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Norway is unique in more ways than one: for a start, it’s the northernmost country in Europe, with the smallest density in the continent. It also holds number one place in the world in Human Development Index.Norway’s not just a country boasting the highest quality of life, though, it’s also one that’s fantastic to travel! A trip to Norway is like entering the home of Mother Nature herself. Sea and mountain have joined forces to form sublime landscapes:Natural Parks, lakes, glaciers, forests, and stunning fjords. Norway is a country whose scenery changes with the seasons:in summer, prepare for days that go on forever, and a glowing sun that shines even at midnight… In winter, Nature puts on its white jacket and the snow sports begin. It’s also the season during which the Northern Lights are at their most spectacular. Frankly, this ethereal phenomenon alone is worth making the trip! Conveniently, Norway is also&nbsp;an ideal destination for a family trip: what child wouldn’t want to take a visit to the homeland of Father Christmas?

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Naeroyfjord

Geirangerfjord is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that can only be accessed from the sea.

Fjord de Geiranger

 Norway's capital, Oslo, is a small city.

Oslo

A real surprise and a great experience in this Norwegian town.

Ålesund

In my view, it was an encounter with history and an amazing natural experience in the national park, around the the biggest glacier on the Norwegian Peninsula.

Jostedal Glacier National Park

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I drove to Jostedal after visiting Bergen on the west coast. It was a five hour long drive, but the views were enough to take your breath away. It was probably one of the best chance <a href="/norway/">road-trips that I took in Norway</a>. The park itself has an impressive range of flora and fauna, even though nearly half of it is covered in ice. I was blown away by the beauty and the colours of the Jostedal Glacier National Park, and I was so excited when I found out that we were going to climb it. Equipped with crampons and an ice axe, we were able to climb the ice roped together with five or six people. I found it pretty tough going to begin with, particularly when it came to finding a foothold in the ice, not to mention the rope that's constantly tugging at you and forcing you to correct your balance all the time. I'm just sorry that we weren't given more information in advance, which would undoubtedly have given me more confidence in the exercise. At the end of the experience, you come out with respect for the forces of nature and the people who live alongside them every day.

Jostedal Glacier National Park Vacations

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