Active vacation in Norway - things to do, entertainment and nightlife

Severe and seemingly quiet Norwegians forget about everything when it is weekend or a day off. Join now! Snowmobiling on the Spitsbergen Island is suitable for tourists accustomed to the cold beauty of snow-capped mountains. High frozen rocks, pristine snow covers and whirlwinds from under a motor sledge, a snowy fountain of emotions is guaranteed for everyone! From late April to early September on Spitsbergen, polar days are witnessed and the sun shines for extreme athletes around the clock. If you are very desperate, you can drive the snowmobile yourself.

What to see and what to visit in Norway with children

This northern country is rich not only with natural beauties, but also with entertainment facilities that can be visited with family and young …
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A hiking route was created along the Lofoten Islands for hopeless romantics and lovers of hiking songs under accompaniment of guitar. Two weeks of hiking and water excursions from the North Cape to the Lofoten Islands will open the participants to the severe northern nature and will allow you to appreciate the centuries-old forests. Part of the route runs through tiny fishing bays and transparent tear-drop like Norwegian lakes.

Nordic skiing is represented by 10 resorts equipped for any level of preparation. Quiet family-oriented Beitostelen, Gala with its ice fishing and reindeer riding, Geilo with its snowmobile safari – every mountain skier will be sure to find a place for himself. The most impatient visitors go to Kvitfjöll, Norway’s largest resort with artificial snow, open from November to May. The small ski slopes of Lillehammer will allow inexperienced skiers to forever love skiing in the valley, in which, according to legend, the trolls were born. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Shopping in Norway - best shopping places, what to buy?

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An unprecedented influx of adrenaline will be experienced by everyone who sweeps across a stormy river on a solid raft. Rafting in Norway is common in all regions. On the fast and full-flowing river Sjoa in the western part of the country, you will find the most desperate sportsmen teamed, skillfully avoiding huge boulders and foam lines on streams. Family vacation with children will be provided by the tranquil Driva River in the southern part of Norway. It is famous for its safe flow and impressive landscapes on the banks.

The northern country has prepared high mountains for rock-climbing for true lovers of extreme sports. The areas of Lofoten, the Troll Wall, Sandvika and Kolari are full of trails of different levels of complexity. The rock breed holds athletes well, and the rocks are prickly with an abundance of cracks. Cliffs and quiet northern sunsets hanging over the river will dilute the atmosphere of extreme leisure with moments of tranquility.

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A hike on the moving glacier Nigadsbreen will help you forget about all your daily problems. If you have seen everything, and extreme sports are no longer surprising, put on your “crampons” and climb. Endless cliffs overgrown with age-old forest, rough cold mountain rivers, pristine clean air and a heavy dinner in the nearest camping, are some of the things you will encounter on a moving glacier. The lifting service on a glacier is also available in the ski resorts, but the riskiest beyond a doubt, is the legendary Niggadsbreen.

Rich in narrow mountain streamers and grassy meadows, Norway is the most popular country for cycling routes. The world-famous Rallarvegen route is a narrow road along the banks of rivers, high mountains and waterfalls. The Navvy Road is situated in the fjord which will leave all fans of landscapes satisfied. Connoisseurs of calmer cycling tours can tour 10 internal routes prepared by the Norwegian government for her citizens. Roads bypass loaded highways, and obstacles in some areas will entertain even the experienced cyclists.

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If the adrenaline rushing in the blood requires an urgent exit, base jumping (jumping with parachute from the mountain peaks) is at your service. Of course you will be accompanied by an experienced instructor. What could be better than majestic Norwegian strongholds and clear lakes from a bird’s eye view? Only a hearty dinner in a comfortable camp after an extreme holiday compares.

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Unique attractions in Norway

De Syv Sostrene

From the series “Most Fanciful Waterfalls of the Planet”

In Norway you will find the legendary De Syv Sostrene (the Seven Sisters) waterfall. It is legendary in the literal sense of the word - many beautiful legends are associated with this natural attraction. The name of the waterfall is due to the fact that it is divided into seven separate streams. The maximum height of a stream is 250 meters. All local residents know the legend about seven sisters - beautiful girls to whom a viking warrior once came to woo. The sisters told him to get the most beautiful veil and the next day to come to choose a future wife. Despite the courage and strength, the viking could not decide the choice. He approached the sisters with a veil in his hands, and froze in indecision. Nowadays, locals associate the snow-white waterfall with a wedding veil.

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Kvitfjell Resort

From the series “Top 13 Furious Ski Resorts and Pistes”

Norway is mainly known for the quiet family resorts, most of which do not even have the 'red' ski slopes. The exception is the spa town of Kvitfjell, on whose territory the most difficult 'black' course of Norway is situated. The main difficulty for the athletes is the great inclination. On some routes, the slope is almost vertical. Every year a stage of the downhill world cup takes place on the most difficult track in Norway. And if there are no competitions in Kvitfjell, the slopes are also accessible to amateur athletes. However, it is not recommended to ski on this slope without long preparation.

The health resort Kvitfjell is a real sporting attraction in Norway. He was founded in 1994 at the Olympics in Lillehammer. Just a few years later its infrastructure became perfect. Today, … Read all

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Active vacation in Norway - things to do, entertainment and nightlife

De Syv Sostrene

Kvitfjell Resort

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