Norway is the best example of a place where the old and the new blend uniformly, and here you can also find various natural attractions. The capital city is also very vibrant. And you can also take a trip to the snowy mountains. Furthermore, it is also known as the Land of the Midnight Sun. It is considered that the days never end and the sun is permanently in the sky during some parts of the year. Besides that, it is also one of the places in the world where anyone can easily spot the northern lights. And it is the most amazing natural light shows on earth. Norway is one of the most beautiful and amazing countries in Europe. You can expect the best quality facilities if you travel here. A good range of public transport options is one of them. This country is also incredibly safe; this makes it the best choice for solo female travelers as they can travel around the country with ease. Here is a list of things that you can do in Norway.
Take a Train Journey
If you are visiting Norway then you must take a train journey that will lead you through spectacular mountains and beautiful views. Moreover, this is one of the best ways to enjoy the country is traveling by train. Norway has various beautiful rail routes, and they are comprehensive and easy to use. Furthermore, the country has more than 2,000 miles of tracks here, and after the beautiful and scenic journeys, you will take in Norway from an entirely different perspective. But it is important to note that it will require pre-reservation. You should book the train for at least a week ago.
Explore Mount Floyen
Mount Floyen is an amazing mountain in Norway. It is the best vistas across Bergen. It is a 399-meter summit, and you can overlook the city from this place. In case you felt laziness, you are also free to take the funicular railway to the top. This will take the effort of 8 minutes. Furthermore, near to this summit, there is a beautiful lookout area. It is also interesting to know that you can hike to the summit and mountain bike on the neighboring trails. Besides all these, there is another big draw here which is Floyen Folk Restaurant. It has traditional music and local food which will provide you an amazing feel. This is a scenic mountain to hike in Norway. This will make your trip to Norway adventurous too.
Visit Oslo Cathedral
It is considered that Oslo Cathedral is one of the main draws in the city. The style of the church is baroque. Also, it was the first church established in Norway. As we would expect, the church has seen a procession of iconic events such as those of the royal family. You can see all the history on a trip. The church is mainly used by the royal families for weddings and funerals. This place is considered as a place of mass, lights, candles, and conversations as well. The beautiful thing about this cathedral is that it welcomes visitors also. So you can easily visit this peaceful placed as well. There is no requirement of any kind of bookings before visiting this place.
Take a Ferry
Another beautiful way to check out Norway is to take a trip on the Hurtigruten ferry. This will take you to various less explored and unique parts of Norway. The name of the ferries is coastal steamers. Anyone can catch one in Bergen and after that can travel to Kirkenes which will take an epic 12 days. However, anyone can hop on and off at some of the beautiful ports for which Norway is famous.
Explore the Geirangerfjord region
Firstly, Geirangerfjord is part of the massive Fjord Norway Network. Apart from this, it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This region stretches across many miles. Some of the highlights of this include Alesund in the north. It is also known for icy Norwegian scenery. Besides, that, other good spots include Sunnylvsfjord, and it has some of the beautiful vistas over the country. If someone wants to scale one of the peaks here, then he can go for the Dalsnibba summit. The summit stands at 4,905 feet. It is the best way to take in the splendor here to book a tour. This will take you to all the most beautiful spots in the region so that you don’t miss anything.
Marvel at the Arctic Cathedral
This Cathedral is the work of a Norwegian architect. His name was Jan Inge Hovig and dates from 1965. This is considered as one of the newer cathedrals in the country. An interesting fact is that it is built in a dramatic style. The structure of this cathedral looks like large blocks of ice. During winters the cathedral is lit up from the outside making it appears even more spectacular.
Tour Akershus Castle
Tour Akershus Castle was built during the medieval period (1299). It was built to protect Oslo from an enemy invasion. Over the years this castle has taken on many uses. This includes operating as a renaissance castle and a prison of modern times. Nowadays it is used by the Norwegian Ministry of Defense. Anyone can visit and take in some of the prettiest rooms here. There are huge antique collections here that will take you on a journey through the history of the castle. If you want to learn more about Norway in the days of old then this is not to be missed.
Visit the Arctic Circle.
Not everyone realizes that Norway is located in the Arctic Circle. It means that it is one of the best places to look at the Midnight Sun. This beautiful natural phenomenon happens every year around the summer. During this period the sun never sets; it means it is permanently day time. Another beautiful feature of the Arctic Circle is the presence of the famous Northern Lights which are made by particles from the sun entering the earth’s atmosphere.
