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    The deep blue UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord is surrounded by majestic, snow-covered mountain peaks, wild waterfalls and lush, green vegetation.»

  • Admire a fiery midnight sun at the North Cape, Norway - Photo: Trym Ivar Bergsmo/www.nordnorge.com

    During summer, the sun never sets. Capture this magnificent experience on a midnight sun cruise or safari before the darkness of winter arrives.»

  • The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet in Oslo - Photo: Bjørn Eirik Østbakken/www.visitnorway.com

    Between the Oslofjord and the forests lies the Norwegian capital. Oslo has a special combination of city life and easy access to the great outdoors.»

  • Visit historic Bergen and stroll along Bryggen, Norway - Photo: Robin Strand/Bergen Reiselivslag - visitBergen.com

    Bergen is known for Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf, the Fish Market, and surrounding mountains and fjords, such as the Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord.»

  • Hike from the Preikestolen Mountain Lodge to the top of Pulpit Rock, 600 metres above the Lysefjord, with Norway host David Spinx.»

  • Find charming town of Røros in the very heart of Norway this summer  - Photo: Stig Rimolsrønning

    The former mining town of Røros is simply unique - a modern community, in which people live and work right in the middle of an UNESCO Heritage Site.»

  • Go bicycling in Hamnøya in the Lofoten Islands, Norway - Photo: CH - Visitnorway.com

    Lofoten is known for excellent fishing and nature attractions, small villages off the beaten track and whale safaris. »

  • Discover the iconic Norwegian coastline with Hurtigruten, Norway - Photo: Ingo Foertsch - Guest image

    Find your port of call. Visit the Opera in Oslo or plan a northern lights or midnight sun activity. Or find a kayak experience in Fjord Norway.»

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Breathtaking fjords and the spellbinding midnight sun, charming towns and outdoor activities. It is all here for you to discover this summer.»

Plan your summer holidays in Norway

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Summer holidays in Norway

Breathtaking fjords and the spellbinding midnight sun, charming towns and outdoor activities. It is all here for you to discover this summer.

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Celebrate Hurtigruten 120 years with special summer offers

To mark its 120th anniversary, Hurtigruten presents a number of special summer offers. Come along on a magical trip to the land of the midnight sun.

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Summer in Fjord Norway

Be charmed by Fjord Norway's atmospheric towns and let the fjords take your breath away. A holiday here is bound to leave you feeling refreshed.

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Summer in Northern Norway

In breathtaking surroundings with air so pure the light seems brighter, get outdoors and enjoy the long summer days of Northern Norway.

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Summer in Central Norway

Trøndelag in Central Norway represents real Scandinavia in many ways, with Viking roots and stunning nature. Explore the heart of Norway this summer.

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Direct flights to the Oslo region

Fly direct to Oslo from London Gatwick with Norwegian and enjoy vibrant city life in the Norwegian capital. Prices from £39* one way including taxes.

Make the most of your summer holidays in Norway

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Fly to Norway with Widerøe this summer

Discover the whole of Norway with Widerøe's direct and comfortable flights from Aberdeen and Newcastle in the UK.

Summer festivals and events in Norway

There is a lot happening in Norway in summer. Check out some of the festivals and events taking place in June, July and August every year.

Find your favourite summer activity

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Hiking and walking in Norway

There is a network of well maintained, marked trails and cabins all over Norway. Find hiking offers and read about the main mountain areas.

Cycling in Norway

Cycle on a remote island in the midnight sun, try a path beneath a mountain plunging into a fjord, or get your adrenalin pumping going downhill.

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    Celebrate Norway's Constitution Day

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    Norway's national day

    The 17th May is Norway's Constitution Day and is celebrated with children's parades and festivities. Many attractions are closed on this day.

    Organise your trip to Norway

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    Direct flights to Norway with Norwegian from £39*

    Fly direct to Oslo, Stavanger, Bergen, Ålesund, Trondheim or Tromsø from the UK with Norwegian. Prices start at £39* one way.

    Discover some of Norway's cities and towns

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    Oslo

    Between the Oslofjord and the forests lies the Norwegian capital. Oslo has a special combination of city life and easy access to the great outdoors.

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    Direct flights to Ålesund with Norwegian in summer

    With direct Norwegian flights from Gatwick, Ålesund in Fjord Norway is easily accessible from the UK. Prices start at £39* one way, taxes included.

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    Bergen

    Bergen is known for Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf, the Fish Market, and surrounding mountains and fjords, such as the Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord.

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    The Stavanger Region

    Explore the Lysefjord and the mountains Preikestolen and Kjerag, or relax on Jæren's beaches. Visit Stavanger and experience its rich cultural life.

    Book your accomodation in Norway

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    Stay at a fishermen’s cabin in Norway

    Along the Norwegian coast, especially in the counties Finnmark, Troms, Nordland, Trøndelag and Møre og Romsdal, fishermen's cabins are sought after.

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    Cottages and holiday houses in Norway

    Cottages and holiday houses are popular hire accommodation among both Norwegian and foreign tourists.

    Travel green in Norway

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    Sustainable destinations

    Choose a destination or a provider with environmental considerations. Røros, Vega, Trysil and Lærdal are sustainable destinations.

    See the famous fjords

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    The Geirangerfjord

    The deep blue UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord is surrounded by majestic, snow-covered mountain peaks, wild waterfalls and lush, green vegetation.

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    The Hardangerfjord

    The Hardangerfjord, not far from Bergen, is especially known for fruit tree blossoming in spring, Folgefonna Glacier and Vøringsfossen Waterfall.

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    The Lysefjord

    The Lysefjord is situated close to Stavanger, and is especially known for the mountain formations of Kjerag and Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock).

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    The Nordfjord

    The Nordfjord stretches from the Jostedalsbreen Glacier out to the Stadhavet Ocean.

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    The Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord

    These two arms of the Sognefjord are both beautiful and dramatic. The Nærøyfjord is included on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

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    The Sognefjord

    Norway’s longest and deepest fjord extends inland to the national parks of Jotunheimen and Jostedalsbreen.

    Fjord Norway

    Western Norway is famous for easily accessible fjords and mountains. The area offers activities such as hiking, glacier walking, fishing and cycling.

    Active holiday in Fjord Norway

    Magnificent glaciers. Mountain peaks dipping their toes in the fjord. The freshest air and the clearest water. Experience that fjord feeling.

    Drive scenic roads through Norway

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    Scenic roads through Norway

    Discover modern architecture and experience inspiring fjord, mountain and coastal scenery by driving one of Norway's National Tourist Routes.

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    Helgeland Coast National Tourist Route

    Experience the cultural heritage of Northern Norway and its many natural wonders, from the majestic Svartisen Glacier to the Vega Islands.

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    The Old Strynefjell Mountain Road

    Completed in 1894, the Old Strynefjell mountain road was a masterpiece of road-building and engineering. Today it is a national tourist route.

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    Sognefjellet National Tourist Route

    High in the Jotunheimen mountains, the Sognefjellet National Tourist Route runs between the Sognefjord and the Gudbrandsdalen Valley.

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    Hardanger National Tourist Route

    Follow the scenic Hardangerfjord in Fjord Norway, where for over a century travellers have come to see mountains, fjords, waterfalls and glaciers.

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    Lofoten National Tourist Route

    Discover the beauty of the Lofoten Islands, anchored above the Arctic Circle, by driving from Fiskebøl to Å - one of Norway's most scenic routes.

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    Geiranger - Trollstigen National Tourist Route

    Experience the UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord and the Trollstigen Mountain Road, two of Norway's most dramatic and most visited attractions.

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    Ryfylke National Tourist Route

    In Ryfylke, Fjord Norway, green skerries and cultural landscapes are suddenly replaced by mountains, rockslides, polished cliffs and fjords.

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    Aurlandsfjellet National Tourist Route

    The road over Aurlandsfjellet is a journey across a barren plateau through a desolate landscape of snow and rocks with the occasional sprig of grass.

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    Jæren National Tourist Route

    Jæren offers open skies, wide horizons and endless ocean. Mile upon mile of sandy beaches and sand dunes, only broken by boulders and salmon rivers.

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    Gaularfjellet National Tourist Route

    The road over Gaularfjellet takes travellers past many waterfalls along the mighty Sognefjord, Norway's longest and deepest fjord.

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    Jarle Wæhler / Statens vegvesen

    Varanger National Tourist Route

    Get a taste of the far north in this less travelled corner of Norway. Rich birdlife, history and long summer nights lit by the midnight sun all await.

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    The Atlantic Road

    Sharp turns and wild nature have put the Atlantic Road at the top of the British newspaper The Guardian's list of the world's best road trips.

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    Rondane National Tourist Route

    A peaceful drive on rv. 27 between Enden and Folldal is an excellent alternative to the main routes through Gudbrandsdalen and Østerdalen.

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    Steinar Skaar / Statens vegvesen

    Andøya National Tourist Route

    Enjoy a scenic drive on Vesterålen in Northern Norway. This coastal road on Andøya Island is characterised by the open sea and long, white beaches.

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    Valdresflye National Tourist Route

    The road across Valdresflye provides endless vistas of rolling hills and steep mountains, including an excellent view of Jotunheimen National Park.

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    Hardangervidda National Tourist Route

    Drive through Hardangervidda National Park in Eastern Norway and over Northern Europe's largest mountain plateau, where wild reindeer still roam free.

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    Havøysund National Tourist Route

    The road to Havøysund follows the ocean’s edge in wild and barren terrain towards the far north of Norway and its enticing Arctic light.

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    Senja National Tourist Route

    Discover the striking scenery of the outer coast of the Island of Senja in Northern Norway, which reaches out into the mighty Norwegian Sea.

    Car hire in Norway

    Driving your own car is one of the best ways to experience Norway in your own pace.

    Driving on Norwegian roads

    Rules and regulations for driving in Norway.

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    Celebrate Hurtigruten 120 years with special summer offers

    To mark its 120th anniversary, Hurtigruten presents a number of special summer offers. Come along on a magical trip to the land of the midnight sun.

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    Hiking to Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock)

    The iconic Pulpit Rock rises 600 metres above the Lysefjord. Take the hike and enjoy the spectacular views.

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    The Flåm Railway

    A steep railway taking you past spectacular waterfalls, in and out of snow-capped mountains and ending up by the Aurlandsfjord.

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    Hiking in the Romsdalseggen Ridge

    The hike might look a tad scary, but there are three routes to the top, of varying difficulty, all revealing the same breathtaking views.

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    Is Norway the most photogenic country in the world?

    Share your pictures of Norway on Instagram. All you have to do is to snap your photo with Instagram and mark it with the hashtag #visitnorway.

    A bird's eye view of Norway

    Watch 360 panoramic pictures from Norwegian destinations. The 360 wingsuit video filmed in Fjord Norway is one of its kind and highly recommended.

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