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    Architecture

    Viewpoint Snøhetta .
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    Viewpoint Snøhetta .
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    Fantoft stave church .
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    Vennesla library .
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    ... and unique inventions.

    The Cone at Mount Fløyen - Konglen .
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    The Cone at Mount Fløyen - Konglen .
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    There has never been a more exciting time for Norwegian architecture.

    Våler Church .
    Photo: Torbjørn Sundal Holen
    Våler Church .
    Photo: Torbjørn Sundal Holen

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    Urban developments and bold designs are popping up all over the country, and many of the projects reflect the powerful, raw contrasts in nature.

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    The Twist at the Kistefos Museum in Hadeland - Norway’s new art destination - surrounded by dense forest

    Hadeland – Norway’s new art destination

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    Oscarsborg fortress in Drøbak, Eastern Norway, one of several national fortresses

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    From stave churches to cutting edge, sustainable buildings. Norwegian architects are taking wooden construction to a new level.

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    Finansparken .
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    Dive into Norwegian design

    Thanks to its striking architecture, beautiful interior and gournet food, the Snøhetta-designed restaurant Under have become one of the world's most unique attractions.

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    The underwater restaurant Under in Lindesnes .
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    The underwater restaurant Under in Lindesnes .
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    Skåpet mountain cabin, one of many architectural cabins in Norway

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    A birdwatching shelter in the snowy landscape of Kongsfjord, Northern Norway

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    The Bolder Sky Lodges in Rogaland, one of Norway’s most unique places to stay

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    Mountain cabins that say wow!

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    A birdwatching shelter in the snowy landscape of Kongsfjord, Northern Norway

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    Discover Norway's Good Places!

    ... where the architecture and human creativity combine to make the perfect vibe!

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    Rauland – Skiing holidays in stunning mountain scenery

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    Visit some of the highlights of Norwegian architecture, from a 12th-century wooden church to a high-tech hotel that blends in with nature.

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    Get insider tips from locals for an exciting long weekend in Norway’s main cities, where urban vibes meet small-town charm.

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