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Norway is part of Scandinavia, which also includes Sweden and Denmark – 3 Nordic countries located in Europe. The country of Norway is legendary for its Viking history and heritage. You can discover more about its history in the capital city, Oslo, where preserved 9th-century Viking ships are displayed at Oslo’s Viking Ship Museum.

The Kingdom of Norway, as it is officially known, is very mountainous, covering around two thirds of the country. The highest population live in or around the capital where you’ll find plenty of museums to explore the country’s rich culture and history. 

Hiking, fishing and skiing are very popular tourist activities in Norway. Lillehammer’s Olympic resort is not only famous for its skiing and bobsleigh, but the ski resort town in southern Norway is also home to Maihaugen Open-Air Museum where it’s possible to see buildings dating back to 1200s. The Norwegian Olympic Museum has exhibits from Lillehammer’s 1994 Winter Olympics. Another excellent opportunity for a memorable visit is a stay in an ice hotel. 

A diverse country comprised of fjords on the western coast, Norway has the highest concentration of fjords in the world.

There is plenty of city night life in the capital, Oslo, and for more adventurous and experienced visitors, snow-capped mountains and glaciers, to explore. You can even cross the Arctic circle.

For one country, the weather and conditions are extremely varied from one place to another.

The most famous walk in Norway is probably Preikestolen, or Pulpit Rock, as it translates to English. The peak is a 25-metre-wide viewing platform created by nature that looks over Lysefjord, before plunging vertically 650m down to the water below.

If you are looking for excitement and an adrenaline rush, the place to visit is Voss. It is known as the adventure capital of Norway. Situated deep in the heart of the fjords, you can participate in hiking, rafting, sky diving and many other extreme sports, especially those involving skiing in the winter.  

Cruises are an excellent way to travel around the magnificent coast of Arctic Circle Norway. In fact, the North Cape, is the most northern point in mainland Europe. Further around the coast, you reach Kirkenes, the point of return as far as the Northern Coast of Norway goes, for if you go any further you’ll reach the Russian border.

The northern lights are another spectacular sight you may be able to enjoy if you are lucky enough to have the right weather conditions. The nearer you are to the North Pole ,the better chance you have of seeing them.

A fascinating and beautifully rugged country with some of the most memorable and enjoyable experiences, Norway has much to offer.

Norway – Hiking to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)

Norway – Hiking to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)

ByPaul Taylor Updated7 February 2021

Preikestolen, or Pulpit Rock, as it is known in English. You may not recognise these names but I would suggest that more of you that do not register them as familiar will recognise the flat…

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Norway – Discovering Stavanger

Norway – Discovering Stavanger

ByPaul Taylor Updated12 February 2021

Norway had been on my to do list for quite a while. It has all the things that I like in a holiday; big mountains, great hiking, and wild country but also charming towns and…

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The North Cape – To The Top of Europe

The North Cape – To The Top of Europe

ByPaul Steele Updated16 October 2022

The North Cape or locally called Nordkapp, the most northern point in mainland Europe is a magical place to visit. Visiting in Winter it has an other worldly feel and I have been extremely lucky…

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Norway – Husky Sledding Through Rondane National Park

Norway – Husky Sledding Through Rondane National Park

ByRuth Lee Updated6 November 2020

The husky’s steely blue eyes are trained on mine. Each bark turns the frozen air to steam. He strains forward on his chains, snarling. I hold a harness limply in my hands. We both know…

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Norway – Alta, Snow Scooter Safari and Nice Ice

Norway – Alta, Snow Scooter Safari and Nice Ice

ByPaul Steele Updated7 November 2020

Well, all good things must come to an end, but this was not without a great day to equal all others. We had rested overnight in the far north town of Alta and were ready…

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The Northern Lights Came Out To Play, Norway

The Northern Lights Came Out To Play, Norway

ByPaul Steele Updated2 November 2020

This was my first time seeing the Northern Lights. I had spent a week in Norway, in winter, and luck had been against us. But today the aurora came out dancing in the sky for…

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Norway – Tromsø and Dog Sledding

Norway – Tromsø and Dog Sledding

ByPaul Steele Updated7 November 2020

I cannot believe it, day 7 already. Now it was time to fly North and above the Arctic circle. First destination up here… Tromsø. No matter how early we had to get up for the…

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Norway – Ålesund, Up the Coast and out to Sea

Norway – Ålesund, Up the Coast and out to Sea

ByPaul Steele Updated7 November 2020

After leaving Bergen by ship last night we woke up on the waves to a glorious sunrise greeting us aboard. The western coast of Norway, rocky and snow covered on a clear morning. What a…

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Norway – Skiing Above Voss

Norway – Skiing Above Voss

ByPaul Steele Updated18 September 2022

Voss is known as the adventure capital of Norway. It is situated deep in the heart of mountains and the fjords so you can imagine how great the views and backdrop to this place is….

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Lillehammer, Norway – Bobsleigh Speed And An Ice Hotel

Lillehammer, Norway – Bobsleigh Speed And An Ice Hotel

ByPaul Steele Updated1 November 2022

Before I arrived in Lillehammer the only thoughts I had about it were from watching the 1994 Olympics which were held here. It didn’t take long into the first day here for me to realise…

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