Norway

Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994; conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with Denmark that lasted more than four centuries. In 1814, Norwegians resisted the cession of their country to Sweden and adopted a new constitution. Sweden then invaded Norway but agreed to let Norway keep its constitution in return for accepting the union under a Swedish king. Rising nationalism throughout the 19th century led to a 1905 referendum granting Norway independence. Although Norway remained neutral in World War I, it suffered heavy losses to its shipping. Norway proclaimed its neutrality at the outset of World War II, but was nonetheless occupied for five years by Nazi Germany (1940-45). In 1949, Norway abandoned neutrality and became a member of NATO. Discovery of oil and gas in adjacent waters in the late 1960s boosted Norway’s economic fortunes. In referenda held in 1972 and 1994, Norway rejected joining the EU. Key domestic issues include immigration and integration of ethnic minorities, maintaining the country’s extensive social safety net with an aging population, and preserving economic competitiveness.

Norway Tourism Information

Official Tourism Site
VisitNorway.com

Other Sites

NorwayTravelGuide.no
LifeInNorway.net
VisitNordic.com/Norway

The Best of Norway

Here is a break down of some of the most interesting and visited places. Cities or areas listed will always have more than just one thing see and do. With the popular cities or areas we list some of the best known, which should go on everyone’s, must see list when they visit.    

Agder

Kristiansand

Innladet

Lillehammer

Møre og Romsdal

Ålesund

Geirangerfjord

Geiranger

Atlantic Ocean Road

Trollstigen

Seven Sisters Waterfalls

Hjørundfjorden

Nordland

Lofoten Islands

Reine

Bøde

Oslo

Viking Ship Museum 

Oslo Opera House

Oslofjord

 National Museum of Art

Fram Museum

Vigeland Park 

Holmenkollen Ski Museum & Tower

Norsk Folkemuseum 

Akershus Fortress

Kon Tiki Museum

Rogaland

Stavanger

Pulpit Rock

Lysefjord

Vestland

Bergen (Mount Ulriken, Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf, Fløyen)

Trolltunga

Sognefjord

Hardangerfjord

Flåm

Vøringfossen

Nordfjord

Vestfold Telemark

Heddal Stave Church

Viken

Troms og Finnmark

Tromsø

Trøndelag

Trondheim

Nidaros Cathedral

The Regions of Norway…

Agder
East Norway
Northern Norway
Trøndelag
Western Norway

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