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Article list The combination of fjords and mountains

View over the Nærøyfjord, Norway - Photo: Frithjof Fure

Nature attractions in Norway

There are mountains plunging into the sea from hundreds of metres, fjords, tall mountain peaks, northern lights and midnight sun.
Interest: Nature attractions
Kjerrag rock formation in Lysefjord, Norway - Photo: Per Eide/Innovation Norway

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.
Hiking in Jotunheimen, Norway - Photo: CH/Innovation Norway

Hiking offers and suggestions

These hiking suggestions include fjords and mountains, waterfalls and canyons, wildlife safaris and guided tours.
Interest: Hiking, Tour suggestions, Fjords & Mountains, Mountains, Forests
View over the Geirangerfjord, Norway - Photo: Christian Houge

Organised round trips in Norway

Buy a round trip from one of several operators, and experience Norway by bus, train or cruises.
Interest: Getting here and around, Fjords & Mountains, Travel in Norway
The Geirangerfjord, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life AS/Fjord Norway

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
Geiranger, Norway - Photo: Per Eide/Innovasjon Norge

Fjords top survey

Norwegian fjords top other UNESCO World Heritage sites in a National Geographic survey.
Interest: Fjords & Mountains
Atumn in Rondane, Norway - Photo: Anders Gjengedal/Innovation Norway

National parks in Norway

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
The Aurlandsfjord, Norway - Photo: Fritjof Fure/Fjord Norway

What is a fjord?

The fjords of Norway were dug out by ice, stone and rock during successive ice ages.
Interest: Nature attractions, Fjord
Nice view from the Galdhøpiggen Mountain - the tallest mountain in Norway - Photo: Johan Wildhagen/Innovation 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
Briksdalsbreen Glacier, an arm of the Jostedalsbreen Glacier, Norway - Photo: Marte Kopperud/Innovation Norway

Glaciers in Norway

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
Vøringsfossen Waterfall, Norway - Photo: Destination Hardanger Fjord as

Most visited nature attractions in Norway

Vøringsfossen Waterfall and the Trollstigen Mountain Road are the two most visited nature attractions in Norway.
Interest: Nature attractions
Bird watching on Runde, Norway - Photo: Per Eide

Birdlife and birdwatching in Norway

Norway's birdlife is rich and varied. Here you can go birdwatching in virtually untouched nature.
Interest: Nature attractions, Tours & Safaris, Bird life
View from Snøhetta in Dovrefjell, Norway - Photo: Anders Gjengedal/Innovation Norway

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
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