Norway before the trip

Norway – this is not a country for malcontents and bakers. This place was created by nature for the subtle connoisseurs, refined beauty. You don't come here for that, to lie on the beach – the promise of adventure pushes everyone, who stood on this earth, deep into the magical north. This country tastes like good wine – the more we get to know him, the more values ​​it reveals to us. Because wandering through Norway is a constant admiration for the perfection of nature and the persistence of its inhabitants. Let us allow ourselves to be led through the land, which became the home of skis, reindeer and malicious gnomes called trolls. Let's take a walk through the bustling streets of Oslo – the capital of the country. This city must be seen not only because of the possibility of communing with the art of Edvard Munch, but also because of its centuries-old history.

There is also an expedition to the fjords, about which nobody needs to be convinced of beauty. The west coast of Norway does not ow its fame to descriptions in travel agency catalogs, but stories told by people, who were her witnesses. And who will see the fjords once, he will always compare all landscapes with them. Man, building cities here, he tried to integrate his seat into the wonderful landscape, so as not to take anything away from its perfection. This is how Bergen was born – a city of extraordinary beauty. We will get to know its nooks and crannies and places favorite by tourists. However, the magnetic charm of Norway does not allow it to stay on the coast for too long. Nature's call makes us wander on. The eastern corners of the country are a paradise for skiing enthusiasts. The winter Olympic capital of Lillehammer and the highest peaks of the Norwegian mountains await you there. And in the desolate wilderness of national parks, it is worth admiring the fascinating creations of nature - huge glaciers and picturesque waterfalls. Heading for the North Cape Nordkapp, comes across the historic capital of the state – ancient Nidaros, today's Trondheim. It is hard to resist the charm of the midnight sun and not be amazed by the unusual illuminations in the sky – Aurora borealis. Then, when it seems, that the end of the journey has been reached – for the most persistent there is a cruise on the Arctic Sea to Svalbard. A trip to this ice archipelago is an unforgettable experience. You cannot get to know Norway, apart from its most inaccessible corners – and Svalbard, inhabited by polar bears, is undoubtedly one of them.

Norway is located in northern Europe on the Scandinavian Peninsula. The surface 323,9 thousand. km ² are inhabited by relatively few, bo 4,6 mln. hybrids; 97 proc. they are Norwegians, others 3 proc. are the Japanese, Finns and Swedes. The most numerous religion is Lutheranism (87 proc ). Norway is a constitutional monarchy. The current currency is the Norwegian krone, and the official language – Norwegian. The climate is warm and temperate in the south of the country, moderate cool in the central and northern area, merging into subpolar at the northeastern extremes. The coastal climate is moderated by the warm influence (Golf storm)