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Discover The Most Interesting Places To Visit In Norway
There are plenty of places to visit in Norway, check them out below.
When looking for the best places to visit in Norway, you will enter a country that showcases the beauty and history of Northern Europe, where the Scandinavian Peninsula opens up to reveal a whole new world. Bordering the likes of Sweden, Finland, and Russia, the country of Norway has plenty of attractions and sights both inside and outside of its domain.
As you plan a trip to the region, the rapid economic growth since World War II has positioned Norway as one of the wealthiest locations in the world. Another interesting fact regarding the country is that it has been rated one of the most peaceful countries in the world to explore. Additionally, Norway is seen as one of the last major international countries where the wildernesses are nearly unspoiled. Below you will find a collection of cool places to visit in Norway:
Besseggen Ridge
If you pay a visit to Jotunheimen Nasjonal Park, you will encounter one of the greatest of its kind. Here, a vision of mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and glaciers unfold before your very eyes. The park is also home to two massive peaks – Glittertind at 8,043 feet and Galdhøpiggen at 8,098 feet. These serve as some of the largest summits in northern Europe.
Viking Ship Museum - Oslo
On display, you will have the pleasure of encountering three impressive burial vessels that date back to the Viking era. A 9th century attraction called the Oseberg measures 66 feet and was used as a dragon ship to carry treasures.
Edvard Munch Museum – Oslo
Paying homage to one of the best artists of Scandinavia, the museum highlights 1,100 paintings, 4,500 drawings, and nearly 18,000 prints of Edvard Munch.
Tønsberg
Situated on the western bank of Oslofjord, this site serves as one of the oldest places to visit in Norway. This town dates back to 872. It is suggested to check out the ancient district of Nordhyen, which offers a glance at well-preserved residences, as well as a folk museum with many Viking-era relics.
Bergen
A wealth of scenery is found in Bergen, which offers a lot for tourists throughout the year, including the well-known Bergen International Music Festival. The land is also covered in mountains and breathtaking waterfalls.
Trondheim
This city is the third largest in Norway and was erected in 997 (during the days of the Vikings). Tourists stop here in order to check out the largest medieval building in Scandinavia – the Nidaros Cathedral.
Dovrefjell National Park
Located in central Norway, this is a popular park to visit, as reindeer, wolverines, musk ox, and Artic foxes roam about the land. At this location, you may even arrange a safari of the region.
The Puffins of Vaerøy
If you are a bird enthusiast, then checking out the distant Lofoten Islands in the north of Norway is a must. Some of the inhabitants to keep an eye out for include millions of seabirds, such as kittiwakes, cormorants, sea eagles, auks, guillemots, the arctic tern, petrels, and plenty of gulls. However, the most sought-after creature on the islands are the puffins.
Vigelandsparken – Oslo
In the west of the city, you can catch the genius of one of the greatest sculptors of the country (Gustav Vigeland), whose more than 200 sculptures made out of granite, bronze, and iron decorate the 74 acres of this park.
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