Head to Norway to discover pristine natural beauty, from the deep blue fjords and vast
wilderness of the Jostedalsbreen glacier in the southwest to the
sparsely-populated Arctic islands. Cosmopolitan Oslo is packed with museums and
eclectic bars, but escape the capital to find remote villages of wooden houses nestled
deep in the mountains. Visit in summer to make the most of never-ending days under the
midnight sun.
Background
If you love nature, you'll find it hard to resist Norway's dramatic
mountains and crystal clear waters. A quarter of the population live in and around
Oslo in the southeast, which means lots of wide open spaces elsewhere.
The capital is miles away - both in distance and character - from southwestern
Bergen with its brightly-coloured waterfront houses, or the Arctic cities
of Bodø and Tromsø. Stavanger presides over
fjords, mountains and sandy beaches in the southwest. Norway is a wealthy,
progressive society, which shines through in its clean, well-organised cities and
open-minded people.
Urban
Start your trip in elegant Oslo for a walk along the lively harbourside to
medieval Akershus Fortress. Cross the water to the Viking Ship Museum
to see beautifully preserved Viking boats. Bergen's UNESCO-listed
harbour is the starting point for fjord cruises, while the historic pilgrimage
centre, Trondheim, boasts one of Northern Europe's finest
cathedrals. In the far north, Tromsø has a spectacular waterside
setting, along with 24-hour daylight in the summer months.
Rural
Rural Norway is a land of mountains, lakes, deep valleys and isolated farmsteads,
ideal in summer for getting away from it all. In winter, skiing is a great way to
enjoy the countryside. The rugged peaks and waters of the world-famous fjords in the
southwest draw cruise ships in their droves. Head for the North Cape to see
the midnight sun and meet the reindeer-herding Sami people.
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