Norway travel guide




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Our Norway Vacations
Lofoten Islands self guided cycling vacation, Norway
Lofoten, biking in unique and beatiful scenery
Fjords self guided cycling vacation in Norway
Experience the amazing Fjords south of Bergen
Norway self guided biking vacation, Hardangerfjord
Spectacular view of the fjords, mountains and glaciers
Kamben cross country skiing in Norway
Beautifully situated on an undulating plateau in central Norway
Norway wildlife vacation, walking safari
Camping wildlife vacation in the Norwegian wilderness
Swim with Orcas in Fjords of Norway
6 night live-aboard tour in the stunning fjords 0f Norway
Venabu cross country skiing vacation in Norway
Independent cross-country skiing in dramatic landscape
Lofoten Islands winter photography vacation, Norway
Unique Photography in Norway's beautiful Lofoten Islands
Cross country skiing in Norway
Skiing in Norway's Telemark ski region
Self guided biking tour in Norway, Arctic Coast
Biking under the midnight sun from Tromsø to Svolvær
Hiking vacation in Norway, Rondane National Park
Self guided trekking in Rondane National Park
Whale watching and Northern Lights sailing cruise in Norway
Far North. Far East. Whales and Northern lights.
Scandinavia small group tour
Soak up a little Scandinavian minimalism
Lofoten Islands and Svalbard northern lights safari
Take in the Arctic beauty on this exhilarating adventure
Spitsbergen polar bear watching cruise
Venture into the staggering realm of the King of the Arctic
Swim with killer whales and humpback whales in Norway
Swim near magnificent whales under the Northern Lights
Peer Gynt ski touring vacation in Norway
Cross county skiing The Peer Gynt Trail - Lillehammer Norway
Lofoten Islands summer photography vacation, Norway
Midnight Sun Photography in Norway's lovely Lofoten Islands
Fjords walking vacation in Norway
Discover a world etched with beauty
Northern Lights tour, Sweden, Finland & Norway
Visit Sweden, Finland and Norway in a handcrafted itinerary
Norway to Iceland sailing vacation
Ocean passage above the arctic circle
Norway self guided biking, Senja
Biking under the midnight sun - start and end in Tromsø
Spitsbergen activity vacation
Blue ice glacier walk, kayaking, hiking at Spitsbergen
Women only wildlife vacation in Norway
Woman only camping wildlife vacation in Norway
Mosstrond cross country skiing in Norway
The perfect place to indulge your passion for cross-country skiing
Scandinavia by rail vacation, London to Tromso
Unique no-fly adventure through the Arctic and Scandinavia
Norway photography vacation
unique isolated camping wildlife photography tour in Norway
Spitsbergen cruise, 6 days
A 6 day 'taster voyage' to explore Spitsbergen's highlights
What we rate & what we don't
Aquavit
Alesund
Winter festivals
Ferries
Fjords
Lofoten Islands
Stave churches
Spitsbergen
Whale meat
Troll merchandise
Black Metal
Fjord cruisers
Our top Norway Vacation
Lofoten Islands self guided cycling vacation, Norway
Lofoten, biking in unique and beatiful scenery
2021: 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep
Food, shopping & people
Eating & drinking in Norway
Much of the salt cod devoured in Iberia, South America and the Caribbean is caught and salted in Norway.Reindeer is a classic Nordic meat, either roasted (reinsdyrstek) or in a hearty Sami stew (bidos). You may also wish to try elk/moose (elg).
Grilled or smoked Norwegian salmon (laks) is not only delicious but relatively cheap too!
Amber-coloured cloudberries (molteboer) are delicious in sauces or jam.


People & language
Written Norwegian comes in two (similar) forms: Bokmal (literally, 'book language' – the main city choice) and Nynorsk ('new Norwegian' – commoner in rural spots).
Friluftsliv is a concept dear to Norwegian hearts – literally 'free air life', an appreciation of how simply being out in natural clean air is good for the soul.
Gifts & shopping
Linie aquavit is a memorable taste of Norway, uniquely mellowed by a long sea voyage in casks to Australia and back!Traditionally-made wool jumpers will keep you snug – though top makes don't come cheap.
Little marzipan pigs are a quirky Norwegian Christmas sweet treat.
Since the 18th century, Norwegian rural crafts folk have painted colourful Rosemaling designs onto wooden objects – a flowing mix of stylised floral motifs with geometric elements and nods to architecture and landscape to brighten up any mantelpiece.


How much does it cost?
Half-litre (around a pint) of beer: £7
Cup of coffee: £3
Minipris cut-price advance intercity train ticket to almost anywhere in Norway: £23