Norway

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.

Top destinations in Norway

Where will you go next?

Oslo
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...
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Bergen
Bergen is a port city set among the rugged fjords of Norway’s western coast. Like other Scandinavian destinations, it’s become...
Trondheim
Trondheim is a port city that combines a long and colourful history with modern-day industry and innovation to create one...
Stavanger
Stavanger is one of the largest cities in Norway, and one with a relatively mild climate by Norwegian standards. It’s...

What to see & do in Norway

Where & what to eat in Norway

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)....
10 Places Where Locals Love to Eat in Oslo
Check out what the average Oslo citizen chooses to put on their plate when they go out to eat. Here...
10 Best Bergen Foods Everyone Should Try
Bergen's food culture is based on the fish trade, which created the wealth that the city is built on. This...

Where to shop & what to buy in Norway

10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Bergen
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...
9 Best Food Markets in Oslo
Oslo is a diverse and international city, and this is certainly reflected in the choice of eateries here. The locals...
10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Stavanger
Stavanger's compact centre is pleasant to walk around, and unless you're shopping for something in particular, it's nice to just...

Where to go & what to do at night in Norway

10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Bergen
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...
10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Oslo
Oslo is full of things to do after dinner. Imagine this: You've been out for a superb meal. The night...
10 Best Cocktail Bars with a View in Oslo
Oslo nightlife is constantly evolving, and the cocktail bar segment has made a big leap in both quality and popularity....

Useful information

13 Great Viking Sites and Festivals in Norway
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...
Bergen Travel Essentials
Our Bergen Travel Essentials lays out the essential information you need to help planning your trip to one of the...
9 Best Festivals in Trondheim
Trondheim is a cultural city and the festivals in the capital of Trøndelag are both varied and different. The selection...