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    Pure moments in Norway
    The Norwegian great outdoors at Trollstigen in Fjord Norway
    Pure moments in Norway.
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    The great outdoors in Norway.
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    Outdoor activities

    Norway is a natural playground and a world-class destination for adventurous travellers. Hike, bike, and paddle, go skiing and fishing, and take part in numerous other activities in stunning nature all over the country.

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    Hiking

    Discover why the locals can’t get enough of nature.
    Our most scenic landscapes are often best enjoyed on foot!

    Hiking in the Utladalen valley in Fjord Norway

    10 amazing valley hikes

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    Close-up image of a young girl and her father smiling at each other on a hiking trip in Hjørundfjorden, Fjord Norway

    10 smart hiking tips for families with children

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    Three people enjoying the view from Mount Gaustatoppen in Telemark, Eastern Norway

    Gaustatoppen – the most dazzling viewpoint in Eastern Norway

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    People hiking Oppstemten to Mount Ulriken in Bergen

    11 stairways to heaven

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    Gay couple Dag Terje Solvang and Bent Høie about to go hiking with pride in the mountains in Troms, Northern Norway

    Pride in the mountains

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    Innerdalshytta DNT cabin in Trollheimen in Trøndelag

    Seven cabin to cabin hikes you should try this summer!

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    Hikers enjoying view from Mount Fløyen in Bergen, Fjord Norway

    5 city hikes with incredible views

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    Hiking in Rago national park, Northern Norway

    Go hiking in the wild

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    A person standing on Trolltunga facing the Ringedalsvatnet lake in Hardanger, Fjord Norway

    Hiking to Trolltunga

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    Plan your trip to Stavanger: Lysefjorden and The Pulpit Rock in Ryfylke, Fjord Norway

    Hiking to Preikestolen

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    Visit Norway’s lesser-known Instagram-friendly spots

    10 lesser-known Instagram-friendly spots

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    Borkerud pilgrim farm on the St. Olav Ways through Gudbrandsdalen, Eastern Norway

    Pilgrimage on the St. Olav Ways

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    Tips for summer hiking in Norway - all you need to bring

    Hiking tips

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    Go on a three-day cabin to cabin hike off the beaten track in Norway

    Three-day cabin to cabin hikes off the beaten track

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    Hiking in Norway

    Explore the land between the mountains and the sea!

    All about hiking in Norway
    Hiking in Norway .
    Photo: Mattias Fredriksson / Visitnorway.com
    Hiking in Norway .
    Photo: Mattias Fredriksson / Visitnorway.com

    Cycling

    Ride through quaint villages and magnificent nature, and check out some cool bike parks and mountain biking trails.

    Two people cycling along the Rallarvegen Navvies’ Road in Fjord Norway, one of Norway’s top 13 scenic bike rides

    13 scenic bike rides

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    A person road cycling up Stalheimskleiva in Voss in Fjord Norway, one of the top 5 cycling routes in the mountains

    Norway’s toughest uphill bike routes

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    Woman biking the Norwegian Scenic Route at Andøya

    How to plan your cycling trip

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    A group of road cyclists in a hairpin bend in Fjord Norway

    Cycling through raw Norwegian nature

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    Experience Oslo by bike - two cyclists at Aker brygge in Oslo, Eastern Norway

    Experience Oslo by bike

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    Pro cyclists competing in the Arctic Race of Norway

    Arctic Race of Norway 2023

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    Thor Hushovd recommends the top 5 cycling routes in Norway from behind his bike

    Top 5 cycling routes in Norway – according to Thor Hushovd

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    People mountain biking in the Magic Moose in Trysil bike arena, Eastern Norway

    Mountain biking

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    Two people road cycling up a winding road above the Geirangerfjord in Fjord Norway

    Road cycling

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    Cyclists passing a canal boat on the National cycle route along the Telemark canal in Eastern Norway

    National cycle routes

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    Two persons cycling by the fjord in summer, Norway.

    Cycling

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    Fishing

    Get a great catch in Norway's countless lakes and rivers or on its long coastline!

    A man holding a newly caught cod in Lofoten in Northern Norway

    Go on a skrei adventure

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    A woman and a man holding a newly caught cod in Lofoten in Northern Norway

    Skrei - In cod we trust

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    A man fishing for wild salmon in the Nærøydalselva in Fjord Norway

    Salmon fishing

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    A woman holding a small fish in the fishing paradise Norway

    How to catch a fish

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    A man who has caught a fish in Austnesfjorden in Lofoten in Northern Norway

    Winter fishing

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    A woman and a man on a boat at sea just caught a fish

    Fjord and sea fishing

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    A man freshwater fishing on a sunny day in Femundsmarka National Park in Eastern Norway

    Freshwater fishing

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    Two men in a boat sea fishing in Tromsø in Northern Norway

    Fishing

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    Water activities

    Speed down a wild river or glide gently through tranquil waters. Scuba dive, surf, and lots more. 

    Four people rafting down the Sjoa river in Eastern Norway

    Rafting

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    Two surfers walking along the beach in Hoddevik in winter in Fjord Norway

    Surfing

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    Two people packrafting down the river in Trysil, Eastern Norway

    Fun on the river

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    A person kiting on a wave in Fjord Norway.

    Kitesurfing

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    Overlooking the Jæren beaches, Stavanger and Ryfylke, Fjord Norway

    Beaches

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    People canyoning in Valldal in Møre og Romsdal in Fjord Norway

    Canyoning

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    Man scuba diving in the sea

    Diving

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    A group of people are kayaking outside of Sotra in Fjord Norway

    Top 10 places to paddle in Norway

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    Kayaking and canoeing

    Get up close to Norway's stunning fjord and coastal landscapes!

    Go paddling in Norway
    Kayaking on Kjerkfjorden in Lofoten .
    Photo: Irene Brit Tjelflaat / Visitnorway.com
    Kayaking on Kjerkfjorden in Lofoten .
    Photo: Irene Brit Tjelflaat / Visitnorway.com

    Experience wildlife up close

    Get close to whales, moose, rare birds, and even the shaggy survivor from the past – the musk ox. Don't forget to bring your camera!

    White tailed eagle in Northern Norway, at winter

    Wildlife safaris

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    Birdwatching: Three Puffins at The North Cape, Northern Norway

    Birdwatching

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    A moose ox in Rondane, Eastern Norway

    Meet the Norwegian moose

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    Whale tale above the water outside of Andøya in Vesterålen, Northern Norway

    Whale watching

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    And there’s more!

    From golf to glacier hiking and everything in between. Norwegian nature has something for everyone.

    Woman sliding down a zipline near Trolltunga in Fjord Norway

    Ziplines

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    A man inside the Grønligrotta cave in Helgeland in Northern Norway, one of many exciting caves and caverns

    Caves and caverns

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    Two kids sitting on rocks next to the sea and try geocaching in Sandnessjøen in Nordland, Northern Norway

    Geocaching

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    People horseback riding at a beach at sunset in Lofoten, Northern Norway

    Horseback riding

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    People playing golf under the midnight sun at Lofoten Links in Northern Norway

    Golf

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    Three people hiking on the Nigardsbreen glacier in Fjord Norway

    Glaciers

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    A man next to Rjukandefossen waterfall in Hemsedal, Eastern Norway

    Waterfalls

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    A woman climbing a mountainside on a sunny day in Loen in Fjord Norway

    Climbing

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    Top lists and inspiration

    Explore the great outdoors in Norway!

    Discover the best of Norway
    Hornelen in Fjord Norway .
    Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik
    Hornelen in Fjord Norway .
    Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik

    Skiing

    Cross-country skiing, downhill or ski touring? Here you'll have plenty of fun ski adventures to choose from.

    Family cross-country skiing in Valdres, Eastern Norway

    Cross-country skiing for beginners

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    Two people in skiing clothes sit in deck chairs outside Skarsnuten Hotel and enjoy the sunny weather and the wide views of the mountains of Hemsedal, Eastern Norway

    Spring: the downhill dream season

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    Ski touring at Rundfjellet in Lofoten, Northern Norway

    Top 6 ski touring hot spots

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    An elderly couple cross-country skiing at Mount Fløyen in Bergen, Fjord Norway

    Cross-country skiing near the city

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    Woman climbing mount Himmeltind on a ski touring trip in Lofoten, Northern Norway

    Ski touring

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    Alpine skier at Strandafjellet, Fjord Norway

    Alpine skiing

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    Cross-country skiers in Valdres, Eastern Norway

    Cross-country skiing

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    Go skiing in Norway in winter

    Skiing

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    Alpine skiing in Trysil, one of Norway’s best ski resorts

    These are Norway’s best ski resorts

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    Winter fun without skis

    No skis? No problem! We have plenty of other fun winter activities to choose from.

    Girls on sleds at Loen Skylift, Norway.

    Fun toboggan runs

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    Spark VM in Geilo 2023.

    Kicksledding

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    People snowshoeing in Møre og Romsdal, Fjord Norway

    Snowshoeing

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    A person snow kiting on the Valdresflye mountain plateau in Valdres, Eastern Norway

    Kiting

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    Mother and daughter tobogganing at Mount Hoven by the Loen Skylift in Loen, Fjord Norway

    Fun things to do without skis

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    Skiing

    Ski through a quiet snow-capped forest, zip down world-class pistes. Discover a powder paradise in the mountains.

    See the best ski resorts
    Alpine skiing in Trysil .
    Photo: Ola Matsson / www.skistar.com/trysil
    Alpine skiing in Trysil .
    Photo: Ola Matsson / www.skistar.com/trysil

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    Explore Norway with Hurtigruten

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    Authentic Scandinavia - Travel created by locals

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    Hiking, biking and kayaking in Fjord Norway with Hvitserk

    Expeditions and adventure holidays with Norrøna Hvitserk

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    Nærøyfjorden

    Fjord Tours – Home of Norway in a nutshell® - Norway’s most popular tour

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    50 Degrees North - Unforgettable tailor-made and small group tours to Norway

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    Strömma - Norwegian city sightseeing with bus and boat

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    Booknordics.com – Nordic Adventures Your Way

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    Go Fjords - Tours and activities all over Norway

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    Fjord Travel – exciting multi-day tours

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