
Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Tour Operators (Multi-Day Package Tours)
SECONDARYTHAKADAL
Domestic/In-Country Multi-Day Tour Operators
Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Tour Operators (Multi-Day Package Tours)
SECONDARYTHAKADAK
Multi-Country/Regional Circuit Tour Operators
Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Tour Operators (Multi-Day Package Tours)
SECONDARYTHAKADAE
Luxury Multi-Day Tour Operators
Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Tour Operators (Multi-Day Package Tours)
SECONDARYHSACAKAK
Group, Family & Multi-Generational Travel Planning
Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Travel & Itinerary Concierge Services
NAICS code3 codes
  • Tour Operators56152
  • Tour Operators561520
  • Travel Agencies56151
Product category
Themed Cultural Travel / Cultural Tourism Services
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Package Tours
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Sells complete travel packages including transportation, accommodation, guiding, meals and activities. Revenue generated from tour pricing minus costs to suppliers (cruise lines, airlines, hotels, guides).

fotefartemareiser.no
Marketing channels5 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components4 values
Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Pricing details1 tier
1Standard package tours with expert guides
ModelOtherBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
Notes

Prices range 16,000-55,000 NOK per person depending on destination and duration. Most trips 5-16 days. Includes flights, accommodation, meals, guiding, activities.

fotefartemareiser.no
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Fotefar Temareiser AS is a Norwegian themed travel operator that sells organized group tour packages centered on history, culture, and music. Offerings include land tours, sea cruises, and river cruises, each led by prominent Norwegian expert guides (fagguider) such as authors, historians, and public figures. Packages bundle flights, accommodation, meals, activities, and guiding into single bookable itineraries to destinations across Europe, Africa, and North America, with departures from Bergen, Oslo, Stavanger, Trondheim, and Sandane.

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Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Fotefar Temareiser AS is a Norwegian themed travel company offering a portfolio of organized tour packages centered on history, culture, and cultural experiences. The core offering consists of themed tours categorized by travel type (Turar 2026/2027, Cruise og elvecruise, Vandreturar, Musikkturar, Bedriftsturar, Elvecruise, Vesterled) and destinations. The company also provides a custom travel planning service (Skreddersy reiser) for personalized trips. All tours feature expert guides (fagguider) and travel leaders, and the booking platform is powered by Travelize.

Product and service3 records
1Themed Tours 2026 (Turar 2026)
CategoryTour packages
Description

Catalog of themed travel packages scheduled for the year 2026, covering cultural, music, hiking, cruise, and corporate itineraries to European and Nordic destinations. Targeted at Norwegian adults seeking expert-guided themed experiences.

2Themed Tours 2027 (Turar 2027)
CategoryTour packages
Description

Catalog of themed travel packages scheduled for the year 2027, including Greenland/Iceland cruises, a Nile river cruise, and music tours. Targeted at Norwegian adults booking ahead for themed itineraries.

3Sea and River Cruises (Cruise og elvecruise)
Scale indicator2 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership5 partners
1Travelize
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Provides online booking system and website infrastructure for the travel company. Powers the reservation system and tour management.

2Norsk Vinfagskole
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Educational partner for Champagne Masterclass tour. Magnus Egerdahl Nørsett serves as guide and educator, providing expertise in wine and champagne.

fotefartemareiser.no
3Fred Olsen Cruise Line
Strategic tierMajorTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Provides cruise ships (Bolette, Borealis) for themed cruise itineraries including Vesterled, Shetland, Hebridene, and Greenland/Island routes.

4Ambassador Cruises
Strategic tierMajorTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Provides cruise ship Ambition for longer cruise itineraries including Madeira, Canary Islands, and British Isles routes.

5Reisegarantifondet
Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Statutory travel guarantee fund membership required for Norwegian travel operators. Provides consumer protection for advance payments.

Recent move6 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Best Travel
TypeRegional player
Description

Norwegian tour operator offering cultural and themed international trips from Norwegian departure cities. Closest direct Norwegian competitor in the themed multi-day tour category.

2Berg-Hansen
TypeRegional player
Description

Largest Norwegian-owned travel agency group. Comparable as a Norwegian travel seller serving cultural and leisure travelers, though more agency/reseller than themed-tour designer.

3Globus Tours
TypeDirect peer
Description

Globus family of brands operates guided cultural and historical tours worldwide. Comparable in multi-day thematic tour packaging and expert-led experiences.

4Ving (Ving Norge)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Largest Nordic tour operator offering package holidays to Norwegian consumers. Comparable as a Norwegian tour operator serving the same departure-city base, though Ving is mass-market resort-focused versus Fotefar's cultural theme.

5Tauck
TypeDirect peer
Description

Premium guided tour operator focused on cultural, heritage, and immersive destination experiences. Comparable in premium pricing and expert-led cultural itinerary model.

6Collette Tours
TypeDirect peer
Description

North American guided tour operator focused on cultural, historical, and heritage itineraries with expert-led local experiences. Highly comparable product model and target customer.

7Insight Vacations
TypeDirect peer
Description

Premium guided tour brand under The Travel Corporation offering cultural and heritage itineraries across Europe. Comparable in upper-tier guided cultural tour positioning.

8Saga Holidays
TypeDirect peer
Description

UK-based tour operator specializing in cultural and heritage travel for the 50+ demographic. Closest international comparable in customer segment (mature cultural travelers) and themed-trip positioning.

9Trafalgar Tours
TypeDirect peer
Description

Global guided tour operator offering culturally immersive multi-day itineraries with 'Local Specialist' guides. Closely overlaps Fotefar's expert-guide-led cultural tour proposition.

10Star Tour (TUI Norway)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major Nordic charter and package tour operator. Competes for Norwegian leisure travelers through similar pan-European destinations, though positioned as broader-volume vacations rather than themed cultural tours.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat3 records

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Type, Details

Key risks5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment3 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile3 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
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Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
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Has app

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
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No data
Compliance2 records

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Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Fotefar Temareiser AS

Themed Cultural Travel / Cultural Tourism Servicesfotefartemareiser.no

Fotefar Temareiser AS is a Norwegian specialty tour operator running themed cultural and historical group tours led by prominent Norwegian cultural figures, serving Norwegian cultural-tourism consumers across Europe, Africa, and beyond.

What Fotefar Temareiser AS does

Fotefar Temareiser AS is a privately held Norwegian travel company headquartered in Leikanger, Sogn og Fjordane, operating as a specialist tour operator focused on themed cultural and historical travel. The company's core proposition is organized group tours (typically 5–16 days) led by prominent Norwegian cultural figures (fagguider) including authors, historians, musicians, and public intellectuals such as Eva Bratholm, Joar Hoel Larsen, Sylfest Lomheim, Torgrim Titlestad, Edvard Hoem, Gunnstein Akselberg, Harald Stanghelle, Linda Eide, and Terje Tvedt. Its catalog spans approximately 60 tours published across 2026 and 2027, segmented into cultural tours, music tours, hiking tours, sea cruises, and river cruises, with destinations across Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia. Departures occur from five Norwegian cities (Bergen, Oslo, Stavanger, Trondheim, Sandane).

The company operates a direct-to-consumer model. Reservations are made through the company's own website, which is powered by the Travelize booking platform, or by phone; no third-party resellers are used. Pricing is per-person package pricing ranging from approximately 16,000 NOK to 55,000 NOK, with a deposit at booking and balance due 60–90 days before departure, and revenue is generated from tour pricing net of pass-through costs to cruise lines (notably Fred Olsen Cruise Line and Ambassador Cruises), airlines, hotels, and guides. The customer base is predominantly Norwegian cultural enthusiasts, with secondary segments comprising associations/clubs (e.g., historical societies, pensioner associations) and corporate groups. A customization service (Skreddersy reiser) supports bespoke itineraries. The company is a member of the statutory Reisegarantifondet and is GDPR-compliant, with PCI DSS-compliant card processing.

The business is small-scale, with 10 employees and no disclosed funding, parent company, or external investment. Technology is limited to the Travelize platform; no mobile app, API, or proprietary systems are documented. Distribution is supported by a website, email newsletter, Facebook, Instagram, and feature appearances on the Globusrulett podcast. There is no evidence of AI, machine learning, or automation beyond standard booking-system functionality. Discounted partnerships with membership organizations (Pensjonistforbundet, Aftenposten A-kortet) supplement the core consumer offering.

Fotefar Temareiser AS firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Fotefar Temareiser AS
Legal name
Fotefar Temareiser AS
Website
https://fotefartemareiser.no
Company type
Private
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
Fotefar Temareiser AS is a Norwegian specialty tour operator running themed cultural and historical group tours led by prominent Norwegian cultural figures, serving Norwegian cultural-tourism consumers across Europe, Africa, and beyond.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Fotefar Temareiser AS industry classification

Industry
Product category
Themed Cultural Travel / Cultural Tourism Services
NAICS
Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520), Travel Agencies (56151)
akta.pro industry
PRIMARYTHAKADAF
Cultural/Heritage Multi-Day Tour Operators
Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Tour Operators (Multi-Day Package Tours)
SECONDARYTHAKADAL
Domestic/In-Country Multi-Day Tour Operators
Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Tour Operators (Multi-Day Package Tours)
SECONDARYTHAKADAK
Multi-Country/Regional Circuit Tour Operators
Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Tour Operators (Multi-Day Package Tours)
SECONDARYTHAKADAE
Luxury Multi-Day Tour Operators
Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Tour Operators (Multi-Day Package Tours)
SECONDARYHSACAKAK
Group, Family & Multi-Generational Travel Planning
Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Travel & Itinerary Concierge Services

Keywords

  • Themed travel tours
  • Cultural tour packages
  • Guided group travel
  • River and sea cruises
  • Historical travel experiences

Where Fotefar Temareiser AS is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Leikanger
HQ country
Norway
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Fotefar Temareiser AS business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

  1. Package Tours: Sells complete travel packages including transportation, accommodation, guiding, meals and activities. Revenue generated from tour pricing minus costs to suppliers (cruise lines, airlines, hotels, guides).

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherMulti-year contractStandard package tours with expert guides

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Fotefar Temareiser AS product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Fotefar Temareiser AS is a Norwegian themed travel operator that sells organized group tour packages centered on history, culture, and music. Offerings include land tours, sea cruises, and river cruises, each led by prominent Norwegian expert guides (fagguider) such as authors, historians, and public figures. Packages bundle flights, accommodation, meals, activities, and guiding into single bookable itineraries to destinations across Europe, Africa, and North America, with departures from Bergen, Oslo, Stavanger, Trondheim, and Sandane.

Product overview

Fotefar Temareiser AS is a Norwegian themed travel company offering a portfolio of organized tour packages centered on history, culture, and cultural experiences. The core offering consists of themed tours categorized by travel type (Turar 2026/2027, Cruise og elvecruise, Vandreturar, Musikkturar, Bedriftsturar, Elvecruise, Vesterled) and destinations. The company also provides a custom travel planning service (Skreddersy reiser) for personalized trips. All tours feature expert guides (fagguider) and travel leaders, and the booking platform is powered by Travelize.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Themed Tours 2026 (Turar 2026) Catalog of themed travel packages scheduled for the year 2026, covering cultural, music, hiking, cruise, and corporate itineraries to European and Nordic destinations. Targeted at Norwegian adults seeking expert-guided themed experiences.
  • Themed Tours 2027 (Turar 2027) Catalog of themed travel packages scheduled for the year 2027, including Greenland/Iceland cruises, a Nile river cruise, and music tours. Targeted at Norwegian adults booking ahead for themed itineraries.
  • Sea and River Cruises (Cruise og elvecruise)

Companies that use Fotefar Temareiser AS

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Fotefar Temareiser AS technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Fotefar Temareiser AS partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

  • TravelizecoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides online booking system and website infrastructure for the travel company. Powers the reservation system and tour management.
  • Norsk VinfagskolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for Champagne Masterclass tour. Magnus Egerdahl Nørsett serves as guide and educator, providing expertise in wine and champagne.
  • Fred Olsen Cruise LinemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides cruise ships (Bolette, Borealis) for themed cruise itineraries including Vesterled, Shetland, Hebridene, and Greenland/Island routes.
  • Ambassador CruisesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides cruise ship Ambition for longer cruise itineraries including Madeira, Canary Islands, and British Isles routes.
  • ReisegarantifondetcoreOthersStatutory travel guarantee fund membership required for Norwegian travel operators. Provides consumer protection for advance payments.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Fotefar Temareiser AS competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Regional players

  • Best Travel: Norwegian tour operator offering cultural and themed international trips from Norwegian departure cities. Closest direct Norwegian competitor in the themed multi-day tour category.
  • Berg-Hansen: Largest Norwegian-owned travel agency group. Comparable as a Norwegian travel seller serving cultural and leisure travelers, though more agency/reseller than themed-tour designer.

Direct peers

  • Globus Tours: Globus family of brands operates guided cultural and historical tours worldwide. Comparable in multi-day thematic tour packaging and expert-led experiences.
  • Tauck: Premium guided tour operator focused on cultural, heritage, and immersive destination experiences. Comparable in premium pricing and expert-led cultural itinerary model.
  • Collette Tours: North American guided tour operator focused on cultural, historical, and heritage itineraries with expert-led local experiences. Highly comparable product model and target customer.
  • Insight Vacations: Premium guided tour brand under The Travel Corporation offering cultural and heritage itineraries across Europe. Comparable in upper-tier guided cultural tour positioning.
  • Saga Holidays: UK-based tour operator specializing in cultural and heritage travel for the 50+ demographic. Closest international comparable in customer segment (mature cultural travelers) and themed-trip positioning.
  • Trafalgar Tours: Global guided tour operator offering culturally immersive multi-day itineraries with 'Local Specialist' guides. Closely overlaps Fotefar's expert-guide-led cultural tour proposition.

Broad incumbents

  • Ving (Ving Norge): Largest Nordic tour operator offering package holidays to Norwegian consumers. Comparable as a Norwegian tour operator serving the same departure-city base, though Ving is mass-market resort-focused versus Fotefar's cultural theme.
  • Star Tour (TUI Norway): Major Nordic charter and package tour operator. Competes for Norwegian leisure travelers through similar pan-European destinations, though positioned as broader-volume vacations rather than themed cultural tours.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Fotefar Temareiser AS social profiles

Digital presence

Fotefar Temareiser AS compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance2 records

Fotefar Temareiser AS financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Fotefar Temareiser AS leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Fotefar Temareiser AS funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Fotefar Temareiser AS M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Fotefar Temareiser AS

What does Fotefar Temareiser AS do?

Fotefar Temareiser AS is a Norwegian themed travel operator that sells organized group tour packages centered on history, culture, and music. Offerings include land tours, sea cruises, and river cruises, each led by prominent Norwegian expert guides (fagguider) such as authors, historians, and public figures. Packages bundle flights, accommodation, meals, activities, and guiding into single bookable itineraries to destinations across Europe, Africa, and North America, with departures from Bergen, Oslo, Stavanger, Trondheim, and Sandane.

Is Fotefar Temareiser AS a public or private company?

Fotefar Temareiser AS is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Fotefar Temareiser AS founded?

Fotefar Temareiser AS was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Fotefar Temareiser AS based?

Fotefar Temareiser AS is headquartered in Leikanger, Norway, in the Europe region.

How does Fotefar Temareiser AS make money?

One revenue line is on record: package Tours.

Who are Fotefar Temareiser AS's main competitors?

Regional players on record are Best Travel and Berg-Hansen. Direct peers are Globus Tours, Tauck, Collette Tours, Insight Vacations, Saga Holidays and Trafalgar Tours. Broad incumbents are Ving (Ving Norge) and Star Tour (TUI Norway).

Does Fotefar Temareiser AS have an API?

No public API is recorded for Fotefar Temareiser AS.

What industry is Fotefar Temareiser AS in?

Fotefar Temareiser AS's product category is Themed Cultural Travel / Cultural Tourism Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAKADAF, Cultural/Heritage Multi-Day Tour Operators, with a secondary code of THAKADAL, Domestic/In-Country Multi-Day Tour Operators. Its NAICS code is 56152.

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