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  • Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) towering above the Lysefjord, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life AS/visitnorway.com

    Fjord Norway

    Western Norway is famous for easily accessible fjords and mountains. The area offers activities such as hiking, glacier walking, fishing and cycling.»

  • Admire the stunning Midnight Sun at North Cape this summer, Norway - Photo: Bjarne Riesto - Visitnorway.com
    This is Norway

    Experience northern lights or midnight sun above the Arctic Circle, or visit the world famous Norwegian fjords with tall mountains and glaciers. »

  • Stunning views of the Helgeland coast from the top of Rødøyløva, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life/www.nordnorge.com/Red Eye
    Hiking in Norway

    There is a network of well maintained, marked trails and cabins all over Norway. Find hiking offers and read about the main mountain areas.»

  • The Opera House in Oslo, Norway - Photo: Bjørn Eirik Østbakken/www.visitnorway.com
    Oslo

    Between the Oslofjord and the forests lies the Norwegian capital. Oslo has a special combination of city life and easy access to the great outdoors.»

  • Hamnøy in Lofoten, Norway - Photo: Frithjof Fure - Visitnorway.com
    The Lofoten Islands

    Lofoten is known for excellent fishing and nature attractions, small villages off the beaten track and whale safaris. »

  • Cycling in Geiranger and enjoy the view from Ørnevegen (the Eagle Road), Norway - Photo: CH - Visitnorway.com
    Cycling in Norway

    Cycle on a remote island in the midnight sun, try a path beneath a mountain plunging into a fjord, or get your adrenalin pumping going downhill.»

  • Hurtigruten ship on Hjørundfjorden in Fjord Norway - Photo: Erika Tiren
    Go on a cruise with Hurtigruten

    Witness stunning scenery with Hurtigruten along the Norwegian coast. Travel the entire voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes, or hop on and off as you wish.»

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Experience northern lights or midnight sun above the Arctic Circle, or visit the world famous Norwegian fjords with tall mountains and glaciers. »

Climb every mountain

Hiking in Norway
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Hiking in Norway

There is a network of well maintained, marked trails and cabins all over Norway. Find hiking offers and read about the main mountain areas.

Enjoy the sun that never sets

The midnight sun
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The midnight sun

During summer, the sun never sets. Capture this magnificent experience on a midnight sun cruise or safari before the darkness of winter arrives.

Arctic Norway is the kingdom of light
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Arctic Norway is the kingdom of light

The land above the Arctic Circle is known for midnight sun and northern lights, Sami people in Finnmark and polar bears at the Svalbard Islands.

Northern Norway
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Northern Norway

Northern Norway is known for wildlife safaris, midnight sun and northern lights. It is also home to the Sami, Norway’s indigenous people.

Ride every road

Cycling in Norway
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Cycling in Norway

Cycle on a remote island in the midnight sun, try a path beneath a mountain plunging into a fjord, or get your adrenalin pumping going downhill.

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    See the world famous fjords

    Fun activities in fjords and mountains
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    Fun activities in fjords and mountains

    Watch films and read articles from our summer tour in Fjord Norway. River rafting and glacier walking are two of many holiday activities.

    Fjord Norway
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    Fjord Norway

    Western Norway is famous for easily accessible fjords and mountains. The area offers activities such as hiking, glacier walking, fishing and cycling.

    Cruise Norway's coast

    Cruise Norway
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    Cruise Norway

    Find your port of call. Visit the Opera in Oslo or plan a northern lights or midnight sun activity. Or find a kayak experience in Fjord Norway.

    Hurtigruten
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    Hurtigruten

    A journey with the iconic Hurtigruten offers the best views at a gentle pace – it is the ideal way to discover Norway’s varied coastal landscape.

    Go on an urban city break

    Oslo
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    Oslo

    Between the Oslofjord and the forests lies the Norwegian capital. Oslo has a special combination of city life and easy access to the great outdoors.

    Each city has its own vibe

    Or embark on a roadtrip you never forget

    Scenic roads through Norway
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    Scenic roads through Norway

    Discover modern architecture and experience inspiring fjord, mountain and coastal scenery by driving one of Norway's National Tourist Routes.

    No extra charge for mindblowing nature

    Norway on a budget
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    Norway on a budget

    Travelling in Norway can be done on an affordable budget. Find suggestions on cheap accommodation, activities and means of transportation.

    The right of access
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    The right of access

    In Norway everyone has the unrestricted right of free access in the countryside - including the national parks.

    Useful budget links

    Some of Norway's treasures

    Norway's national day
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    Norway's national day

    UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Norway
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    Photo: Hammerfest Turist
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    UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Norway

    Sustainable destinations
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    Sustainable destinations

    Norwegian food

    As night falls on Norway

    Hotels
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    Hotels

    Cottages and holiday houses in Norway
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    Cottages and holiday houses in Norway

    Stay at a fishermen's cabin in Norway
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    Stay at a fishermen's cabin in Norway

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