NORWAY
  General information
Capital Oslo
Currency Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Area 323.802 square km
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Weather and when to go
Besides having the Gulf Stream, it would be much cooler climate in Norway.
Ocean climate affects mainly coastal areas. Typical summer is quite and pleasant, in the east also warm and winter is mild and wet, much cooler in the east part of the country. Moving to the north the winter is longer and colder.
In Oslo, the long term, average temperature of the air held to minus 4.5 degrees Celsius in January to plus 17 degrees Celsius the in July. Annual rainfall in the capital reached 740 mm which is only a fraction when compared to the west coast with annual rainfall from 1900 to 2000 mm.
Norway is a country that attracts tourists with its natural beauty. Every year many tourists admires the beautiful Norwegian fjords. Adventurous travels beside the Arctic Circle to see the midnight sun. Because the climate here is mitigated by the Gulf Stream, tourists come here throughout the year. Our recommendation is from May to October.
Top places of interest and picks
Oslo
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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
in the vicinity
Norsk Folkemuseum is located at Bygdøy peninsula, approx 4 km west of downtown Oslo. Norsk Folkemuseum is one of the largest Open - Air Museums in Europe. You can admire more than 150 buildings from most areas in Norway. One of the many popular attractions is Gol Stave Church from year 1200.
This is a good opportunity to visit also these musuems: The Viking Ship Museum, The Kon-Tiki Museum, and The Fram Museum.
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)
One of the most beautiful masterpiece in wood is located in Notodden. Heddal Stave Church (Heddal Stavkirke or locally called Heddal Stavkyrkje) This church is Norway's largest stave church, built in the 11/12th century. The church has 64 small roofs. The attraction of the Heddal Church is that not one nail was used. Guided tours are availbale in Norwegian, English and German.
One of the biggest is Lom Stave Church in Lom. Lomskyrkja was bulit in 12th century. The Lom Church has the largest collection of paintings in any Norwegian church.
Trondheim
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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
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
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The Map of Norway
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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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