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.
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.
Mo i Rana (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈmuː i ˈrɑːnɑ]) a town and administrative centre of the municipality of Rana in Nordland county, Norway. It is located just south of the Arctic Circle and in the Helgeland region of Nordland. Some of the outlying areas of the town include the suburbs of Båsmoen and Ytteren in the north and Selfors in the east.
Odda is a municipality in Hordaland county, Norway. The municipality is located in southeastern Hordaland county, surrounding the southern end of the Sørfjorden.
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.
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.
Discover the best top things to do in Runde, Norway including Runde Fuglereservat, Runde Lighthouse, Runde Environmental Centre - Visitor Centre, More-to-Sea, Runde Fuglefjell - The Bird Island, Aquila - Johan Moltu.
The most northerly of the Western Fjord counties, More og Romsdal is a land of rich and rugged terrain, including steep mountains, rolling valleys, many islands, some of the country’s longest waterfalls and, of course, the deep fjords that make the area so famous. Geirangerfjord, one of Norway’s most visited fjords, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and home to the spectacular Brudesløret (Bride’s Veil) and De Syv Søstrene (The Seven Sisters) waterfalls. Picturesque Alesund is the county capital.
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.
Situated above the Arctic Circle and beneath the Auroral Oval, the beautiful fishing village of Bodo enjoys spectacular views of the Northern Lights and, in the summer, the Midnight Sun. Nearby Saltstraumen is the site of the world’s strongest tidal current, which creates epic whirlpools and draws an abundance of fish. Explore local churches and herb gardens, and don’t miss the excellent Aviation Museum.
Discover the best top things to do in Moskenesoy, Norway including The Magic of the Arctic – Lofoten Islands, 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.
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 Austvagoya, Norway including Northern Alpine Guides, Rundt & Rundt, Lofoten Aktiv, Lille Kabelvag art gallery and museum, Rorvikstranda Beach, Lofoten Museum, The Espolin Gallery, The Lofoten Aquarium, Kabelvag Church, Djupfjordvatnet.
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.
Discover the best top things to do in Fjord Norway, Norway including Astruptunet, Troldhaugen Edvard Grieg Museum, Gamle Bergen Museum - Bymuseet i Bergen, Voss Folkemuseum, Romsdal Museum, Kraftmuseet, Otternes Bygdetun, Norsk Bremuseum & Ulltveit-Moe Climate Centre, Breidablikk, Dokken Outdoor Museum.
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.
Discover the best top things to do in Stavanger Municipality, Norway including Lysefjorden Adventure, Outdoorlife Norway, Norwegian Petroleum Museum, GuideCompaniet, Lysefjord, Old Stavanger, Solvberget bibliotek og kulturhus, Vaulen Beach, Breidablikk, Norwegian Canning Museum.
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.
Discover the best top things to do in Voss Municipality, Norway including Private day tour to Flam - incl Premium Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway, Private day tour to Hardangerfjord - incl Voss Gondol And 4 Great Waterfalls , Private Tour to Sognefjord, Gudvangen, and Flåm from Bergen, Zero Carbon Footprint Tours off the beaten tracks in Western Norway., The Gateway to the Fjords of Norway Private tour from Bergen, Private day tour Undredal, Flåm and Stegastein - incl Premium Fjord Cruise , Private day tour - Bergen to Oslo - incl Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway, Private day tour to Flam - incl RIB Sognefjord Safari and Flåm Railway, Private day tour to Voss - incl Voss Gondol and lunch at Mount Hanguren, Private day tour to Flåm - incl Premium Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway .
Discover the best top things to do in Hedmark, Norway including Norway Outdoors - Guided Tours, Odal Kano og Fritid AS, Guide Peter, Finnskogen Adventures, Hedmarksvidda Husky Tours, Seaside Cablepark Hamar, Dunder Adventures AS, Kayak on lake Mjosa - Infoteket, Chris Hendriks Fishing - Experiences, Solhaug Kano og Fritid.
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