Norway is well known for its beautiful and unique scenery of large fjords, tall mountains and sea. The old Viking kingdom is located near the arctic making it a spectacular place to explore.
The rugged landscape was shaped by the Ice Age, which carved out Norway's famous valleys and fjords - making it look like the mountains are growing out of the sea. Trek along the country's famous mountain ranges in Jotunheimen and Troms. The highest point in the country is Galdhopiggen and is 8,100 feet above sea level. The mountain is located in the Jotunheimen region, which is between Oslo and Trondheim.
With a population of only 4.76 million people, there is enough room for each inhabitant to have 70,000-square-meters of land. However, most of it is rocky wilderness, which has been converted into national parks.
Travelers enjoy a right to access throughout all of Norway, which means that it is possible to camp in numerous places for a couple of days, as long as its not on cultivated land and is 150 meters from a house. Den Norske Turistforening, the Norwegian Mountain Touring Association, operates many self-service mountain cabins along with maps so travelers can safely navigate the rocky mountain ranges.
For the most authentic experience, travel to Norway with a small adventure travel group.
Explore the arctic on your trip to Norway
Posted on Thursday, Aug. 19th, 2010
