16 Best Places to Visit in Norway - Travel Video

foreign Majestic mountains and famous fjords to its modern yet picturesque cities Norway is simply one of the most beautiful countries in the world picture-perfect Landscapes beg to be explored by foot car bike or boat whether taking in the breathtaking wonder of the northern lights or the Summer sun glistening on a massive Glacier Norway is a great adventure in any season here's a look at the best places to visit in Norway [Music] foreign overlooking the border of the Norwegian and berens sea northcap is the northernmost point of Europe that is accessible by car many believe that

the Cape is the northernmost point of Europe in general but this is incorrect as the area extends several thousand feet past North cap however this Plateau is still a popular tourist attraction in the summer visitors can watch the dramatic Midnight Sun Illuminating the night sky if you're planning to stay a while to avoid the hordes of tourists there is also a restaurant Cafe and Museum to keep you entertained [Music] thank you [Music] [Music] number 15. Stavanger the fourth largest city in Norway schnavanger has been an important center since Viking times the gumlish the Wenger District

transports visitors back in time to 18th century Scandinavia while many beautiful wooden buildings can be found along the city's Scenic Waterfront here you can also find the centuries-old Stavanger Cathedral and several museums on everything from art and Archeology to the city's Maritime past and petroleum present in recent years steviger has become a popular Port of Call for cruise ships in summer it's bars and restaurants are full of holiday makers [Music] thank you foreign [Music] National Park home to spectacular scenery yostadal's brand National Park is located in the west of Norway and is named after the

enormous Glacier that lies within established in 1991 the park protects diverse Landscapes with Majestic mountains valleys and Glaciers dominating its confines is yosta dal's Bren the largest glacier on the mainland of Europe This glistening Glacier sprawls over a vast area and is over 600 meters thick in some places over the Millennia it has scarred the land around it so the national park features plenty of rugged terrain sweeping valleys and Bear Mountains [Music] thank you foreign [Music] there's something for everyone in the northern city of Trondheim founded in 997 Norway's third largest city was the country's

capital during the Viking age and the nation's religious Center during the Middle Ages making it the ideal destination for those who want to explore Norway's history there is a sense of timelessness about its laid back streets as people leisurely go about their lives alongside its Rich cultural heritage there is a Contemporary Arts and Music Scene due to the large University campus [Music] thank you [Music] foreign [Music] [Music] thank you [Music] number 12 Vern's fossen situated in the heart of a wild Valley is voring's fossen one of the most visited waterfalls in Norway it drops almost

600 feet down the side of a mountain before winding through the crevices of the valley surrounded by Jagged Limestone Cliffs and lush green forests verding's fossen is guaranteed to be one of the most majestic sites you'll visit in Norway you can admire the waterfall from either the top of the canyon or at the base of the valley either way you'll be rewarded with panoramic sites of Norway's most beloved natural landmark foreign [Music] [Music] Church unique is one word often used to describe the burgund Stave church this wooden church was built in a triple Stave style

more than 800 years ago in the village of borgunt the site of the church is awe-inspiring with its dark wooden panels juxtaposed against the rural pastors of the countryside although it's no longer used as a church you can still visit the borgund state Church to learn more about its history the exhibit inside also explains the influential style of staved churches and their impact on Norwegian culture thank you [Music] foreign located on Norway's West Coast olasund is a gateway to the iconic Northwestern fjords and surrounding Alpine mountains the city of olesund owes its present-day picturesque appearance

to a city-wide reconstruction after a fire in 1904 destroyed most of the town the city was rebuilt with stone and brick in the architectural style of the time and stands today as a perfect example of eugen's to design from the nearby Hills there are some breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding fjords and mountains [Music] thank you [Music] number nine Tromso located in the far north of Norway Tromso is set on an island amidst lovely blue fjords and spectacular snow-capped mountains one of the northernmost places that you can visit in Europe the city actually lies around

350 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle as such it is one of the better sites in Norway from which to view the Northern Lights with loads of pubs on offer a healthy cultural scene and a lively nightlife visiting Tromso can be great fun [Music] [Applause] foreign [Music] foreign [Music] [Music] Pulpit Rock one of the most famous and phenomenal sites in Norway The prominent Pulpit Rock lies in the southwest of the country overlooking the lovely Lisa fjorden formed during the last ice age the sheer Cliff Towers 604 meters above its surroundings with staggering views of the

deep dark Waters and dramatic Landscapes below do to the outstanding Beauty Pulpit Rock attracts hordes of tourists every year [Music] foreign [Music] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] thank you [Music] number seven juttenheimen National Park utenheimen or home of the Giants is Norway's Premier National Park located in the nation's South Central Region the park encompasses several mountain ranges including the highest peaks in Norway the park is also home to vetes fossum which at 900 feet is the highest waterfall in Norway Mountain lodges and well-marked trails in the area offer visitors easy access to Glacier hikes mountain climbing

and skiing tour companies and trekking associations offer Outdoor Adventures for visitors of every age and skill level foreign [Music] thank you number six svalbard the svalbard archipelago in the Arctic North is a land of dramatic snow drowned Peaks and Glaciers of vast ice fields and forbidding icebergs its settlements are the northernmost permanently inhabited spots on the planet far more Northerly than any part of Alaska svalbard's visitors come mostly to experience Arctic nature at its rawest and most powerful a once in a lifetime destination this is a land where there are double as many polar bears

as people [Applause] foreign [Music] [Music] [Music] number five Oslo the capital of the country is full of amazing architectural designs that highlight the Contemporary feel about the place as do the educational museums and interesting galleries lying next to the sea with mountains surrounding it Oslo is one of the greenest cities in the world thanks to its forward-thinking eco-friendly policies this makes it lovely to walk around in fact residents can find themselves skiing trekking the forest or sailing along the Oslo fjords waterways in no time at all [Music] thank you [Music] foreign [Music] [Music] [Music] foreign

Sonia Fjord as Norway's largest Fjord Sonia Fjord offers huge fun and Adventure visitors here can choose from a wide range of exhilarating Adventures like riding the world's steepest Railway through snow-capped mountains and around cascading waterfalls other activities include hiking along Scenic trails and cruising along the Magnificent Fjord and its many branches such as narrow Fjord the wildest and most beautiful branch of the Sonia fjord foreign [Music] [Music] [Music] Islands Lofoten is a group of islands in the northern part of the country with its postcard looking small fishing villages dotting a very rugged Coast with abrupt

Peaks Rising directly from the ocean the archipelago is often described as one of the most scenic parts of Norway although the archipelago is located well above the Arctic Circle at about the same latitude as Greenland it enjoys a relatively mild climate due to the circulation of the Gulf Stream temperatures up to 23 degrees Celsius in the summer are not uncommon although it remains a sub-arctic destination and the weather changes fast [Music] thank you [Music] [Music] number two bargain Norway's second largest city Bergen has been the nation's leading Western Port since the Middle Ages today its

15th century Waterfront in the brigand district is both a working port and a tourist destination for visitors eager to sample fresh fare at Seaside restaurants although Bergen makes a great home base for explorations of his Scenic fjords around the city and the neighboring Islands there's plenty to see within the city as well a quick trip of Bergen's popular funicular is a good way to get oriented in the place known as the gateway to the fjords [Music] foreign [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] ER Fjord with its remarkable scenery of Deep Blue Waters and Majestic mountains it is

no wonder that the gerenger Fjord is among the most visited Norwegian fjords when visiting here a must-do is a sightseeing cruise on the Fjord to view its astonishing Beauty and its famous waterfalls the Seven Sisters which plunge directly into the Fjord other exciting opportunities abound here as well like water skiing excellent fishing canoeing and hiking trails that provide some of Norway's most dramatic views foreign [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music]