Norway

Norway
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Contents
Welcome to Norway
	Stirring Landscapes
	Scandinavian Sophistication
	The Call of the Wild
	Worth the Expense
	Why I Love Norway
Norway’s Top 15
	Geirangerfjord
		Lofoten Islands
		Aurora Borealis
		Hiking the Jotunheimen
		Hurtigruten Coastal Ferry
		Bryggen, Bergen
		Oslo–Bergen Railway
		Pulpit Rock
		Svalbard
		Kystriksveien Coastal Route
		Tromsø
		Wildlife-Watching
		Art Nouveau in Ålesund
		Stave Churches
		Oslo
Need to Know
	When to Go
		Useful Websites
		Important Numbers
		Exchange Rates
		Daily Costs
		Opening Hours
		Arriving in Norway
		Getting Around
If You Like…
	Fjords
	Hiking
	Wildlife
	Winter Activities
	Viking History
	Stave Churches
	Scenic Drives
	City Life
	Villages
	Contemporary Architecture
Month by Month
	January
	February
	March
	April
	May
	June
	July
	August
	September
	October
Itineraries
	Norway in Microcosm
	The Norwegian Coast
	A Bergen Long Weekend
	Best of the Fjords
	The Arctic North
	The Heart of Norway
Outdoor
Norway
	Planning Your Trip
		When to Go
		What to Take
	Summer Activities
		Cycling
		Extreme Sports
		Fishing
		Glacier Hiking
		Hiking
		Kayaking
		Rock Climbing & Mountaineering
		Skiing
		White-Water Rafting
	Winter Activities
		Dog-Sledding
		Skiing
		Snowmobiling
		Snowshoeing
	Tour Operators
		Norwegian Tour Operators
		International Tour Operators
Travel with Children
	Norway for Kids
		Museums
		Theme Parks
		Activities & Wildlife-Watching
	Children’s Highlights
		Museums
		Theme Parks
		Activities
		Wildlife-Watching
		Other Highlights
	Planning
		When to Go
		Accommodation
		Restaurants
		Transport
Regions at a Glance
	Oslo
		Southern Norway
		Central Norway
		Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
		The Western Fjords
		Trøndelag
		Nordland
		The Far North
		Svalbard
On the Road
Oslo
	Best Places to Eat
		Best Places to Stay
		Why Go?
		When to Go
		Oslo Highlights
	Around Oslo
			Drøbak
	Østfold
			Fredrikstad
			Around Fredrikstad
			Halden
			Halden Canal (Haldenkanalen)
Southern Norway
	Best Places to Eat
		Best Places to Stay
		Why Go?
		When to Go
	The Coast
			Tønsberg
		Southern Norway Highlights
			Sandefjord
			Larvik
			Around Larvik
			Kragerø
			Risør
			Around Risør
			Arendal
			Around Arendal
			Grimstad
			Lillesand
			Kristiansand
			Around Kristiansand
			Mandal
			Lindesnes
			Flekkefjord
			Flekkefjord to Egersund
			Egersund
	The Interior
			Kongsberg
			The Telemark Canal
			Rjukan
			Tuddal
			Seljord
			Setesdalen
Central Norway
	Best Places to Experience Nature
		Best Places to Stay
		Why Go?
		When to Go
		Central Norway Highlights
	Eastern Central Norway
			Lillehammer
			Around Lillehammer
			Hamar
			Elverum
			Trysil
	Northern Central Norway
			Røros
			Around Røros
			Femundsmarka National Park
			Oppdal
			Trollheimen
			Dombås
			Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park
			Otta
			Rondane National Park
			Other National Parks
			Sjoa
			Ringebu
	Western Central Norway
			Lom
			Around Lom
			Jotunheimen National Park
	Hardangervidda
			Geilo
			Finse
Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
	Best Places to Eat
		Best Places to Stay
		Why Go?
		When to Go
	Bergen
		Bergen & the South- western Fjords Highlights
	Voss
	Around Voss
			Evangar
			Myrkdalen
			Stalheim
			Myrdal
	Hardangerfjord
			Norheimsund
			Øystese
			Ulvik
			Eidfjord
			Around Eidfjord
			Kinsarvik & Lofthus
			Utne
			Odda
			Around Odda
			Rosendal
			Around Rosendal
	Haugelandet & Ryfylke
			Haugesund
			Karmøy Island
	Stavanger & Lysefjord
			Stavanger
			Lysefjord
The Western Fjords
	Best Places to Eat
		Best Places to Stay
		Why Go?
		When to Go
			The Western Fjords Highlights
	Sognefjorden
			Flåm
			Aurland
			Undredal
			Gudvangen & Nærøyfjord
			Lærdalsøyri (Lærdal)
			Vik
			Balestrand
			Sogndal
			Solvorn & Around
			Urnes
			Skjolden
	Jostedalsbreen
			Fjærland
			Jostedalen & Nigardsbreen
			Briksdalsbreen
			Kjenndalsbreen & Bødalsbreen
	Nordfjord To The Coast
			Olden
			Loen
			Stryn
			Florø
		Offshore Islands Around Florø
			Måløy
			Selje & Selja Island
	The Northern Fjords
			Åndalsnes
			Valldal & Around
			Geiranger
			Hellesylt
			Norangsdalen
			Runde
			Ålesund
			Offshore Islands Around Ålesund
			Molde
			Around Molde
			Averøy
			Kristiansund
			Around Kristiansund
Trøndelag
	Best Places to Eat
		Best Places to Stay
		Why Go?
		When to Go
	Trondheim
			Trøndelag Highlights
	The Route North
			Stiklestad
			Steinkjer
			Around Steinkjer
			Namsos
			Rørvik
Nordland
	Best Places to Eat
		Best Places to Stay
		Why Go?
		When to Go
			Nordland Highlights
	Arctic Highway
			Mosjøen
			Around Mosjøen
			Mo i Rana
			Around Mo i Rana
			Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park
			Arctic Circle Centre
			Fauske
			Around Fauske
			Narvik
			Ofotbanen Railway & Rallarveien
	Kystriksveien – The Coastal Route
			Brønnøysund
			Vega
			Sandnessjøen
			Træna & Lovund
			Sandnessjøen to Storvik
			Bodø
			Around Bodø
	Lofoten
			Austvågøy
			Vestvågøy
			Flakstadøy
			Moskenesøy
			Southern Islands
	Vesterålen
			Hadseløya
			Langøya
			Andøya
			Hinnøya
The Far North
	Best Places to Eat
		Best Places to Stay
		Why Go?
		When to Go
	Troms
			Tromsø
			Far North Highlights
			Around Tromsø
			Senja
			Setermoen & Around
	Western Finnmark
			Alta
			Around Alta
			Hammerfest
			Nordkapp & Magerøya
			Lakselv & Around
			Stabbursnes
	Eastern Finnmark
			Tana Bru
			Sami Museums
			Vadsø
			Vardø
			Kirkenes
			Grense Jakobselv
			Pasvik River Valley
	Inner Finnmark
			Karasjok
			Kautokeino
			Reisa National Park
Svalbard
	Best Places to Eat
	Best Places to Stay
	Why Go?
	When to Go
	Svalbard Highlights
		Longyearbyen
		Around Longyearbyen
		Barentsburg
		Pyramiden
		Ny Ålesund
		Around Ny Ålesund
		Magdalenefjord
		Prins Karls Forlandet
		Krossfjorden
		Danskøya
		Moffen Island
Understand Norway
Norway
Today
	A Multicultural Norway?
	End of the Boom?
History
	Darkness & Ice
	Here Come the Vikings
		Conquest & Expansion
		Harald Fair-Hair
		Christianity & the Viking Decline
	No Longer Independent
		Trouble Abroad, Trouble at Home
		Denmark & Sweden – the Enemies
	Independent Norway
		A Confident Start
		Norway at War
		The Oil Years
	Modern Norway
Landscapes & National Parks
	The Coast
	Fjords
	Glaciers
	Arctic North
		The Aurora Borealis
		Fata Morgana
	High Country
	National Parks
Wildlife
	Land Mammals
		Arctic Fox
		Musk Oxen & Elk
		Reindeer
		Polar Bears
		Other Land Mammals
	Marine Mammals
		Whales
		Other Marine Mammals
	Birds
Environmental Issues
	Climate Change
	Commercial Fishing
		Fish Farming
	Sealing
	Whaling
		The International Context
		Norway’s Recent Practice
	Forestry
	Wilderness Areas
	Recycling
Norway’s Sami
	Sami History
	Sami Religion
	Sami Organisations
Arts & Architecture
	Arts
		Literature
		Music
		Painting & Sculpture
		Cinema
	Architecture
		Traditional Architecture
		Contemporary Architecture
Norwegian Cuisine
	Food
		Meat
		Seafood
		Other Specialities
		Vegetarian & Vegan Food
	Drinks
		Hot Drinks
		Alcoholic Drinks
	Eating in Norway
		Habits & Customs
		Where to Eat & Drink
		Food & Drink Glossary
Survival Guide
Directory A–Z
	Accommodation
		CustomsRegulations
		Discount Cards
		Electricity
		Embassies & Consulates
		Food
		Gay & Lesbian Travellers
		Health
		Insurance
		Internet Access
		Language Courses
		Maps
		Money
		Opening Hours
		Photography
		Public Holidays
		Safe Travel
		Telephone
		Time
		Toilets
		Tourist Information
		Travellers with Disabilities
		Visas
		Women Travellers
		Work
Transport
	Getting There & Away
		Entering Norway
		Air
		Land
		Sea
		Tours
	Getting Around
		Air
		Bicycle
		Boat
		Bus
		Car & Motorcycle
		Hitching
		Local Transport
		Train
Language
	Pronunciation
	Basics
	Accommodation
	Directions
	Eating & Drinking
		Key Words
		Meat & Fish
		Fruit & Vegetables
		Other
		Drinks
	Emergencies
	Shopping & Services
	Time & Dates
	Transport
		Public Transport
		Driving & Cycling
	GLOSSARY
Behind the Scenes
	SEND US YOUR FEEDBACK
	Our Readers
	Author Thanks
	Acknowledgments
	This Book
Index
Map Legend
Our Writers