Detailed interactive map Norwegian Fjords
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Norway is well known for its amazing and varied nature. The nearly deserted roads that wind through vast forested lands of Norway are a joy. A fjord is a valley formed by glaciers and filled with the sea to form a steep-walled inlet. There are two of the world’s three longest fjords in Norway. The fjords in the west of the country are long narrow inlets, flanked on either side by tall mountains where the sea penetrates far inland. Travelers inevitably discover many treasures of nature and culture in Fjord Norway. UNESCO has included four of these on its World Heritage List. The Nærøyfjord is the narrowest fjord in the world, at one point only 250 metres wide, with mountains towering more than a thousand meters above its tranquil waters. The Geirangerfjord, farther north, is known for its pristine beauty and magnificent waterfalls. Peering down onto the fjords from fertile mountain ledges there are farms, some of them still in use. For 850 years, Urnes stave church has kept watch over the beautiful Lusterfjord. Intertwined animal figures are carved deep into the west and north portal to the best preserved of Norway’s 28 remaining stave churches.
Waterfalls are among Norway's finest attractions, and they abound in Fjord Norway. The waterfalls are not just beautiful to look at; they are also important sources of energy. Hydroelectric power is almost the only source of electricity in Norway.
The climate in the western Fjord areas is excellent for fruit growing, with the most spectacular late spring fruit blossom you have ever seen. The strawberries, cherries and raspberries are extremely tasty due to the growing conditions of the short, bright summers. The long coast provides the region with fresh fish and seafood, and the smoked salmon is local specialty.
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The main attraction of Norway is the varied landscapes that extend across the Arctic Circle. It is famous for its fjord-indented coastline and its lakes and woods |
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Known for the Hanseatic wharf, the fish market and the surrounding fjords Bergen offers the ideal combination of nature, culture and pulsating city life |
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It is the capital and largest city of Norway, with museums of national importance, lively nightlife and cultural scene. It’s a great destination for those who enjoy outdoor activities. |
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Alta, the important commercial town is famous by rock drawings (about 4200 -500 BC), listed in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites |
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The Norwegian Aviation Museum, which displays aircrafts from 1913 to 1993, is one of the main sights of Bodo, also known as «an Eagle’s city» due to a record number of eagles |
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To get acquainted with the Sami people culture and enjoy the best fishing one have to visit Hammerfest - the most northern city in the world, located at 70 ° North Latitude |
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Kristiansand is a favorite vacation spot of the Norwegians. Beautiful beaches begin already in the city. Excellent salmon fishing, delicious fish cuisine |
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Notodden Blues Festival, which takes place in early August, annually attracts tourists from all over the world. There are also a large number of well-preserved monuments |
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Tonsberg is considered to be the oldest city throughout Scandinavia. Now it is the major tourist centre of Norway |
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Tromso is situated on the island and is surrounded by fjords, mountains, islands. Local residents are proud of the most northern university and botanical garden, breweries |
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Trondheim is a famous university town with numerous attractions, preserving an atmosphere of a cozy village |
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Arctic Circle Centre presents works of art, as well as marble sculptures of polar animals and stuffed animals. Here is a stuffed polar bear, the largest in Europe |
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Cavzo Safari is run by Elen Inga and Tore Turi. They live in the Sami village of Maze and organize daily trips by riverboat to the Alta dam |
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Inveterate fishermen will never miss an opportunity to catch a 20-kg salmon in clean water of the Namsen river. Different ways of fishing are possible here |
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Historic performances, parades, competitions, concerts and fairs are organized during Karmoy Viking Festival. Everyone can feel oneself an ancient warrior in a Viking’s camp |
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Lofoten archipelago is the succession of islands, where fishing is the traditional main occupation of the local people. Take part in whale safari and you will never forget this travel |
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North Cape is one of the main attractions of Norway. From May 31 to July 31 one can observe midnight never-setting sun here |
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Polar Lights in Norway - spellbounding natural phenomenon; it's better to observe it in the north of the country, within the Polar circle, in october and february. |
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A stunning view from Preikestolen - a giant cliff (604 m) above the Lisefjord can enjoy only the most brave, those who dare to come to its very edge |
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Fascinating views are open from the plateau of Svartisen glacier, the biggest in Norway, but not every tourist venture to climb here |
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Modern whale safari in Andenes is not hunting in the literal sense. Sperm-whales are not afraid to appear about the coast and tourists can observe and photograph these sea giants |
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