Things to Do

Things to Do in Norway

There are 761 attractions in Norway. Geirangerfjord, scenic norwegian fjord with steep cliffs and waterfalls, is the most popular.

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Geirangerfjord

Scenic Norwegian fjord with steep cliffs and waterfalls

Bryggen

Colourful Hanseatic-era wooden wharf and UNESCO site

Trolltunga

Dramatic cliff ledge over fjord; strenuous hiking destination

Preikestolen

Flat-topped cliff overlooking Lysefjord; popular viewpoint

Lofoten

Scenic Arctic archipelago of dramatic mountains and fishing villages

Vigeland Sculpture Park

Vigeland Sculpture Park

Large Oslo park featuring hundreds of Vigeland sculptures

North Cape (Norway)

North Cape (Norway)

Cliff-top northern cape famed for midnight sun views

Domkirken

Medieval cathedral and national shrine in Trondheim

Borgund stavkirke

Borgund stavkirke

Well-preserved wooden stave church from medieval Norway

Flåm Railway

Bergen Line

St Olav's Way

National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design

National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design

Norway's national museum for art, architecture, design

Norwegian Museum of Cultural History

Norwegian Museum of Cultural History

Open-air museum showcasing Norwegian folk buildings and traditions

Tromsø University Museum

Tromsø University Museum

Museum of northern sciences, Sami culture, archaeology

Scandinavian Mountains

Scandinavian Mountains

Mountain range spanning Norway and Sweden with glaciated plateaus

Utøya

Small Norwegian island and site of 2011 massacre

Galdhøpiggen

Norway's highest mountain, popular climbing destination

Urnes Stave Church

Urnes Stave Church

Historic Norwegian stave church, UNESCO World Heritage site

Mjøsa

Norway's largest lake bordered by towns and forests

Oslo Opera House

Oslo Opera House

Contemporary waterfront opera house with sloped roof

Vesterålen

Northern Norwegian archipelago known for fishing and whales

Jotunheimen

Norwegian mountain range containing many of Norway's highest peaks

Hornindalsvatnet

Hornindalsvatnet

Norwegian lake, Europe's deepest freshwater lake

Munch Museum

Oslo museum housing extensive works by Edvard Munch

Senja

Scenic Norwegian island known for fjords and auroras

Cape Nordkinn

Norway's northernmost mainland point with Arctic scenery

Akershus Fortress

Akershus Fortress

Medieval fortress and royal mausoleum in Oslo

Hinnøya

Norway's largest island with rugged fjords and peaks

Magerøya

Arctic island hosting the North Cape plateau

Royal Palace, Oslo

Royal Palace, Oslo

Official Norwegian royal residence overlooking Oslo's main avenue

Unity Arena

Indoor arena hosting sports and concerts

Bislett Stadion

Bislett Stadion

Historic Oslo stadium hosting athletics and events

Lerkendal Stadion

Lerkendal Stadion

Football stadium in Trondheim, home to Rosenborg BK

Oslo Cathedral

Main Lutheran cathedral in Oslo used for national services

Tyrifjorden

Large inland lake west of Oslo, popular boating

Arctic Cathedral

Arctic Cathedral

Modern Tromsø church with striking angular architecture

Atlantic Ocean Road

Atlantic Ocean Road

Scenic coastal road linking Norwegian islands and bridges

Femund

Large Norwegian lake popular for fishing and canoeing

Hardangervidda

Vast mountain plateau and national park, reindeer habitat

Andøy

Nordland island and municipality, notable for birdlife

Glittertind

Norwegian peak; among the nation's highest summits

Randsfjorden

Norway's fourth-largest lake, used for fishing and recreation

Rondane National Park

Rondane National Park

Norwegian mountain park notable for alpine plateaus and reindeer

Sallir

Small village in Troms County, northern Norway

Seven Sisters Waterfall (Norway)

Seven Sisters Waterfall (Norway)

Series of seven waterfalls along Geirangerfjord

Sørøya

Large Arctic Norwegian island with rugged coastline

Moskenesøya

Largest Lofoten island with dramatic mountains and fishing villages.

Ullevaal Stadion

Ullevaal Stadion

Norwegian national football stadium and sports venue

Børgefjell National Park

Børgefjell National Park

Remote Norwegian national park with rugged mountain wilderness

Reevhtse

Tromsøya

Norwegian Arctic island containing the city of Tromsø

Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park

Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park

Norwegian mountain park protecting muskox herds and tundra

Fram Museum

Oslo museum housing polar ship Fram and exhibits

Heddal stavkyrkje

Heddal stavkyrkje

Norway's largest stave church, 13th-century wooden architecture

Norwegian island in Troms, part of Arctic archipelago

Vinnufossen

One of Norway's tallest waterfalls cascading from Vinnufjellet

Dovrefjell

Norwegian mountain plateau noted for wild musk oxen

Fantoft Stave Church

Fantoft Stave Church

Reconstructed medieval-style Norwegian stave church near Bergen

Grieg Hall

Concert hall in Bergen hosting performances and events

Kon-Tiki Museum

Kon-Tiki Museum

Museum displaying Kon-Tiki raft and anthropological expeditions

Langøya

Large Nordland island with rugged Arctic coastline

Nobel Peace Center

Nobel Peace Center

Oslo museum documenting the Nobel Peace Prize and laureates

Vøringsfossen

Dramatic Norwegian waterfall with high scenic viewpoint

Austvågøya

Lofoten island with fishing villages and rugged mountains

Ånderdalen National Park

Ånderdalen National Park

Norwegian national park protecting tundra and coastal forests

Hardangervidda National Park

Hardangervidda National Park

Vast alpine plateau and Norway's largest national park

Jotunheimen National Park

Jotunheimen National Park

Norwegian national park with Norway's highest mountains

Sverd i fjell

Three monumental swords memorial commemorating Battle of Hafrsfjord

Tinnsjå

Deep freshwater lake in Telemark, Norway

Bergen Cathedral

Bergen Cathedral

Historic cathedral and city landmark in Bergen

Flakstadøya

Lofoten island noted for scenic beaches and fishing

Fløyen

Bergen hill with panoramic views and funicular access

Gol Stave Church

Gol Stave Church

Historic Norwegian stave church relocated to Oslo museum

Kvaløya, Finnmark

Kvaløya, Finnmark

Arctic island in Finnmark known for dramatic scenery

Rago National Park

Rago National Park

Remote Norwegian park with rugged mountains and waterfalls

Ramnefjellsfossen

Ramnefjellsfossen

Tall Norwegian waterfall cascading from steep mountain slopes

Reisa National Park

Reisa National Park

Northern park protecting Reisa valley and dramatic gorges

Saltfjellet–Svartisen National Park

Saltfjellet–Svartisen National Park

Norwegian park encompassing glaciers and alpine plateaus

Seiland

Norwegian Arctic island with glaciers and rugged coastline

Stavanger Domkirke

Stavanger Domkirke

Medieval Stavanger cathedral and Norway's oldest parish church

Kjerag

Granite plateau famed for Kjeragbolten boulder

Møsvatn

Norwegian mountain lake and hydroelectric reservoir in Telemark

National Gallery of Norway

National Gallery of Norway

Norwegian national gallery holding historic and modern art

Karl Johans gate

Karl Johans gate

Oslo’s main street from Central Station to the Palace

Øvre Dividal National Park

Øvre Dividal National Park

Norwegian park protecting arctic valleys and reindeer habitat

Øvre Pasvik National Park

Øvre Pasvik National Park

Borderland park with boreal forests and rich wildlife

Alsten

Island in Nordland known for rugged coastal scenery

Folgefonna National Park

Folgefonna National Park

Norwegian national park preserving glaciers and alpine landscapes

Frogner Park

Oslo park famous for Vigeland sculpture installation

Gutulia National Park

Gutulia National Park

Remote Norwegian park preserving old-growth boreal forests

Jostedalsbreen National Park

Jostedalsbreen National Park

Norwegian park protecting largest continental glacier

Junkerdal National Park

Junkerdal National Park

Remote northern park with alpine valleys and wildlife

Låtefossen

Twin waterfall where two streams merge, roadside attraction

Mardalsfossen

Spectacular high waterfall known for dramatic drop

Sju søstre

Range of seven coastal peaks in Nordland

Stabbursdalen National Park

Stabbursdalen National Park

Northern Norwegian park protecting Arctic pine forests and rivers

Troldhaugen

Composer Edvard Grieg's waterfront home and museum

Arnøya

Large Arctic island in Troms with rugged coastline

Blåfjella–Skjækerfjella National Park

Blåfjella–Skjækerfjella National Park

Large Norwegian national park of mountains and boreal forests