Norvège

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Population 5 627 400

Superficie 321 033 km²

Fuseau horaire Europe/Oslo

Site officiel www.norway.no

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Norway's Ultimate Icons

Norway’s landscape is defined by the UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord and the expansive Hardangervidda, Northern Europe's largest mountain plateau. This collection spans from the 12th-century Borgund Stave Church, an exceptionally preserved example of triple-nave wooden architecture, to the dramatic hairpin turns of the Trollstigen mountain road. It includes architectural landmarks like Sverre Fehn’s Norwegian Glacier Museum and the Baroque Oslo Cathedral, alongside natural features such as the 182-meter Vøringfossen waterfall and the panoramic vistas from Mount Ulriken and the high-altitude Dalsnibba summit.

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Natural Wonders of Norway

This collection spans Norway's diverse topography, from the sheer drops of Vøringsfossen and Valursfossen to the 643-meter summit of Mount Ulriken in Bergen. It features significant geological sites like the Hardangerjøkulen glacier and the archaeological cave of Svarthola. Architectural integration with nature is highlighted at Gudbrandsjuvet’s viewing platforms and the Sverre Fehn-designed Norwegian Glacier Museum, while the Trollstigen mountain road offers views of the Stigfossen waterfall.

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Heritage Sites

Norway’s architectural and natural history is showcased through this collection of medieval stave churches, stone ruins, and historic landmarks. The list features the 12th-century Borgund Stave Church, the Cistercian ruins of Hovedøya Abbey, and the UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord. From the 17th-century Stadsporten gate in Bergen to the modern Ypsilon Bridge in Drammen, these sites highlight the country’s transition from the Middle Ages to the present, encompassing Romanesque, Neo-Gothic, and Baroque styles.

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Historic Churches of Norway

This collection highlights the architectural diversity of Norway’s religious heritage, spanning from the 12th-century Borgund and Ringebu stave churches to the modern Hammerfest Church. The list features the baroque Oslo Cathedral, used for royal functions, the medieval stone ruins of Sola, and the neo-Gothic Uranienborg kirke. These sites illustrate various construction traditions, including medieval timber framing, 19th-century brickwork, and scenic wooden parish chapels situated along the Norwegian coast and countryside.

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Museums & History

Norway’s history is preserved through diverse sites ranging from the 12th-century Borgund Stave Church to the modern, Sverre Fehn-designed Norwegian Glacier Museum. This collection spans medieval Cistercian ruins on Hovedøya and the specialized Bergen Leprosy Museum, once the world’s center for leprosy research. Further north, the Museum of Reconstruction in Hammerfest documents the post-WWII rebuilding of the region, while Mølstertunet in Voss showcases traditional farmstead architecture through its preserved cluster of historical wooden buildings.

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Scenic Hikes & Viewpoints

This collection features prominent Norwegian landmarks, from the high-altitude Dalsnibba plateau at 1,500 meters to the 11 hairpin bends of the Trollstigen mountain road. It includes the 182-meter Vøringsfossen waterfall and the Bøyabreen glacier branch in Fjærland. Accommodations range from the remote Sollia wilderness hut in Trollheimen to the rail-accessible Finsehytta on the Hardangervidda plateau. These locations provide strategic vantage points over Geirangerfjord and urban panoramas from Grefsenkollen in Oslo and Turisthytta in Bodø.

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Best Free Flying Spots

Norway offers a diverse range of free flying opportunities, from the vertical wind tunnel at VossVind to high-altitude launches in the Arctic and fjord regions. This selection highlights key sites for paragliding and hang gliding, including the glacier-adjacent slopes of Finse, the thermal-rich valleys of Valdres, and coastal cliffs in Hammerfest. These locations provide varied terrain suitable for speed flying, cross-country soaring, and hike-and-fly expeditions across the Norwegian landscape.

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