Norway

Laura and Julia's trip

25 Places

Tønsberg, Norway

Vikingodden

This one-of-its-kind shipyard brings the 12th-century Viking Age back to life.

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Øystese, Norway

Hardanger Skyspace

Watch a magnificent, ever-changing colorscape inside James Turrell's immersive work of art.

Tromsø, Norway

Arctic–Alpine Botanic Garden

The world's northernmost botanic garden has 25 collections of plants from arctic and alpine regions.

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Gol Stave Church

This handsomely carved wooden church is more than 800 years old.

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Sti For Øye

Art becomes an enchanting part of the environment at this wooded sculpture park.

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Jevnaker, Norway

Kistefos Museum

The grounds and buildings of an old wood pulp mill have been transformed into an innovative art park and museum.

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Saltstraumen Maelstrom

World's strongest whirlpool.

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'She Lies'

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

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Stavanger, Norway

Sverd I Fjell

Monuments don't get much more metal than these three giant viking swords planted in a Nordic hill.

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Fløibanen Funicular

A favorite with sightseers, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

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Ægir Brewery

A Viking-style brewpub named for a Norse sea giant, in the heart of fjord country.

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Aurland, Norway

Aurland Lookout

A thin pane of glass keeps visitors from sliding off this futuristic skywalk.

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Red Beach at Mjelle

According to the locals, the sands of this secluded Norway beach are infused with gemstone particles.

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The Mini Bottle Gallery

Tens of thousands of tiny bottles stuffed with various items.

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Tromsø, Norway

Polaria

The world's northernmost aquarium looks like it has fallen over.

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Fram Museum

Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.

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Gildeskål, Norway

Uredd Rest Area (Ureddplassen)

Norway has built what may be the world's most beautiful public toilet.

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Viking Ship Museum

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

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Urnes Stave Church

An intricately carved Viking church overlooks a glistening fjord.

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Nigardsbreen Ice Cave

A stunning silver lining to global warming's gloomy cloud.

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Lofoten Islands

The convergence of two currents makes this a surprisingly pleasant getaway in the Arctic Circle.

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Vigeland Sculpture Park

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

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Flåmsbana (Flåm Railway)

One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.

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Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall

Walk behind a 50-meter-high waterfall.

Forest of the Future Library

One thousand trees were planted in Norway to be used to print books a century from now.

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