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View over Nærøyfjord, Norway Photo: Frithjof Fure

Nature attractions in Norway

There are mountains plunging into the sea from hundreds of metres, fjords, tall mountain peaks, northern lights and midnight sun. More...

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View over Nærøyfjord, Norway - Photo: Frithjof Fure

Nature attractions in Norway

There are mountains plunging into the sea from hundreds of metres, fjords, tall mountain peaks, northern lights and midnight sun.

Nature attractions in Norway

Source: Visit Norway

Nature attractions 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

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, Fjords & Mountains

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

The Land of the Midnight Sun

Once arrived, the sun never sets. Capture this magnificent experience on a midnight sun cruise or safari before the darkness of winter returns.
Interest: Nature attractions, Arctic Norway, The midnight sun

Experience the marvel: The northern lights

Watch nature's own theatre unfold above you as the most spectacular light show takes centre stage: The northern lights with you in the front row.
Interest: Nature attractions, The northern lights, Arctic 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

Saltstraumen

Saltstraumen is the world’s most powerful maelstrom and is situated outside of Bodø.
Interest: Nature attractions, Coast and coastal culture

The Vega Islands

Just south of the Arctic Circle you will find the Vega archipelago, a cluster of dozens of UNESCO-protected islands.
Interest: Cultural heritage, UNESCO

Vøringsfossen Waterfall

Vøringsfossen in Måbødalen is Norway's most famous waterfall, and has a fall of 182 metres, of which 145 metres is a direct drop.
Interest: Nature attractions, 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

Birdlife and birdwatching in Norway

Norway's birdlife is rich and varied. Here you can go birdwatching in virtually untouched nature.
Interest: Tours & Safaris, Nature attractions, Bird life

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The best place to see the northern lights

Spend your winter holidays in Tromsø. Combine your northern lights hunt with the comforts of a lively, arctic city.
Interest: Nature attractions, The northern lights

See the northern lights in Norway

Northern Norway is one of the world's best places to experience the aurora borealis. Add exotic adventures to make your winter dream trip reality.
Interest: Nature attractions, The northern lights, Arctic Norway

Huskyfarm Innset: Adventures in the great Norwegian wilderness

Discover the Upper Dividal National Park in Arctic Norway on a dog sledding expedition with Björn Klauer and Regina Elpers' husky farm.
Interest: Active holiday, Nature attractions, Dog sledging, Package tour

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