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Fjord Norway
Western Norway is a region of narrow fjords cutting into tall mountains, of waterfalls cascading down mountainsides, and of glaciers that never melt. Spectacular architecture and exiting food made from local produce enhance the experience.
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Eastern Norway
Ambitious architects and young chefs are taking Oslo to new heights. If that doesn’t make you dizzy enough, try hiking to Galdhøpiggen, Norway’s highest peak at 2469 metres above sea level.
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Northern Norway
Northern Norway is by far the largest and most sparsely populated part of mainland Norway, and covers more than a third of the country.
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Trøndelag
Rooted in Norwegian traditions in the middle of Norway, Trøndelag is a perfect base for experiencing nature, culture and Norway’s exciting history.
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Southern Norway
Visit Southern Norway and experience Norwegian culture with snow skiing, hiking and an amazing coastline with boating and bathing opportunities.
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The Svalbard Islands
The Svalbard Islands are located in the Arctic Ocean, halfway between Norway and the North Pole. Here, you will find untouched arctic wilderness and unique wildlife in a setting that is both rugged and fragile at the same time.
The Lofoten islands
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Lofoten is known for excellent fishing and nature attractions, and small villages off the beaten track. Kayak between the islands, go fishing for the… more
The Stavanger region
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Breathtaking surroundings with fjords, mountains and long, white beaches. Stavanger also boasts an impressive assortment of museums and cultural… more
The Ålesund and Sunnmøre area
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You could go hiking or skiing, admire the city’s unique Art Nouveau architecture, explore the fjords – or just kick back and enjoy the view more
The Lillehammer Region
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You may have an impression of the Lillehammer region from watching the Olympic winter games in 1994, or the Netflix series “Lilyhammer”. But if you… more
Kristiansand
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Kristiansand is the southernmost city in Norway. Kristiansand is also declared the children's city, because of all the funny activities for all the… more
The North Cape
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Far inside the Arctic Circle, the North Cape offers arctic adventures like dog-sledding in winter and months of never-ending sunlight in the summer. more
Fredrikstad
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Fredrikstad is a cosy city with deep historical roots. And it’s home to one of the best-preserved fortress towns in Scandinavia. more
The Geirangerfjord
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The deep blue UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord is surrounded by majestic, snow- covered mountain peaks, wild waterfalls and lush, green vegetation. more
The Sognefjord area
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The Sognefjord is Norway's longest and deepest fjord, and one of its arms, the Nærøyfjord, is on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The surrounding… more
The Hardangerfjord region
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From the fjord itself to Folgefonna glacier and the iconic Trolltunga, the Hardangerfjord region offers Norwegian nature at its most scenic. The area… more
The UNESCO Nærøyfjord
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The wildest and most beautiful branch of the Sognefjord.
The Naeroyfjord the most beautiful and wildest arm of the Sognefjord is on the UNESCO World… more
Vega Islands
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The UNESCO-protected islands of Vega, just south of the Arctic Circle, is named one of the world’s top undiscovered island gems. more
The Svalbard Islands
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The Svalbard Islands are located in the Arctic Ocean, halfway between Norway and the North Pole. Here, you will find untouched arctic wilderness and… more
Vega Islands
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The UNESCO-protected islands of Vega, just south of the Arctic Circle, is named one of the world’s top undiscovered island gems. more
Bryggen in Bergen
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The very first buildings in Bergen were situated at Bryggen, which has been a vibrant and important area of the city for many centuries.
Bryggen has… more
Urnes Stave Church
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UNESCO
Urnes Stave Church , the oldest of Norway's stave churches, is included on UNESCO's World Heritage List. It was built around 1130 AD, but the… more
Alta Museum - World heritage Rock art centre
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Here you can walk on pathways arranged around the rock carving area. Fantastic view over the Alta Fjord. The 2000 to 6200 years old rock carvings show… more
The Struve Geodetic Arc
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The Struve Geodetic Arc was the first technical and scientific object to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Measurements were made in the… more
The UNESCO Nærøyfjord
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The wildest and most beautiful branch of the Sognefjord.
The Naeroyfjord the most beautiful and wildest arm of the Sognefjord is on the UNESCO World… more
The Geirangerfjord
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Formed in the shape of an S, nature herself has provided the first letter for many of the superlatives often used to describe the Geirangerfjord;… more
Rjukanfossen waterfall
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The Rjukanfossen, or the Rjukan Falls (the name means "The Smoking Falls"). Not to be confused with Telemark's Rjukanfoss which has been diverted into… more
National Tourist Route Jæren
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The goal of National Tourist Routes is to make Norway a more attractive tourist destination and to strengthen the industry and population in the… more
Sognefjellet National Tourist Route
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Route 55 across the Sognefjell mountain area between Luster and Lom is the highest and most impressive mountain pass in Northern Europe (highest point… more
Gaularfjell National Tourist Route
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For most people Gaularfjellet is a well-kept secret, but for all those who have discovered the road it is quite special. A journey along the road… more
Aurlandsfjellet - National Tourist Route
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The mountainroad between Aurland and Lærdal is normally open from the 1st of June to approx. 15th of October. From Aurland to the viewpoint-… more
National Tourist Route Atlanterhavsvegen
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A unique stretch of road which takes you right out to the ocean’s edge. In 2005, the road was voted Norway’s «Engineering Feat of the Century», and is… more
National Tourist Route Gamle Strynefjellsvegen
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This is one the National Tourist Roads in Norway. The over 100 years old road winds over the mountain between Stryn and Skjåk. For many years the… more
National Tourist Route Valdresflye
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The tourist attraction National Tourist Routes, scenic roads for exploring Norway’s breathtaking landscapes, comprises selected stretches across the… more
National Tourist Route Rondane
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The Rondane National Tourist Route follows the border between the Rondane massif and a well-preserved cultural landscape. Rondane's mighty mountain… more
THE NATIONAL TOURIST ROUTE - ANDØY
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The road network on the west side of Andøya received National Tourist Route status on 30th June 2012. It stretches from the crossroads at Åknes to the… more
National Tourist Route Hardanger
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Driving the National Tourist Route Hardanger takes you through some impressive scenic fjord landscapes. This is a close encounter with the… more
National Tourist Route Hardangervidda
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National Tourist Route Hardangervidda takes you through the Hardangervidda National Park, from the high mountain plateau down through the canyons to… more
National Tourist Route Lofoten
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By travelling with the Hurtigruten coastal express, ferries and Euroroute 6 you can combine this stretch of road with other national tourist routes.… more
National Tourist Route - Helgelandskysten
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Many remarkable natural phenomena are found along this route. In the south you will pass the peaks of the Seven Sisters and the Torghatten moun¬tain… more
Senja National Tourist Route
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A new destination: Senja's outer coast has been a place of beauty for millions of years — so why haven't we heard of it before? The reason is that,… more
North Cape cliff, North Cape
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They did not succeed but the old sea charts after this expedition are the first to mention the name, North Cape. North Cape is at 307 metres above sea… more
Saltstraumen
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The mighty whirlpools that are formed by this phenomenon can be up to 10 m in diameter and 4-5 m deep. The tide is caused by the attraction of the… more
The Flåm Railway
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The Flam railway has been named one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world and is one of the leading tourist attractions in Norway. In the… more
Vøringsfossen
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The best-known waterfall in Norway. See vast quantities of water plunge 182 m from the Hardangervidda plateau into the Måbødalen valley. Excellent… more
Nidaros Cathedral
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The world’s northernmost gothic cathedral. Built from 1070 onwards over the tomb of St. Olav, the Viking king who brought Christianity to Norway, the… more
The Telemark Canal
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The Telemark Canal stretches 105km from Skien to Dalen, from the coast of Telemark through a beautiful natural and cultural landscape to the feet of… more
Vigeland Sculpture Park
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Vigelandsparken is one of Norway's most visited attractions with more than one million visitors every year.
The unique sculpture park is the life… more
The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet
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Oslo's Opera House is located right at the harbour, with an angled, white exterior that appears to rise from the water. It invites its visitors to… more
Bryggen in Bergen
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The very first buildings in Bergen were situated at Bryggen, which has been a vibrant and important area of the city for many centuries.
Bryggen has… more
Fløibanen funicular
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Take the funicular railway to Mount Fløyen and see all of Bergen in just 8 minutes.
The funicular railway is one of Norway's most famous… more
The Atlantic Road- The most beautiful bike ride in Norway
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The Atlantic Road was in 2010 awarded as the most beautiful bike ride in Norway, by votes from the Norwegian website ut.no! The ride can be done both… more
Trollstigen- The Troll`s Road
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Trollstigen – The Troll’s road – is an impressive piece of road building where the road snakes and climbs its way up and up along steep mountainsides.… more
Lofotr Vikingmuseum
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In the Iron Age, there were 10 - 15 Chieftain´s seats in Northern Norway. One of these were located to Borg in Lofoten. Borg is the only place where… more
Lindesnes Lighthouse
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The lighthouse has been designated a national lighthouse museum, and hosts various exhibitions relating to the development and history of lighthouses,… more
Oslo
Between the Oslofjord and the forests lies Norway’s capital and largest city, with its vibrant social scene and special combination of nature experiences and city life.
Bergen
Bergen is Norway's second largest city, and lies clambering up the mountain sides, overlooking the sea, embracing you. You can roam through living history in this modern city, before continuing on to explore the wildest and loveliest fjords of Norway.
Trondheim
Trondheim is Norway’s third largest city. Getting here is easy and it’s a perfect base for exploring the region.
The Stavanger region
Breathtaking surroundings with fjords, mountains and long, white beaches. Stavanger also boasts an impressive assortment of museums and cultural events.
Tromsø
This Arctic city is not only packed with culture and history, it’s also one of the best places to see the northern lights.
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Top lists
To ease your navigation through an abundance of places and offers, we have gathered all our top lists and expert tips in one place.
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Tourist interview series
Read about what tourists think of Norway, the people, the food and the various attractions this country has to offer.
Fjords
The UNESCO-protected fjords are symbols of the beauty of traditional Norway. Places where time moves in its own pace.
Midnight sun
Like a prolonged sunset and sunrise all at once, the midnight sun colours heaven and earth in a reddish yellow light.
Mountains
The soul singer Marvin Gaye sang that there “ain’t no mountain high enough” – but then again he never came to Norway. With almost 300 mountain peaks above 2,000 metres he would probably have found himself a suitable challenge.
Waterfalls
Seeing hundreds of thousands of gallons of water cascading down a cliff can be a strangely fascinating and humbling experience. Some of the world’s tallest waterfalls are found in Norway.
Glaciers
You may climb them, marvel at them – even ski on them in the middle of summer. But you will not fail to feel the massive, untameable power inherent in the glaciers.
Viking culture, people and history
The Vikings have earned their place in history as a seafaring warrior culture with a fine eye for design and a good ear for storytelling.
Skiing
Skiing like a Norwegian can be deeply rooted in traditions and rituals. Or you can forget all about that, and just focus on the adrenalinesurging drops and big jumps.
Hiking
Exploring the mountains and embracing nature and the outdoors is a way of life for most Norwegians. And our most scenic nature is definitely best enjoyed on foot.
Cycling
Whether you want a challenging slog up a mountain top or a gentle trip between pretty small towns, the varied landscape in Norway will provide you with a suitable challenge.
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