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 Rana Municipality, Norway including Setergrotta, Hauknestinden, Klokkerhagen elvepark, Hauknesstranda, Tortenkota, Tjuvtrappa, Moskjaeran Marina, Raudvatnet, Visit Plura, Skillevollen Alpinsenter.
Discover the best top things to do in Fjord Norway, Norway including Hike Oygardstol to Langavatn via Kjerag, Trolltunga Zippen, Hornelen, Raudmelen, Hike from Grauthedlar to Lysebotn, Romsdalseggen, Molden, Malmangernuten (889 moh), Tide Reiser Kjerag, Galten.
Roll on over to the Alta rocks to check out the UNESCO World Heritage Site carvings. There are thousands of these fascinating archaeological remains, which detail images of animals, and scenes of hunter/gatherer life. Alta is also home to the northernmost ice hotel in Europe, an utterly majestic masterpiece replete with ice chandeliers, chairs and even beds.
Molde (Norwegian pronunciation: [²mɔldə] ( listen)) is a town and municipality in Romsdal in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The municipality is located on the Romsdal Peninsula, surrounding the Fannefjord and Moldefjord. The town is located on the northern shore of the Romsdalsfjord.
Discover the best top things to do in Ha Municipality, Norway including Grodaland, Ogna Beach, Varhaug Old Churchyard, Naerboparken, Steinkjerringa/Steinkjerringa, Haa Old Vicarage, Kvassheim Lighthouse, Obrestad Lighthouse, Refsnes Beach, Hitler's Teeth.
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.
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 As Municipality, Norway including Nordskogen Arboretum, Vitenparken, Leonardo Bridge, Aas Church, Kroer Church.
Discover the best top things to do in Horten Municipality, Norway including Marinemuseet (The Norwegian Naval Museum), Local Historical Centre, Buggegaarden, Borrehaugene, Midgard Viking Centre, Basto Fosen Ferries.
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.
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.
Odda is a municipality in Hordaland county, Norway. The municipality is located in southeastern Hordaland county, surrounding the southern end of the Sørfjorden.
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.
Discover the best top things to do in Hedmark, Norway including Oddentunet Os Museum, Galleri Slaen, Narbuvoll Old School, Norwegian Emigrant Museum, Vestre Sorken Gardmuseum, Natthagen, Charlie's Spisested, Anno Museum Domkirkeodden, Kirsten Flagstad Museum, Kunstbanken Hedmark Kunstsenter.
Discover the best top things to do in Eastern Norway, Norway including Oslomarka, Nordmarka, Hallingskarvet National Park, Trekking in Aurlandsdalen, Sognefjellvegen, Bygdoy Peninsula, Trysil, Korketrekkeren, Sognsvann Lake, Rondane National Park.
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.
Discover the best top things to do in Buskerud, Norway including Ringkollen Alpin Aktiv, Northern Adventure, Vikersund Ski Jumping Center, Al Skicentre, Nesbyen Alpisenter, Fagerfjell Skisenter, Solheisen Ski Center, Hemsedal Ski Centre, Slaatta Skisenter - Geilo Snowsports, Hallingskarvet Skisenter Sudndalen.
Longyearbyen is a great jumping-off point for experiencing the humbling power of the Arctic islands. Glaciers, mountains and primitive wildlife are the main attractions here. Be warned, though: Those polar bears look cuddly enough, but they are extremely dangerous and don't take kindly to gawking tourists.
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