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
- Bryggen in Bergen
- Geirangerfjord
- Nærøyfjord
- Urnes Stave Church
- Røros Mining Town
- Rock Art of Alta
- Rjukan-Notodden Industrial Heritage Site
- Vega Archipelago
- Oslo Opera House
- Vigeland Sculpture Park
- Akershus Fortress
- Nidaros Cathedral
- Preikestolen
- Trolltunga
- Flåm Railway
- Lofoten Islands
- North Cape
- Arctic Cathedral in Tromsø
- Atlantic Ocean Road
- 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.
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Official resource: UNESCO — Norway.