Norway - why go to the best country in the world

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Norway is the best country in the world. And, despite the high prices, you definitely need to go there at least. What for? To admire nature, sights, museums, ships. And more specifically…

Norway is ranked first in many rankings for quality of life. It also ranks first in the list of countries according to the Human Development Index. And it is Norway that can become the first state to give up cash. Let's try to identify 10 more reasons why you should go to this northern country.

1. Hardangerfjord

The hard-to-pronounce word "Hardangerfjord" is the name of the sea bay, which cuts 113 kilometers into the coast of the Scandinavian Peninsula. It is very popular with tourists for its orchards. It is worth going there in the spring. It is at this time that the gardens bloom and appear in all their glory.

2. Viking Ship Museum

This museum is located in the capital of Norway - Oslo. This museum presents three famous Viking ships: Tyun (10th century), Gokstad (9th century) and Oseberg (approximately 8th – 9th centuries). All three ships were used as burial ships, that is, they were a container for the dead.

3. Flåm Railway

The railway that connects Flåm and Myrdal. It passes through very picturesque tunnels and steep slopes. Its length is 20 kilometers.

4. Funicular

The Fløibanen funicular will take you up Mount Fløyen in 5–8 minutes. The height of this mountain is 320 meters. You will enjoy not only the trip itself, but also the beautiful views of the city of Bergen.

5. Vøringsfossen waterfall

In the city of Eidfjord, on the Børeiu River, there is the beautiful Vøringsfossen waterfall. Its height is 182 meters, and the height of the free fall of water is as much as 145 meters.

6. Bruggen

Bruggen is a complex of commercial buildings. It is located on the waterfront in the city of Bergen. A notable fact is that Bryggen is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

7. Brixdalsbreen glacier

The Brixdalsbreen Glacier is the largest continental glacier in Europe (mainland). Its area is 487 square kilometers. For comparison: the area of Kiev is 839 square kilometers. This glacier has existed for thousands of years.

8. Park "Thousand Joys"

Well, where do we go without amusement parks? One of the best amusement parks in Norway is the Thousand Joy Park. This park is one of the largest employers for young people in Norway. There are seven roller coasters in this park. There is also a water attraction and more than a dozen others.

9. Ski Museum and Jumping Jump

Not far from the city of Oslo there is a 115-meter springboard. It is here that the Biathlon World Cup stage is annually held. And here is the Ski Museum. By the way, the oldest in the world.

10. Stavanger

Stavanger is the oil capital of Norway. A NATO military base is located not far from this city. Many museums, including the Oil Museum and the oldest Archaeological Museum.

I hope we were able to inspire you to travel to Norway and you enjoy your trip.