Go salmon fishing, cross-country skiing, or hiking, and admire the beauty of the elevated land that stretches for miles and miles.
Varangerhalvøya National Park
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Photo:
Kim Daniel Hansen / Miljødirektoratet
Varangerhalvøya National Park
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Photo:
Kim Daniel Hansen / Miljødirektoratet
Want something even more remote?
Feel like a true polar explorer in one of Svalbard's seven Arctic national parks.
Always go with a guide. This is the kingdom of the polar bears!
Guided glacier walk in Svalbard
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Photo:
Jarle Røssland / Visit Svalbard
Guided glacier walk in Svalbard
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Photo:
Jarle Røssland / Visit Svalbard
Explore nature, but remember that you are not always able to call your friends from these remote areas.
Remember to bring an old-fashioned map and follow the mountain safety code when venturing into the wild.
Langsua National Park
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Photo:
Thomas Rasmus Skaug / Visit Norway
Langsua National Park
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Photo:
Thomas Rasmus Skaug / Visit Norway
Where nature comes first
The area you are entering is home to nature and its creatures. Consideration for animals and plants come first. Explore large and rare ecosystems, unspoilt nature, watch wild animals from a safe and respectful distance, and enjoy the tranquil scenery.
National parks are found throughout Norway. You can often find one relatively close to where you are.
Nearly 85 percent of Norway’s national parks are in the mountains, from gently rolling high plateaus to sharp peaks, ravines, and glaciers. Four national parks are defined as marine, which means that 98 percent of their conserved area is underwater.
The right to roam
Outdoor activities are an important part of our national identity. The right to roam (allemannsretten, in Norwegian) has been enshrined in the Norwegian Outdoor Recreation Act since 1957. It stipulates that everyone can freely explore Norwegian nature. You are free to walk almost anywhere in the Norwegian countryside, as long as you follow a few basic rules.
Theright to roam also applies to most national parks, although certain areas in some parks may have restricted access when species are nesting and breeding, or stricter rules for camping, fishing, hiking, etc. It' therefore a good idea to familiarise yourself with local rules before visiting. You can read more on Norway's official website for national parks.
The main rules are simple: Be considerate and respectful.
Make sure to not leave rubbish behind and to show respect for nature and people. Leave the places you visit as you would want to find them. Try to leave as small a footprint as possible.
By following these rules, you can freely explore, and enjoy many memorable experiences and activities. Exploring national parks helps enhance awareness of the importance of conservation.
Let the animals themselves show you how to act in nature, so that you can become an expert!
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