NORWAY
  General information
Capital Oslo
Currency Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Area 323.802 square km
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Preference Family and Kids, Couple, Group, Seniors, Single, Biker, Skier, Adventurer, Explorer, Outdoor traveler, Sportsman
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History, Practical info, Rarity and unique notes, maps, links and others
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The Map of Norway
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Weather and when to go
The northern part of Croatia has a continental climate, the coastal part has mild climate, typical of the Mediterranean. Croatia has average 2 600 hours of sunshine per year.
Nice place to spend a summer holiday.
Top places of interest and picks
Oslo
Oslo - the oldest Scandinavian capital city was founded in early 11th century. It has some interesting sights:
Akershus Fortress from the turn of the 13th and 14 century
Castle Akerhus
The Thor Heyerdahl Kon-tiki Museum
The Munch Museum
National Museum
Vigeland Museum
Vigeland Park with statues of famous sculptor Gustav Vigeland and many others
Tromsø
Tromsø Museum of Lapp culture
Lofot Islands (Lofoten Islands)
Norwegian fishing museum
Lofoten Islands are ideal for seeing the white nights. It is a great place for bird watching and whales watching.
Lofoten Aquarium
Svolvær - many museums and galleries
Wooden churches
The oldest one from 28 wooden churches in Norway is Umes Stave church (UNESCO)
Trondheim
Trondheim Cathedral
Ringve Museum
Maelstrom
One of the strongest marine whirlpools
Bryggen (Bergen)
Known thanks to kontor houses (warehousess) and storage depots in the port
Fish market
Fredrikstad
A beautiful fortress town.
Vestfjord
The longest fjord 255 km long
Sognefjord
The second longest (187 km) and the deepest (1300 m) fjord
Hammerfest
The northernmost city in the world
Waterfalls
Briksdal - waterfall, which is soldered by the iceberg of a same name. A special feature is the booming sound of ice, which means that the glacier is slowly shifting and corroding
Latefossen - Latefossen waterfall
Vøringsfossen waterfall
Glaciers
Vatnajökull - the third largest glacier in the world
Jökulsárlón
Lake with pieces of ice on the water surface
Cape Nordkinn
The northernmost point in mainland Europe
Svalbard
Svalbard Islands are known for their active volcanic activity, although ice covers much of the surface and creates beautiful pale blue scenery
Jotunheimen National Park
Wild Nature
Trip plan
Here you can find our tips for trip plan:
1, 2 or 3 days
Trondheim
Lofoten Islands
Killer whales safari
Tromsø
2 days
Kirkenes
Honningsvåg
North Cape, the northernmost point in mainland Europe
several days
Bergen
Geirangerfjord
Oslo
several days
Cruises (voyages) by boat
Norwegian Coastal Voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes or from Kirkenes to Bergen
You will see picturesque ports, amazing fjords, beautiful mountains, cliffs, waterfalls and historical sights.
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