Norway
Norway in Nutshell:
Norway officially the kingdom of Norway is a country in northern Europe with northern portion of Scandinavian Peninsula. Norway shares its border with Sweden in the east, Finland and Russia in the North and Denmark on the other side. The Norway coastline faces the North Atlantic Ocean and Barents Sea, Arctic Ocean in extreme North.
Climate:
- Late May to Late July – The Land of the Midnight sun, where the sun completely descends beneath the horizon in the north of Arctic Circle and other parts of the country gets 20hours of daylight per day.
- Late November to Late January – Sunlight never rises above the horizon and Daylight hours are very short for the other parts of the country. And the aurora borealis (Northern lights) are visible in the clear dark sky especially in the Arctic Circle.
Tourism: Travellers visit Norway during winter, summer and fall where the weather is incredible. A few travellers visit the country between May and August. The most predominant tourist destinations are Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Trondheim, Alesund, Lofoten and Tromso.
Currency: Norwegian Krone
Cuisine: Lefse (Norwegian potato flatbread) with butter and sugar, Lutefisk, Smalahove, Raspeball, Salmon fish with pickle, Codfish, trout and other seafood like Rakefisk which is a fermented trout, along with a thin flatbread and sour cream. Vaffel (Waffle) is a pastry different from the Belgium in taste. Reindeer meat is also used in some food.
Sports: Football, Ice hockey, Ski jumping, Skating, Handball, Biathlon, Marathon during midnight sun, Cross-country skiing are some of the most loved activities for every traveller.
Transport:
- Norway with old water transport with its long coastline.
- There are 98 airports in Norway, in which 51 are public
- Seven airports with more than million passengers in an year
- Main airport is Oslo Airport, Gardermoen
- Major Airlines were Norwegian Air shuttle, Wideroe and Scandinavian airlines system
- Tramways operates in major cities like oslo, Trondheim and Bergen
- Funicular transport in Bergen
- Public bus and passenger boat services
- Water transports like Ferries and Cruises
Language: Norwegian and Sámi
Popular Cities in Norway
Oslo
Tromso
Trondheim
Stavanger
Alesund
Kirkenes
Bergen
Alta
Narvik
Places to see in Norway
Stavanger
Stavanger City
A fourth largest city and referred as the Oil capital of Norway. As the oil industry is a key industry in this region. University of Stavanger is the higher educational institution in Stavanger.
Preikestolen Pulpit Rock
This is one of the must visit popular attraction and impressive view point in Stavanger, Norway. A steep cliff almost 604 metres (1982ft) above the fjord (Lysefjorden).
Kjeragbolten Hike
A mountain located in Rogaland county municipality. 1,110 metre (3640ft) tall on the shore of Lysefjorden.The hike is one of the spectacular experience.It is almost 2 1/2 hour drice between stavanger.
Bergen
Bergen City
Second Largest city in Norway and it is called as “The heart of the Fjords “and it is among group of mountains hence it is also called as “City of seven mountains”. Bergen is considered to be the street art capital of Norway and a small town with charm and urban life. Tourism plays an important role in economy of this city.
Mt.Ulriken
One of the highest of seven mountains surrounding Bergen. 1st May to 30th September – Double decker busses are operated from Bergen to the bottom of this mountain.
Fløyen
A wonderful trip with funicular experience of Fløibanen, a traditional carriage to transport people to the mountain for over 100 years. This funicular runs continuously, carrying approx. 80 passengers and it takes you to the top in 6 minutes.Spectacular panoramic view of the city, fjord and mountains.
Bryggen Wharf
Bryggen Wharf (14th – 16th Century) located near the eastern side of Vågen harbour in the city of Bergen. Bryggen a UNESCO world cultural heritage site since 1979. An Interesting old building houses some are original and some are rebuilt have been used as hotels, outdoor restaurants and souvenir shops.
Odda
Odda
A small town located in south eastern hordaland county. This is a base town if you are having a plan to hike “Trolltunga and blue glacier tours (buerbreen glacier)”.
Trolltunga
A tongue shape rock formation situated about 1100metres(3600ft)above sea level in Vestland County.Almost 10hours challenging hike on rough terrain with more than 800 people hiked each year.
Vøringfossen
83rd Highest waterfall in norway lies at the top of the Måbødalen valley in the municipality of Eidfjord in vestland county.
Låtefoss(Waterfall)
The king of waterfalls and one of the most visited waterfall in Norway. Oddadalen a town surrounded by beautiful countryside with its unique valley along with waterfalls are Tjørnadalsfossen, Strandfossen, Vidfoss, Espelandsfossen and Låtefoss.
Bondhus lake
The beautiful lake lies inside the Folgefonna national park located at the end of a small valley.
Steinsdalsfossen
The beautiful waterfall in the village of Steine in the municipality of Kvam in Vestland County.
Buarbreen Glacier
The third largest glacier in Norway with 3 hours hike.
Hardangervidda
Largest national park popular for tourist destination with activities such as hiking, climbing,fishing and cross-country skiing.
Tvindefossen
TThis waterfall is famous for its beauty tumbling over a receding cliff located in the north of the village of Vossevangen
Flåm
Flåm
The Flåm village became a tourist destination since 19th century. Flåm Church was built in 16th century is an iconic landmark. During summer season, there are lots of adventure activities offered such as Zip line, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and hiking.
Aurlandsfjord
The longest fjord with deep and narrow of about 962metres(3156ft) below sea level.
Kjosfossen(Waterfall)
Located in Aurland municipality in vestland county with 225metres fall.
Sognefjord
King of the Fjords is the largest and deepest fjord located in vestland county stretches 205kms inland from the ocean to the small villagee of skjolden.
Nærøyfjord
The Narrow fjord a branch of the large sognefjord located at the village of Gudvangen.
Geirangerfjord
Located in the stranda municipality with a 15km long branch off the sunnylvsfjorden a branch off the storfjorden a great fjord.
Tromsø
Arctic Cathedral
A Parish church in tromso municipality located in Tromsdalen valley on the east side.
Fjellheisen
An Aerial tramway located in the city of Tromso located near sea level in Tromsdalen.
Nordkapp(North Cape)
North cape on the northern coast of the island which makes it the northernmost point in europe.
Activities in Norway
Hiking to Popular rocks
Cruise in Fjords
Flamsbana Train
Zipline in Mt.Ulriken
Kayaking the Fjords
Driving in Norway
Husky Dog Sledding
White water rafting
Skiing in Alps
TYPICAL COSTS WHEN TRAVELLING
Accommodation – Always I would suggest to hire a camper van or caravan or motorhomes while travelling Norway as it is a beautiful country and has a wonderful driving experience. But as I am comfortable with automatic transmission drive I had an only option to hire a car from different cities. Choices of booking accomodation can be in a hostels, bed & breakfast or 3star hotels near the center.
Food – Better to carry take away instant food, sausages, bread, hot dogs from super markets. Fish plays an important role whereas meat considered in north side.
Transportation – Always I would suggest to hire a camper van or caravan or motorhomes while travelling Norway as it is a beautiful country and has a wonderful driving experience. But as I am comfortable with automatic transmission drive I had an only option to hire a car from different cities.
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October 3, 2020
