Norway is geographically long and diverse. Visit Norway highlights six major travel areas: Eastern Norway, Fjord Norway, Northern Norway, Southern Norway, Trøndelag and the Svalbard Islands.
Eastern Norway
Eastern Norway includes Oslo and surrounding areas, with forests, lakes, cultural attractions and mountain destinations.
Fjord Norway
Fjord Norway is known for dramatic waterways and destinations such as Bergen, Geirangerfjord, Nærøyfjord and Flåm.
Northern Norway
Northern Norway includes Tromsø, Lofoten, Bodø and other Arctic destinations. It is popular for Northern Lights, Midnight Sun and outdoor adventures.
Southern Norway
Southern Norway features a coastline of islands, beaches, small towns and outdoor destinations, including the Stavanger region.
Trøndelag
Trøndelag includes Trondheim and inland and coastal landscapes with strong food and cultural traditions.
Svalbard
Svalbard is an Arctic archipelago with Longyearbyen as its main settlement and a distinctive polar environment.
How to Plan
For a short trip, focus on one region. Longer itineraries can combine two regions using trains, ferries, buses or domestic flights.
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Official resource: Visit Norway regions.