DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Norway

572 Pages·2019·210.12 MB·English

by  DK Travel

NORWAY
INSPIRE / PLAN / DISCOVER / EXPERIENCE
CONTENTS
Discover Norway
WELCOME TO NORWAY
REASONS TO LOVE NORWAY
EXPLORE NORWAY
NORWAY ITINERARIES
NORWAY FOR FOODIES
NORWAY’S EXTRAORDINARY FJORDS
NORWAY ON A BUDGET
NORWAY FOR FAMILIES
NORWAY FOR BOOKWORMS
NORWAY AND THE VIKING TRAIL
NORWEGIAN ADVENTURES
NORWAY’S BEAUTIFUL ARCHITECTURE
NORWAY FOR NATIONAL PARKS
NORWAY ON TAP
A YEAR IN NORWAY
A BRIEF HISTORY
EXPERIENCE OSLO
5 HOURS IN FJORD CITY
3 DAYS IN OSLO
OSLO FOR FOODIES
OSLO AND THE ART OF MUNCH
CENTRAL OSLO WEST
CENTRAL OSLO EAST
BYGDØY
BEYOND THE CENTRE
EXPERIENCE NORWAY
AROUND OSLOFJORDEN
EASTERN NORWAY
SØRLANDET AND TELEMARK
VESTLANDET
TRØNDELAG
NORTHERN NORWAY AND SVALBARD
NEED TO KNOW
BEFORE YOU GO
GETTING AROUND
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
PHRASE BOOK
KEY TO BOOK ICONS
PRICE GUIDE
KEY TO MAPS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND IMPRINT
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PRICE GUIDE
Throughout the guide the following price categories have been applied: 
 On a budget
  Mid-range
 Splurge
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DISCOVER NORWAY
t The village of Loen, by Lovatnet Lake
WELCOME TO NORWAY
REASONS TO LOVE NORWAY
EXPLORE NORWAY
NORWAY ITINERARIES
NORWAY YOUR WAY
A YEAR IN NORWAY
A BRIEF HISTORY
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WELCOME TO
NORWAY
t Trolltunga, a stunning scenic cliff overlooking Ringedalsvatnet Lake.
Epic and idyllic, Norway is home to some of Europe’s most
spectacularly beautiful landscapes. From its dramatic coastline
and dazzling natural wonders, to its cosmopolitan cities and
traditional towns, this is a country of contrasts. Whatever your
dream trip to Norway includes, this DK Eyewitness Travel Guide is
the perfect companion.
Follow in the footsteps of the Norse Vikings, who were prolific travellers
themselves, as you explore this beguiling country – from the magical fjords of
Vestlandet in the south to the frozen wilderness of the Arctic north. Adventure
awaits you, whatever the season; hike around "the Home of the Giants" in
Jotunheimen, watch whales dance in the waters of Tysfjord or don your skis in
the alpine resort of Hafjell. Alternatively, if you’re after a more cosy trip,
hunker down in a remote cabin and, if the time is right, you could find yourself