Mountain ranges of Norway

The geography of Norway is dominated by vast mountain ranges broken up by valleys and fjords.

Glaciers are the major cause for erosion, so the terrain in the Norwegian mountains consists of plateaus and lakes with peaks.

Mountain ranges also form the main boundaries among Norway's districts.

Several of the ranges have had road and railroad passes since historical times; some are newer; and many close over the winter.

Norwegian mountain ranges provide some of the most attractive recreational areas, both during summer and winter.

Early summer in mountain range between Valdres and Hallingdal .
Trollheimen mountain range July 3, 2005. The mountain is Trollhetta.
Scene from the Valdresflya landscape in Vågå towards Leirungen. Besshø (2258m) in the background.