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Nidaros Cathedral
Trondheim, Norway
Norway's national shrine, a Gothic cathedral built over the grave of St Olav, with a sculpted west front.
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.
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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- Market 2
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Arctic Cathedral
Tromsø, Norway
A striking white church of angled glass and concrete across the bridge from central Tromsø.
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Borgund Stave Church
Flåm, Norway
A remarkably well-preserved wooden stave church from the Middle Ages with dragon-headed gables.
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Stavanger Cathedral
Stavanger, Norway
A medieval stone cathedral in the centre of Stavanger, among the oldest in Norway.
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