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

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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, Fjord

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.
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Let there be northern lights

The North Cape in Finnmark is one of many good places in Northern Norway to see the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis.
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. Swim with killer whales, get close to king crabs, or see reindeer, musk oxen, elks and birds at home in their natural habitat.
Interest: Tours & Safaris

Mountain hiking

The Norwegian Trekking Association offers accommodation and one of Europe's largest networks of marked hiking trails.
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: Arctic Norway

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Norway in motion - a film from the north

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Film with highlights of Norway

Get an impression of Norway through the moods in this video. The song featured is called Perfect, and it is by the Norwegian band Fountainheads.
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