Adventure Awaits
• Geiranger, the village at the head of the fjord, is a masterpiece of coloured houses lining the waters of the fishing port. Ascend and the Trollstigen mountain road cautiously navigates its way through the winding hills and luscious forests around the fjord.
• Described as one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world by Lonely Planet, the Flåm Railway is an expedition of dreams, weaving through Western Norway’s stunning scenery. In one hour, you’ll travel up to 867 metres above sea level passing turquoise waters and snow-capped peaks.
• If your inner adrenaline junkie is trying to make an appearance, upgrade hiking to bungee jumping or standing on the rock jutting over the fjord at Trolltunga.
Tastes to Try
• Fresh king crab is a delicacy of Norway and the northern residents in particular take to drilling deep down into the ice to retrieve this meaty dish. Look out for ice fishing opportunities where you can catch your own dinner.
• Norwegian lamb is renowned for its juicy and tender texture which comes from the untouched natural pastures that many of the animals graze on. If you’re travelling to the “land of the midnight sun” at Christmas, make sure to try Pinnekjøtt, racks of lamb cured in brine or sea salt, popular during the festive period.
Family Fun Guaranteed
• Encounter the gentle giants of the sea at Tromsø where whales are in abundance. Between November and January, the marine creatures can be spotted in the region’s fjords.
• Want the children to learn some history while having bucket loads of fun? Enter The Viking Planet, a collection of interactive and immersive experiences, transporting you back in time to when these beastly warriors dominated Scandinavia. A VR cinema and a 270-degree film screen with ground-breaking captures, 4D chairs and a cinema soundtrack will dispel any myth that history is boring.
Good to know
- TimeDifference: GMT +1
- Capital: Oslo
- Currency: NOK