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Hiking/walking in Jotunheimen, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life AS/Innovation Norway

Mountain hiking in Norway

The Norwegian Trekking Association offers accommodation and one of Europe's largest networks of marked hiking trails.
Interest: Hiking, Mountains
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
Autumn in Oppland, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life/IN

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
Alpine skiing in Hemsedal, Norway - Photo: Nils Erik Bjørnholt/Hemsedal Booking

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
Hiking in Geiranger, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic life/Innovation 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
Be safe when visiting Svalbard, Norway - Photo: Jens Henrik Nybo/Innovation Norway

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
Cross-country skiing in Oppland, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic life/Innovation Norway

The Norwegian Mountain Code

The Norwegian Mountain Code is directed towards your safety.
Interest: Hiking, Skiing, Mountains, National parks
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
At the top of Reinebringen in Lofoten, Norway - Photo: Johan Wildhagen/Innovation Norway

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
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
Lake Loenvatnet in Stryn, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life/Fjord Norge AS

The right of access

In Norway everyone has the unrestricted right of free access in the countryside - including the national parks.
Interest: Camping, About Norway, Outdoor holiday
Ice climbing in Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic life/Innovation Norway

Ice climbing in Norway

Climbing up a frozen waterfall in Rjukan is an exceptional experience.
Interest: Extreme sports, Mountains
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
Mountain climbing in Gudbrandsdalen, Norway - Photo: Morten Brun/Innovation 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
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