Top Tourist Attractions in Norway

The Geirangerfjorden is a fjord in the Sunnmøre region of Møre og Romsdal county.It is a 15-kilometre long branch off of the Sunnylvsfjorden, which is a branch off of the Great Fjord, Storfjorden.The fjord is one of Norway's most visited tourist sites. The fjord is also home to several impressive waterfalls, most notable are  Seven Sisters and the Suitor.A small village, Geiranger is located at the end of the fjord.


2. Lofoten Islands


Lofoten is an island group and a traditional district in the county of Nordland. Lofoten Islands are well-known for its natural beauty.The sea has a rich wild life and the world's largest deep water coral reef,which is located on the west of Røst. Lofoten has a very high density of sea eagles, cormorants and many other sea birds, including the colourful puffin. Otters are common and moose can be found on the largest islands.Travelling around Lofoten is most easily done by car, bike and ferries.


3. Hurtigruten Cruises


Hurtigruten is a daily passenger and freight shipping service along Norway's western and northern coast between Bergen and Kirkenes.The trip has been described as the "World's Most Beautiful Sea Voyage." with highlights including the Hanseatic League city of Bergen, the Geiranger fjord (summer only), and the Lofoten Islands.


4. Northern lights


The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis are discharged particles from the sun that pass through the magnetic shield of earth. The colours are caused when nitrogen and oxygen particles mix with the particles in the atmosphere.The best time to see Aurora Borealis is between september and march when the northern sky is at its darkest.


5. Bryggen, Bergen


Bryggen is a series of Hanseatic commercial buildings, mostly reconstructed 14th-century wooden buildings lining the eastern side of the fjord coming into Bergen. Bryggen has been on the UNESCO list for World Cultural Heritage sites since 1979. There is restaurants, artists' studios, craftsmen’s workshops and small boutiques on Bryggen


6. Kayaking and Hiking in Jotunheimen


Norwegian fjords and islands are one of the best sea kayak venues in the world. Jotunheimen is the best hiking area in Norway, including Galdhøpiggen mountain , waterfalls, rivers, lakes, glaciers and valleys.The best time for hiking in Jotunheimen is between June and September.


7. Svalbard


Svalbard is an island group located  between the northernmost part of Norway and the North Pole with a land area of 63,000 square kilometres.The largest islands are Spitsbergen, Nordaustlandet and Edgeøya.
Svalbard consist of wild nature, old mines and polar bears.Norway's largest glacier, Austfonna, is located on Svalbard.The island group has three nature reserves, six national parks, 15 bird sanctuaries and one geotopical protected.The line goes through spectacular scenery, as it crosses both the Langfjellene mountains and the Hardangervidda mountain plateau. Duration from Bergen to Oslo is approx. 7 hours.It is the highest railway in Northern Europe.The best time to travel is during winter.


9. Pulpit Rock


Pulpit Rock, is a steep and massive cliff of 604 metres (1982 feet) in Forsand, Ryfylke.The road to the rock ends at a parking facility at Preikestolen Fjellstue.The path starts at the Preikestolhytta, at an elevation of approximately 270 metres (886 feet) above sea level, and climbs to 604 metres.It takes more than 1 hour of walking from Preikestolhytta to reach the site.