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View over the Nærøyfjord, Norway Photo: Frithjof Fure

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

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View over the Nærøyfjord, Norway - Photo: Frithjof Fure

Nature attractions

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

Nature attractions

Source: Visit Norway

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.
Interest: 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

National parks in Norway

The national parks safeguard the rich diversity of Norway's natural heritage, for nature's sake, for our own and for future generations.
Interest: Nature attractions, Mountains, National parks

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.
Interest: Nature attractions, Glacier, Mountains

The Saltstraumen maelstrom

Saltstraumen is the world’s most powerful maelstrom and is situated outside of Bodø.
Interest: Nature attractions, Coast and coastal culture

The Vega Islands

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

Vøringsfossen waterfall

Vøringsfossen is the most famous waterfall in Norway, with a free fall of 145m, and a total fall of 182m.
Interest: Nature attractions, Mountains

What is a fjord?

The fjords of Norway were dug out by ice, stone and rock during successive ice ages.
Interest: Nature attractions, Fjord

Birdlife and birdwatching

Norway's birdlife is rich and varied. Here you can go birdwatching in virtually untouched nature.
Interest: Tours & Safaris, Nature attractions, Bird life

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