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Famous Landmarks in Norway: 20 Places Every Traveler Should Know

Norway’s landmarks include historic trading districts, stave churches, Viking-era heritage, mining towns, Arctic cultural sites and dramatic fjord landscapes. UNESCO currently lists eight World Heritage properties in Norway.

20 Landmarks to Know

  1. Bryggen in Bergen
  2. Geirangerfjord
  3. Nærøyfjord
  4. Urnes Stave Church
  5. Røros Mining Town
  6. Rock Art of Alta
  7. Rjukan-Notodden Industrial Heritage Site
  8. Vega Archipelago
  9. Oslo Opera House
  10. Vigeland Sculpture Park
  11. Akershus Fortress
  12. Nidaros Cathedral
  13. Preikestolen
  14. Trolltunga
  15. Flåm Railway
  16. Lofoten Islands
  17. North Cape
  18. Arctic Cathedral in Tromsø
  19. Atlantic Ocean Road
  20. Stave churches of Norway

UNESCO Heritage

UNESCO’s current Norway country page lists eight World Heritage properties: seven cultural and one natural. The natural property is the West Norwegian Fjords, covering Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord.

Plan Your Visits

Check opening hours, seasonal access, transport and local safety guidance before visiting landmarks or hiking destinations.

Continue with our best places, Oslo guide and travel guide.

Official resource: UNESCO — Norway.

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