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.
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Haugesund (help·info) (HGSD) is a town and municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The town is the main population centre of the Haugaland region in northern Rogaland. The majority of the population of Haugesund lives in the main urban area surrounding the city centre, with the northwestern part of the municipality being fairly rural.
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 Senja, Norway including Gammelbutikken in Skrolsvik, Senja Husky Adventure, Snyfjellet Gard Smadyrpark, Bergsbotn, Tungeneset, Ersfjordstranda, Hamn i Senja, Senjatrollet.
Discover the best top things to do in Stranda, Norway including Geiranger Fjord, Skagefla, Seven Sisters, Geiranger Skywalk - Dalsnibba, Strandafjellet Skisenter, Fossevandring, Ornevegen - Ornesvingen, Flydalsjuvet, Hellesyltfossen, Geirangerfjord.
Discover the best top things to do in Hitra Municipality, Norway including Dolm Kirke, Hitra Hestesenter, Hitra Tourist Office, South-Trondelag Coastalmuseum, Galleri Bolgeblikk, Explore Hitra, Kvennvaer Sjohusferie Sea Activities, Night Sailors, Farm Museum, Terningsvatnet.
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.
Discover the best top things to do in Mandal, Norway including Sjosanden, Island of Skjernoy Bike Trail, Lekeplass Buen Kulturhus, Bike Along Mandal River, Furulunden.
Sarpsborg [ˈsɑʂbɔr], historically Borg, is a city and municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Sarpsborg.
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.
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.
Discover the best top things to do in Fjord Norway, Norway including Saudahallen, Voss Active High Rope & Zip-Line Park, Iskanten, Kongeparken, Tysvaertunet Swimmingpool, Sunnmoersbadet, Atlanterhavsbadet Indoor Water Park, Mikkelparken, Vannkanten, Hap i havet.
Discover the best top things to do in Meraker Municipality, Norway including Rypetoppen Adventurepark, Norway Husky Adventure, Meraakerfjell Ridesenter, Aspaasen gaard og husky, Husky Adventures - Day Tours.
Discover the best top things to do in Buskerud, Norway including Vikersund Ski Jumping Center, Kongsberg Church, Kjosterudjuvet, Spiralen, Nore Stavkirke, King's View, Ypsilon Bridge, Bragernes Kirke, Rekord Bar, Rollag Stave Church.
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 Aust-Agder, Norway including Kollen at Fjaereheia, Hove and Spornes, Hill Hike in Grimstad, Hovdenuten, Fransasenloype, Hike to Trogfjell Mountain, Ardalsknapen in Bygland, Fevik via Hasseltangen, Heritage Walk, Hiking in Evje and Hornnes.
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 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.
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