Norway is the most northerly of the Scandinavian countries.  

If you're lucky enough to visit Norway, you'll discover more than just the famous deep fjords along the western coast of Norway, although these are obviously a must as well as the lesser known places of interest.  

Norway has many attractions; the capital city of Oslo is perfectly sized for the visitor.   Bergen is the second city of Norway and is the old capital of Norway.  Bergen is an old trading centre, with has plenty of local culture and dramatic scenery, with beautiful wooden buildings, a magnificent mountain setting and plenty of night-life, it is also the gateway to the western fjords.  Alesund is perhaps one of the best places to really feel the wonder of the Norwegian fjords. Summer is an ideal time arrange sea kayaking with a local tour firm and enter the UNESCO listed Geirangerfjord which is home to some of Norway's, if not Europe's most breathtaking scenery.  You can wonder at the snow on the towering peaks, while paddling the calm waters, looking up at the waterfalls, while exploring the place at your own pace.  

For those looking for a less urban experience there is the Jostedalsbreen glacier which is the largest glacier on the European mainland.  Atlanterhavsveien which is a unique road connected with spectacular bridges surrounded by the wilderness of the Atlantic Ocean.  As well as Nordkapp, this cliff is the northernmost point of continental Europe and an excellent place to experience the midnight sun in the Arctic Circle.  

Although Norway is a country rich in fossil fuel reserves, the country as a whole is already thinking of a post-fossil fuel world and so is developing its Ecotourism offering to guests to the country, but in classically Norwegian style, they are making impressive inroads in making their accommodation more environmentally friendly, but without making a huge fuss about it.  

Most arrivals to the city arrive through either Oslo Central Station or Oslo Gardermoen Airport, which is situated located 45 km north of Oslo.  Oslo is a modern city, with excellent public transport; it is clean and safe and is surrounded by forest, making you feel that you're in a very well managed environment from the moment of your arrival, which are. 

Oslo is brimming with places of interest for the visitor, there's the Munch Museum, which offers the you a great opportunity to see the works of Edvard Munch.  During the summer months there's Hvalstrand Beach, which is both popular with tourists and locals.  You can check out the Royal Skaugum Estate, which is the residence for the Crown Prince and Princess of Norway.  There is the Akershus Fortress, is doubtless of great interest in the history of Norway and its military history.  Oslo is also home to a world-class club scene.   

Ecotourism and sustainable tourism is on the rise in Norway, and Oslo is part of this trend, like the rest of Norway, Oslo uses the Nordic Ecolabel or “nordic swan” for environmentally friendly goods and services so that guests of hotels in Oslo know that they are staying at legitimately eco-friendly hotels.