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The combination of fjords and mountains
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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
Nature attractions in 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.
Pictures of the Norwegian fjords
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
Hiking offers and suggestions
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
Organised round trips in 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
Fjord guide
Fjords top survey
Norwegian fjords top other UNESCO World Heritage sites in a National Geographic survey.
Interest: Fjords & Mountains
Fjords top survey
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
National parks in 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
What is a fjord?
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
Popular nature attractions in Norway 2008
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
Glaciers in Norway
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
Most visited nature attractions in Norway
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
Birdlife and birdwatching in 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
Mountains and wilderness
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