Geiranger, Norway
Geiranger is a holiday destination for the majority of Norwegians. The scenery will take your breath away, but the most fascinating landmark is the Seven Sisters waterfall. The city is surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains, lush vegetation and numerous hiking trails, which often enjoy the adventurous visitors.
Alta, Norway
Alta is the northernmost city in the world and lies in Finnmark country. Main activities in Alta include trading, small industry, education, and public service. The town is also famous for its slate industry. Finnmark University College is situated in Alta, and there is also a research institution. The town has the most northern Ice hotel in Europe.
Alesund, Norway
Alesund is a coastal town, a fishing and trading center. One of the city's landmarks is the marble church of Giske-one of the oldest examples of the spread of Christianity in Norway. Alesund was completely destroyed by fire in 1904 and was totaly rebuilded according to the Art Nouveau style. Nowadays Alesund has a unique atmosphere with incredible décors, colorful facades and the turrets that look like it sprang from a medieval fairytale.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen, the largest city in Scandinavia, is home to the oldest kingdom in the world. Since the bronze life-size statue of the "Little Horn" of Hans Christian Andersen, Town Hall Square and the Castle of Kristianmporgk, Copenhagen has cultural and historical wealth and is a wonderful city for walking . Tour the shopping center or enjoy the lush gardens of Tivoli and entertainment venues in the surrounding area. Visit the port Nichavn and relax in an outdoor cafe or wander boat canals of Copenhagen.
Eidfjord, Norway
Eidfjord is a municipality in the county of Hordaland, Norway and it is a major cruise harbour.Many tourists come here,as the city has a lot of beautiful tourist sites.Apart from the sites, this place offers a unique natural environment that visitors have to exlore.Here, you will have the chance to view the amazing scenery full of deep valleys, rivers, breath-taking waterfalls and mountain lakes.We should not forget to mention Hardangervidda, the largest high mountain plateau in Europe and Norway’s largest national park. Nature's lovers will be so thrilled that they will never forget this experience.
Harstad, Norway
Harstad is a municipality in Troms, Norway. It is mostly located on the northeastern part of Hinnoya Island, which is Norway’s largest coastal island. The city itself is located on the northeastern part of on Hinnoya. Ιt is the only city on the island, and is popularly known as Vagsfjordens perle (The pearl of Vagsfjorden). Despite being located north of the Arctic Circle, Harstad features a sub-polar oceanic climate with relatively mild winters and cool summers. The city enjoys the midnight sun during the summer months, from 22 May to 18 July. There is also a period from early May to early August with twilight for a few hours each night as the sun just dips below the horizon, so there is no darkness. The polar night, when the sun is always below the horizon, lasts from 30 November to 12 January.
Honningsvag, Norway
Honningsvag is the northernmost city in Europe. It is the largest and busiest port of call in Northern Europe, during summer season, as it is the gateway to the North Cape. Due to the Gulf Stream the climate is subarctic and the ice-free ocean provides rich fisheries since praehistoric times. The landscape of the area is of extraordinary beauty and the phenomenon of the Midnight Sun provides an unforgetable experience.
Bodo, Norway
Bodo is the largest town in Norland county, Norway. It is an ideal place for kayaking and fishing into the tidal current of Saltstraumen. It hosts several art exhibitions and music events, like the popular music festival "Parkenfestivalen".
Olden, Norway
Olden is a quiet town near the Tzostental glacier, which happens to be one of the largest glaciers in Europe. Stroll the lush valleys and if you feel adventurous you can explore the surrounding caves and the well preserved historic sites.
Olden
Olden is a quiet town near the Tzostental glacier, which happens to be one of the largest glaciers in Europe. Stroll the lush valleys and if you feel adventurous you can explore the surrounding caves and the well preserved historic sites.
Oslo, Norway
Oslo, the capital of Vikings, is full of mystery and beauty. Don't miss the dragon statues in the Vigkelant Museum of Sculpture, the very interesting artworks of the artist Edvard Mounch and the amazing Olsofiorden . Learn about the feats of those sefareres in three Maritime museums, the famous Viking Maritime Museum, the Fram Museum and the Kon Tiki Museum, which honors the late Thor Chaierntal who crossed the ocean with a boat of reeds. Visit Xarl Johann Gata street, with great shops, itinerant musicians and vendors.
Rosendal, Norway
Rosendal is the administrative centre of the municipality of Kvinnherad in Hordaland county, Norway. The village is located on the southern shore of the Hardangerfjorden, about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) north of the village of Dimmelsvik and about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) straight west of the vast Folgefonna glacier which sits inside the nearby Folgefonna National Park. The village is especially known for the Barony Rosendal, a historic estate located in the village. Kvinnherad Church is also located in this village.
The 1.14-square-kilometre (280-acre) village has a population (2013) of 768, making it the third largest urban area in Kvinnherad. The village area has a population density of 674 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,750/sq mi). The economy of the village is centered on agriculture, ship building, and tourism.The shipbuilder Skaalurens Skibsbyggeri was established in Rosendal in 1855.
Stavanger, Norway
Stavanger is a small town with great charm. It has a perfect harbor, long history and culture, excellent restaurants, shops and good accommodation services. Located near the mountains, fjords and sandy beaches, is the Norwegian petroleum capital.
Svolvaer (Lofoten)
Svolvaer is a vital port town in Lofoten archipelago in Norway. It is also an attractive destination and favourite starting point for tourists visiting the Lofoten islands. This place is offered for scenic walks at the beautiful lakes where you can, also, have a picnic. Try an excellent fjord cruise or a wildlife safari. Finally, Lofoten Museum which is dedicated to World War II is well worth visiting it.
Tromso, Norway
Tromsο is the largest city and the largest urban area in Northern Norway, where occurs the phaenomenon of the Midnight Sun from about 18 May to 26 July. The city centre of Tromso contains the highest number of old wooden houses in Northern Norway. The Arctic Cathedral, a modern church from 1965, is probably the most famous landmark in Tromsο. The city is a cultural centre for its region and several festivals take place during the summer.
Trondheim, Norway
Trondheim is a city and municipality in the county of Sor-Trondelag, roughly in the center of Norway. It is the fourth largest city in the country with 176,008 inhabitants. Regarded as the Norwegian center of education, technical and medical research with educational institutions Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and SINTEF located in the city.
Troll Fjord, Norway
Troll fjord in Norway has become a popular tourist destination and offers a beautiful experience of holidays. It hosts the world's largest population of sea eagles. It is large fjord with wonderful surroundings. Lofty mountains and ice glaciers create a scenic scenery. For the most adventurous, it is a paradise on earth. Numerous activities that give adrenaline rush are common here. Skiing, rafting, river-kayaking, sky diving are very popular. All the fjords in Norway show such a unique nature that in reality looks unnatural!