Is Norway on your mind?
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- 07 Mar 2022
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Norway's scenic splendor ranks among the most spectacular in the world. Blessed with numerous steep-sided fjords of phenomenal beauty that cut jagged gashes under snow-capped peaks and grand and glistening glaciers, this is a nation of exceptional visual appeal. Its proud seafaring tradition is upheld in a collection of world-class museums in cities that are regularly cited as some of the cleanest and safest on the planet. So, is Norway on your mind?
Lofoten archipelago
One of the most popular destinations in Norway, Lofoten is an archipelago set within the Arctic Circle, and is what Instagram is made for. These islands number some of the best places in the world to glimpse the aurora borealis, or northern lights.
Å, Moskenesøya
The string of islands cradle a number of small communities, among them the picturesque fishing village of Å, situated on the island of Moskenesøya.
Preikestolen, Rogaland
Preikestolen, or Pulpit Rock, requires an strenuous hike to reach, but the effort really is worth it. This is one of Norway's most spectacular visitor attractions, a flat-topped cliff rising 604 m (1,982 ft) above Lysefjorden.
Sognefjord, Skjolden
Norwegians call Sognefjord the "King of the Fjords," and no wonder! This is a truly majestic fjord, the largest and deepest in the country. At its widest, Sognefjord is almost 5 km (3 mi) across, and the near-vertical cliff walls reach as high as 1,307 m (4,288 ft).
Nærøyfjorden, Aurland
From Sognefjord, you can also explore Nærøyfjorden, a narrower though no less spectacular fjord, seen here from the summit of Mount Bakkanosi.
Jostedalsbreen, Vestland
Make an effort to see Jostedalsbreen. This colossal ice sheet located in Jostedalsbreen National Park is the largest glacier in continental Europe. But it's in danger of melting! As glaciers shrink across the globe due to climate change, some scientists predict that Norway's giant glaciers, Jostedalsbreen included, will all but have disappeared within 80 years, according to Norway Today.
Stavanger
Stavanger is worth a couple of days' exploration. The city's core is largely composed of 18th- and 19th-century wooden houses, and retains an appealing yesteryear character. The city is also a useful base from which to visit the aforementioned Pulpit Rock. Read More…
