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Northern lights and Hurtigruten (The Norwegian Coastal Voyage) in Havøysund, Norway Photo: M. Horender
Norway’s oldest national park is home to wild reindeer and has several peaks over 2,000 metres. Photo: Anders Gjengedal/Innovation Norway
Trysil is Norway's largest ski resort with 65 slopes and 32 lifts. Trysil has a family profile, and in summer Trysil offers more than 30 activities. Photo: Utefoto/Hedmark Reiseliv
Take a ride on the Flåm Railway, one of the world's steepest lines on normal gauge - a memorable trip down the scenic Flåm Valley. Photo: Rolf M Sørensen
Beautiful Flåm is situated in the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord, a tributary of the 204 kilometres long and up to 1,308 metres deep Sognefjord. Photo: Morten Rakke
Let the UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord and its surroundings dazzle you with stunning nature. Photo: Per Eide/Innovation Norway
When standing on the cliff on the North Cape, only the Svalbard Islands separate you from the North Pole. Photo: Trym Ivar Bergsmo/Samfoto/Innovation Norway
The Stegastein Viewpoint is located 650 metres above sea level, along the Aurlandsvegen Mountain Road in Fjord Norway. Photo: C.H./Innovation Norway
Lofoten is known for excellent fishing and nature attractions, small villages off the beaten track and whale safaris. Photo: Frithjof Fure/Innovation Norway
Northern Norway has white beaches and tall mountains streching out of the sea. Photo: C.H./Innovation Norway
Hoddvik in the Nordfjord is good for surfing under extremely windy conditions due to the tall mountains protecting it from heavy winds. Photo: C.H./Innovation Norway
Experience the splendour of the Lofoten Islands from the seat of a bicycle. Lofoten is known for fishing, nature attractions and cosy villages. Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic life/Innovation Norway
Jostedalsbreen is the biggest glacier in continental Europe. It is situated in the county of Sogn og Fjordane, in Fjord Norway. Photo: Anders Gjengedal/Innovation Norway
The Adventure Road gives you the perfect combination of fjords, mountains, waterfalls and glaciers. Photo: FlatEarth Adventures, Destination Hardanger Fjord AS
Playing with a goat at E.K.T Langedrag Nature Park in Nesbyen. Photo: Vegard Breie
Trolltunga is a piece of rock that stands horizontally out of the mountain above Skjeggedal in Odda. Photo: Jostein Soldal
Let the UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord and its surroundings dazzle you with stunning nature. Photo: C.H./Innovation Norway

This is Norway

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Northern lights and Hurtigruten (The Norwegian Coastal Voyage) in Havøysund, Norway - Photo: M. Horender

This is Norway

Travel north this year, to the Arctic Circle and even longer. Experience a fjord with tall mountains on each side, and a glacier reaching into it.

This is Norway

Source: Visit Norway

Popular 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

In Northern Norway, the sun never sets during the summer months. Go on a midnight sun cruise, join a safari or play golf in the middle of the night.
Interest: Nature attractions, Arctic Norway, The midnight sun

Experience the marvel: The northern lights

Watch nature's own theater unfold above you as the most spectacular light installation takes the stage: The northern lights with you on the front row.
Interest: Nature attractions, The northern lights, Arctic Norway

Easily accessible activities

Fishing

Catch cod, mackerel and coalfish almost everywhere along the coast. Trout and pike fishing is good in lakes, and there are excellent salmon rivers.
Interest: Fishing

Skiing

The Norwegian ski season typically lasts for six months and usually offers good snow conditions throughout.
Interest: Skiing, Mountains

Wildlife safaris

Go on wildlife safaris. Get close to king crabs, or see reindeer, musk oxen, elks and birds at home in their natural habitat.
Interest: Wildlife safari

Hiking and walking in Norway

Jada Pinkett Smith recently recommended hiking in Norway on the Jimmy Kimmel Show. Learn more about the network of marked paths all over the country.
Interest: Hiking, Mountains

Main areas of interest

The world famous fjords of Western Norway

The Geirangerfjord and the Nærøyfjord are on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Go on a fjord cruise or explore the villages and farms in the fjord areas.
Interest: Nature attractions, Fjord

Spend your time by the coast

Stay in a lighthouse or an old fishermen's cabin. Go fishing or join a whale safari.
Interest: Coast and coastal culture

Experience mountains and wilderness

The Norwegian mountain wilderness is easily accessible. Go skiing, hiking or biking, or join a musk ox safari.
Interest: Mountains

Arctic Norway is the kingdom of light

The land above the Arctic Circle is known for midnight sun and northern lights, Sami people in Finnmark and polar bears at the Svalbard Islands.
Interest: Nature attractions, The northern lights, Arctic Norway, The midnight sun

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