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Explore the essence of South West

From Modern Stavanger, Lysefjorden Landscape and Slow travel in Sogndalstrand Discover the southwest of Norway with a journey crafted by locals, offering unforgettable moments where…

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Beyond the Northern Lights

Winter in Norway and beyond the Arctic Circle – of course, that means dancing Northern Lights! But this trip offers more, and blends in whale…

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The Viking Saga of Royal Nordfjord

Nordfjord lies between the largest mainland glacier in Europe and Norway’s westernmost Atlantic Cliff. Spectacular mountains and valleys, rolling farmlands and a dramatic coastline give…

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Finding Your Roots in Norway

Introducing Tricia Cantlon, Ethical Norway Journey Specialist How does someone born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, end up making her home in Oslo, Norway? Tricia…

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Oslo, the capital of Norway, sits on the country’s southern coast at the head of the Oslofjord. It’s known for its green spaces and museums. Many of these are on the Bygdøy Peninsula, including the waterside Norwegian Maritime Museum and the Viking Ship Museum, with Viking ships from the 9th century. The Holmenkollbakken is a ski-jumping hill with panoramic views of the fjord. It also has a ski museum.

Åndalsnes is a town in Rauma Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. Åndalsnes is in the administrative center of Rauma Municipality. It is located along the Isfjorden, at the mouth of the river Rauma, at the north end of the Romsdalen valley.

Valldalen is a valley in Fjord Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located north of the Norddalsfjorden. The village of Sylte is located at the end of the valley along the fjord.

Sunndal is a municipality in the Nordmøre region located in the northeast part of Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The administrative center of the municipality is the village of Sunndalsøra. Other villages include Gjøra, Grøa, Hoelsand, Jordalsgrenda, Romfo, Ålvund, Ålvundeidet, and Øksendalsøra.

Bø is a municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is part of the Vesterålen region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Straume. Other villages in the municipality include Auvåg, the village of Bø, Eidet, Guvåg, Hovden, Klakksjorda, Malnes, Nykvåg, Utskor, and Vågen.

Senja or Sážžá is an island in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway, Europe. With an area of 1,586.3 square kilometres, it is the second largest island in Norway. It has a wild, mountainous outer side facing the Atlantic, and a mild and lush inner side.

Alta is a Utah town within the Wasatch Mountain Range, near Salt Lake City. It’s known for ski resorts with powder snow, including Alta Ski Area and nearby Snowbird. In the summer, wildflowers line trails in the Albion Basin, home to Cecret Lake, streams, moose and deer. The craggy ridges of American Fork Twin Peaks and Pfeifferhorn lie southwest. To the north, Big Cottonwood Canyon offers lakes and scenic trails.

Hammerfest is a town that is also the administrative centre of Hammerfest Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. It is located on the northwestern coast of the island of Kvaløya, just north of the village of Rypefjord and southwest of the village of Forsøl.

Honningsvåg is the northernmost town in mainland Norway. It is located in Nordkapp Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county.

Karasjok is a municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Karasjok. Other villages include Dorvonjárga, Šuoššjávri, and Váljohka. The 5,453-square-kilometre municipality is the second largest by area out of the 356 municipalities in Norway.

Tromsø is a city in Tromsø Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. The city is the administrative centre of the municipality as well as the administrative centre of Troms county. The Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland and its Bishop are based at the Tromsø Cathedral in the city.

Senja or Sážžá is an island in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway, Europe. With an area of 1,586.3 square kilometres, it is the second largest island in Norway. It has a wild, mountainous outer side facing the Atlantic, and a mild and lush inner side.

Lofoten is an archipelago in Norway. Its known for its dramatic scenery, with peaks like the Svolværgeita pinnacle jutting up into the sky. Himmeltindan Mountain sits on Vestvågøya Island. The nearby Lofotr Viking Museum features a Viking longhouse reconstruction. Cycle routes cover the islands, passing through fishing villages like Henningsvær, which has colorful buildings lining its waterways.

Tromsø is a city in Tromsø Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. The city is the administrative centre of the municipality as well as the administrative centre of Troms county. The Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland and its Bishop are based at the Tromsø Cathedral in the city.

Senja or Sážžá is an island in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway, Europe. With an area of 1,586.3 square kilometres, it is the second largest island in Norway. It has a wild, mountainous outer side facing the Atlantic, and a mild and lush inner side.

Lofoten is an archipelago in Norway. Its known for its dramatic scenery, with peaks like the Svolværgeita pinnacle jutting up into the sky. Himmeltindan Mountain sits on Vestvågøya Island. The nearby Lofotr Viking Museum features a Viking longhouse reconstruction. Cycle routes cover the islands, passing through fishing villages like Henningsvær, which has colorful buildings lining its waterways.