Things To Do in Norway, Restaurants in Norway

Top 7 Multi-day Tours in Leknes, Northern Norway

 Leknes (help·info) is a town in Nordland county, Norway. The town is also the administrative centre of the municipality of Vestvågøy (with 10,764 inhabitants, it is the most populous municipality in Lofoten and Vesterålen). The 2.37-square-kilometre (590-acre) town has a population (2013) of 3,176. The population density of the town is 1,340 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,500/sq mi). Leknes was designated a "town" (Norwegian: by) in 2002.

What to do and see in Stavanger, Western Norway: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

With about 120,000 people, Stavanger is Norway’s fourth-largest city and a fascinating mix of old and new. Its history stretches back deep into the Middle Ages. Stavanger was once a tranquil coastal market town and then later an important fishing port. But it was the 1969 discovery of oil offshore that forever changed the now bustling city’s fortunes and landscape. Don’t miss the well-preserved old town (Gamle Stavanger), the unique Canning Museum or the 12th-century Stavanger Cathedral.

10 Things to do Adventurous in Eastern Norway That You Shouldn't Miss

Discover the best top things to do in Eastern Norway, Norway including Raftingsenteret Serious Fun, Go Rafting Sjoa, Sjoa Rafting - Day Tours, Dagali Opplevelser, Jotunheimen National Park, Trekking in Aurlandsdalen, Dagali Fjellpark, The Escape Games, Sjusjoen Husky Tours, Fagerlund Husky - Dog sledding Geilo.

The 7 Best Walking Tours in Nordland, Northern Norway

Typified by steep mountains and the flat lowlands where they meet the Norwegian Sea, Nordland is known for its stunning scenery. The Lofoten Islands off the mainland are considered among the world's best for travelers and include unique attractions like the Lofotr Viking Museum at Borg. Saltstraumen near Bodo has the world's strongest tidal current. Further south, Vega has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its age-old lifestyle of fishing and eider duck down harvesting.

10 Food & Drink in Hordaland That You Shouldn't Miss

Lying at the heart of Norway’s Western Fjord area, Hordaland is home to culturally rich Bergen, the country’s second largest city. Hardangerfjord, Norway’s second-longest fjord (and the third-longest in the world), is here too, and cruising along its scenic 110 miles is a top area activity. Leirvik, the second-biggest town in Hordaland, has the interesting open-air Sunnhordland Folk Museum. Set atop one of the country’s biggest glaciers, Folgefonna National Park has a popular summer ski center.

Things to do in Tonsberg, Eastern Norway: The Best Fun Activities & Games

Tønsberg [²tønsbærj] ( listen) is a municipality in Vestfold county, southern Norway, located around 102 kilometres (63 miles) south-southwest of Oslo on the western coast of the Oslofjord near its mouth onto the Skagerrak. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Tønsberg. The municipality has a population of 41,239 and covers an area of 107 square kilometres (41 square miles).

Top 5 Shopping in Fredrikstad Municipality, Eastern Norway

Discover the best top things to do in Fredrikstad Municipality, Norway including Bastion 5, Ferner Jacobsen AS, Glasshytta, Oestfold Kunstnersenter / Gallery Oks, Jorunn Braaten's Ceramic Workshop.

Things to do in Akershus, Eastern Norway: The Best Traveler Resources

Discover the best top things to do in Akershus, Norway including Besokssenter Vatmark Nordre Oyeren, Engineerium, Asker Library, Ski Library, Norway Convention Center.

Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Trondheim, Central Norway

Norway's capital of technology, the university town of Trondheim is a tech junkie's paradise and a history nerd's dream. The 11th-century Nidarosdomen Cathedral is the national sanctuary of Norway, and the Royal Residence is the largest wooden palace in Scandanavia. Fast-forward several centuries, and SINTEF science research center is doing some of the world's most important work in environmentally-friendly technologies. Nearby skiing is world-class, with World Cup winter sports competitions held regularly at Granåsen.

Top 10 Nightlife in Bergen, Western Norway

The colorful Norwegian city of Bergen is also a gateway to majestic fjords. Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf will give you a sense of the local culture – take some time to snap photos of the Hanseatic commercial buildings, which look like scenery from a movie set. Don’t breathe too deeply when you visit the outdoor fish market, a reminder of the city’s role in early fish trade. Ferry across a fjord to Lysøen, where the former villa of 19th-century composer Ole Bull will captivate you with fairytale charm.

What to do and see in Spitsbergen, Svalbard: The Best Hiking & Camping Tours

Discover the best top things to do in Spitsbergen, Norway including Green Dog Svalbard, Poli Arctici, Svalbard Trekking - Day Tours, Husky Travellers, Polar Dream Travel, Hurtigruten Svalbard, Svalbard Adventures, Svalbard Villmarkssenter - Day Tours, Trapper's Station.

What to do and see in Western Norway, Norway: The Best Geologic Formations

Western Norway (Norwegian: Vestlandet, Vest-Norge, Vest-Noreg) is the region along the Atlantic coast of southern Norway. It consists of the counties Rogaland, Hordaland, Sogn og Fjordane, and Møre og Romsdal. The region has a population of approximately 1.3 million people. The largest city is Bergen and the second-largest is Stavanger. Historically the regions of Agder, Vest-Telemark, Hallingdal, Valdres and northern parts of Gudbrandsdal have been included in Western Norway.

9 Museums in Alesund That You Shouldn't Miss

Perched at the top of Norway’s Western Fjord country, picture-perfect Alesund is spread over several islands stretching into the Atlantic, with the spectacular Sunnmøre Mountains as a backdrop. If its natural beauty doesn’t grab you, its architecture surely will: After an early 20th-century fire destroyed much of the town, Alesund was rebuilt in absolute Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) glory. Learn the history at Aalesunds Museum, or visit one of the world’s largest aquariums, the Atlanterhavsparken.

The 10 Best Sightseeing Tours in Norway, Norway

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Things to do in Sandnes, Western Norway: The Best Fun Activities & Games

Discover the best top things to do in Sandnes, Norway including Real Escape Game, Actionball Event, Fun Center, ODEON Kino, Lucky Bowl Sandnes.

9 Monuments & Statues in Bergen That You Shouldn't Miss

The colorful Norwegian city of Bergen is also a gateway to majestic fjords. Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf will give you a sense of the local culture – take some time to snap photos of the Hanseatic commercial buildings, which look like scenery from a movie set. Don’t breathe too deeply when you visit the outdoor fish market, a reminder of the city’s role in early fish trade. Ferry across a fjord to Lysøen, where the former villa of 19th-century composer Ole Bull will captivate you with fairytale charm.

The 9 Best Things to do in Kautokeino, Northern Norway

Discover the best top things to do in Kautokeino, Norway including Juhls Silver Gallery, Samiway, Ailo Matki and Tourist, Sokkiadventure, RiddoDuottar Museum, Pikefossen, Norvilt, Kautokeino Church, Maritex Gavpi.

What to do and see in Gjovik, Eastern Norway: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

 Gjøvik (help·info) is a town and a municipality in Oppland county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Gjøvik.

What to do and see in Central Norway, Central Norway: The Best Walking Tours

The central Norwegian area of Trondelag has its ideological capital in Trondheim, founded by Viking king Olaf Tryggvason in the 10th century and the seat of Norway's power until the 13th. Today, it's still the country's third-largest city, a university town with a rich culture. Trondelag's western offshore islands of Hitra and Froya are popular for outdoor adventures like camping, hiking, biking, snorkeling and scuba diving. They are also one of the world's best spots for deep sea fishing.

The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Eastern Norway, Eastern Norway

Discover the best top things to do in Eastern Norway, Norway including Visitor Centre Hardangervidda National Park, 22 July Centre, Byfergene, Viking Ship Museum, Norges Hjemmefrontmuseum, Kon-Tiki Museum, The Norwegian Museum of Science and Tehnology, Norwegian Road Museum, Fram Museum, Marinemuseet (The Norwegian Naval Museum).