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  • The Geirangerfjord and the waterfall De syv søstrene (the Seven Sisters), Norway - Photo: Per Eide

    The Geirangerfjord

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

  • The sunset over Bergen Harbor, Norway - Photo: Bergen Tourist Board/Willy Haraldsen - visitBergen.com
    Bergen

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

  • Urnes Stave Church is Norway's oldest wooden church - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life AS/Fjord Norway
    Stave churches

    Stave churches are an important part of Norway's architectural heritage. Urnes Stave Church in the Sognefjord is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.»

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

    When standing on the cliff at the North Cape, mainland Europe’s northernmost point, only the Svalbard Islands separate you from the North Pole. »

  • The Opera house in Oslo, Norway - Photo: Christopher Hagelund - Visitnorway.com
    Oslo Opera House

    The distinctive marble and glass building in Bjørvika, Oslo, is home to the Norwegian Opera and Ballet. It is also a piece of art in its own right. »

  • Hiking to Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock) in Stavanger, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life AS - Visitnorway.com Play
    Hiking to Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock)

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

  • Trolltunga at Odda in Hardangerfjord, Norway - Photo: Terje Nesthus/Fjord Norway
    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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    Go on a cruise with Hurtigruten

    Witness stunning scenery with Hurtigruten along the Norwegian coast. Travel the entire voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes, or hop on and off as you wish.»

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Experience northern lights or midnight sun above the Arctic Circle, or visit the world famous Norwegian fjords with tall mountains and glaciers.»

See the famous Norwegian fjords,

Summer in Fjord Norway
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Summer in Fjord Norway

Fjord Norway offers the ideal combination of culture and nature, with its charming coastal towns and their proximity to nature.

Fjord Norway
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Fjord Norway

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

Highlights of Fjord Norway

The Geirangerfjord and Ålesund 360 panorama SkyCam
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The Geirangerfjord and Ålesund 360 panorama SkyCam

You get to see Ålesund, the Geirangerfjord and Trollstigen Mountain Road from a bird's eye view with these amazing 360 panorama photos.

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    Cruise Norway's coast

    Hurtigruten
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    Hurtigruten

    A journey with the iconic Hurtigruten offers the best views at a gentle pace – it is the ideal way to discover Norway’s varied coastal landscape.

    Celebrate Hurtigruten 120 years with special summer offers
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    Celebrate Hurtigruten 120 years with special summer offers

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

    and discover Norway's UNESCO sites

    UNESCO sites in Fjord Norway

    UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Norway
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    UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Norway

    Urnes Stave Church and the rock carvings in Alta are among the Norwegian sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

    Visit the Norwegian capital this summer, easier to reach than ever...

    Oslo
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    Oslo

    The capital of Norway is situated by a fjord and surrounded by hills and forests and is only 7 hours away from New York.

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    Fly nonstop to Norway with Norwegian

    Fly Norwegian NYC (JFK) to Oslo from May 30, and Ft Lauderdale to Oslo from Nov. 30 and enjoy the capital, the marvelous fjords and the midnight sun.

    and experience the city of art, history and culture

    Vigelandsparken Sculpture Park
    VisitOSLO/Nancy Bundt©Vigeland-museet/BONO
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    Vigelandsparken Sculpture Park

    Vigelandsparken is a must-see in Oslo. The famous park is filled with 212 bronze and granite sculptures and locals enjoying outdoor life.

    Akershus Fortress
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    Akershus Fortress

    Akershus Fortress in Oslo is one of the oldest and finest cultural heritage sites in Norway.

    Oslo Opera House
    Bjørn Eirik Østbakken

    Oslo Opera House

    The distinctive marble and glass building in Bjørvika, Oslo, is home to the Norwegian Opera and Ballet. It is also a piece of art in its own right.

    In Edvard Munch´s footsteps around the Oslofjord
    © Munch-museet/Munch Ellingsen Gruppen/Bono
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    In Edvard Munch´s footsteps around the Oslofjord

    Discover the places that inspired Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, and find out where in Norway to see his work today.

    Northern Norway, the land of the midnight sun

    The midnight sun
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    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.

    The Lofoten Islands
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    The Lofoten Islands

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

    The North Cape
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    The North Cape

    When standing on the cliff at the North Cape, mainland Europe’s northernmost point, only the Svalbard Islands separate you from the North Pole.

    Drive along our National Tourist Routes - great road trips

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    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
    Jarle Wæhler / Statens vegvesen

    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 National Tourist Route
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    The Old Strynefjell National Tourist Route

    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
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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
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    Hardanger National Tourist Route

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

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    Lofoten National Tourist Route
    Bård Løken/Statens vegvesen

    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
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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
    Werner Harstad / Statens vegvesen

    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
    Steinar Skaar / Statens vegvesen

    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
    Hege Lysholm / Statens vegvesen

    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
    Werner Harstad / Statens vegvesen

    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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    Varanger National Tourist Route
    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
    Terje Rakke/Fjord Norway

    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
    Jørn Hagen for Statens vegvesen

    Rondane National Tourist Route

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

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    Andøya National Tourist Route
    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
    Jarle Wæhler

    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
    Sigmund Krøvel-Velle

    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
    Jiri Havran/Statens vegvesen

    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
    Werner Harstad / Statens vegvesen

    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.

    Travel green in Norway

    Sustainable destinations
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    Sustainable destinations

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

    Useful info for traveling to Norway from US & Canada

    Travel Providers

    Book your Norway trip through one of the following US & Canadian travel providers offering a wide range of tours to Norway.

    Passport and visa requirements

    On arrival in Norway, you must show a valid passport or other official document that satisfactorily establishes your identity and nationality.

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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.

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    Free app from Visit Norway

    Our new, free app for iPhone and Android shows you where to find accommodation, activities, events, dining and attractions - where you are.

    Vote for Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock) as the 8th Wonder of the World
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    Vote for Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock) as the 8th Wonder of the World

    Choose Norway's stunning Preikestolen as the 8th Wonder of the World in the VirtualTourist site open voting that will be running through September 30.

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    Historic Hotels

    The Historic Hotels and Restaurants offer more than accommodation. You will find them scattered accross the country, for example in Lofoten and Oslo.

    Lighthouse holiday in Norway
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    Lighthouse holiday in Norway

    Lighthouses offering accommodation can be found all along the coast of Norway, from Vardø in the north to the Grimstad in the south.

    Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel in Alta
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    Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel in Alta

    All interior and exterior is made of snow and ice in this luxurious hotel, even the glasses in the bar.

    Kirkenes Snow Hotel
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    Kirkenes Snow Hotel

    Spend a night with David Spinx in a snow hotel in Kirkenes in Northern Norway. And be sure to order a northern lights wake up call before you sleep.

    Farm holiday in Norway

    Stay at a medieval farm in the Gudbrandsdalen Valley or bring your children to a farm with animals in southern Norway.

    Stay at a fishermen’s cabin

    Along the Norwegian coast, particularly in Trøndelag and Nordland, rorbu cabins have been restored and turned into modern accommodation.

    Cottages and holiday houses in Norway

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

    Camping and caravanning in Norway

    Camping and caravanning in Norway is ideal for holiday-makers who like to go where their impulses take them.

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