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Scandic Hotels – in all major cities from north to south
Nordic Choice Hotels – a different hotel company
Thon Hotels – with fantastic breakfast
Hostelling International – the door to Norway
Radisson Blu Hotels – discover your favourite destinations
Widerøe – the largest regional airline in Scandinavia
AutoEurope – always a smooth car rental experience
Vy express – travel with bus throughout Norway
DFDS – Europe’s leading ferry operator 2012-2020
Rent-A-Wreck – the smart car rental alternative
Arctic Campers – Norway’s camper van rental
NOR-WAY Bussekspress – travel green with express busses
Vy – it should be easy to travel green
Hurtigruten – "The World’s Most Beautiful Sea Voyage"
Authentic Scandinavia – exciting Norway tours
Up Norway – tailored journeys
Norrøna Hvitserk – expeditions and adventure holidays
Fjord Tours – experience Norway in a nutshell® with one ticket
50 Degrees North – unforgettable tailor-made and small group tours to Norway
Discover Norway – skiing, biking and hiking tours in Norway
Norwegian Holidays – low-price package holidays with Norwegian. Flight, hotel and rental car
DanCenter – your specialist in holiday homes in Norway
Norgesbooking – book your perfect cabin stay in Norway
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If you mention the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer to a Norwegian, chances are he or she will close her eyes and smile sheepishly while reminiscing about the great event. Several of the Olympic arenas are still in use today (so are, to a lesser degree, those from the Oslo Olympics in ‘52).
There are strong traditions for cross-country skiing in Norway. Indeed, it has its roots here – and the sport is one of the few in which we can truly boast of being one of the best nations in the world. Ski jumping, biathlon and alpine will regularly attract large crowds as well, at least the international competitions.
The Holmenkollen ski jump, visible from miles away as it towers over Oslo, is one of the most visited attractions in Norway and hosts a World Cup event every winter. At Holmenkollen, you will also find the world's oldest museum specialized in skiing.
If you’re a football fan (with an acquired taste), you could visit one of the many stadiums in Norway, and feel the atmosphere. Rosenborg BK in Trondheim is the most successful team in the past few decades, while Vålerenga is the largest club in Oslo. Brann in Bergen also has a loud and very enthusiastic following.
Ice hockey, motorsports, handball and athletics are other popular sports among Norwegian spectators. In regards to the latter, the traditional Bislett Games – an IAAF Diamond League event – is held in Oslo every summer.
You can also enjoy several yearly bike races, like the Arctic Race of Norway where some of the best pro cyclists in the world compete, surrounded by stunning Norwegian nature.
1. In 2017, was Norway ranked the world’s greatest sporting nation (per capita) by the website Greatest Sporting Nation (GSN).
2. Football is the largest sport in Norway, with around 480,000 active players, according to the Football Association of Norway (NFF).
3. Norway was the most successful nation at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. Norway won 39 medals, which is a winter Olympic record.
4. Norway has been host country for the Olympic Games twice: In Oslo (1952) and Lillehammer (1994).
5. In recent years, chess has become a highly popular sport in Norway. Many tournaments are broadcasted on national television. The world's best chess player, Magnus Carlsen, deserves a lot of credit for the great chess interest.
Oslo is a large, Scandinavian culture hub, with countless festivals, concerts and museums. But remote villages have much to offer as well. Check out the event calendar and plan your trip here.
Imagine running past polar bears and glaciers, in the midnight sun, or along the fjords. Or to participate in the world’s only subsea run! Jimmy “The Runner” Vika shares his six favourite Norwegian marathons and other runs that you can brag about when you come home.
Norwegian music has a strong reputation, not least in the genres of metal, indie, and electronic music. Some of the world’s best-selling artists regularly tour the country as well.
Great art can become even better when experienced together. Festivals of food, music and films are vital to the Norwegian culture scene.
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