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1. Geirangerfjord ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Geirangerfjord
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2. Akershus Fortress ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Akershus Fortress
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3. Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art

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Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art
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4. Atlantic Ocean Road

Atlantic Ocean Road
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5. Bryggen

Bryggen
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6. Flam Line

Flam Line
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7. Loen Skylift

Loen Skylift
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8. Holmenkollen Ski Museum

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Holmenkollen Ski Museum
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9. Kon-Tiki Museum

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Kon-Tiki Museum
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10. Lofoten

Lofoten
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11. Mount Floyen and the Funicular

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Mount Floyen and the Funicular
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12. Museum of Cultural History, Oslo

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Museum of Cultural History, Oslo
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13. Nidaros Cathedral

Nidaros Cathedral
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14. Norwegian Museum of Cultural History

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Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
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15. Oscarsborg Fortress

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Oscarsborg Fortress
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16. Oslofjord

Oslofjord
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17. Preikestolen

Preikestolen
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18. Tusenfryd

Tusenfryd
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19. Ulriken

Ulriken
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20. Vigeland Museum

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Vigeland Museum
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21. Viking Ship Museum

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Viking Ship Museum
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22. Chasing Lights

Chasing Lights
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23. FjordSafari

FjordSafari
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24. FoodTours.eu Oslo

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FoodTours.eu Oslo
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25. Nordic Ventures

Nordic Ventures
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Famed for its dramatically deep fjords and awe-inspiring glaciers, Norway is one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
  • It is a year-round paradise for outdoor activities.
  • World-class hiking and cycling can be enjoyed during the summer, while winter brings the opportunity to go snowshoeing, dog-sledding, and skiing.
  • Visitors can marvel at the Northern Lights in Tromsø, take a tour of Oslo's best local restaurants, or step back in time at the Viking Ship Museum.

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