Breathtaking views, starry nights, northern lights, beautiful culture and amazing food is the package you will get if you ever visit Norway. Situated encompassing mountains, glaciers and deep coastal fjords, this Scandinavian country is the land to the Vikings. With its rich culture and amazing landscapes, it is a place every traveller craves to visit. Norway is known for its fjord-indented coastline and its mountains, ski resorts, lakes and woods. Norway is also a must place on your bucket list because of its unique culture. The culture of Norway evolved as a result of its sparse population, harsh climate, and relative isolation from the rest of Europe. It is therefore distinct from other countries in Europe. Its distinct architecture, crafts, and art are something that will make you fascinated.
These are some of the places that are must-visits if you are in Norway:
Alesund
Situated on the west coast, Alesund is one of the most popular cities in Norway. It is on the way to fjords, so that will automatically save your time. In Alesund, you can hike to the top of Fjellstua Viewpoint. You can also visit Aksla Mountain and gorge at Sjobua for some amazing local foods.
Bergen
Surrounded by mountain ranges Bergen is the second-largest city in Norway. Bergen is known for its houses clinging to the hillsides, narrow lanes and its UNESCO World Heritage site Bryggen. It is an old site from the times when Bergen used to be the centre of trade between Norway and the rest of Europe. It is one of the tourist attractions. Bergen is a paradise for all the foodies as it is also known as the UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Fresh seafood is the core of Bergen cuisine with famous dishes like persetorsk which is a steamed codfish, fish soup and fish cakes. If you are a fan of art and culture you can visit the KODE museum as it is one of the largest museums for art, design, and music in the Nordic countries.
Tromsø
If you are up for some of the natural attractions of Norway, it is a place to be. With enchanting fishing villages, fragrant botanical gardens, crystalline waterfalls and the magnificent northern lights it is the place to be if you really want to enjoy the natural beauty of this country.Tromsø’ has a Cable Car facility which is the most popular tourist attraction. It runs from Solliveien in Tromsdalen up to the mountain ledge Storsteinen. And if you are really eager to know about some of the distinct Arctic animals, Tromsø also has an arctic aquarium.
Oslo
The most populous city of Norway, Oslo is the capital of this country. It is known for its food, music and museums. Oslo is also a green city with more than half of the municipality of Oslo is covered by forests and parks, and the fjord extends all the way to the city centre. If you want to feel the country’s day to day city life, it is a place to be. With innovative architecture, museums, and neighbourhoods it has everything a big city offers. Oslo has a total of 15 museums.
Stavanger, Trondheim ,Flåm, Fredrikstad, Arendal and Gjovik are some of the famous places in Norway to visit.
