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.
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.
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 Vagan, 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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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 Oppland, Norway including Sjoa Rafting - Day Tours, Jotunheimen National Park, Sognefjellvegen, Klimapark 2469, Avdemsbue, Maihaugen Open-Air Museum, Norwegian Road Museum, Ringebu Stave Church, Kistefos Museum, Galdhopiggen.
Discover the best top things to do in Hardanger, Norway including Petroglyphs at Strandebarm, Trolltunga, Kjeasen Mountain Farm, Syse Gard, Ulvik Frukt & Cideri, Hardanger Saft og Siderfabrikk, Hardanger Bridge, Ulvik Church, Agatunet, Haereid Iron Age Burial Site.
Discover the best top things to do in Buskerud, Norway including Hemsedal Hestesenter, Geilo Activity Center, Geilo Hestesenter, Skarslia Ridesenter, Drammen Travbane, Nesbyen Horse Center, Andorsrud Hestesportsenter, Stall Numedal, Gjeldokk Hestesenter, Drammen og Omegn Rideklubb.
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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 Buskerud, Norway including Honefoss Trekkspillmuseum, Lier Rural Museum, Al Stave Church Museum, Al Outdoor Museum, Veien Kulturminnepark, Norwegian Mining Museum, Eggedal molle, Drammens Museum, Labro Museums, Gulskogen Manor.
Discover the best top things to do in Austvagoya, Norway including Rundt & Rundt, Lofoten Glass AS, Lille Kabelvag art gallery and museum, Lofoten Museum, The Espolin Gallery.
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.
Discover the best top things to do in Skien Municipality, Norway including Saint Michael's Cave, Brekkeparken, The Telemark Canal, Henrik Ibsen Museum, Svanstul Utvikling AS, Hjellevannet.
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