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Written by Daniel Christian
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Wednesday, 12 August 2009 16:24 |
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Norway is filled with amazing natural scenery well worth visiting. It is places like this which give you that ultimate pleasure you are seeking as a tourist. The countries greatest assets are its abundance of natural, ancient and modern assets. The jagged coastline leads you to world's famous fjords in Norway. You will have to see the 22,000 kilometer long dramatic coastline, the magnificent glaciers and several islands with the utmost beauty. Obviously, it is difficult for anyone to ignore the beautiful scenery once he sets foot into this breathtaking country. And do not worry about the accommodations as the hotels in Norway are quite fabulous.
Norway has great boutique hotels where you can enjoy luxury and relish the warm hospitality from the staff and the friendly locals. Of course you can find in Oslo, cheap hotels which will still be nicer than most cities above average hotels.
Norway is located on the Scandinavian Peninsula of Northwest Europe. The moment you land here in the winter, the scenery will remind you of an ice age. Water from the melting ice of glaciers has left behind valleys with meandering rivers. They have also created many deep fjords. Some of the most popular fjords are Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord. Apart from this main attraction, there are several others which include Town, cities and islands. There are numerous islands in the country with fabulous natural sceneries and modern splendor. Any tourist who comes to Norway never forgets to visit these wonder lands of Lofoten.
For those unfamiliar with Norway, a fjord is a long, narrow arm of the sea bordered by steep cliffs: usually formed by glacial erosion.
And if you wish to look for a modern, international infrastructure, the best way you can do this is to go to the larger Norway cities as Oslo or Bergen. You will find everything that you expect of a major European metropolitan city. When in Norway, you should also visit Tromso, which is known as Gateway to the Arctic.
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