Norway

Norway, which is the most northern country in Europe, has some of the most awe inspiring terrain in the world. In Norway, the mountains and sea join in the picturesque fjords along its western coastline which touches the North Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Norwegian Sea, and Arctic Ocean. When travelers think of Norway, they often think of the Vikings whose culture spread from Norway to Newfoundland and the Mediterranean Sea.

The quaint cities and villages along the fjords display quaint mixes of modern, medieval, and rugged log architecture. Visitors to Norway find these cities interesting because they can find wonderful examples of traditional arts, crafts, and costumes. For other visitors to Norway interested in the Sámi people, who live in Lapland above the Arctic Circle, they can access the region by coastal boats and ferries as well as land and air transportation that connect northern Norway with the rest of the country. Railroad service goes most of the Norwegian towns; however, in the winter, when the weather is severe, the trains might not follow their regular schedules, especially in the north and northwest.

Throughout the Norway, the roads tend to be in the fertile farming valleys rather than in the steep, barren mountains ensure that visitors can find great skiing. Cross-country or Nordic skiing is also popular in Norway.

In the summer, most Norwegians leave the cities, like Oslo, to vacation along the coast among the fjords. Visitors to Oslo, the capital city of Norway, find approaching it by water to be breathtaking. Oslo has beautiful architecture, art museums, parks, theaters, and restaurants. Surprisingly, Oslo has wonderful Scandinavia's largest jewelry store. It is a sophisticated shopping center with its fabulous boutiques on busy shopping streets.

Norway is the origin of the Nobel Prize and provides a model for the rest of the world for promoting international understanding and environmental responsibility.

Other trips:

After Norway, continue to visit the other Scandinavian countries.
Visit the countries that touch the North Sea-Great Britain, Germany, Denmark, The Netherlands, and Belgium.

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