Tourism in Norway

Popular tourist destinations in Norway include Oslo, Ålesund, Bergen, Stavanger, Trondheim, Kristiansand, Arendal, Tromsø, Fredrikstad and Tønsberg.

The fjords, mountains and waterfalls in Western and Northern Norway attract several hundred thousand foreign tourists each year.

The culture of Norway evolved as a result of its sparse population, harsh climate, and relative isolation from the rest of Europe.

It is therefore distinct from other countries in Europe in that it has fewer opulent palaces and castles, smaller agricultural areas, and longer travel distances.

Regionally distinct architecture, crafts, and art are presented in the various folk museums, typically based on an ethnological perspective.

In reality, while it is often cold in Norway, the weather is often milder than might be expected, due to the Gulf Stream and warm air currents.