Places of Interest in Norway
In Norway, the places of interest all belong to nature!
Majestic railways, stunning fjord scenery, rich mountain tops and glaciers all await you in Norway.
There are natural sites that are celebrated by the UNESCO’s World Heritage list, mountain plateaus and beaches once traveled by the great Vikings, and monuments and exquisite architecture dating back hundreds of years.
Norway has it all.
The Bergen Railway
The Bergen Railway is the highest altitude railway in Norway and all of northern Europe!
Due to the harsh weather at this altitude, this very famous railroad of Norway requires great effort and technical care to keep it running.
A team of skilled workers from all over Norway, along with effective equipment, and great man-made tunnels make the Bergen Railway one of the most comfortable and secure ways to see Norway at its finest.
It was voted in the top 20 best railway experiences in the world.
The Flam Railway
The Flam Railway is of equal fascination in Norway.
From the windows of the Flam, you see some of the most spectacular mountains in all of Norway.
You can’t miss the towering mountains that are home to cascading waterfalls.
At the best scenes, the train will slow down or stop so that travelers can take in all the natural splendor of Norway.
It’s a short trip, but one that can’t be missed when you travel to Norway.
Fjords of Norway
The majestic fjords of Norway are on UNESCO’s World Heritage list!
A fjord is a lengthy and narrow bay flanked by steep sides, creating a sort of valley through which water runs through. The fjords were created by glaciers, and today are known as the great fjords of Norway.
Naeroyfjord is one of the narrowest in Norway, and all of Europe. It’s surrounded by mountains that rise up 1,800 meters.
Take a boat trip down the fjords of Norway, and see the traditional farms along the banks.
Waterfalls in Norway
Staljeimskleiva is widely known for its hairpin bends as you climb up to its summit.
Along the way, see the most famous waterfalls in Norway: the Stalheimsfossen and Sivlefossen waterfalls.
The natural landscape of this area is some of the most unique in Norway, and is a hot-spot destination for all travelers.
The Wooden Buildings of Bryggen
Bryggen is the old wharf of Bergen, which is Norway’s second largest city. Bergen was founded in the 14th century and was a central trading post for the Hanseatic League. The wharf Byggen was the heart of all this.
The old wooden building on the wharf make it one of the most picturesque and popular places in Norway. And that’s why it is placed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage list!
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