Tourists in Norway have always been attracted by the isolation from Europe, the special climate and the amazing variety of landscapes common in the Arctic Circle. Norway is famous for its forests and lakes, ski resorts and, of course, the famous fjords. Before visiting Norway, tourists look through the route in advance and choose places worth visiting. There are so many amazing views that guests of the country always face a difficult choice of what to visit first.
The first place where a large number of tourists go is the capital of Norway - the city of Oslo. The city includes the mainland, which is located on the fjord, as well as 40 islands that will fascinate everyone who only visits them. The city enchants with its cleanliness, an atmosphere of peace and boundless tranquility. On the main street of the capital, Karl Jung Street, there are most of the famous monuments: the Norwegian Parliament, the Cathedral, the Royal Palace, the Norwegian National Theater, the Town Hall, where the Nobel Prizes are awarded. Particularly attractive is Akershus - a fortress that reminds of past defeats, victories and battles of the Norwegians. The Viking ships are the real treasure of the city. It includes such ships as: Oseberg, Tyun, Gokstatsky. After an interesting walk around the city, you can visit Tusenfried - an amusement park where the real extreme lives. Athletes from all over the world come to Oslo to the Holmenkollen springboard. Every year this place brings together ski enthusiasts to take part in big ski competitions.
You should definitely visit the city of Bergen, which opens doors to the wonderful world of the Norwegian fjords. There are many options to explore the fjords: climbing rocks, boating or diving into bays. It will be a truly breathtaking adventure. But the city itself also has something to look at. It is one of the oldest cities in Norway, founded in the early 11th century. The old resident of the city is an ancient Romanesque church built at the beginning of the 12th century from soapstone. The medieval secrets are carefully guarded by the Haakonshallen Castle and the royal residence. The marine collection of flora and fauna in Aquarium is considered the richest collection in Europe. And the streets of the city are especially noteworthy: the widest is 19 meters, the narrowest is 1 meter, the shortest is 18 meters and there is only one house on it. It is considered nonsense to visit Bergen and not go to the fish market. It is worth stopping by to see the monkfish or to find out what the price of whale meat is. And in local restaurants you can taste freshly caught delicacies. In this case, the trip to Bergen will become not only spectacular, but also delicious!
Oslo and Bergen - reflect the informality of Norway and highlight its uniqueness. Having visited these cities, a lot of positive emotions and the desire to follow further across the country are guaranteed!
