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- 06 Dec
papillon in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTSThe most visited tourist attractions in Norway
Bergen
There was a time in the past when Norway was seen as remote, icy, and populated with strange beings and few people, most of them Vikings. But today, still pretty remote and still icy, Norway is one of the riches and most developed countries on the planet, and at the same time one of the wildest, but its wildness it of the civilized kind that is cultivated and embraced by the people.
Norway’s landscapes are stunning, and the Norwegian government is doing its best to keep it that way. Norway is not a cheap country, but few travelers have ever regretted spending more in Norway than in the average European country – after all, there are more than enough attractions in the country to make up for any extra expense. The most visited tourist attractions in Norway are only a taster for all the hidden wonders of this country!
Bryggen Harbor, Bergen
Bryggen, photo by Miguel Virkkunen Cavalho
Bergen is the second largest city in Norway, and a place where you’ll inevitably end up if you plan on visiting the western fjords. Bergen is a great city to experience Norwegian culture – it has plenty of history (having been part of the Hanseatic league), beautiful natural surroundings and it is also home to Norway’s best indie music scene. But the old medieval harbor of Bryggen, a Unesco World Heritage Site, it definitely the star of the city.
The Nordkapp
More than a quarter of a million tourists visit the North Cape every summer, and there would probably be more if only summer weren’t pretty much the only season when you can visit the cape.
This impressive cliff is promoted as the northernmost point of Europe (not entirely true, but that doesn’t rob it of any of its charm), and in summer it is the best place in Norway where you can see the midnight sun.
Snow Hotel, Kirkenes
photo by Jim Trodel
When you’re traveling to a country where there is as much snow as in Norway, there’s no way to avoid frozen flecks of water – better just embrace it. So surround yourself with snow and ice even while you sleep, at the Snow Hotel in the lovely town of Kirkenes.
The hotel is not just accommodation, it is an attraction – the rooms look stunning! Besides, you can also see the Northern Lights in Kirkenes, and the town has a rich Sami culture, and opportunities to fish for king crab.
Geirangerfjord
The fjords on the western coast of Norway are the stuff of legends, and it would be unforgivable to travel to Norway without seeing a fjord, any fjord. But if you want to see one of the best fjords there is, take a trip to Geirangerfjord. Visit the many breath-taking waterfall, go hiking and fishing, or just stand around in stunned silence and look at the beauty surrounding you.
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Geirangerfjord, photo by chillihead on Flickr
Those who watched the 1994 Winter Olympics will surely remember the picturesque little town of Lillehammer, the oldest and possibly the most popular ski resort in Norway.
This small town has lots of attractions and things to do year round: winter sports in the cold season, preserved 19th century buildings, hiking and all sorts of attractions related to the Olympics.
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