Tourism in Norway

Norway

Norway is located in northern Europe, and shares its borders with Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Russia. Oslo is the official capital of the country, and Norway has a high population density on its lands.

Tourism in it

Tourism in Norway is considered one of the most important tributaries of its economy, and tourism is well-known in the world, due to the archaeological and natural tourism sites that spread in it, and also because of the diversity of the climate in its various regions. Globally in terms of the prosperity of tourism in it, as well as the diversity of plant and animal life.

The most important tourist sites:

Among the most important tourist places in Norway:

• Voring Vossen Waterfall: Norway is characterized by the abundance of waterfalls in it, and the most famous of these waterfalls is Föring Fossen waterfall, and it has occupied a prominent place among the Norwegian tourist regions since 200 years, so when a visitor arrives, he can enjoy the sound of water and the beauty of nature surrounding it.
• Ghost Aspirin Glacier: This glacier is located in Sogn og Fjorden in western Norway, and it is one of the most famous and largest glaciers in the European countries. It is 2,083 meters high, its water is fresh, and it is surrounded by the distinctive natural scenery that allows the visitor to enjoy relaxation and recreation.
• The Bergen neighborhood: This neighborhood is located in Bergen’s old city, which was established since the year 1070 AD, so a visitor can enjoy the view of the wooden buildings lining the seashore, and can also shop from the many shops and buy special souvenirs.
• The Viking Ship Museum: This museum displays some of the wooden ships that Vikings soldiers used in their wars against enemies. Vikings stories are very popular with the Norwegian population, and their wars and ferocity are considered to be from Norwegian history.
• Northern Norway Head: The head of the Norwegian North is the highest region in northern Europe, where it reaches a height of 300 m over the frozen ocean. It is also distinguished that the sun does not set in the period between May 14 to July 29, so it is considered the main destination that the Norwegian population, and many tourists go to spend The winter period, in which there are natural tourist areas that make the tourist feel relaxed, and enjoy the charming natural scenery.
• Roros This city is considered one of the historical legacies of Norway, where it was established in 1646 AD, and it was famous in the Middle Ages for mining copper, from which it gained more fame, and this city still contains some wooden houses since the Middle Ages, and a traditional market is held in the city in the winter period It lasts for five days.