- Travel by rail from Oslo to Bergen on the North Sea to take in an incredibly scenic panorama of mountains, glaciers, meadows, forests, and villages.
- Or taking a drive between the two cities through the Laerdal Tunnel, the longest road tunnel in the world.
- Explore the many art galleries and museums of cosmopolitan Oslo, one of Scandinavia’s most up-and-coming cities.
- Hang out in Tromsø, the gateway to the Arctic and home to the world’s most northerly cathedral and botanical garden.
- Ferry through Norway’s most beautiful fjord, Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Sail up or down the fjord-pocked Norwegian coast on a Hurtigruten ship that travels far above the Arctic Circle almost to the Russian border.
- Get initiated while crossing the Arctic Circle by having ice water poured down your back -- all in Norwegian good humor.
- Trek along iconic Norway hiking trails in Jotunheimen National Park, “Home of the Giants”.
- Explore the North Cape, the northernmost point in continental Europe, where the nomadic Sami people still follow their reindeer herds as they have throughout history.
- Search for polar bears in Svalbard.
- Experience the Land of the Midnight Sun in summer and the electrifying Northern Lights in winter.
- Take a nighttime boat ride on the exquisite little Trollfjord in far northern Norway, especially striking on a moonlit evening.
- Dog-sledding during Norway’s Arctic winter
- Taking in the views from Pulpit Rock, one of Norway’s most iconic vantage points
- Traveling by boat through the 126-mile-long, 4,250-foot-deep Sognefjord to the little village of Flam, where goats and sheep outnumber people.
- Visiting the Munch Museum in Oslo, dedicated to the country’s most famous painter, and the Vigeland Sculpture Park, with its 192 massive granite and bronze sculptures.
- Whale watching near Lofoten and Vesterålen and searching for Arctic fox, musk oxen, moose, and reindeer
- Experiencing the intense thrill of sea kayaking along Norway’s beautifully rugged coastline
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1. Lofoten Islands
Staggering in its beauty, the Lofoten Islands stretch into the Norwegian Sea, beyond the Arctic Circle. This rare and untrammeled wilderness adds to your Norway tour fjords and waterfall views, strolls on secluded beaches, photographs of soaring mountains and wildlife sightings galore - in short, this is the place to see the best of Norway.
2. Bergen
Beautiful Bergen is a jumping-off point for many Norway tours. Don’t miss the medieval Hanseatic wharf, Bryggen. Norwegian history tours delve into the 12th-century lore of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dine of local seafood, visit the bustling art museums and galleries and soak up the fairytale vibe of this Norwegian metropolis.
3. Geirangerfjord
Once you see the top fjord in Norway - the Geirangerfjord - you may just plunk down your daypack and never leave. It’s that stunning. Look for the Seven Sisters and other waterfalls as they plunge down sheer cliffs to the deep blue waters of the fjord.
4. Tromsø
Gateway to the Arctic, Tromso headlines Norway’s Northern Lights tours. In addition to hiking, kayaking, dog sledding and whale watching, depending on the seaon, Tromso offers a high probability of seeing the Northern Lights because it is centered in the auroral oval - which means, if you’re visiting between September and March, you’re almost guaranteed an Aurora Borealis show.
5. Oslo
From a burgeoning haute cuisine scene - including the world’s most northerly three-star Michelin restaurant - to some of the world’s best baristas, this Norwegian capital city boasts an opera house with a roof you can walk atop, family-friendly activities, an increasingly popular music scene and a bike- and pedestrian-friendly atmosphere.
6. Svalbard
If it’s true Arctic you seek, include Svalbard on your Norway guided tour. This is the high Arctic, where glaciers and tundra dominate your view and polar bears roam free.
During the summer, the midnight sun allows for hiking and kayaking, while the Arctic winter is a time to see the Northern Lights, see polar bears and explore the wintery landscape by skis, or snowmobile or by dog sled.
7. Flåm
As you research your Norway outdoor travel, you’ll likely see eye-popping photos of the Sognefjord and wonder, “How do I get right there?” Fortunately, guided Norway tours can easily include Flåm, sitting at the head of the Aurlandsfjorden and beside Sognefjord.
While it used to be a well-guarded secret, Flåm is a popular Norway tour spot these days, but well worth the trip for the Flåm railway, Stegastein viewpoint, fjord cruises and picturesque villages.
8. Sognefjord
The arm that contains Sogneford - Norway’s longest, deepest fjord - has World Heritage status, so look for Norway tours that include this, one of Mother Nature’s finest accomplishments. The mountains that surround this region are home to Norway’s most popular hiking trails.
9. Pulpit Rock
Visit and walk on famous Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen), which juts out into the Lysefjord and is a top Norway photography location. Or, view Pulpit Rock from down below on a Lysefjord cruise.
10. Trondheim
Pretty Trondheim adorns many a Norway postcard. Norwegian history tours are common here in the country’s third-largest city and its historic epicenter. This is where you’ll find the most northern Gothic cathedral in Europe (the Nidarosdomen), pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods and a busy harbor. There are several top museums to visit in Trondheim, from the Rockheim contemporary music museum to the Trondheim Art Museum.
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