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Experience mountains and wilderness

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

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Hiking in Geiranger, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic life/Innovation Norway

Experience mountains and wilderness

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

Experience mountains and wilderness

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Mountains and wilderness

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.

Mountain wilderness

Norway is mainly made of mountains and wilderness. You will find Northern Europe’s highest mountains, with craggy summits and rounded rock formations.

Safety in the Norwegian mountains

Bring the right equipment and clothing, and get tips on first aid.

Prepare yourself for the wilderness

Changing weather makes it important to take precautions and bring the right gear.

Nature attractions in the mountains

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.

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.

What to do in the mountain wilderness

Skiing

The Norwegian ski season typically lasts for six months and usually offers good snow conditions throughout.

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.

Freshwater fishing in Norway

Wake up on a mountain plain or deep in a forest and use your rod to catch breakfast.

Musk ox safaris

Dovrefjell national park is the only place in Norway, and one of the few places on earth, where you can see the mighty musk ox.

River rafting

Sjoa is one of many Norwegian rivers where thrill seekers can go rafting.

Climbing in Norway

From vertiginous rock faces and frozen waterfalls to climbing parks and indoor centres, Norway has much to offer climbers of all levels.

Ten recommended climbing places in Norway

Dag E. Haugen, editor of the Norwegian climbing magazine Klatring, gives you his top ten favourite places to climb.

Hunting in Norway

Norway has an abundant fauna and a rich animal life. The opportunities for hunting are many.

Ice climbing in Norway

Climbing up a frozen waterfall in Rjukan is an exceptional experience.

Snowkiting in Norway

Reach speeds of up to 100 kilometres per hour on Hardangervidda.

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