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Experience the fantastic view over the Geirangerfjord from Ørnesvingen, Norway Photo: C H/Innovation Norway
Let the UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord and its surroundings dazzle you with stunning nature. Photo: C H/Innovation Norway
Norway is the only country in Northern Europe with wooden churches, called stave churches, from the Middle Ages still intact. Photo: Heddal Stave Church
The former mining town of Røros is simply unique - a modern community, in which people live and work right in the middle of an UNESCO Heritage Site. Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic life/Innovation Norway
Experience this dramatic UNESCO-protected fjord from a boat or kayak, or by walking in the surrounding mountains and green valleys. Photo: Frithjof Fure
Autumn means harvest time along the Hardangerfjord. Make sure you try some tasty apples. Photo: Paal Audestad/Fjord Tours

About Norway

Norway has a population of about 4.8 million and covers an area of 385,155 square kilometres. The official Head of State is King Harald V. More...

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Experience the fantastic view over the Geirangerfjord from Ørnesvingen, Norway - Photo: C H/Innovation Norway

About Norway

Norway has a population of about 4.8 million and covers an area of 385,155 square kilometres. The official Head of State is King Harald V.

About Norway

Source: Visit Norway

About Norway

Nature attractions

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

History and tradition

Travel back in time and learn about Norway’s rich heritage, including Vikings and the Sami.
Interest: History, History

Arts and culture

The Sami represent the oldest cultures in Norway and the stave churces are the most important Norwegian contribution to European cultural heritage.
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Travel facts and tips

Customs and regulations, the best times to travel, passport and visa requirements, currency and prices and more practical travel information.
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