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Cultural heritage
Urnes Stave Church and the rock carvings in Alta are among the Norwegian sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Stave churches are an important part of Norway's architectural heritage. Urnes Stave Church in the Sognefjord is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The UNESCO-protected rock carvings in Alta, Finnmark, bear witness to human activity in Northern Norway already in the prehistoric period.
The town itself is the main attraction. By opening up your senses and curiosity, you may find yourself being carried back to life in a different age.
Visit the North Cape, Europe's northernmost point. On the way, enjoy an igloo hotel, 6,000 stone carvings and a post-war reconstruction museum.
In Numedal you are surrounded by nature, history and tradition. See stave churches, go hiking on the Hardangervidda or meet wolves at Langedrag.
Visit the Medieval church in Skjeberg, see the powerful Sarpsfossen Waterfall and go for a walk in the English garden at Hafslund Manor.
Valdres has a unique cultural heritage with six stave churches and one of Norway's largest open air museums, Valdres Folk Museum.
Visit Torpo Stave Church, the oldest stave church left in the region, and different museums.
The rock carvings at Bøla and the Stiklestad National Cultural Centre are among the attractions you should visit in Innherred.
Tromsø's many attractions offer history, daring architecture, wildlife, science, culture and impressive vistas.