Sights of Norway

SIGHTSEEING The main treasure of Norway is its nature. Thousands of secluded bays and picturesque fjords encircle its coast, and low mountains, covered with forests and meadows, create a unique flavor of this country. Thousands of clean lakes and rivers provide a unique opportunity to enjoy fishing and water sports, and carefully protected nature allows you to get acquainted with one of the most untouched places in Europe. Fjords are the main attraction of the country. The entire coastline of the country is indented by these narrow and deep bays, sung in ancient Scandinavian sagas. The most popular among tourists are Yairangerfjord, Lucefjord, Sognefjord, Hardangerfjord, Stavangerfjord, Skjoldenfjord, Glomfjord, Geirangerfjord and others, many of which are framed by waterfalls overtaking rocks and small colorful fishing villages. Sea tours of the fjords are the most fascinating journey that can only be found in this country. Oslo (the “field of God”) is the industrial, commercial and port center of Norway, but at the same time one of the smallest (with a population of about 500 thousand people) and environmentally friendly European capitals. Located on the shore of a huge fjord of the same name, formed by the three “sleeves” of an ancient glacial valley, the city is picturesque by itself. Continue reading →