Norway is a travel destination in Northern Europe. Its capital is Oslo. June and July are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Norway
Fjords (Geirangerfjord & Nærøyfjord) (natural, Møre og Romsdal) — UNESCO twin fjords — towering walls, cascading waterfalls, and electric-blue water.
Oslo (city, Oslo) — Well-designed Nordic capital — Viking Ship Museum, Vigeland sculptures, and Opera House.
Trolltunga (mountain, Vestland) — Troll's Tongue — rock ledge hanging 700 m above Lake Ringedalsvatn for epic photos.
Lofoten Islands (natural, Nordland) — Jagged peaks rising from the Arctic sea — red fishing huts, midnight sun, and surfing.
Northern Lights / Tromsø (natural, Troms) — Best city base for aurora hunting — dog sledding, whale safaris, and mountain cable car.
Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) (mountain, Rogaland) — Flat-topped cliff 604 m above Lysefjord — Norway's most visited natural attraction.
Bergen (city, Vestland) — Gateway to the fjords — UNESCO Bryggen wharf, funicular, and fish market.
Svalbard (natural, Svalbard) — Arctic archipelago — polar bears, walruses, midnight sun, and polar night adventure.
Atlantic Ocean Road (landmark, Møre og Romsdal) — Engineering marvel — road leaping across islets and skerries into the stormy Atlantic.
Flåm Railway (landmark, Vestland) — One of the world's most dramatic train journeys — descending steep valleys to a fjord.