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Sognefjord is Norway's largest and deepest fjord, stretching 205 kilometres (127 mi) inland from its mouth. Hence the nickname, the King of Fjords.
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Gudvangen
Gudvangen is a small village located at the end of Nærøyfjord. Gudvangen was originally a Viking settlement and an important trading post during the V...
Stalheimskleiva
The Stalheimskleiva road is recognized to be the steepest road in Europe. At it's steepest, it reached a gradient of 20%. The 1.5-kilometre long r...
Flåm
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Voss
Voss is a municipality in southwest Norway. Surrounded by mountains, forests and fast flowing rivers, Voss is a popular destination for nature and act...
Vindhellavegen
Vindhellavegen is an old and traditional road that was built in 1842-43. The 2.7 km long road has recently been named Norway's most beautiful road...
Vøringfossen
With a total fall of 182 meters, Vøringsfossen is Norway's 83rd highest waterfall on the basis of total fall. It consists of two drops whereof the...
Volda
Volda is a municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, known for its picturesque fjords. It's become a popular destination for hikers and outdoors ent...
Bergen
Bergen is one of the bigger cites on the southwestern coast of Norway. It is known as the Gateway to the Fjords, as the city is often the departure...
Geirangerfjord
Geirangerfjorden is one of Norway's most famous fjords. Watch large cruise ships make their way through the narrow fjord surrounded by enormous cl...
Jotunheimen National Park
Jotunheimen National Park is the home to Norway's 29 largest mountains. The National Park is a 3,500km2 mountainous area and a popular destination...
Buskerud
Buskerud is Norway's 6th most populated county and borders to Akershus, Oslo, Oppland, Sogn og Fjordane, Hordaland, Telemark and Vestfold.The larg...
Ålesund
Located in the Møre and Romsdal county, Ålesund is considered to be one of the most picturesque towns of Western Norway. ...
Trollstigen
Trollstigen is an iconic road with 11 hairpin turns located outside of Åndalsnes. After driving the 11 hairpin turns you can stop by the visitor cente...
Bjørnøya
Bjørnøya is the southernmost island in the Svalbard archipelago and is located approximately half way between Spitsbergen and North Cape in the Barent...
Trollveggen
Trollveggen / Troll Wall is Europe's highest vertical cliff and is located right outside of Åndalsnes in Rauma. ...
Åndalsnes
Åndalsnes is the administrative center of Rauma Municipality and has become famous for its beautiful fjord landscapes. ...
Ulla Fyr
Ulla Fyr is a lighthouse just off the north end of the island of Haramsøya in Møre og Romsdal county. The original lighthouse was built in 1873 but ha...
Gygrestolen
Gygrestolen is a unique rock formation outside of Bø in Telemark. History sais that Gygra (a mythological creature) used to live there and would throu...
Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)
Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) is the most famous tourist attraction in Ryfylke. The cliff stands 604 meters above the picturesque Lysefjord. The plateau...