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View over the Nærøyfjord, Norway - Photo: Frithjof Fure
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View over the Nærøyfjord, Norway

Nature attractions in Norway

There are mountains plunging into the sea from hundreds of metres, fjords, tall mountain peaks, northern lights and midnight sun.  Open article

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Nature attractions in Norway

Popular nature attractions in Norway 2008

Galdhøpiggen (Norway's tallest mountain), Nigardsbreen Glacier, the Geirangerfjord and the Vøringsfossen Waterfall are popular nature attractions.
Interest: Nature attractions

Fjord guide

Here is a guide to the main fjords in Norway. The Geirangerfjord is on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The Sognefjord is the longest one. Find out more.
Interest: Nature attractions, Fjord

Mountain guide

Here is a guide to all the main mountain regions in Norway. Galdhøpiggen is the tallest mountain at 2,469 metres. Find out more.
Interest: Hiking, Skiing, Mountains

The Land of the Midnight Sun

In Northern Norway, the sun never sets during the summer months. Go on a midnight sun cruise, join a safari or play golf in the middle of the night.
Interest: Nature attractions, Arctic Norway, The midnight sun

Let there be northern lights

The North Cape in Finnmark is one of many good places in Northern Norway to see the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis.
Interest: Nature attractions, The northern lights, Arctic Norway

National parks

The national parks safeguard the rich diversity of Norway's natural heritage, for nature's sake, for our own and for future generations.
Interest: Nature attractions, Mountains, National parks

Glaciers

Norway still shows traces of the Ice Age, when the entire country was covered by ice. Jostedalsbreen is the largest glacier in Norway.
Interest: Nature attractions, Glacier, Mountains

Saltstraumen

Saltstraumen is the world’s most powerful maelstrom and is situated outside of Bodø.
Interest: Nature attractions, Coast & Coastal culture

The Vega Islands

Just south of the Arctic Circle you will find the Vega archipelago, a cluster of dozens of UNESCO-protected islands.
Interest: Cultural heritage, UNESCO

Vøringsfossen Waterfall

Vøringsfossen in Måbødalen is Norway's most famous waterfall, and has a fall of 182 metres, of which 145 metres is a direct drop.
Interest: Nature attractions, Mountains

What is a fjord?

The fjords of Norway were dug out by ice, stone and rock during successive ice ages.
Interest: Nature attractions, Fjord

Birdlife and birdwatching

Norway's birdlife is rich and varied. Here you can go birdwatching in virtually untouched nature.
Interest: Tours & Safaris, Nature attractions, Bird life

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The Nærøyfjord in Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life/Fjord Norge ASprevious
Kjerrag rock formation in Lysefjord, Norway - Photo: Per Eide/Innovation Norway
Fjærland beside the Sognefjord, Norway - Photo: Frithjof Furenext

Pictures of the Norwegian fjords

Along parts of the coast, especially in Western Norway, the sea penetrates deep into the mountain wilderness and forms the famous fjords.
Interest: Fjords & Mountains, Fjord

Film with highlights of Norway

Get an impression of Norway through the moods in this video. The song featured is called Perfect, and it is by the Norwegian band Fountainheads.
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