Nordfjord, or Northern Fjord, is one of the most beautiful fjords in Norway, and reaches more than 100km inland, only stopping at the foot of the largest glacier in Norway, Jostedalsbreen . From Stryn to Måloy, the itinerary takes you through an a..

All around the mythical North Cape , bathed by the Arctic Ocean and bordering Finland, Norwegian Lapland reaches as far as the Russian border. The main appeal for visitors who come to this remote and icy region, whose population includes the indigen..

A headland jutting into the Arctic Ocean, Nordkapp, or North Cape, is the northernmost point of the European continent. Between Honningsvåg and North Cape, a road crosses the Nordkapp Plateau , among the hills dotted with craters filled with icy wat..

Sognefjord, or Sogn Og Fjordane, is the longest of the Norwegian fjords (205km) and one of the most impressive. It cuts inland from east to west before embracing the highest mountains in Norway, the Jotunheim chain, and continues as far as the coun..

The Flåmsbana is a railway on the edge of Aurlandsfjord that takes passengers 866m up in the air within 46min, with gradients of up to 55%. You will be treated to absolutely spectacular landscapes on the way up! The small museum nearby, extended in..

This important collection is presented in a style which is initially disconcerting, yet extremely thought-provoking. For example, one room juxtaposes The Scream and The Dance of Life against works by Gauguin, Courbet and Monet; elsewhere a landsc..

The peninsula of Bygdøy stretches, amoeba-like, out into Oslo's fjord. It lies to the west of the capital and is home to five great museums which are for the most part devoted to Norway's maritime activities. It is a residential area with a great man..

Like people of other civilisations, the Vikings believed that this life continued into an afterlife. For this reason they buried their dead among the objects that would ensure a transition between the two worlds: jewels, clothing, weapons... For the ..

This splendid church is thought to have been built around 1242 (the chancel may be the oldest part). Having been altered many times, it has now been restored to reflect its former medieval look. The east portal is richly decorated with animal motifs ..

Bryggen used to be the heart of the medieval town. This area is now the only one to boast the timber buildings whose architecture typifies the famous Kontore established throughout northern Europe by the Hanseatic League. Painstakingly restored, al..

The road from Geiranger to Dalsnibba (1 495m) winds through a vertiginous valley affording impressive views . From Flydalsjuvet there is a spectacular view of the Flydal gorge, village and fjord. After Lake Djupvatnet, at Djupvasshytta (1 03..

Those arriving at the Lofoten archipelago from the Vesterålen Islands will set foot on Fiskebol , before heading along the austere Austnesfjorden to Svolvær . If you prefer to come by boat via Vest Fjord, you will see the dark mass of Lofotveggen ..

Fjords and steep mountains bring a wild beauty of the Vesterålen archipelago, which is dotted with fertile agricultural areas and charming villages.

This superb coast road covers 460km along the Hegeland coast by land and sea. It links Steinkjer in the south and Bodø in the north via fascinating landscapes created by the elements (sea, rocks and sky). The winding road, divided into sections..

Set in parkland, this museum traces the cultural history of Norway from the Middle Ages. 140 wooden buildings illustrate a variety of traditional Norwegian wood dwellings, with examples from Setesdal, Numedal, Telemark and Gola (fine stave church )...

The best way to enjoy the full splendour of this fjord set in a mountainous landscape of sheer rock faces and snow-capped summits is by boat. Every day from May to September, a ferry makes the 70min crossing between Hellesylt and Geiranger, but bet..

The road between Geiranger and Eidsdal is known as Ørnevegen (Eagle Road). The last turn is a hairpin bend known as Ørnesvingen (Eagle Bend) and offers an extraordinary view over the Geirangerfjord. Beyond a wooden gate, a steep path leads you ..

The centre of a pilgrimage dedicated to Saint Olav and burial place of the Norwegian kings, this 12C cathedral of grey stetite is an example of Romanesque (the oldest parts) and Gothic styles and the national sanctuary. A superb rose window ornates..

The Art Deco building of the Bergen Kunstmuseum, at n o 9, houses an interesting collection of Norwegian and international art: icons and paintings by old Flemish masters, an overview of Norwegian painting (with Johan Christian Dahl ), the Steners..

Travelling up the Olden Valley to Briksdalsbreen is a magnificent experience. The turbulent torrent that descends from the glacier broadens out into three successive lakes framed by steep mountain slopes. From the stolkjerre , or pony-drawn cart, ..