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Norway Lonely Planet Guide

Lonely Planet’s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Norway in the Norway Lonely Planet Guide.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from watching walruses lolling and hunting in Borebukta to hiking in the remote causeway of Ekkerøy in Finnmark, and road tripping along the Lofoten Islands to admire villages replete with traditional fishing cabins.

Inside:

• Their classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Norway and connect experiences together with ease
• Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including the 12th-century Urnes Stave Church; Hardangerfjord’s waterfall; Lofotr Viking Museum; and see the Northern Lights at Tromso
• Special features on Northern Lights safari, far north hiking and skiing, Oslo walking tours
• Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Connect with Norwegian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions 
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps 
• Covers Oslo, Southern Norway, Central Norway, Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords, The Western Fjords, Trøndelag, Nordland, The Far North, Svalbard

Norway is a Scandinavian country encompassing mountains, glaciers and deep coastal fjords. Oslo, the capital, is a city of green spaces and museums. Preserved 9th-century Viking ships are displayed at Oslo’s Viking Ship Museum. Bergen, with colorful wooden houses, is the starting point for cruises to the dramatic Sognefjord. Norway is also known for fishing, hiking and skiing, notably at Lillehammer’s Olympic resort

Create a trip that’s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet’s Norway.