Explore in Norway

Trondenes kirke

On the Trondenes peninsula north of Harstad, this medieval stone church preserves three 16th-century Flemish altarpieces and a cemetery facing Vågsfjord, beneath the midnight sun.

Hurtigruten Museum (Hurtigrutemuseet)

In Stokmarknes, the Hurtigruten Museum chronicles the history of Norvège's most iconic coastal route since 1893. Its historic ship MS Finnmarken, preserved under a glass canopy, is the centerpiece of the visit.

Flakstad Church

Built in 1780 from pine logs, Flakstad's red church is among the oldest in the Lofoten Islands. Facing the fjord, surrounded by mountains and a seaside cemetery, it embodies the Lutheran simplicity of Norwegian fishing communities.

Trollfjord

A rocky corridor two kilometers long between nearly vertical cliffs, Trollfjord is explored by boat from Svolvær. White-tailed eagles, winter light, and fishing heritage make it a unique passage through the Lofoten Islands.

Skagsanden Beach

Skagsanden is a wild white sand beach on Flakstad Island in the Lofoten archipelago. Mountains rising in the background, reflections on wet sand, midnight sun in summer and auroras in winter: raw Arctic landscape.

Lofoten Islands

An Arctic archipelago off Norway's rocky peaks plunging into the sea, the Lofoten Islands combine centuries-old fishing villages, winter aurora displays and summer midnight sun against landscapes of rare intensity.

Vøringsfossen Waterfall

At the western edge of the Hardangervidda plateau, the Vøringsfossen waterfall plunges 182 m into the Måbødalen valley, near Eidfjord. Viewpoints, pedestrian bridge and hiking trails.

Vigeland Park

At the heart of Oslo's Frogner Park, Vigeland Park brings together over 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland along a 850-metre axis, with free access.

Tungestolen

Tungestolen

Norwegian mountain refuge rebuilt in 2015 by Snøhetta following Storm Dagmar, accessible only on foot from Veitastrond, facing the Jostedalen glacier.

Sognefjord

Sognefjord

Norway's longest and deepest fjord, Sognefjord stretches for 200 km between the coast and Jotunheimen National Park, from Nærøyfjord to Jostedalsbreen glacier.

The Royal Palace

Official residence of the Norwegian monarch on Bellevue Hill, Oslo's Royal Palace can be visited in summer and its park is open year-round.

Oslo City Hall

Located on Nansen Square, Oslo City Hall hosts the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony and a remarkable collection of frescoes depicting Norwegian history.

Parliament Square

Seat of the Norwegian Parliament since 1866, Stortinget can be visited free of charge in summer at the heart of Oslo, on Karl Johans gate.

The Nærøyfjord

A narrow arm of the Sognefjord and UNESCO World Heritage site, the Nærøyfjord is best explored by cruise from Gudvangen, between 1,700-meter cliffs and isolated hamlets.

Kvinnafossen Waterfall

A 120-meter waterfall alongside Route 55, 10 km from Leikanger, visible both from the road and from Sognefjord cruise boats.

Henjatunet Farm

A historic farm overlooking Sognefjord, Henjatunet brings together the 1765 Eggjastova, Viking burial mounds and orchards of apples, pears and plums.

Hardanger Bridge

At 1,380 meters long and opened in 2013, the Hardanger Bridge spans the Hardangerfjord between Bu and Vallavik. Practical guide to visiting.

Norwegian Glacier Museum

In Fjærland, the Norwegian Glacier Museum combines Sverre Fehn architecture, climate exhibition, and gateway access to the Jostedalsbreen national park.