1. Geiranger Fjord

A top UNESCO World Heritage Sites attraction, this region has has some of the country's most spectacular views. Jossle with the crowds on one of the many cruises. Drive up Eagles Road with its spectacular views.

2. Lofoten Islands

Spectacular mountains rising from the sea, in a series of islands linked by bridges, containing old fishing villages, their fisherman's houses have been converted for holiday rentals.

3. Jotunheimen National Park

Including northern europe's two highest peaks, this park has great walks allowing you to escape the hords. Jotunheimen National Park is in southern Norway. The park’s trail-crossed peaks include Galdhøpiggen and Glittertind, in the north. There is also Store Skagastølstind, in the west, part of the Hurrungane range. Glaciers like the Bøverbrean dot the region. The Besseggen ridge offers views of 2 lakes: green Gjendevatnet to the south and Bessvatnet to the north. The park is home to reindeer, elk, mink and wolverines.

4. Bergen

Norway's second largest city, with pituresque houses along the waterfront and lively bustling atmosphere. Situated on the southwestern coast. It's surrounded by mountains and fjords, including Sognefjord, the country’s longest and deepest. Bryggen features colorful wooden houses on the old wharf, once a center of the Hanseatic League's trading empire. The Fløibanen Funicular goes up Fløyen Mountain for panoramic views and hiking trails. The Edvard Grieg House is where the renowned composer once lived.

5. Oslo

Oslo, the capital of Norway, sits on the country’s southern coast at the head of the Oslofjord. It’s known for its green spaces and museums. Many of these are on the Bygdøy Peninsula, including the waterside Norwegian Maritime Museum and the Viking Ship Museum, with Viking ships from the 9th century. The Holmenkollbakken is a ski-jumping hill with panoramic views of the fjord. It also has a ski museum. Do not miss the paintings of Edvard Munch including his famous Scream.

6. Svalbard

Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole. One of the world’s northernmost inhabited areas, it's known for its rugged, remote terrain of glaciers and frozen tundra sheltering polar bears, Svalbard reindeer and Arctic foxes. The Northern Lights are visible during winter, and summer brings the “midnight sun”—sunlight 24 hours a day.

7. Tromso

Tromsø, a city in northern Norway, is a major cultural hub above the Arctic Circle. It’s famed as a viewing point for colorful Northern Lights that sometime light up the nighttime sky. The city’s historic center, on the island of Tromsø, is distinguished by its centuries-old wooden houses. The 1965 Arctic Cathedral, with its distinctive peaked roof and soaring stained-glass windows, dominates the skyline. This northerly town has plenty of entertainment before you head for the hills.

8. Aalesund

Ålesund is a port town on the west coast of Norway, at the entrance to the Geirangerfjord. It’s known for the art nouveau architectural style in which most of the town was rebuilt after a fire in 1904, as documented at the Jugendstilsenteret museum. There are panoramic views of Ålesund’s architecture, the surrounding archipelago and fjords from the Mount Aksla lookout. Situated between mountians and ocean, the town is Norway's fisheries capital, and one of the world's largest export harbours for dried cod.

9. Senja

Senja or Sážžá is an island in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. At 1,586.3-square-kilometre, it is the second largest island in Norway. It has a wild, mountainous outer side facing the Atlantic, and a mild and lush inner side. Spectacular range of options for hiking, taking you to the very top point of peaks, giving a 360° view across the oceans and inland.

10. Trondheim

Trondheim is a city on the Trondheim Fjord, in central Norway. Dating back to the 11th century, Gothic Nidaros Cathedral features an ornate rose window and a detailed west facade. Nearby, the Archbishop’s Palace Museum houses archaeological findings and sculptures, including gargoyles, removed from the cathedral. Ringve Museum is a music museum in a former manor house and barn.

11. Hjørundfjorden

Hjørundfjorden is a fjord in the traditional district of Sunnmøre in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located mostly within Ørsta Municipality, although part of the mouth of the fjord is in Sykkylven Municipality. The 20-kilometre long fjord is an arm off of the larger Storfjorden.

12. Nordkapp

The most northerly point in mainland Europe. The North Cape, is located on Magerøya at the very end of the European landmass. The plateau itself rises 307 metres almost straight up from the Arctic Sea, but it is flat at the top. A little way down the mountain slope stands the rock formation known as the “North Cape Horn”, which is an ancient Sami site of sacrifice. From the plateau, you can look to the left all the way to Knivskjellodden, which is actually 1 km farther north. There is a visitor center showing some of the history.

13. Lillehammer

Host to the 1994 Winter Olympics, this town shines in winter. In summer too visit attractions such as the Malhaugen Park, an open-air museum consisting of more than 100 historic buildings. The nearby Norwegian Olympic Museum features a biathlon simulator. Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena includes a chairlift with views over the park. North is the Lillehammer Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track.

14. Pulpit Rock

Preikestolen or Prekestolen is a tourist attraction in the municipality of Strand in Rogaland county, Norway. Preikestolen is a steep cliff which rises 604 metres above the Lysefjorden. Atop the cliff, there is an almost flat top of approximately 25 by 25 metres. A great photo opportunity, this place is what draws many people to Norway.

15. Troll road

Trollstigen is a serpentine mountain road and pass in Rauma Municipality, Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is part of Norwegian County Road 63 that connects the town of Åndalsnes in Rauma and the village of Valldal in Norddal Municipality. It's worth a detour and you may get to see a Troll along the way.

16. Blåfjella-Skjækerfjella Nasjonalpark

Blåfjella–Skjækerfjella National Park lies in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is the third largest national park on the Norwegian mainland and one of the largest remaining true wilderness areas. It is located in the municipalities of Verdal, Snåsa, Grong, Lierne, and Steinkjer. The whole coastal route going north is one of the most spectacular in the world.

17. Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park

Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park is a National Park in Norway. It was established in 2002 to replace and enlarge the former Dovrefjell National Park, established in 1974. It's a relief to get away from the more crowded areas to the south.

18. Femundsmarka National Park

Femundsmarka National Park is a national park in Hedmark and Trøndelag counties in Norway. The landscape is largely marshes and lakes. It is a popular destination for canoeing and fishing. The park was formed in 1971 to protect the lake and the forests stretching eastwards to Sweden.

19. Rondane National Park

Rondane National Park is the oldest national park in Norway, established in 1962. The park contains ten peaks above 2,000 metres, with the highest being Rondeslottet at an altitude of 2,178 m. The park is an important habitat for herds of wild reindeer.

20. Langsua National Park

21. Breheimen National Park

22. Jostedalsbreen National Park

23. Raet

24. Hardangervidda National Park

25. Folgefonna National Park

26. Bodo

27. Trollheimen National Park