Travel destinations in Norway! Here you will find lots of tips on things to see and do in Norway. Do you like beautiful fjords, hiking, fishing and perhaps wild Nordic animals? Here are our best travel tips for Norway!
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Why travel to Norway?
Nature in northern Norway is stunningly beautiful, with its high mountains and deep fjords. There are excellent opportunities for outdoor activities in Norway, whether you like hiking, climbing or perhaps canoeing. In Northern Norway you can fish for everything from cod and haddock to halibut and crabs, and there are plenty of fishing camps.
In northern Norway there is a good chance of seeing reindeer, elk, foxes, sea eagles and many different seabirds. Norway is more than nature! You'll find art of all kinds, and memories of writers such as Knut Hamsun. Below are lots of articles about Norway.
Travel destinations in Norway - inspirational reading
Boat trip and cable car in Tromso - Aunt Anna on fjord and mountain
Guest writer: Anna Nilsson Spets My nautical knowledge is so-so when it comes to the difference between ships,...
Tromsø in Norway - Aunt Anna and 50 shades of grey
Guest writer: Anna Nilsson Spets -Take the filter off the camera, a friend wrote when I posted...
Things to do in Bodö - tips for experiences and excursions
After our trip to Bodö we can really recommend this beautiful place! Moreover, we have...
Rib boat in Northern Norway - on a ribs safari in the Salt Stream
Our last adventure during the Norway trip was a grouse safari in Saltströmmen. Join us on a trip with...
Living in a lighthouse - Tranoy lighthouse in Northern Norway
Imagine living in a lighthouse! When we got the chance to stay in the Tranoy lighthouse in...
Nobel Prize winner Knut Hamsun - it all started in Hamaroy
The Norwegian writer Knut Hamsun is widely considered to be the originator of the modern...
Hiking in Northern Norway - among mountains and beaches
Want to go hiking in northern Norway? The nature in the northern parts of Norway is wild and...
Fishing in Northern Norway - on a fishing trip from Arnoy Brygge
Now we have tried fishing in Northern Norway! Yesterday we had the opportunity to join a ...
Kjerringoy in northern Norway - a hidden gem
Kjerringoy in northern Norway, just north of Bodö, is a hidden gem. A...
The Salt Stream in Norway - the world's strongest tidal current
The Salt Stream in Norway, or Saltstraumen as it is called in Norwegian, is the strongest tidal stream in the world. It comes...
House bus on Norwegian serpentine roads
We have heard a breathtaking story from Karin and Erik, who drove a...
Sensation White Oslo 2011
It was finally time for Sensation White in Oslo 2011, with the theme Ocean of White. Eight...
Info and facts about Norway
- Capital city: Oslo
- Language: Norwegian, and Sami in some parts.
- Residents: 5.2 million (2017)
- Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK)
- Religion: Christianity (mostly Protestantism)
- Flag: The flag of Norway is a blue and white cross on a red background.
Good to know about Norway
- Price mode: Expensive (more expensive than Sweden)
- Time difference: None
- Emergency number: 112 for the police, 110 for the fire brigade and 113 for medical emergencies.
- El: Like Sweden
- Water: Drinkable
- Watch out: Observe normal caution and drive carefully on the the roads
- Think about: When travelling within the Nordic region, a travel document is not required for Swedish citizens, but you should still carry valid identification to prove your identity.
Travelling to Norway
- Flights: Direct from Stockholm to Oslo takes about one hour. Fly with for example SAS or Norwegian.
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