The 1000-year-old Norwegian capital sits at the head of Oslo Fjord. This stunning setting gives hints of the wild wonders that lie just beyond the city. From taking in visual delights at Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum, the Munch Museum and Holmenkollen, to the challenging content within the new Nobel Peace Centre and the Holocoust Center, Oslo offers plenty of food for thought. The Oslo Pass allows free travel on public transport, free parking and many museum and sight admissions.
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.
Åndalsnes (help·info) is a town in Rauma Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. Åndalsnes is the administrative center of Rauma Municipality. The 2.22-square-kilometre (550-acre) town has a population (2013) of 2,244, giving it a population density of 1,011 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,620/sq mi). The village of Isfjorden lies about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) to the east, Veblungsnes lies just to the west across the Rauma River, and Innfjorden lies about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the southwest via the European Route E136 highway.
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.
Discover the best top things to do in Alvdal, Norway including Jutulhogget Canyon, Husantunet, Aukrust museum, Tronfjell, The Aukrust Monument, Tronsvangen Seter.
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.
Discover the best top things to do in Al, Norway including Ceramic Workshop Witteveen, Al Stave Church Museum, Al Outdoor Museum, Sangefjell Outdoor Cathedral, Al Skicentre, Leveld Church, Aal Tourist Information, Bike Trips Torpo Opheim, Rolf Nesch Museum, Tormodset.
Discover the best top things to do in Spitsbergen, Norway including Green Dog Svalbard, Poli Arctici, Better Moments, Husky Travellers, Arctic Adventures, Svalbard Brewery, Polar Dream Travel, Svalbard Museum, Pyramiden, Svalbard Adventures.
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.
Discover the best top things to do in Skien Municipality, Norway including Nenset church, The Baptistchurch Skien, Borgestad Church, Skien Kirke, Gimsoy Church, Kilebygda Church, Gulset Church, Luksefjell Kirke.
Discover the best top things to do in Hemsedal Municipality, Norway including Hemsedal Hestesenter, Venashovda, Tunet Sport, Hike to Veslehodn, Hemsedal Tourist Office, Hemsedal Huskies, Ranastongi, Storhovda, Solheisen Ski Center, Golf Hemsedal.
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.
Discover the best top things to do in Larvik Municipality, Norway including Foldvik Familypark, Molen, Ulabrand, Bokkerfjellet, Fredriksvern Verft, Beech Forest, Color Line - Day Trips, Istrehagan Burial Ground, Herregarden, The Hall of Remembrance.
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.
Discover the best top things to do in Alta Municipality, Norway including Holmen Husky - Dog Sledding Tours, North Adventure, Trasti & Trine AS, Vidda Runners Huskies, Luuso AS Northern Lights Tours, Alta Museum - World Heritage Rock Art Centre, Alta Tourist Information, Sami Siida, Nordlysbadet.
Discover the best top things to do in Oppland, Norway including Gudbrandsdal War Museum, Maihaugen Open-Air Museum, Bjornstjerne Bjornsons Home Aulestad, Kistefos Museum, Valdres Folk Museum, Sigrid Undset's Home Bjerkebaek, Norwegian Mountain Center, Sagelva Hydropower Center, Eiktunet, Hadeland Folkemuseum.
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.
Discover the best top things to do in Svolvaer, Norway including 2 -day summer sightseeing & photography tour in Lofoten, 8D Northern Norway in a Nutshell - Northbound, 8D Northern Norway in a Nutshell - Southbound, 11D In Search of Polar Bear & Pack Ice + Lofoten - Departure 17 & 31 May 2021, 13D In Search of Polar Bear & Pack Ice + Lofoten - Departure 31 Jul 2021, 11D Northern Norway in a Nutshell Northbound + Svalbard.
Discover the best top things to do in Aurland Municipality, Norway including Private Norway in Miniature tour with Stegastein viewpoint, Private day tour to Flam - incl Premium Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway, Guided tour - Norway in a Nutshell - incl Premium Fjord Cruise and Flåm Railway , Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein - Viewpoint Cruise, Private Tour to Sognefjord, Gudvangen, and Flåm from Bergen, Private Full-Day Round Trip from Oslo to Sognefjord via Flåm Railway, Full Day Guided Roundtrip From Bergen To Sognefjord With Flam Railway, PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: World Heritage Fjord Landscape tour from Flam, 4 hours, Private Full Day Roundtrip From Oslo To Sognefjord with Flam Railway, Private day tour Undredal, Flåm and Stegastein - incl Premium Fjord Cruise .
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