Norway

NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS AND THE MIDNIGHT SUN!

Mother Nature has absolute monopoly over Norway and how. Fjords, glaciers, valleys, ice fields, 24-hour daylight, psychedelic skies... it’s her show and you won’t be disappointed. That Norway has an intriguing history, superb design and gastronomic culture and outstanding infrastructure are merely garnishes to the main!

Not to be missed

Flamsbana Rail
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From the mountain station of Myrdal to the Flam station, every square inch of the journey is an awe-inspiring combination of history and nature.
It's all about going up, up and up! Hop on to the Flamsbana rail, the world’s steepest railway on normal gauge and treat yourself to the best visual effects in the Northern Hemisphere. From the mountain station of Myrdal, to the Flam station, every square inch of the journey is an awe-inspiring combination of history and nature.
Deep ravines, waterfalls, rolling pastures and quaint mountain farms are just starters! The trip climaxes at the splendid Flam Valley where the magnificent Aurlandsfjord, a tributary of the world’s longest fjord (Sognefjord) awaits you.
The Flam railway has been named one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world and trips on the same route are dramatically different in winter and summer! Book a ticket to top off your entire Norway Fjord experience.
The Atlantic Road
Norway
No adjective can best describe the experience of the North Atlantic road, unless you get behind the wheel yourself.
What’s in a drive, unless you throw in some adjectives? Like challenging, memorable, adrenalin rushing, thrilling.. the truth is no adjective can best describe the experience of the North Atlantic road, unless you get behind the wheel yourself.
An eight kilometre long stretch between the towns of Kristiansund and Molde in Fjord Norway, the road packs in sharp twists and turns, crashing Norwegian waves, breath taking views, bridges and tunnels to navigate. For a mild, pleasant drive, pick a summer day. Spot birds; drink in the deep blue of the skies, catch sight of seals and whales along the way, and return with plenty to converse about. On the other hand, if you prefer the heart thumping, ecstatic driving experience, there’s no better time than autumn when raging storms showcase their ferocity.
Watch the sunset over the Atlantic, try your hand at fishing, dive into the waters, wherever permitted and make it a drive to remember.

Must Dos

Waffle along! They are sold all over the place.
Kid friendly Oslo has plenty of parks including the huge Frognerparken.
Stroll in the world’s largest sculpture park created by a single artist – the Vigeland sculpture park chiselled by Gustav Vigeland.
See the world’s best preserved wooden Viking ships at the Viking Ship Museum at Bygdøy, Oslo.
Visit the Kon Tiki museum and relive the saga of Thor Hyerdahl.
For stunning view of Oslo and to see skiers literally fly into the sky, take the ride up to the top of the Holmenkollen ski jump.
See two versions of Edvard Munch’s painting ‘The Scream’ at Munch Museum and the National Gallery, both in Oslo.
Savour the best of Nordic design by staying at places like Juvet, a landscape hotel that blends into pristine forest.
Try the local brown cheese.
Hit the roof of the Oslo Opera House. The building is as magnificent as the view.
Get a crossing the Arctic Circle certificate!
Set foot into the earth’s northern most fortress
See Norway’s oldest stave (wooden) church, the Urnes Stave Church in the Sognefjord region.
Sail the Hurtigruten way. These popular day cruises give you the best of the fjord dotted Norwegian coast.
Run the midnight sun marathon at Tromsø
Be surprised by the Art Nouveau buildings of Ålesund.

The longest fjord in the world, the Sognefjord deserves every bit of its stellar reputation. An area of unmatched natural beauty, the region includes the glacial tones of the Jostedalsbreen National Park, centuries old stave churches, the mesmerising environs of the Jotunheimen National Park and the 'World’s Most Beautiful Train Journey' (the Flam rail). We pick a ride on the Flam any day. It’s the world’s steepest railway on normal gauge and gives you the best visual effects in the Northern Hemisphere. From the mountain station of Myrdal to the Flam station, every square inch is an awe-inspiring combination of history and nature. The trip climaxes at the splendid Flam Valley where the magnificent Aurlandsfjord, a tributary of Sognefjord awaits you.

A World Heritage landscape, this S shaped classic fjord has steep sides, thundering waterfalls (the most famous being De syv søstrene (“the Seven Sisters”), Friaren (“the Suitor”) and Brudesløret (“the Bridal Veil”), old mountain farms and amazing scenery all around. You can experience these grand outdoors by cruise boat, walking, kayak or cycling. Don’t miss the ride along the Trollstigen mountain road, a near impossible engineering feat carried out in the '30s.

This 40 km fjord gets its name from the light granite rocks that pave its sides. The highlight of South West Norway, you will sail past serrated cliffs, waterfalls, and little islands. Ascend the Eagles Nest (1,000 mts) to get a bird’s eye view. Lysefjord is also the gateway to Pulpit Rock.

Right in the Polar circle, on the Russian border, the town of Kirkenes, with its lovely atmosphere is one of the best places to soak up the midnight sun. Sailing, hiking, fishing and road trips are all possible. It’s the go to spot for bird lovers, as nearby Hornøya Island is one of Norway’s largest nesting sites, with 150,000 birds, including puffins, guillemots, sea eagles and more.

Norway’s northernmost city is also a star on the Midnight sun circuit! Apart from the typical Norwegian list of outdoor activities, it’s possible to hit the North Cape or Nordkapp, the northern most point of Europe. Go atop a 307 m cliff here for the sights of a lifetime. Get your Nordkapp stamp and click a pic with its symbolic steel globe.

Well above the Arctic circle, Tromsø is one of the most favoured seats in the house to catch the Northern lights. Interestingly enough, its isolating latitude has not prevented it from creating a lively culinary and night life scene. Once you’ve taken your eyes off the sky, ticked off the Arctic Cathedral and Polar Museum from your list, do what Tromsø does best – party!

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