Things to Do in Norway

There are 428 attractions in Norway. Geirangerfjord, scenic norwegian fjord with steep cliffs and waterfalls, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Geirangerfjord
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Geirangerfjord
Scenic Norwegian fjord with steep cliffs and waterfalls
Fjord
Bryggen
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Bryggen
Colourful Hanseatic-era wooden wharf and UNESCO site
Building
Trolltunga
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Trolltunga
Dramatic cliff ledge over fjord; strenuous hiking destination
Cliff
Preikestolen
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Preikestolen
Flat-topped cliff overlooking Lysefjord; popular viewpoint
Cliff
Lofoten
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Lofoten
Scenic Arctic archipelago of dramatic mountains and fishing villages
Islands
Vigeland Sculpture Park
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Vigeland Sculpture Park
Large Oslo park featuring hundreds of Vigeland sculptures
Park
North Cape (Norway)
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North Cape (Norway)
Cliff-top northern cape famed for midnight sun views
Cape
Domkirken
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Domkirken
Medieval cathedral and national shrine in Trondheim
Church
Svalbard Museum
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Svalbard Museum
Arctic museum on Svalbard about polar history
Museum
Borgund stavkirke
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Borgund stavkirke
Well-preserved wooden stave church from medieval Norway
Church
St Olav's Way
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St Olav's Way
Trail
National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design
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National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design
Norway's national museum for art, architecture, design
Museum
Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
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Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
Open-air museum showcasing Norwegian folk buildings and traditions
Museum
Tromsø University Museum
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Tromsø University Museum
Museum of northern sciences, Sami culture, archaeology
Museum
Scandinavian Mountains
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Scandinavian Mountains
Mountain range spanning Norway and Sweden with glaciated plateaus
Mountains
Utøya
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Utøya
Small Norwegian island and site of 2011 massacre
Island
Fennoscandia
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Fennoscandia
Northern European region covering Scandinavia and parts of Russia
Tomb
Galdhøpiggen
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Galdhøpiggen
Norway's highest mountain, popular climbing destination
Mountain
Urnes Stave Church
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Urnes Stave Church
Historic Norwegian stave church, UNESCO World Heritage site
Church
Mjøsa
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Mjøsa
Norway's largest lake bordered by towns and forests
Lake
Oslo Opera House
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Oslo Opera House
Contemporary waterfront opera house with sloped roof
Theater
Vesterålen
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Vesterålen
Northern Norwegian archipelago known for fishing and whales
Islands
Jotunheimen
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Jotunheimen
Norwegian mountain range containing many of Norway's highest peaks
Mountains
Hornindalsvatnet
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Hornindalsvatnet
Norwegian lake, Europe's deepest freshwater lake
Lake
Munch Museum
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Munch Museum
Oslo museum housing extensive works by Edvard Munch
Museum
Senja
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Senja
Scenic Norwegian island known for fjords and auroras
Island
Cape Nordkinn
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Cape Nordkinn
Norway's northernmost mainland point with Arctic scenery
Cape
Akershus Fortress
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Akershus Fortress
Medieval fortress and royal mausoleum in Oslo
Castle
Hinnøya
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Hinnøya
Norway's largest island with rugged fjords and peaks
Island
Magerøya
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Magerøya
Arctic island hosting the North Cape plateau
Island
Royal Palace, Oslo
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Royal Palace, Oslo
Official Norwegian royal residence overlooking Oslo's main avenue
Palace
Unity Arena
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Unity Arena
Indoor arena hosting sports and concerts
Stadium
Bislett Stadion
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Bislett Stadion
Historic Oslo stadium hosting athletics and events
Stadium
Lerkendal Stadion
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Lerkendal Stadion
Football stadium in Trondheim, home to Rosenborg BK
Stadium
Oslo Cathedral
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Oslo Cathedral
Main Lutheran cathedral in Oslo used for national services
Church
Tyrifjorden
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Tyrifjorden
Large inland lake west of Oslo, popular boating
Lake
Arctic Cathedral
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Arctic Cathedral
Modern Tromsø church with striking angular architecture
Church
Femund
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Femund
Large Norwegian lake popular for fishing and canoeing
Lake
Hardangervidda
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Hardangervidda
Vast mountain plateau and national park, reindeer habitat
Plateau
Andøy
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Andøy
Nordland island and municipality, notable for birdlife
Island
Glittertind
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Glittertind
Norwegian peak; among the nation's highest summits
Mountain
Randsfjorden
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Randsfjorden
Norway's fourth-largest lake, used for fishing and recreation
Lake
Rondane National Park
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Rondane National Park
Norwegian mountain park notable for alpine plateaus and reindeer
Park
Sallir
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Sallir
Small village in Troms County, northern Norway
Island
Seven Sisters Waterfall (Norway)
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Seven Sisters Waterfall (Norway)
Series of seven waterfalls along Geirangerfjord
Waterfall
Sørøya
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Sørøya
Large Arctic Norwegian island with rugged coastline
Island
Moskenesøya
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Moskenesøya
Largest Lofoten island with dramatic mountains and fishing villages.
Island
Ullevaal Stadion
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Ullevaal Stadion
Norwegian national football stadium and sports venue
Stadium
Børgefjell National Park
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Børgefjell National Park
Remote Norwegian national park with rugged mountain wilderness
Park
Reevhtse
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Reevhtse
Lake
Tromsøya
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Tromsøya
Norwegian Arctic island containing the city of Tromsø
Island
Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park
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Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park
Norwegian mountain park protecting muskox herds and tundra
National Park
Fram Museum
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Fram Museum
Oslo museum housing polar ship Fram and exhibits
Museum
Heddal stavkyrkje
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Heddal stavkyrkje
Norway's largest stave church, 13th-century wooden architecture
Church
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Ringvassøya
Norwegian island in Troms, part of Arctic archipelago
Island
Vinnufossen
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Vinnufossen
One of Norway's tallest waterfalls cascading from Vinnufjellet
Waterfall
Dovrefjell
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Dovrefjell
Norwegian mountain plateau noted for wild musk oxen
Mountains
Fantoft Stave Church
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Fantoft Stave Church
Reconstructed medieval-style Norwegian stave church near Bergen
Church
Grieg Hall
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Grieg Hall
Concert hall in Bergen hosting performances and events
Theater
Kon-Tiki Museum
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Kon-Tiki Museum
Museum displaying Kon-Tiki raft and anthropological expeditions
Museum
Langøya
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Langøya
Large Nordland island with rugged Arctic coastline
Island
Nobel Peace Center
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Nobel Peace Center
Oslo museum documenting the Nobel Peace Prize and laureates
Museum
Vøringsfossen
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Vøringsfossen
Dramatic Norwegian waterfall with high scenic viewpoint
Waterfall
Austvågøya
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Austvågøya
Lofoten island with fishing villages and rugged mountains
Island
Ånderdalen National Park
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Ånderdalen National Park
Norwegian national park protecting tundra and coastal forests
National Park
Hardangervidda National Park
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Hardangervidda National Park
Vast alpine plateau and Norway's largest national park
National Park
Jotunheimen National Park
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Jotunheimen National Park
Norwegian national park with Norway's highest mountains
Park
Sverd i fjell
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Sverd i fjell
Three monumental swords memorial commemorating Battle of Hafrsfjord
Monument
Tinnsjå
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Tinnsjå
Deep freshwater lake in Telemark, Norway
Lake
Bergen Cathedral
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Bergen Cathedral
Historic cathedral and city landmark in Bergen
Church
Flakstadøya
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Flakstadøya
Lofoten island noted for scenic beaches and fishing
Island
Fløyen
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Fløyen
Bergen hill with panoramic views and funicular access
Mountain
Gol Stave Church
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Gol Stave Church
Historic Norwegian stave church relocated to Oslo museum
Church
Kvaløya, Finnmark
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Kvaløya, Finnmark
Arctic island in Finnmark known for dramatic scenery
Island
Rago National Park
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Rago National Park
Remote Norwegian park with rugged mountains and waterfalls
National Park
Ramnefjellsfossen
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Ramnefjellsfossen
Tall Norwegian waterfall cascading from steep mountain slopes
Waterfall
Reisa National Park
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Reisa National Park
Northern park protecting Reisa valley and dramatic gorges
National Park
Saltfjellet–Svartisen National Park
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Saltfjellet–Svartisen National Park
Norwegian park encompassing glaciers and alpine plateaus
National Park
Seiland
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Seiland
Norwegian Arctic island with glaciers and rugged coastline
Island
Stavanger Domkirke
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Stavanger Domkirke
Medieval Stavanger cathedral and Norway's oldest parish church
Church
Forlandet National Park
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Forlandet National Park
Svalbard park protecting Arctic islands and polar wildlife.
National Park
Kjerag
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Kjerag
Granite plateau famed for Kjeragbolten boulder
Mountain
Møsvatn
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Møsvatn
Norwegian mountain lake and hydroelectric reservoir in Telemark
Lake
National Gallery of Norway
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National Gallery of Norway
Norwegian national gallery holding historic and modern art
Museum
Sør-Spitsbergen National Park
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Sør-Spitsbergen National Park
Vast Svalbard national park covering southern Spitsbergen
National Park
Øvre Dividal National Park
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Øvre Dividal National Park
Norwegian park protecting arctic valleys and reindeer habitat
National Park
Øvre Pasvik National Park
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Øvre Pasvik National Park
Borderland park with boreal forests and rich wildlife
Park
Alsten
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Alsten
Island in Nordland known for rugged coastal scenery
Island
Folgefonna National Park
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Folgefonna National Park
Norwegian national park preserving glaciers and alpine landscapes
National Park
Frogner Park
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Frogner Park
Oslo park famous for Vigeland sculpture installation
Park
Gutulia National Park
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Gutulia National Park
Remote Norwegian park preserving old-growth boreal forests
National Park
Jostedalsbreen National Park
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Jostedalsbreen National Park
Norwegian park protecting largest continental glacier
Park
Junkerdal National Park
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Junkerdal National Park
Remote northern park with alpine valleys and wildlife
National Park
Låtefossen
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Låtefossen
Twin waterfall where two streams merge, roadside attraction
Waterfall
Mardalsfossen
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Mardalsfossen
Spectacular high waterfall known for dramatic drop
Waterfall
Nordre Isfjorden National Park
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Nordre Isfjorden National Park
Arctic national park on Svalbard protecting polar ecosystems
National Park
Sju søstre
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Sju søstre
Range of seven coastal peaks in Nordland
Mountain
Stabbursdalen National Park
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Stabbursdalen National Park
Northern Norwegian park protecting Arctic pine forests and rivers
National Park
Troldhaugen
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Troldhaugen
Composer Edvard Grieg's waterfront home and museum
Museum
Arnøya
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Arnøya
Large Arctic island in Troms with rugged coastline
Island