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National parks in Norway
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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
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
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
Mountain guide
Skiing in Norway
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
Skiing in Norway
Experience mountains and wilderness
The Norwegian mountain wilderness is easily accessible. Go skiing, hiking or biking, or join a musk ox safari.
Interest: Mountains
Experience mountains and wilderness
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
The Norwegian Mountain Code
The Norwegian Mountain Code is directed towards your safety.
Interest: Hiking, Skiing, Mountains, National parks
The Norwegian Mountain Code
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
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
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
Prepare yourself for the wilderness
Ten recommended climbing places in Norway
Dag E. Haugen, editor of the Norwegian climbing magazine Klatring, gives you his top ten favourite places to climb.
Interest: Extreme sports, Mountains
Ten recommended climbing places in Norway
Safety in the Norwegian mountains
Bring the right equipment and clothing, and get tips on first aid.
Interest: Hiking, Mountains, Outdoor holiday
Safety in the Norwegian mountains
Mountain hiking in Norway
The Norwegian Trekking Association offers accommodation and one of Europe's largest networks of marked hiking trails.
Interest: Hiking, Mountains
Mountain hiking in Norway
Ice climbing in Norway
Climbing up a frozen waterfall in Rjukan is an exceptional experience.
Interest: Extreme sports, Mountains
Ice climbing in Norway
Mountain climbing in Norway
The Norwegian mountain wilderness is vast and inviting for mountain climbers. Trollveggen is a real challenge.
Interest: Extreme sports, Mountains
Mountain climbing in Norway
The combination of fjords and mountains
Along parts of the coastline, the sea penetrates deep into the mountain wilderness to form the world-famous Norwegian fjords.
Interest: Nature attractions, Fjords & Mountains
The combination of fjords and mountains
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
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
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