Guide to Top Ten Tourist Attractions in Norway

If you didn't see it with your own eyes, it would be hard to imagine how complex and tortuous Norway's coastline is, and it would be hard not to be intoxicated by the tranquility and beauty here. In Norway folklore, these fjords were built by mountain goblins or other giants. Among the magnificent peaks, glaciers, waterfalls and cliffs of the fjord, there are also port cities close to nature, peaceful towns and orchards. You can take buses and ferries to the famous observation deck to overlook the fjord, or try famous hiking routes such as Trail Stone and Miracle Stone. You can also take a cruise ship to sail comfortably in the fjord. Of course, the most convenient thing is to drive yourself. Experience the steep roads in the fjord area.

Website photo location Lussefjord Lussefjord is located in the southwest of Norway and has a total length of about 42 kilometers. The entrance to Lussefjord is Stavanger on the west coast of Norway. Lüsefjord is far away from the sea and deep inland. The water is as calm as a mirror without a trace of waves. There are no waves and turbulence of the sea here, only the reflection of mountains and cliffs in the fjord. Sometimes it is unclear which level is the reflection and which level is the real scene. There was no sound, only tranquility. Occasionally, there would be a small boat traveling in the fjord. The bow of the boat pushed open the water to form a wave, which was divided on both sides of the boat. There were small white waves on the edge of the wave. After the small boat, the water quickly returned to calm.

There are world-famous huge rocks standing on cliffs about 600 meters above the sea. Preikestolen, a cliff at an altitude of 600 meters, is the most worth seeing, also known as the "Preikestolen". Brekesström is a straight cliff. At the top of the cliff is a large platform, as if it had been cut out by a knife. On the edge of the cliff is the Lussefjord. Standing at the top of the cliff, Lusefjord lies quietly beside him, as if floating in the air, and can strongly feel the vitality of nature. The two set off and complement each other. Giant rocks stand on both sides of the bank, with a huge stone sandwiched in the crack. This Preikestolen, known as the Miracle Rock, is said to have been pushed up by nature's ability. Standing on top of the giant rock, one can realize at this time that nature is the greatest miracle creator.

Website photo location Hardangerfjord Hardangerfjord is located in Hodaran County, Norway, 179 kilometers long. It is the third longest fjord in the world and the second longest fjord in Norway. Its surrounding area is Hardangerfjord. The Hardangefjord begins on the Atlantic Ocean, south of Bergen. The fjord meanders along the northeast until it reaches the Hardange Plateau. The longest branch of Hardange Fjord is the South Fjord, which is 50 kilometers south from the main fjord. The deepest point of the fjord is more than 800 meters, located in Norhemsand in the middle of the fjord.

About 10,000 years ago, Scandinavia began to rise upward and a large number of glaciers began to melt. The lower part of the valley was flooded, forming what is today's Hardange Fjord. The formation of valleys is not only due to glacier erosion, but also related to the push of high-pressure melted water below the ice. The Volger Glacier located in Hardanefjord is the third largest glacier in Norway. The glacier consists of three parts and covers 220 square kilometers of land. It has been protected as a national park since 2005. The natural conditions of the fjords are very suitable for aquaculture fisheries. The Hardange Fjords area produces more than 40,000 tons of salmon and rainbow trout and is one of the four most important aquaculture fishery areas in the world.

Website photo location Oslo Palace Oslo Palace is one of the most famous landmarks in the area and a witness to Norway's history since 1814. The foundation stone was laid on October 1, 1825 by King Carl John, and was officially put into use on July 26, 1849, during the reign of King Oscar I. The royal palace has diverse functions. It is not only the residence of the king and queen, but also the place where the monarch of Norway handles daily affairs. The king also holds state meetings, holds state banquets, and entertains leaders of other countries.

The royal palace was built by Danish architect Hans Ditlev Franciscus Linstow. It covers an area of 3320 square meters and has a total of 173 rooms inside. The decoration is very noble and luxurious. There is a dedicated reception room and the Royal Garden and Royal Square are also outside the main building. The garden is shaded by trees, and there are also several exquisite sculptures.

Royal Square is the largest celebration square in Norway. Every year on May 17, on Norway's National Day, members of the royal family will appear on the balcony of the palace and wave to the parade in the square. The palace is only open to the public in summer. To visit the interior of the palace, you must participate in a tour group lasting about 1 hour. Tickets for the tour can be purchased at Narvesen or 7-Eleven convenience stores, but no tickets are available at the Royal Palace.

Nobel Peace Center The Nobel Peace Center was completed on June 11, 2005 and was converted from the old railway station built in 1872 near Oslo City Hall. It was built with the purpose of facing world peace and increasing people's concern for war and dispute resolution. The Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony is held here on December 10 every year. This date is mainly chosen to commemorate the death of the great Alfred Bernhard Nobel.

British architect David Adjaye is responsible for the creative design of the Nobel Peace Center, including the overall color scheme of the building, while the high-tech installations here were developed by American designer David Small. The Nobel Peace Center is operated by financial sources such as the Norway Ministry of Culture, private donations and tickets, and will regularly hold temporary exhibitions.

The Nobel Peace Center displays information on past Peace Prize winners and Alfred Bernhard Nobel. In addition, the center also has multiple uses, such as lectures, conferences, exhibitions, etc., as well as cafes and shops, making it one of the must-see attractions for tourists traveling to Oslo.

Bergen Fish Market Bergen Fish Market has been open since the 1970s to this day. Opposite it is the medieval pier listed as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations. There still stands Bergen's oldest and most famous building, the Old Wharf Warehouse. Some of the old houses around them were once the former residences of famous artists such as playwright Holberg and composer Grieg.

The fish market is set up in an open space 100 meters away from the dock. It is built along the bay. It is always lively here at all times. Starting from 5 a.m. every day, rows of stalls begin to be set up on the dock. Due to its large size, the fish market has become a social place for Bergen people and a must-visit area for tourists.

Although seafood in local supermarkets is sometimes much cheaper than here, people still like to come to the fish market to enjoy their daily life. Visiting the fish market has become the most important part of many people's lives. The city government also has a rule that fish market tenants must ensure that they operate here for 280 to 300 days a year. You can shop here with great peace of mind. You can either buy seafood back, or ask the owner to process it after buying it. You can immediately taste salty boiled sea shrimps, smoked salmon sandwiches and other delicacies. There are also many tourist shops around the fish market, and tourists can also buy dolls and specialty clothing.

Website Photo Location Christiansand Zoo and Amusement Park There are few zoos as rich as Christiansand Zoo and Amusement Park in Norway. They often call themselves "living parks" and are located 11 kilometers east of the city of Christiansand in Norway. Visitors will find the most beautiful and natural zoo here, with beautiful scenery and fresh environment.

Covering an area of 61 hectares, Christiansand Zoo and Amusement Park is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Norway. It is actually made up of five separate parks, namely water park, forest park, entertainment park, theme park and zoo. Among them, the zoo houses some Scandinavian animals, such as wolves, elk, bimodal camels, as well as rare animals lions and tigers.

At the Christiansand Zoo, the African exhibition allows visitors to view savanna wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, etc., along a bridge. Animals in most zoos in Europe are locked in cages. In this regard, Christiansand Zoo is very different from other zoos in Europe. The animals here can walk freely in the park, and tourists can watch them up close. The Christiansand Zoo and Amusement Park are full of activities and are suitable for the entire family to travel together. Here, you can not only watch all kinds of animals, but also ride steam trains, watch performances and participate in various water activities.

Website photo location Sheragburton Stone (Miracle Stone) Sheragburton Stone, also known as the "Miracle Stone", is located in the Sheragburton Mountains in Norway. It is a stone with an area of 5 square meters. The most peculiar thing is that this stone is stuck in a narrow crack between two giant rocks. It is also its unique shape that makes it known as the "Miracle Stone." Perhaps the Sheragburton stone is really a miracle given by nature to mankind. It is not a typical top-heavy balance stone, but it also utilizes the principle of perfect balance in nature and has become the most prestigious tourist attraction in Norway.

Many tourists who come to see this magical stone want to stand on it and leave their own elegant figure, but not everyone has enough courage, because there are no protective measures around the stone, and below is a 3000-foot-deep canyon. Once you slide down, you will be buried at the bottom of the valley, so everyone who climbs the Sheragburton Stone is a warrior. In recent years, some acrobats have even performed acrobatics at the Sheragburton Stone, which has to make people sweat, because this requires not only courage, but also superb skills.

Website Photo Location Utonhemen Mountain National Park Utonhemen Mountain National Park is a national park established in Norway in 1980 and is considered to be the country's premier hiking and mountaineering paradise. With a total area of 1151 square kilometers, the park is the core area of the highest branch of Scandinavian mountains-Yutonheimen Mountains. Its main peaks are 2472 meters above sea level and 2469 meters above sea level, which are the highest peaks in Norway.

Yutonheimen Mountain National Park gathers most of northern Europe's peaks with an altitude of more than 2000 meters. In addition, it is also full of beautiful waterfalls, clear rivers and lakes, charming glaciers and fertile river valleys. The park is Norway's most popular national park. It is a haven for cross-country, alpine skiing, cycling and mountaineering, where you can enjoy the most pristine nature and the freshest air. Other popular outdoor sports in the Yutonheimen Mountains include glacier walking, rafting, cave exploration, creek descent and horse riding.

Yutonheimen Mountain is famous for its high altitude but growing a large number of mountain plants. The beautiful Glacier Buttercup is the highest flowering plant. It blooms at an altitude of 2370 meters on Mount Grit, only 100 meters away from the top of the mountain. Most of this national park has calcium carbonate limestone geology, suitable for growing a variety of limestone plants, such as the sweet mountain water bayberry. Yutonhemen Mountain is also a habitat for many animals, mainly including reindeer, elk, roe deer, fox, mink, leopard bear and lynx. Many rivers and lakes have large numbers of salmon. Grouse, vultures and eagles are representative bird species in this area.

Website photo location Hadange National Park Hadange National Park covers an area of 3422 square kilometers and is the largest national park in Norway. Most of the area in the park is the largest Hadange Plateau in Europe. It was designated as a national park in 1981. Nowadays, it is a popular outdoor tourist destination in Norway, where tourists can carry out a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain climbing, fishing, and cross-country skiing.

Hadange National Park is a paradise for outdoor sports enthusiasts, where many thrilling projects can be carried out. The great polar explorers Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen both began planning and preparing their expeditions from the Hardanjar Plateau. There are many clearly marked routes on the plateau, specially prepared for hiking, hiking, cycling and cross-country skiing tourists.

Although the surface of the plateau is crisscross and crisscross, the landform characteristics of the plateau are still extremely significant. There are not only pure plateau scenery in the west, but also narrow river valleys and Thrfjord, and the largest glacier in Norway is located in the northwest. Hårteigen in the heart of the plateau is a landmark peak with an altitude of 1690 meters and a hat-shaped peak that can be seen anywhere on the plateau.

Hadange National Park is famous for its rich flora and fauna. It is located in the southernmost region of Norway, where some polar flora and fauna species also grow. More than 500 species of plants, 100 species of birds and 21 species of mammals are currently known, including Arctic foxes and snow osprey. The Hardange Plateau is home to many lakes, streams, rivers and swamps, making it very suitable for fishing. Trout live in most lakes and rivers. The largest reindeer population in Northern Europe can be found on the Hadange Plateau. They migrate every year from winter pastures in the eastern part of the plateau to fertile breeding grounds in the western part of the plateau, crossing the entire plateau.

Website photo location Lillehammer is a city in Opland, Norway. It is surrounded by mountains and overlooks the northern part of Lake Miyosa. It is quiet and beautiful. The city successfully hosted the Winter Olympics in 1994 and is known for its ancient farms, modern city center and surrounding alpine ski resorts.

The city center of Lillehammer is home to many 19th-century wooden houses, which are witnesses and representatives of history. Maihaugen is the largest open-air museum in Norway. It tells the story of work and life in Norway for nearly 500 years. You can see luxurious farm villas, thatched huts, wooden churches, vicarage dormitories, colonists 'summer resorts and small fishing huts. The Norway Olympic Museum is the only museum in northern Europe that displays the entire history of the Olympic Games, from the ancient Greek Olympics in 776 BC to this day. The Lillehammer Art Museum is the leading visual art museum in Norway, displaying many important works created by Norway artists.

Lillehammer is Norway's oldest winter sports resort, and this Olympic city offers unlimited possibilities for alpine and cross-country sports. The city's most popular cross-country ski resort is Nordseter's Sjusjøen, offering a range of skiing options, including nearly 350 kilometers of high-quality cross-country ski trails, and a variety of alpine slopes provide visitors with skiing challenges of varying difficulty.