Norway is a place of truly striking natural beauty, no matter the season. In summer, the rolling green hills gleam like emeralds while, in winter, the fjords have a stark, rugged charm. The great outdoors of this Scandinavian nation are indeed great and include one of the only parts of Europe where you can see wild polar bears, as well as the midnight sun and the Northern Lights.
You don’t have to be a polar explorer to appreciate Norway, though. Cities like Oslo and Bergen have the same cosmopolitan feel as many other European cities. They are packed with great man-made attractions, ranging from modern sculptures to historical palaces. While the country is quite large and towns are widely spread, the transport network around the country is excellent, making it easy to explore.
Oslo’s maritime legacy stretches back to its foundation in 1048 by King Harald III. This trading metropolis in Norway’s southeast has provided a safe harbor for travelers through the centuries. Viewed from the still waters of the Oslofjord, the skyline displays the architectural diversity that gives today’s city its unique style.
The city of Henrik Ibsen and Jo Nesbo has played...
The best things to do in Bergen take you through the historical city and beautiful surroundings. The second-largest city in Norway, it retains its small-town charm and welcoming atmosphere. It’s a cultural hub, with outstanding museums, galleries, historical areas and...
10 Best Norwegian Dishes Everyone Should Try in Oslo
Want to know what typical Norwegian home cooking was like before sushi, tacos, pizza and Indian? Meatballs, pork and dumplings and herring, and let's not forget the festive foods such as lutefisk (dried white fish) and stick meat (steamed ribs)....
Shopping in Bergen has become all about the large shopping malls in the suburbs, which have developed over the decades. It's easy to see why permanent residents and visitors to this rainy city like to stay under cover, and with...
The cultural life in Bergen has many things to offer those who want to continue to experience the city once dinner is over. From standup comedy to theatre, music and dancing, there will be something to suit your post-dinner mood.If...
Many Viking fans make their way to Oslo and the Bygdøy peninsula, where a variety of museums and historical sites put you up close to life-sized ships and medieval treasures. This guide on great Viking sites and festivals in Norway...
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13 Great Viking Sites and Festivals in Norway
10 Best Places to See the Fjords in Norway
10 Most Popular Districts in Oslo
10 Best Fjords Around Bergen
10 Best Things to Do in Norway
The Most Popular Neighbourhoods in Bergen
10 Best Things to Do in Oslo
10 Best Places to Ski in Oslo
10 Best Norwegian Dishes Everyone Should Try in Oslo
10 Places Where Locals Love to Eat in Oslo
10 Best Bergen Foods Everyone Should Try
10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Bergen
9 Best Food Markets in Oslo
10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Stavanger
10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Bergen
10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Oslo
10 Best Cocktail Bars with a View in Oslo
13 Great Viking Sites and Festivals in Norway
Bergen Travel Essentials
9 Best Festivals in Trondheim
