Bergen is a beautiful city with awesome surroundings. The picturesque wooden warehouses in the historic Bryggen harbor-side area are especially worth a visit. The area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Bergen Art Museum in downtown houses some excellent art work. Kids will love to visit the Bergen Aquarium that has a good exhibition of aquatic life. Bergenhus fortress is one of the best preserved forts in Norway. Surrounding the city there are several point of interest that will intrigue visitors.
Explore the city of Bodo, which is also the gateway to the Lofoten islands. From the Lofoten islands visitors can enjoy views of the Northern Lights and also see the Maelstrom. For those looking forward to enjoy some fun in the snow can try out glacier hiking. There are also several opportunities of snowboarding and skiing in Norway.
Embark on a coastal voyage to see the midnight sun at the North Cape or you can just hike the Nordkapp cliff to get a clear view of the phenomenon. If you want to enjoy some alone time then escape to one of the lakeside mountain resorts.Take a ride on the Atlanterhavsveien, which is thought to be one of the most beautiful roads in the world.
All the shops and cities in Norway have excellent shopping opportunities. Visitors can shop for traditional handicrafts, woodcarving, glass and porcelain jewelry and silverware in Norway. There are several shopping districts in Oslo and also numerous shopping malls where visitors will enjoy shopping. Bogstadveien, Oslo City and Aker Brygge are some modern shopping malls in the city. Bergen also has some wonderful shopping options.
Islam is a minority religion in Norway. The Oslo Masjid in Oslo is the main masjid. There are several small masaajid in the country. There are quite a number of Halal restaurants where visitors can find Asian as well as Middle Eastern cuisine. Frozen pizzas, a variety of fish delicacies and tasty quick snacks are some of the most savored foods in the country.
Norway is well-connected by domestic flights; smaller airports have low frequency of flights whereas major towns and cities have frequent flight connectivity. Trains run only between major cities and Oslo. Norway also has a comprehensive network of buses. Car and taxis make a good option to move around the cities.







