Northern Europe

Norway

Deep fjords, Arctic islands, northern lights and sleek, harbour-side cities, in a country where mountains meet the sea at almost every turn.

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Before you plan: Mountain weather and some hiking routes, such as Trolltunga and Kjerag, are seasonal and can be dangerous; check local conditions before setting out.

Capital
Oslo
Languages
Norwegian, Sami
Currency
Norwegian krone (NOK)
Best time to go
June to August for hiking, fjord cruises and midnight sun; late September to March for northern lights; May and September for fewer crowds.

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Geirangerfjord

Norway

A winding fjord with waterfalls called the Seven Sisters, listed with Nærøyfjord as a UNESCO site.

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Nærøyfjord

Flåm, Norway

A narrow arm of the Sognefjord with steep walls and waterfalls, part of the UNESCO-listed West Norwegian Fjord...

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Briksdalsbreen

Norway

An arm of the Jostedalsbreen glacier, reached by a short walk through a valley with waterfalls.

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Saltstraumen

Norway

One of the world's strongest tidal currents, with whirlpools forming in a narrow strait near Bodø.

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