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Experience mountains and wilderness

The Norwegian mountain wilderness is easily accessible. Go skiing, hiking or biking, or join a musk ox safari.

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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.

Experience mountains and wilderness

Source: Visit Norway

Mountains and wilderness

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 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

Safety in the Norwegian mountains

Bring the right equipment and clothing, and get tips on first aid.
Interest: Hiking, Mountains, Outdoor holiday

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

Nature attractions in the mountains

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

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

What to do in the mountain wilderness

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 and walking in Norway

If you want to see Norway at its best, don your walking boots. There is a network of well-maintained, marked paths all over the country.
Interest: Hiking, Mountains

Freshwater fishing in Norway

Wake up on a mountain plain or deep in a forest and use your rod to catch breakfast.
Interest: Fishing

Musk ox safaris in Norway

Dovrefjell National Park is the only place in Norway, and one of the few places on earth, where you can see the mighty musk oxen.
Interest: Wildlife safari, Mountains

Mountain climbing in Norway

The Norwegian mountain wilderness is vast and inviting for mountain climbers. Trollveggen is a real challenge.
Interest: Climbing, Mountains

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: Climbing, Mountains

Hunting in Norway

Norway has an abundant fauna and a rich animal life. The opportunities for hunting are many.
Interest: Hunting

Ice climbing in Norway

Climbing up a frozen waterfall in Rjukan is an exceptional experience.
Interest: Climbing, Mountains

Snowkiting in Norway

Reach speeds of up to 100 kilometres per hour on Hardangervidda.
Interest: Kiting, Skiing

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Hiking at Stalheim

Stalheim Hotel is a two-hour drive from Bergen, and is the starting point for several hikes exploring fjords and mountains.
Interest: Tour suggestions, Hiking, Mountains
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Hiking in the Venabu and Espedalen areas

Tour suggestions include reindeer safari, canyons and waterfalls around Venabu, Ringebu Stave Church and hikes in the Espedalen Valley.
Interest: Tour suggestions, Hiking, Mountains
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Walking offers from Norske Bygdeopplevelser

Stay in good hotels or guest houses during the hike and have your luggage transported to the next place.
Interest: Hiking, Mountains
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Walking offers in Jotunheimen

Jotunheimen National Park offers 24 peaks over 2,000 metres and is one of the old and traditional hiking areas in Norway.
Interest: Hiking, Mountains

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