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Here is a guide to all the main mountain regions in Norway. Galdhøpiggen is the tallest mountain at 2,469 metres. Find out more.
Cycle on a remote island in the midnight sun, try a path beneath a mountain plunging into a fjord, or get your adrenalin pumping going downhill.
These fishing offers and suggestions include deep-sea fishing, guided fishing tours and fishing for trout in mountain lakes.
There is a network of well maintained, marked trails and cabins all over Norway. Find hiking offers and read about the main mountain areas.
Big fish, magnificent scenery and superb facilities. Outstanding freshwater and deep sea fishing make Norway a special destination for anglers.
Find safety tips and practical information to help you make the most out of your hiking holiday in Norway.
Dog sledging is a popular winter activity. You can even go dog sledging on wheels in the summer. Riding is possible many places across Norway.
Follow the British newspaper The Guardian's advice and go kayaking in the Lofoten Islands. Or go paddling on the UNESCO protected Nærøyfjord.
The Norwegian ski season typically lasts for six months and usually offers good snow
conditions throughout.
The Norwegian Mountain Code is directed towards your safety.
Eastern Norway´s varied landscape around Lillehammer and Hemsedal offers gentle hills and forest tracks to mountain rides. Plan your day trip here.
Hafjell offers a world class downhill venue, and there are good parks at Geilo and Hemsedal. Or head to Vrådal in the Telemark Mountains.
From the Oslofjord to Northern Norway, road cycling offers scenic landscapes, well maintained roads and little traffic.
The Cyclists Welcome scheme makes it easy for cyclists on holiday to find accommodation, food, information and maps.
Take some precautions to get the most out of your cycling holiday. Here you will find practical information that makes your trip safe and enjoyable.
Bring the right equipment and clothing, and get tips on first aid.
Get close to nature on a dog sledding trip this winter, and travel at high speed across the Norwegian wilderness, pulled by a pack of eager huskies.
Follow the British newspaper The Guardian's advice and go kayaking in the Lofoten Islands. Or go paddling on the UNESCO protected Nærøyfjord.
The Norwegian Trekking Association offers marked trails all over Norway. Stay at a new cabin or hotel each night, and explore large mountain areas.
Invented high in the Norwegian mountains of might, the elegant style of Telemark skiing leaves you thrilled with excitement.
Changing weather makes it important to take precautions and bring the right gear.
Finding the hike that is right for you is easy with Norway’s grading system.
There is a network of well-maintained, marked paths all over the country. If you want to see Norway at its best, put on your walking boots.
Jeremy Fischer lived comfortably in L.A. but decided to make a drastic change in his life. One day he spontaneously quit his job and headed to Norway.
Cross-country skiing in Norway is free of charge. Well-prepared tracks are found in large parts of the country. Here are some recommended areas.
Want to catch a really big salmon? With over 400 salmon rivers producing fish of a remarkably high average size, Norway offers a great chance.
Author of cycling books Øyvind Wold names 10 of his favorite biking trips in Norway. Some of them are well known, others in undiscovered places.
Reach speeds of up to 100 kilometres per hour on Hardangervidda.
Get the more fun out of your skiing holiday by learning to ski at Norwegian ski schools.
Coast and deep sea fishing is good all along the Norwegian coast. Lofoten is one of the best places to go.
The Norwegian travel magazine Reiser & Ferie and the Norwegian Biking Association have ranked Norway’s top ten biking routes.
Vierli Snowboard Park is leading the scene. Hemsedal has good off-piste snowboarding and many parks offer high international standards.
Go skating outdoors in the middle of Oslo or on a frozen lake or river in the countryside.
Go skiing in the same tracks as Olympic gold medallists Lasse Kjus and Alberto Tomba at Hafjell, or choose another recommended ski resort.
Fishing in Norway’s lakes, rivers and streams for wild trout, grayling, pike, powan and Arctic char is inexpensive and largely under-exploited.
Find some of the most popular cycling routes. Choose the Old Navys' Road, or take a trip along the coast of Lofoten.
Choose skiing close to the capital of Oslo. Travel to Norway's largest ski resort in Trysil or to the oldest in Geilo. All resorts are child friendly.
People have been skiing for more than 4,000 years in Norway. In fact, this is where skiing first became a sport.
Norway has an abundant fauna and a rich animal life. The opportunities for hunting are many.
Join a group and go horseback riding. There are three different Norwegian horse breeds.
Dog sledging is a popular winter activity and there are possibilities for horseback riding several places across Norway.
Kayaking, fishing, cycling or golfing make the most of your extra daylight hours outdoors in Northern Norway, creating memorable adventures.
Book a cycle tour, go sea kayaking, fishing, golfing or take a cruise to maximize your days of midnight sun in Northern Norway.