20 Best Tourist Attractions to Visit in Norway
Page Contents
1. Tromso
2. Trondheim
3. Voss
4. Svolvaer
5. Stavanger
6. Sognefjord
7. Odda
8. Narvik
9. Naeroyfjord
10. Myrdal
11. Lysefjord
12. Lofoten
13. Lillehammer
14. Kristiansand
15. Hardangerfjord
16. Gudvangen
17. Geirangerfjord
18. Oslo
19. Alesund
20. Andalsnes
1. Tromso
For those who have dreamt of watching the glaring green lights of the aurora borealis, Norway has a few opportunities to make those dreams come true. But in the northern city of Tromso, spectators will find themselves in the center of the Northern Lights Oval which means they have a better chance of watching the lights from September to April each year, and the city has many tourism companies to take the visitors to the best viewing spots. Tromso is often mentioned as the Capital of the North, and it is the cultural center of northern Norway, with a wide variety of restaurants, draws, and accommodations, including the Tromso Ice Domes, ice hotel, and Aurora Spirit, the northernmost liquor shop in the world.
2. Trondheim
Although Trondheim is not very big compared to other European cities like London or Paris, it is the third largest city in Norway. The massive presence of students in Trondheim means that there is an ambiance of culture, with many restaurants, nightlife, festivals, and music. Visitors can enjoy varieties of local food and drink here, with huge locally brewed beer and restaurants pair these beers with extraordinary meals. Trondheim offers a good number of art museums, history museums, and even the Rockheim, a museum committed to the development of pop music in Norway, there is The Nidarosdomen cathedral is located in this incredibly historic city. The church was first built in the year 1070.
3. Voss
Located in southwest Norway, Voss is a little town with a lot to offer to the visitor. Tourists can ski or snowboard down some of the wonderful mountain slopes, boating in the rivers, or even get an adrenaline-rushing view of the area from above while skydiving or paragliding. In the city, visitors can experience the 13th-century medieval church of Vangskyrkja or check out Molstertunet, a beautiful farm with a lovely view. Voss offers many things for the visitors including Waterfalls, open-air folk museums, historical buildings, and much more. At the end of a busy day, they can satisfy their hunger with a plate of smalahove, a traditional lamb meat dish to the region.
4. Svolvaer
Svolvær is situated on the island of Austvågøya, which is actually a portion of the Lofoten Archipelago. Svolvær is the biggest settlement on the archipelago. In spite of its tiny population, this place offers some real gigantic views. In every single direction in Svolvær there are snow-capped mountains or vast blue panoramic seascapes dotted with other islands peeping out from behind the structures of the town. Its an enormous fishing site, so you will repent if they dont try some seafood while in Svolvær. It is also home to Trollfjord, a tiny, slender fjord that is often thought one of the well-kept secrets in Norway.
