Norway: The country of the midnight sun

Experience overwhelming northern lights with Dook’s Norway Tour Packages

Norway is believed to have the most beautiful landscapes, the longest coastline and the welcoming people of all the Scandinavian countries. Norway's people take advantage of fish, wood, minerals and oil due to its location between Sweden and the Norwegian Sea. Anyone who has seen pictures of Norway or been there can tell you that the country has beautiful scenic setting. Some of the most beautiful things about the country are its fjords, tall mountains, and gorgeous waterfalls. The Gulf Stream Current, which flows through the Norwegian Sea, helps keep temperatures mild all the year round. The summers are wet along the west coast, however, its brighter and hotter inland while the winters are pleasant.

On a Norway Tour, you might see everything from the fjords on the west coast to the snow-capped mountains in the middle. Oslo is a great place to go if you want to learn about history and culture and the Arctic Circle is further north. If you go to Norway in the winter, you can even stay in a hotel made of snow.

Norway's western fjords are some of the most beautiful places in the country. It is said that this area has the most fjords per square mile. The Lofoten Islands are another beautiful group of islands that may be found north of the Arctic Circle. If you're lucky, you can see the northern lights in this area. You can also walk on a beach or look at the tall peaks that dominate the horizon. You can also watch animals and learn about the Viking history of the area.

You might not have any clear ideas about Norwegian food. In most cultures, the main focus is on tasty food. The locals eat a lot of rye bread, cheese, beef and smoked or pickled fish. When you're in Norway Tour Packages, you must try the brown whey cheese called brunost.

If you ever get the chance to visit Norway, you'll find beautiful scenery, a strong economy, lots of outdoor activities and friendly, helpful people. If you plan a trip to Norway, you'll feel like you've stepped into a world right out of a fairy tale, with beautiful landscapes, delicious food, fantastic art and fascinating cultural sites. Dook has a wide range of high-quality Norway Tour Packages from India that are put together by people who live there. Contact our travel agents to know more about these Norway Packages.

Capital: Oslo
Languages: Norwegian and Sami
Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Driving Side: Right
Best Time to Travel: Year-round vacation spot. In Norway, the best months for weather are June, July, and August.

2. Bergen, the gateway to the fjords

Bergen was once the capital of Norway. It is in a beautiful part of the country and tourists enjoy various activities there. The bright colored buildings cascade down the hillsides to Bergen, a group of wooden cottages once used for trading and business.

Even though the weather is terrible, Bergen has a friendly vibe because of its splendid art museums, thriving music scene and exciting nightlife. The hikers love nearby mountains and boaters get blown away by the views from the fjord.

3. Trondheim, one of the largest cities in Norway

Trondheim is one of Norway's most photogenic cities. Wooded hills and sparkling waterways frame the city's bright architecture and charming old harbor. The medieval church in the old capital of Norway is spectacular. People go about with their daily lives slowly and quickly, which gives the city an old-fashioned feel.

You can visit the city's great museums and art galleries, eat at its many unique and charming restaurants, and relax in its many cozy cafes. The city's modern arts and music scene is influenced by a large university campus, which is also part of the city's rich cultural history. Leave Trondheim and head north to see all the wild nature that Northern Norway Tour Packages has to offer.

4. Alesund, fairy-tale city of Norway

Before it was burned to the ground in 1904, the city was popular with tourists. It had a strange mix of building styles. It was put back together quickly with a mix of faux-Gothic, Art Nouveau, and folklore details as you walk through its streets.

Alesund is attractive partly because of its beautiful harbor, built on a group of islands next to each other. The views of the fjords and mountains are awe-inspiring from the nearby hills. Alesund is a busy city with many good places to eat and a lot active at night.

5. Stavanger, energy capital of Norway

Stavanger is a bustling city with a strong economy as it is close to oil resources. Due to this, the feared urban sprawl is getting closer and closer to the city's edges. The prices have also gone through the roof, making this area one of the most expensive in the country.

The city center of Stavanger is full of old wooden buildings that make for a beautiful walk as they haven't been torn down to make way for new buildings. During the warmer months, there are many bars and restaurants to choose from around the water. The tourists often stop in Stavanger on their way to Lysefjorden and Preikestolen.

6. Tromso, “Paris of the North”

The city of Troms is the northernmost one in Norway. It is on an island surrounded by beautiful blue fjords and snow-capped mountains that are hard to believe are real. The city is 350 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, making it one of the most northern places to visit in Europe. So, it's one of the best places in Norway tour to see the Northern Lights.

Everyone can have a good time in Tromso, which has a lot of bars, a robust arts scene, and lively nightlife. There are a lot of different winter sports to try and there are also many beautiful places to execute them. If you want to do something exciting, Dook’s Norway Holiday Packages can set you up with a trip to the Arctic.