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Experience mountains and wilderness

The Norwegian mountain wilderness is easily accessible. Go skiing, hiking or biking, or join a musk ox safari.

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Mountains and wilderness

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

Mountains and wilderness

Norway is mainly made of mountains and wilderness. You will find Northern Europe’s highest mountains, with craggy summits and rounded rock formations.
Interest: Nature attractions, Mountains

Safety in the Norwegian mountains

Bring the right equipment and clothing, and get tips on first aid.
Interest: Hiking, Mountains, Outdoor holiday

Prepare yourself for the wilderness

Changing weather makes it important to take precautions and bring the right gear.
Interest: Hiking, Mountains, Expeditions, Seasons, Travel facts

Nature attractions in the mountains

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, National parks, Mountains

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

What to do in the mountain wilderness

Skiing

More fun, more snow, more choice. The Norwegian ski season typically lasts for six months and usually offers good snow conditions throughout.
Interest: Skiing, Mountains

Mountain hiking

The Norwegian Trekking Association offers accommodation and one of Europe's largest networks of marked hiking trails.
Interest: Hiking, Mountains

Freshwater fishing

Wake up on a mountain plain or deep in a forest and use your rod to catch breakfast.
Interest: Fishing

Musk ox safaris in Norway

Dovrefjell National Park is the only place in Norway, and one of the few places on earth, where you can see the mighty musk oxen.
Interest: Safari, Mountains

Mountain climbing

The Norwegian mountain wilderness is vast and inviting for mountain climbers. Trollveggen is a real challenge.
Interest: Extreme sports, Mountains

Ten recommended climbing places

Dag E. Haugen, editor of the Norwegian climbing magazine Klatring, gives you his top ten favourite places to climb.
Interest: Extreme sports, Mountains

Hunting

Norway has an abundant fauna and a rich animal life. The opportunities for hunting are many.
Interest: Hunting

Ice climbing in Norway

Climbing up a frozen waterfall in Rjukan is an exceptional experience.
Interest: Extreme sports, Mountains

Snowkiting

Reach speeds of up to 100 kilometres per hour on Hardangervidda.
Interest: Extreme sports, Skiing

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