Things To Do in Norway, Restaurants in Norway
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What to do and see in Ulvik Municipality, Western Norway: The Best Outdoor Activities
Discover the best top things to do in Ulvik Municipality, Norway including Rallarvegen (The Navvy Road), Joklagutane AS, Ulvik Fishing, B-Active Center, B-Nature.
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8 Outdoor Activities in Leknes That You Shouldn't Miss
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.
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10 Free Things to do in Troms That You Shouldn't Miss
From its snow-capped mountains to its mighty fjords, from grand valleys to tranquil lakes and lovely archipelagos, the county of Troms is bursting with natural wonders. To cap it off, it also plays host to the northern lights. Tromso, the capital, is the gateway to the region's rugged beauty, but with 65,000 people it's also a surprisingly rich city culturally, with many interesting museums and sites (including the world's northernmost botanical garden) and even a pulsing nightlife.
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The 10 Best Multi-day Tours in Northern Norway, Northern Norway
Home to both the midnight sun (with constant daylight from April to July) and the northern lights, North Norway is a rugged land of steep mountains, deep fjords and scenic coastline, making it a great place for outdoor adventures like dog sledding, snowmobiling and wildlife safaris. It's also the ancient home of the Sami people, 3,000 of whom live (along with 100,000 reindeer) at Kautokeino, Norway's largest municipality at over 3,700 square miles.
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5 Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing in Northern Norway That You Shouldn't Miss
Home to both the midnight sun (with constant daylight from April to July) and the northern lights, North Norway is a rugged land of steep mountains, deep fjords and scenic coastline, making it a great place for outdoor adventures like dog sledding, snowmobiling and wildlife safaris. It's also the ancient home of the Sami people, 3,000 of whom live (along with 100,000 reindeer) at Kautokeino, Norway's largest municipality at over 3,700 square miles.
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Things to do in Larvik, Eastern Norway: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
Larvik (help·info) is a town and municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Larvik. The municipality of Larvik has about 46,364 inhabitants, and covers 530 km².
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Things to do in Northern Norway, Northern Norway: The Best Multi-day Tours
Home to both the midnight sun (with constant daylight from April to July) and the northern lights, North Norway is a rugged land of steep mountains, deep fjords and scenic coastline, making it a great place for outdoor adventures like dog sledding, snowmobiling and wildlife safaris. It's also the ancient home of the Sami people, 3,000 of whom live (along with 100,000 reindeer) at Kautokeino, Norway's largest municipality at over 3,700 square miles.
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What to do and see in Halden Municipality, Eastern Norway: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Halden Municipality, Norway including Fredriksten Festning (Fredriksten Fortress), Roed Manor, Idd Church Closter, Kornsjo Station, St. Peter Catholic Church, Rokke Church, Berby Manor, Immanuels Church, Tistedal Church.
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Top 5 Museums in Asker Municipality, Eastern Norway
Discover the best top things to do in Asker Municipality, Norway including Hebbe Lille's Gallery, Keramikkhjoernet Gallery, Oslofjordmuseet, Asker Museum, LGD Gallery.
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The 9 Best Kayaking & Canoeing in Sogn og Fjordane, Western Norway
Rich in mountains, islands, glaciers, farmlands and fjords, Sogn og Fjordane is best known for Sognefjord, the longest in Norway and the second-longest in the world. One of its arms, Nærøyfjord, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as is the 12th-century Urnes Stave Church near Lustrafjorden, an excellent example of traditional Scandinavian wooden architecture. Jostedalsbreen, the largest glacier on mainland Europe, is home to a national park with several museums and visitor centers.
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10 Horse Tracks in Eastern Norway That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Eastern Norway, Norway including Hemsedal Hestesenter, Geilo Activity Center, Savalen hestesenter, Raubergstulen, Geilo Hestesenter, Alna Ridesenter, Damgarden Riding Centre, Bjerke Race Track, Ovrevoll Racecourse, Kragero Ridesenter.
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5 Military Bases & Facilities in Southern Norway That You Shouldn't Miss
Called Sørlandet, Norway's South Coast is known for its rocky coastline, its whitewashed houses and its idyllic archipelago. This warmest area in the country draws many resdents for a summer holiday. Kristiansand, the biggest city here and fifth-largest in all of Norway, has many lovely beaches, a very good zoo (Norway's most visited attraction) and a number of historic buildings. These date from the period of the city's 17th-century founding and are located in Posebyen, the old town area.
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6 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Aust-Agder That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Aust-Agder, Norway including Som Forest Conservation Area, Reddalsvann Nature Reserve, Honnevje - Rysstad, Auesoya Landscape Conservation Area, Vestlandske Hovedvei Kongeveien, Skiftenes Nature Reserve.
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The 10 Best Things to do Good for Couples in Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Longyearbyen is a great jumping-off point for experiencing the humbling power of the Arctic islands. Glaciers, mountains and primitive wildlife are the main attractions here. Be warned, though: Those polar bears look cuddly enough, but they are extremely dangerous and don't take kindly to gawking tourists.
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Things to do in Svalbard, Svalbard: The Best Shopping
Discover the best top things to do in Svalbard, Norway including Arctica, Ingenior G. Paulsen, Barbara Foto & Ramme, Longyear 78 Outdoor & Expeditions, Longyearbyen Kunst og handverksenter, Barentsburg Souvenir Shop, Art Hall Svalbard.
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10 Beaches in Western Norway That You Shouldn't Miss
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.
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Top 10 Things to do in Vestby Municipality, Eastern Norway
Discover the best top things to do in Vestby Municipality, Norway including Strombraten Chapel, Hallanderiet, Follo Museum, Galleri Soon, Hvitstenstranda Beach, Oslo Fashion Outlet, Vestby Storsenter, Ramme Gaard, Vestby Church, Vestby Vicarage.
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Things to do in Eastern Norway, Eastern Norway: The Best Self-Guided Tours & Rentals
Discover the best top things to do in Eastern Norway, Norway including Electric Mountain Bike Rental in Oslo, Oslo Bike Rental, Self-Guided Full-Day Round Trip From Oslo To Sognefjord With Flåm Railway, Self-Guided Full Day Trip From Oslo To Bergen with Flåm Railway And Sognefjord, 2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise, Oslo Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, Camper Van Rental.
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The 10 Best Gear Rentals 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.
