Things To Do in Norway, Restaurants in Norway
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The 10 Best Fishing Charters & Tours in Finnmark, Northern Norway
Lying at the very top of Europe, Finnmark is the northernmost part of Norway that reaches around Sweden and meets Finland. This is the heart of Norwegian Lapland, where Karasjok is the cultural and political seat of Sami life. Though Norway's biggest county by size, Finnmark has the fewest people. Alta, the biggest city with just 17,000, is called the Town of Northern Lights for its great views of the phenomenon. Alta Museum is largely devoted to local rock carvings from thousands of years ago.
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The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Balestrand, Western Norway
Balestrand is a municipality in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. It is located on the northern shore of the Sognefjorden in the traditional district of Sogn. The administrative center is the village of Balestrand. Other villages in the municipality include Ese, Kvamme, Låne, Sæle, Tjugum, and Vetlefjorden.
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The 8 Best Things to do in Glomfjord, Northern Norway
Discover the best top things to do in Glomfjord, Norway including Rallarbrakka, Meloy Adventure, Fykantrappa, The Svartisen Glacier Austerdalsisen, Svartisen Moose, Glomfjord, Meloy Tourist Office, Engenbreen skyss AS.
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The 10 Best Art Galleries in Southern Norway, Southern Norway
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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Top 6 Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Voss Municipality, Western Norway
Discover the best top things to do in Voss Municipality, Norway including Nordic Ventures, Kayak Voss Day Tours, Voss Active, Skydive Voss, VossVind Indoor Skydiving, Outdoor Norway.
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Top 10 Free Things to do 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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Things to do in Bergen, Western Norway: The Best History Museums
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.
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What to do and see in Grong Municipality, Central Norway: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Grong Municipality, Norway including Heimdalshaugen 1159moh, Gloshaug Church, Grong Rural Museum, Fagerliklumpen Hiking Trail, Grong Skisenter, Namsen Salmon Aquarium, Tommerasfossen, Storhusfjellet, Rognsmoen natur- og kultursti, Fiskumfoss natur- og kultursti.
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What to do and see in , Southern Norway: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in , Norway including Dorgefossen, Sirdal Husky Farm, Havsynsknuten, Summit of Vardefjell, Bergehei.
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10 Sightseeing Tours in Oslo That You Shouldn't Miss
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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10 Outdoor Activities in Nesbyen Municipality That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Nesbyen Municipality, Norway including Bygdeborgen, Trommenatten, Nesbyen Alpisenter, Trytetjern, Roundtrip Nesbyen, Biking in Nesbyen, The Cattle Trail in Nesbyen, Timmermannsstolen, Nystolkroken Ski, Qvisten Outdoor Bath.
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What to do and see in Sogn og Fjordane, Western Norway: The Best Museums
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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What to do and see in Eastern Norway, Eastern Norway: The Best Arenas & Stadiums
Discover the best top things to do in Eastern Norway, Norway including 1078 Trappetrinn, Intility Arena, Notteroy Kulturhus, Ullevaal Stadion, Marienlyst Stadion, Arasen Stadium, Klosterskogen Travbane, Bislett Stadium, Oslo Spektrum, CC Amfi.
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The 6 Best Sights & Landmarks in Lillehammer, Eastern Norway
Lillehammer gained international fame as the host of the 1994 Winter Olympic Games. Since then, tourism has flourished in this Norwegian city. Skiing is excellent, of course, but even non-skiers can experience the thrill of the slopes by taking a lift to the top of Lysgårdsbakken Olympic ski jump site. Explore the awesome collections and structures of the Maihaugen open-air museum or hike the Fåberg Cultural Trail to the site of ancient petroglyphs.
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10 Specialty Museums in Rogaland That You Shouldn't Miss
The southernmost of the Western Fjord counties, Rogaland is also home to many beautiful beaches and islands. Of the area’s fjords, Lysefjord is the most famous, its 25 magnificent miles marked by narrow passages along steep vertical drops. Preikestolen, Rogaland’s most visited attraction, is a breathtaking cliff nearly 2,000 feet above the water. Kjeragbolten, a huge boulder wedged in a mountain crevasse, is another Lysefjord highlight. Cruises begin at Stavenger, the area’s biggest town.
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9 Multi-day Tours 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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The 10 Best Eco Tours in Tromso, Northern Norway
The fjords and mountain ranges of Tromso are simply magical. Here, the northern lights sparkle across the same navy blue sky that's illuminated by the midnight sun. You'll be spellbound by Tromso's enchanting fishing villages, fragrant botanical gardens and crystalline waterfalls. Music is a major part of the Tromso culture, particularly techno and electronic music, which adds some thumping thunder to the city once a year during the annual Insomnia Festival.
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The 10 Best Bars & Clubs in Trondheim Municipality, Central Norway
Discover the best top things to do in Trondheim Municipality, Norway including Good Omens, Trondheim Camping, Den Gode Nabo, Fru Lundgreen, Cafe 3b, Trondhjem Mikrobryggeri, Macbeth Whisky & Aquavit Bar, Bar Circus, Familien, Heidi's Bier Bar Trondheim.
