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The Norwegian Mountain Code
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Skiing in Norway
If you're looking for the best snow in Europe, the seach is over - head to Norway for truly excellent conditions fo rthe whole family.
Interest: Skiing, Mountains
Skiing in 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
Mountain hiking in Norway
Short film on alpine skiing in Norway
Watch this video from the the easily accessible ski resorts in Norway. They usually offer good snow conditions from November to April.
Short film on alpine skiing in Norway
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
Hiking in Norway
These hiking suggestions include fjords and mountains, waterfalls and canyons, wildlife safaris and guided tours.
Interest: Hiking, Tour suggestions, Fjords & Mountains, Mountains, Forests
Hiking 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
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
National parks in Norway
Safety in the Norwegian mountains
How to stay safe when hiking.
Interest: Hiking, Mountains, Outdoor holiday
Safety in the Norwegian mountains
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
Mountain wilderness
Norway is mainly mountains and wilderness. You will find Northern Europe’s highest mountains, with craggy summits and rounded rock formations.
Interest: Nature attractions, Mountains
Mountain wilderness
Ice climbing in Norway
Climbing up a frozen waterfall in Rjukan is an exceptional experience.
Interest: Extreme sports, Mountains
Ice climbing in 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
Glaciers in 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
Ten recommended climbing places 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
Family skiing in Norway
Norway has a long history of skiing - in fact when you say ski or slalom, you are actually speaking Norwegian.
Interest: Skiing, Family holiday
Family skiing in Norway
How to book your skiing holiday in Norway
Book your skiing trip to Norway easily from the UK.
Interest: Skiing
How to book your skiing holiday in Norway
Hiking catalogue
Norway is a great destination for hikers - learn more by reading our hiking catalogue.
Interest: Hiking
Hiking catalogue
Snowkiting in Norway
Reach speeds of up to 100 kilometres per hour on Hardangervidda.
Interest: Extreme sports, Skiing
Snowkiting in Norway
Cross-country skiing in Norway
Cross-country skiing in Norway is free of charge. Well-prepared tracks are found in large parts of the country.
Interest: Skiing
Cross-country skiing in Norway
Ten recommended ski resorts in Norway
The magazine Norway.com recommends the following ten ski resorts.
Interest: Skiing
Ten recommended ski resorts in Norway
Sign up for skiing lessons in Norway
Get the more fun out of your skiing holiday by learning to ski at Norwegian ski schools.
Interest: Skiing
Sign up for skiing lessons in Norway
Alpine skiing in Norway
Go skiing in the same tracks as Olympic gold medallists Lasse Kjus and Alberto Tomba at Hafjell, or choose another recommended ski resort.
Interest: Skiing
Alpine skiing in Norway
Snowboarding in Norway
Norwegian terrain parks have invested a great deal of time and money in order to provide riders with more challenges and greater airtime.
Interest: Skiing
Snowboarding in Norway
Telemark skiing in Norway
Telemark skiing is an old recipe from Morgedal in Telemark that was re-discovered in the 1980s.
Interest: Skiing
Telemark skiing in Norway
The history of skiing
People have been skiing for more than 4,000 years in Norway. In fact, this is where skiing first became a sport.
Interest: Skiing, History
The history of skiing
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