Tourist Attractions in Norway

There's no better way to see Norway's stunning countryside than by train.

Part of the spectacular Fjord Norway network and regularly topping the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list, the Geirangerfjord region north of Ålesund offers some of the finest scenery anywhere in Norway.

Located above Lake Mjøsa at the south end of the Gudbrandsdal valley, Lillehammer is one of Norway's best-known year-round tourist destinations. In summer, it's all about attractions such as Maihaugen, an open-air museum consisting of more than 100 historic buildings, including 18th-century farmhouses, workshops, and a stave church.

The Akershus Fortress (Akershus Festning) is a medieval castle commissioned by king Håkon V in 1299.

The Vigeland Sculpture Park is one of Oslo's top tourist attractions, and is home to 650 sculptures created by Gustav Vigeland.

Tromsø is home to several fantastic museums, two of which are dedicated to studying life in the far north.

One of the most popular sightseeing opportunities in Bergen is the Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf.

Oslo's Bygdoy Peninsula is a suburb located only four miles west of the city, and is easily reached by car or public transportation.

The magnificent Lofoten Islands form an archipelago off the coast of northwestern Norway and are a popular tourist destination for Norwegians and foreigners alike.

Situated 349 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, Tromsø is best known for its important role as the base for many major Arctic expeditions since the mid 1800s.