Norway is sure to mesmerize you with its dazzling snowscapes, crystal clear waters, magnificent castles with their majestic turrets and gourmet cuisine. Tropical heat getting to you? Bored of the run-of -the-mill beaches? Head to Norway this season to catch a glimpse into the lives of the Vikings! A heady cocktail of spectacular views, rollicking landscapes and incredible scenery awaits you the moment you land! Penning down a feature on this destination was tough solely because it has so much to offer!
Norway lies in the western part of Scandinavia. Its coastline is rugged and stretches for over 25,000 kilometers with thousands of islands and gargantuan fjords. The southern and western parts of Norway have mild winters than the southeastern part. The lowlands around Oslo have the warmest and sunniest summers. There are large seasonal variations in daylight. From May to July, the sun never completely descends beneath the horizon in areas to the north of the Arctic Circle, which is why Norway is known as the "Land of the Midnight Sun". The rest of the country experiences up to 20 hours of daylight per day. It has a population of nearly 5 million. The capital is Oslo and the official language is Norwegian. It is 1 hour ahead of the Greenwich Meridian Time (GMT +1). The currency is the Norwegian Krone (NOK). The international dialing code is +47.
Travelling in Norway is a unique experience by itself as the coastline makes travel by train and roads slow. Domestic flights are quite popular. Consider buying a Norwegian Rail Pass if you are on a budget and intend to travel by train extensively. Car ferries are an integral part of the road network in coastal regions.
Norway's cuisine is influenced by centuries of long seafaring and farming with salmon, herring and other seafood balanced with dairy products and breads. A must-try is Lefse, a potato flatbread, most common around Christmas. Some traditional Norwegian dishes are lutefisk, smalahove and fårikål. Head out to its trendy capital, Oslo, best known for its bustling traffic, trendy entertainment and a lively cultural scene. Considered among one of the best cities to live in, globally, this destination is the perfect way to begin your journey into the magical Scandinavia! Get introduced to the mesmerizing marine life at Atlantic Ocean Park in Alesund. Also on your list should be the Aksla Hill that offers amazing views of the surrounding mountains!
Enjoy the outdoors with a host of activities such as hiking, kayaking and fishing which are sure to take your breath away! Consider exploring the magnificent panoramas along the Gaularfjellet National Tourist Route. Try camping or take a guided tour to explore and be enamored by Norway's rustic charm! Or simply take an unhurried walk by its still fjords! Check in into Brekkesetter, Rica Park Hotel or Darby's Inn, all lovely places to stay in! Accommodation options are aplenty!
Drive away to Stavanger and breathe in the sheer beauty of some of world's most spectacular coastlines! Take some time out to climb the cliffs or explore the delightful flora and fauna! Miles and miles of endless ocean greets you as you whizz by. Trek past the glorious waterfalls! And for some truly "off-the-beaten-track" adventure, try out the Jæren National Tourist Route. With wide open vistas, you are sure to lose track of time. For the culturally curious, a visit on any of Norway's National Tourist Routes is a must. This is well known for a mind-boggling concentration of architecture, innumerable glaciers and sites littered with remnants from a regal past! Last but certainly not least, visit the outer islands which are oases of immeasurable beauty, perfect for an indulgent vacation or just a plain get-away from civilization!
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