Why go to Norway? The 10 good reasons to go Norway
Nights and days
Very short in summer, endless and colorful in winter, confusing nights ahead.
Legacy in the present
Cultural and mythological traditions are still felt today.
A very alpine flora
Species are found at sea level that need altitude here.
Ports everywhere
Small boats, fishing boats and sailboats line the Norwegian coast.
A change of scenery guaranteed
Whatever the season, Norway captivates with its unspoilt, grandiose nature.
The ski kingdom
Cross-country skiing, Nordic ski touring and Telemark skiing are a must.
Unique wooden churches
A few Stavkirkje have escaped the fires and can reveal their secrets to you.
The gastronomy
This is no joke! Try a fiskesuppe with black cereal bread...
In the land of water
Lakes, sea, waterfalls, torrents, fjords... and why not try your hand at fishing?
Houses like no other
Green roofs, logs or red and yellow, the apartment blocks are far away!
What to visit Norway?
Interview: MY NORWAY
with Camille Vourc'h, author of the guide
Since her childhood Camille has traveled to Norway every year to fish for mackerel, collect chanterelles and visit her family. Trained as a linguist and translator from English into French, she managed an English-speaking bookshop and tea room in Avignon. Today, her universe is nourished by travels, world songs, hiking, skiing, knitting, watercolor... Long live the discoveries!
See the video of the interviewGood to know to visit Norway
Timetable
Most museums are open from Tuesday to Sunday, between 10am and 5pm, with opening times varying according to the season, public holidays and school vacations.
To be booked
You don't need to book in advance for most of the tours, just go to the ticket office to buy your tickets.
Budget & Tips
Remember to carry your identity card with you at all times, as well as your student card if you have one! This will enable you to benefit from lower rates at many museums and attractions. Most major cities offer 1-day to one-week PASSes that give access to all museums! In Oslo in particular, several museums - both indoor and outdoor - are free. You'll find the list on the city's tourist office website.
Main events
Many events are organized all year round, but it's in summer that the festivities reach their peak, with numerous music, film and general cultural festivals. In winter, there are Christmas markets, ice sculptures and other winter festivities.
Guided tours
The tourist offices in each town will be able to tell you which guided tours are available at any given time.
Smokers
There's no smoking inside, and you'll find that there's almost no smoking at all! Those Norwegians are really good!
