Norway Hotels

Norway is Europe's northernmost country renowned for its spectacular fjords and mountainous terrain. It shares borders with Sweden and Finland. It is a medium sized country with a population of 4. 9 million. The main language is Norwegian.

Holidaymakers to Norway will discover a country which offers vast areas of exceptional natural beauty, a rich cultural heritage and one of the highest standards of living in the world. Each region of Norway has something unique to offer. Western Norway provides easy access to fjords and mountains for hiking, glacier walking and fishing.

Eastern Norway is known for its wilderness, rugged mountains and the Jotunheimen National Park. The capital city, Oslo is to be found here and is famed for its picturesque setting. Southern Norway comes alive in the summer as Norwegians head there for their seaside holidays.

Charming towns and villages are strung along the rocky coastline overlooking the many islands and skerries scattered offshore. The area is characterised by pretty white wooden houses and flowering gardens. Northern Norway's landscape changes from mountainous wilderness to endless tundra.

Here it is possible to experience the thrill of the northern lights and the midnight sun. Visitors to this part of Norway can find out more about the lives of the indigenous people, the Sami. Norway is a year-round holiday destination; in the summer holidaymakers can visit the coast and explore the beautiful cities and in the winter the snow offers adventure seekers every imaginable winter sport.

There are no longer any direct ferries from the UK to Norway but it is possible to travel by train from London, via the Eurostar to Brussels and then to Cologne, Copenhagen and overnight to Norway. Most people, however, fly from the major airports to Oslo which takes 2½-3 hours .