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Norway

Norway

Host of the 1992 winter Olympics, Norway is more than ski slopes and white snow. Enjoy the beautiful fjords and valleys, the booming metropolis of Oslo, not to mention the charming small towns throughout this amazing nation.

Highlights
A warm people in a hospitable country. Exciting encounters with a unique country. A people who take pride in their rich traditions and boldly explore new ideas and trends. A country that embraces all kinds of opinions, lifestyles and cultures. It welcomes you with open arms, with friendliness and hospitality.
Enjoy traveling through a landscape that takes your breath away. The world unfolds before you in an infinite panorama. Experience unlimited freedom.
Activities
Lofoten has more to offer than the midnight sun and the charms of summer. In late autumn, when the herring return to Tysfjorden for the winter, they are followed by between 500 and 700 hungry killer whales. Together with the rugged scenery of North Norway and the unique light conditions, this sets the scene for an unforgettable wildlife experience. It is possible to observe the killer whales in Lofoten from the mid-October to the mid-January, and safaris either in large passenger boats or in rubber dinghies are available, starting from various places in Lofoten. In spite of their scary name, there are no reports of killer whales having attacked people, so the bravest whale watchers are actually allowed to swim among them when conditions are favorable.
Climate and Weather
Have you ever wanted to play a round of golf at midnight? In Norway, it's possible. Norway is noted for its natural phenomena, particularly the midnight sun and the northern lights.