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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: Visitnorway

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.

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.

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.

The Land of the Midnight Sun

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

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.

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.

Saltstraumen

Saltstraumen is the world’s most powerful maelstrom and is situated outside of Bodø.

The Vega Islands

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

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.

What is a fjord?

The fjords of Norway were dug out by ice, stone and rock during successive ice ages.

Birdlife and birdwatching in Norway

Norway's birdlife is rich and varied. Here you can go birdwatching in virtually untouched nature.

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