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1. eMobility
A fun way of exploring the area, eMobility lets you take small electric vehicles around preset routes with GPS to guide you. Each car has...
A fun way of exploring the area, eMobility lets you take small electric vehicles around preset routes with GPS to guide you. Each car has (just enough) space for two people.
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2. Flåmsbana
Although this trip covers only 20 km (12 miles), the one-way journey takes nearly an hour to travel through 20 tunnels and 2,850 feet up...
Although this trip covers only 20 km (12 miles), the one-way journey takes nearly an hour to travel through 20 tunnels and 2,850 feet up the steep mountain gorge. The masterpiece of Norwegian engineering took 20 years to complete, and today it's one of Norway's prime tourist attractions, drawing more than 1 million travelers each year. The train runs year-round, with 8- to 10 round-trips from mid-April through mid-October and four round-trips the rest of the year. Most tourists take the train round-trip, returning on the same train a few minutes after arriving in Myrdal.
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3. Folgefonna National Park
Home to Norway's third-largest glacier, Folgefonna National Park is popular for its kayaking and, of course, hiking on the glacier. From the top of the...
Home to Norway's third-largest glacier, Folgefonna National Park is popular for its kayaking and, of course, hiking on the glacier. From the top of the glacier there are beautiful valleys stretching all the way down to the fjord, and visiting Folgefonna is something you will remember. The National Park has several places of entry, with Odda and Rosendal (with the visitor center) being two popular ones, and several hikes and glacier arms you can explore, in addition to beautiful valleys with waterfalls of melting water from the glacier.
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4. Grip Stavkyrkje
The island of Grip is a delight, especially the little red stave church that stands at the island's highest point and dates to 1470. The...
The island of Grip is a delight, especially the little red stave church that stands at the island's highest point and dates to 1470. The fishing community itself was mostly abandoned after World War II, but locals return in summer, along with many tourists. Ferries run from Kristiansund at least once a day between June and August. If the church is closed, locals can get the key.
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5. Husedalen
One of the most beautiful hikes in the area and in Norway, Husedalen takes you past four spectacular waterfalls: Tveitafossen, Nykkjesøyfossen, Nyastølsfossen, and Søtefossen. The...
One of the most beautiful hikes in the area and in Norway, Husedalen takes you past four spectacular waterfalls: Tveitafossen, Nykkjesøyfossen, Nyastølsfossen, and Søtefossen. The hike takes about five or six hours if you aim to see all of the waterfalls, but you can also opt to visit just the first one and be finished in 90 minutes. From Kinsarvik, follow the river up the valley and then follow signs marking the hike, or drive to the power station to park there. The full hike is best for those who consider themselves to be of a moderate hiking level, but the first waterfall is hikeable for most people.
5780, Norway -
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6. Kniven
For a splendid view of the city, one that absolutely glitters at night, take this scenic drive up the city's mountain. Most photos you've seen...
For a splendid view of the city, one that absolutely glitters at night, take this scenic drive up the city's mountain. Most photos you've seen of Ålesund have been taken from this vantage point.
Fjellstua Aksla, Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, 6007, Norway -
7. Loen Skylift
This cable car whisks you to the top of Hoven Mountain, offering spectacular views of the fjord. Some people prefer to take the cable car...
This cable car whisks you to the top of Hoven Mountain, offering spectacular views of the fjord. Some people prefer to take the cable car up and walk back down the mountain. At the top there is a viewpoint and a restaurant.
Fv 60, 6789, Norway57--87--59--00Sight Details
Rate Includes: NKr 555, Closed Mon. and Tues. mid-Oct. and Mon.--Thurs. Nov. and Jan. -
8. Njardarheimr Viking Village
You can completely immerse yourself in Viking culture at this village named for the northern god, Njord. You won't be speaking with costumed performers here---the...
You can completely immerse yourself in Viking culture at this village named for the northern god, Njord. You won't be speaking with costumed performers here---the international community here is living as the Vikings did 1,000 years ago. Try your hand at axe throwing or archery, then chow down on authentic Viking grub.
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9. Norsk Bremuseum
One of Norway’s most innovative museums, the Norsk Bremuseum lets you study glaciers up close by conducting experiments with thousand-year-old glacial ice. Take the time...
One of Norway’s most innovative museums, the Norsk Bremuseum lets you study glaciers up close by conducting experiments with thousand-year-old glacial ice. Take the time to watch Ivo Caprino’s unforgettable film of the Jostedal Glacier.
Fjærlandsfjorden 13, 6848, Norway57--63--32--88Sight Details
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10. Norsk Fjordsenter
An invaluable introduction to the Geirangerfjord UNESCO World Heritage Site, this excellent contemporary museum and visitor center expounds on the area's natural and cultural history,...
An invaluable introduction to the Geirangerfjord UNESCO World Heritage Site, this excellent contemporary museum and visitor center expounds on the area's natural and cultural history, its flora and fauna, and latest technologies affecting the environment, from hydroelectric power to landslide control. Walk through the old farm buildings and learn about the old villages of the Geiranger region. Multimedia exhibits, a café, and bookshop make this a fun and interesting hour for the whole family.
Gjørvahaugen 35, Geiranger, Møre og Romsdal, 6216, Norway70--26--38--10Sight Details
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11. Runde
Perhaps Norway's most famous "bird rock"—it also happens to be one of the largest in Europe—Runde is the breeding ground for some 200 species, including...
Perhaps Norway's most famous "bird rock"—it also happens to be one of the largest in Europe—Runde is the breeding ground for some 200 species, including puffins, gannets, and cormorants. The region's wildlife managers maintain many observation posts here. It can get quite windy during a hike, so dress accordingly.
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12. Sundbåten
The ferry service to connect Kristiansund's four main islands was established in 1876 and has not stopped since, making it the world's oldest public transportation...
The ferry service to connect Kristiansund's four main islands was established in 1876 and has not stopped since, making it the world's oldest public transportation in continuous use. Ferries depart two or three times per hour and provide visitors with a nice overview of the city's layout as well as views of the region's distinctive architecture, whose bright colors reflect charmingly in the water. A round-trip takes 17 minutes.
Kirkelandet Sundbåtkai, Kristiansund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway92--85--17--44Sight Details
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13. Vøringsfossen
For thousands of years, this 600-foot waterfall has cut like a knife through the Hardangervidda Plateau, every year adding another fraction of an inch to...
For thousands of years, this 600-foot waterfall has cut like a knife through the Hardangervidda Plateau, every year adding another fraction of an inch to the Måbødalen Valley. There are a number of ways to take in the waterfall and the valley beneath it, the most accessible being the cliff-top lookout points along Route 7 between Eidfjord and Fossli. For a dazzling and damp view from beneath the waterfall, take a half-hour hike from the road to the bottom of the waterfall. The trail is slippery, even in dry weather, but is well worth it. Visit Eidfjord can help plan your trip.
Rte. 7, 20 minutes from Eidfjord, 5783, Norway -
14. Ålesunds Museum
This gem of a museum highlights the city's past, including the great fire of 1904 and the dangerous escape route that the Norwegian Resistance established...
This gem of a museum highlights the city's past, including the great fire of 1904 and the dangerous escape route that the Norwegian Resistance established in World War II. Handicrafts on display are done in the folk-art style of the area. You can also visit the Art Nouveau room and learn more about the town's unique architecture.
Rasmus Rønnebergs gt. 16, Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, 6002, Norway70--16--48--42Sight Details
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15. Alnes Fyr
This red-and-white lighthouse has a beautiful location on the Norwegian coastline, and from this vantage point you can see miles and miles of ocean. Alnes...
This red-and-white lighthouse has a beautiful location on the Norwegian coastline, and from this vantage point you can see miles and miles of ocean. Alnes Fyr also has a gallery, a café that's open throughout the year, and an exhibition about the lighthouse and its history.
Godøya, Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, 6055, Norway70--18--50--90Sight Details
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16. Atlanterhavsparken
Teeming with aquatic life, this is one of Scandinavia's largest aquariums. Right on the ocean, 3 km (2 miles) west of town, the park emphasizes...
Teeming with aquatic life, this is one of Scandinavia's largest aquariums. Right on the ocean, 3 km (2 miles) west of town, the park emphasizes aquatic animals of the North Atlantic, including anglers, octopus, and lobster. The Humboldt penguins are popular with children. After your visit, have a picnic, hike, or take a refreshing swim at the adjoining Tueneset Park. To get here, take the Aquarium Bus (marked "Akvariebussen") from St. Olav's Plass between April and October.
Tueneset, Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, 6006, Norway70--10--70--60Sight Details
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17. Aurland Shoe Factory
The only shoe factory left in Norway, this is said to be where the first penny loafers were made. (The term "Weejuns," often used to...
The only shoe factory left in Norway, this is said to be where the first penny loafers were made. (The term "Weejuns," often used to describe this type of shoe, comes from the word Norwegians.) If you want to learn more about the history of this popular shoe, the working factory has a small museum.
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18. Brandsøyåsen
This scenic overlook in the center of Florø is best reached by foot or bicycle. From the top you'll have great views of the city...
This scenic overlook in the center of Florø is best reached by foot or bicycle. From the top you'll have great views of the city and of the ocean beyond. There are several hiking trails at the top, most of them well marked. The hike to the top takes about 45 minutes, depending on which trail you take.
Krokavegen 41, 6900, Norway -
19. Briksdal Glacier
Many of the Jostedal Glacier’s smaller arms are tourist attractions in their own right. The best known of them, Briksdal Glacier, lies at the end...
Many of the Jostedal Glacier’s smaller arms are tourist attractions in their own right. The best known of them, Briksdal Glacier, lies at the end of Oldedal Valley, about 20 km (12 miles) south of Olden. It can be visited by bicycle, by car, or on foot from April to October.
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20. Eidesnuten
This hike leads you to a peak nearly 3,000 feet above sea level. The hike itself is clearly marked with red T's along the trail,...
This hike leads you to a peak nearly 3,000 feet above sea level. The hike itself is clearly marked with red T's along the trail, and you can enjoy some spectacular views over Sandvinsvatnet and the Sørfjord. There are some steep parts, so for this hike you should be in relatively good shape. The hike takes around three to four hours round-trip. The address takes you to a small parking lot (near a playground), close to the start of the trail.
Eidesåsen 100, 5750, Norway
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