With fjords, mountains and plains all within close reach, Norway is a country of vast natural beauty. Norway’s capital city, Oslo, is a modern and beautiful city. The highest peak in the country, Kjerag, has a 1.4km (0.9 miles) rope bridge that leads to the top. Try one of Norway’s popular seafood dishes, such as lutefisk. So, if you want to see some great scenery and take in some astonishing architecture, Norway should be on your list.

What is the best place to visit in Norway?

If you are looking for the best travel destinations in Norway you have come to the right place. The ten incredible Norway travel destinations on our list will give you amazing experiences.

Number 10. Urnes Stave Church

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Despite being 900 years old, Urnes Stave Church still stands as a blend of several architectural styles. The unique thing about this church is the building material: wood, instead of stone. The church stands majestically in the woods on Norway’s west coast, blending Celtic, Viking, and Romanesque influences. Urnes is one of 28 staves (wooden) churches in Norway as well as one of the oldest, having been built in the 12th century. Medieval Christianity and pre-Christian Norse culture are linked by artifacts.

Number 9. Roros

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Roros is a good place to learn about copper mining as it existed a few centuries ago. It was there that copper mining began in the 17th century and continued for more than 300 years, until 1977. A total of 2,000 wooden houses have been preserved in their blackened state, giving the town a medieval appearance. The town itself was established in 1646 by the Roros Copper Works. Former mining operations, including the remains of a smelter, are surrounded by farmlands. A winter transport route used frozen lakes, streams, and rivers to move people and goods through the town.

Number 8. Nidaros Cathedral

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During William the Conqueror’s invasion of Great Britain in 1066, the Vikings were busy building Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim. Nearly 1,000 years later, the cathedral remains Norway’s most important church and Scandinavia’s largest medieval building. The cathedral was built to honour Olav, a Viking chieftain who became a king and a saint. Olav was killed near Trondheim in 1030; his nephew began building the Nidaros Cathedral to house his body in 1066; it was mostly completed in 1090, though enlargements continued into the 1300s. As a result, the cathedral became an important pilgrimage site in Norway.

Number 7. Nordkapp

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North Cape, or Nordkapp, is a must-see for travellers who want to bask in the midnight sun between May 14 and July 29. A road network connecting it to the international road network is the northernmost in Europe. Because Nordkapp lies so far north, rising 300 meters (1,000 feet) above the Arctic Ocean, it is mainly a summer destination. As well as hiking under the Arctic sun and observing puffins in their natural habitat, Nordkapp offers stunning scenic views.

Number 6. Voringfossen

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Vøringfossen is Norway’s most famous waterfall, cascading down 180 meters (600 feet) in a series of drops, though it ranks only 83rd on the list of Norway’s highest waterfalls. Located between Oslo and Bergen in Mabodelen, Voringfossen is the largest waterfall in Norway. Voringfossen has been a popular tourist destination for almost 200 years; to get to the hotel built in 1880, guests had to climb 1,500 steps. The top is easier to reach these days, but the falls aren’t as powerful as they once were because of a hydroelectric plant built upstream.

Number 5. Jostedalsbreen Glacier

Icy and scenic is perhaps the best way to describe Jostedalsbreen Glacier, the largest glacier in Europe. This glacier is located in southern Norway and is enclosed by Jostedalsbreen Glacier National Park. In the past, residents could cross the glacier on foot, perhaps herding their animals to market, but today this isn’t possible since the glacier has shrunk dramatically. Sportsmen are allowed to hike and ski on glaciers, but they must be prepared for the risks associated with these activities. It is much safer and just as pretty, to take one of the walking tours around the park.

Number 4. Heddal Stave Church

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Norway’s largest stave church, Heddal Stave Church stands proudly against the sky with triple naves. According to local legend, five farmers built the church entirely of wood in three days during the 13th century. After restorations in the 19th and 20th centuries, the church is still in use today for weddings and Sunday services during the summer months. Mary is the patron saint of this church located in Notodden.

Number 3. Bryggen

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For travellers who are “museumed out,” the Bryggen waterfront offers an informal museum that doesn’t feel like a museum. Traditional buildings line the waterfront with boats tied just feet away on Bergen’s seaside. Since the scene is so picturesque, visitors can easily forget that Bryggen was an important trading center during the Middle Ages, when Bergen belonged to the Hanseatic League. Today’s traders can shop in trendy boutiques, visit craftsmen’s studios or enjoy a bite to eat down a narrow alleyway.

Number 2. Viking Ship Museum

In centuries past, the Vikings sailed the northern seas, striking fear in the hearts of the region they were about to invade. Visitors can view some of these terror-causing vessels, unafraid, at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo. Ships from Gokstad, Oseberg, and Tune are included on the list, including two of the best-preserved wooden ships in the world. The Oseberg ship is the best preserved and was found in a burial mound on a farm near Oseberg. Furthermore, the museum displays textiles, tools, and household items found in Viking tombs.

Number 1. Geirangerfjord

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In Norway, fjords are probably the most famous tourist attractions. Among the most beautiful of these fjords is Geirangerfjord, located in southwestern Norway near the coastal town of Ålesund. The Geirangerfjord, which stretches more than 15 kilometres (9 miles), is a natural wonder surrounded by majestic cliffs and lush green mountains towering over 1,000 meters (3,500 feet). Several stunning waterfalls and lush countryside dotted with picturesque farms add to the spectacular scenery.

To sum things up, Norway is a land of fjords  It’s one of the most scenic spots on the planet. It has mountains, fjords, glaciers, and crystal-clear lakes. It has a rich history of the Vikings and stave churches. You will be amazed by everything nature in Norway has to offer. A visit to Norway will always be memorable.