Bergen
It is Norway’s second-largest city, nestled between mountain slopes and overlooking the sea. Its passionately patriotic residents take pride in their city’s many facets, history, and cultural traditions. Many locals are happy to direct visitors to their favorite tourist attractions, cafes, or restaurants. Today, Bergen stands out as a particularly vibrant and lively city.
Its charming neighborhoods are home to a multitude of picturesque streets and impressive monuments. Known as the “capital of the fjords,” Bergen is the gateway to one of the most spectacular landscapes in Northern Europe and a must-see when visiting Norway.
Oslo
Oslo is the capital and most expensive city in Norway; within its boundaries lie nearly 40 islands and more than 340 lakes. A vibrant capital, it exudes the energy of its new neighborhoods, ultra-modern fashion trends, and its performing arts scene.
Located between the Oslofjord and a series of wooded hills, Oslo is enjoying its status as the European Green Capital in 2019 for its dedication and efforts to preserve natural spaces and reduce environmental pollution.
The Lofoten Islands
Lofoten is known for its excellent fishing, natural attractions, and small fishing villages.
The wild nature of the Lofoten Islands is just as beautiful in winter as it is the rest of the year, especially when the Northern Lights appear at night. Every excursion in the region is set against a backdrop of rugged mountains rising directly from the sea. Winter in Lofoten is a symphony of thousands of colors, offering a feast of contrasts, nuances, and shades.
Tromsø
Tromsø is the largest city in Northern Norway. However, the rugged mountains surrounding it and the deep fjords are so close to the city center that you can even admire them from the main street. This city on the Tromshalvøya peninsula deserves its nickname as the capital of the Arctic, as there is plenty to see and do here.
Tromsø is the ideal place to see the Northern Lights and offers a perfect combination of outdoor activities, a lively nightlife, and exquisite local cuisine.
Flåm
This is one of the most popular attractions in all of Norway and usually draws a large number of visitors. But if you come in spring, fall, or even early summer, there will be fewer people. A 20-kilometer train ride through the mountains takes you through the beautiful landscapes of the inner part of the Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the Sognefjord. This train was described by National Geographic as one of the 10 most beautiful trains in the world.
Stavanger
A stunning setting with fjords, mountains, and long white-sand beaches. The Stavanger region boasts many natural attractions, including the Lysefjord, Sola Beach, and the world-famous Preikestolen (The Pulpit). Preikestolen is located 604 meters above sea level and is the most visited attraction in Rogaland County. Lonely Planet named it one of the most spectacular viewing platforms in the world.
The Svalbard Islands
The Svalbard Islands are located in the Arctic Ocean, halfway between Norway and the North Pole. Here you’ll find pristine Arctic nature and unique wildlife. In addition to several thousand polar bears, the islands are home to nearly 3,000 residents, more than 2,000 of whom live in Longyearbyen, the administrative center and one of the largest settlements in the archipelago.
North Cape
Imagine a place at the northernmost tip of the Earth where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Arctic Ocean and the cold waters of both merge. That place is Nordkapp, or North Cape, west of Finnmark in northern Norway. Here, the sun doesn’t set for two and a half months in the summer, from mid-May to late July. In winter, you can explore the white, barren landscapes on a snowmobile, go ice fishing, or take a snowshoe hike, always on the lookout for the fleeting, faint Northern Lights.
Geirangerfjord
Considered the most beautiful fjord in the world, Geirangerfjord is the gateway to the small village of Geiranger, one of Norway’s most famous and photographed natural landscapes. The Seven Sisters waterfall and many others cascade down the mountainside until they meet the clear blue waters of Geirangerfjord.
In the area surrounding the Geirangerfjord, which stretches for 15 kilometers, you’ll discover the peace and tranquility of one of the world’s finest natural attractions.
The Sognefjord Area
The Sognefjord stretches from the coast just north of Bergen to the majestic mountains of Jotunheimen National Park and the blue glacier of Jostedalsbreen National Park. The Sognefjord reaches its maximum depth at 1,300 meters below sea level. Above it, the mountains along the fjord rise to over 1,700 meters in altitude.
The Sognefjord is Norway’s largest fjord and also the third largest in the world.
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