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Courtesy Visit NorwayRead MoreÅlesund
Perhaps Norway’s most beautiful city, the tiny port of Ålesund is home to a population of just over 40,000 and is known for its distinct Art Nouveau architecture. The city, which almost entirely burned down in 1904, was rebuilt in...
Courtesy Visit NorwayRead MoreBergen
The second-largest city in Norway, Bergen is located on the country’s southwestern coast and is a great jumping-off point for exploring the fjords; Sognefjord, the second-largest fjord in the world, is located a five-hour boat ride or two-hour drive from...
Courtesy Visit NorwayRead MoreDay Trip: The Atlantic Road
Dubbed the world’s most beautiful car journey by British newspaper the Guardian, Norway’s five-mile Atlantic Road makes for a spectacular road trip. Known as “The Road in the Sea,” the route has been used in many car commercials and is...
Read MoreGeirangerfjord
Norway’s most famous fjord is also its most criticized; the striking waterway is a popular destination for cruise ships, which often mar the otherwise spectacular landscape. Nevertheless, the UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord is popular for a reason: it is truly breathtaking, and...
Read MoreIndagare Tours: Helicopter Tour
The magnificent Norwegian fjords, some of the most dramatic in the world, must be seen from above to truly absorb their beauty. From the iconic Geirangerfjord to the lesser-visited Storfjord, the fjords boast many different landscapes and touring them via...
Courtesy 62 NordRead MoreIndagare Tours: Private Boat Tour
Arguably the most lauded attraction in Scandinavia, the Norwegian fjords can get crowded with tourists and cruise ships, so it is important to build in some private experiences to have a truly special trip. Seeing the fjords by private boat...
Courtesy 62NordRead MoreIndagare Tours: RIB Boat Tour
A classic adventure activity in Norway, a high-speed RIB boat tour from many locations is a must for thrill-seeking travelers. For the safari-style excursion, guests are provided weather gear (a full waterproof suit, hat, gloves and goggles) and loaded into...
Read MoreRunde Bird Island
A must-visit for bird lovers, Runde has the widest variety of sea bird species in Scandinavia. While the island has only 150 permanent bird residents, the population swells to more than 500,000 between February and August, including puffin, skua and...
Courtesy Visit NorwayRead MoreSognefjord & Nærøyfjord
The second-largest fjord in the world, Sognefjord begins just north of Bergen (but is a two-hour drive or 30-minute flight away) and stretches 127 miles into the country. Known for its dramatic peaks that are as high as the fjord...
Courtesy Sverre HjornevikRead MoreStranda
A charming fjord-side town, Stranda is one of Norway’s best-known winter destinations, when it attracts local and international skiers. Particularly famous for its thrilling off-piste offerings, the ski resort also has 18 downhill runs of varying degrees of difficulty, plus...
Courtesy Visit NorwayRead MoreTrollstigen
It’s hard to say whether the drive along Trollstigen or observing it from its highest viewpoint is more dramatic. The serpentine mountain road, which has 11 hairpin turns and sits nearly 3,000 feet above sea level at its highest point,...
Read MoreTrolltunga
One of the most strenuous hikes in Norway, the trek to Trolltunga, a beautiful cliff that juts out more than 2,200 feet above Lake Ringedalsvatnet, takes roughly 10-12 hours. Oft-photographed, the famous attraction requires that those who visit it be...
Courtesy Visit NorwayRead MoreValldal
One of the most beautiful areas in Norway, Valldal is a valley that runs from a small fjord-side town to Trollstigen. Surrounded by alpine mountains, Valldal has a mild climate and is famous for its strawberries, which are in season...
