Coast of Norway: photos, description
Coast of norway
The coast of Norway is surrounded by picturesque fjords and secluded bays. In addition, clean lakes and rivers await you here..
Resorts of Norway on the coast (vacation benefits)
The northern coast of Norway invites travelers to go on a crab hunting or whale safari, go kayaking, diving; West coast - admire the fjords by ordering a boat or ship, go on dive excursions or river and sea fishing, sign up for courses in one of the summer language schools; and the South Coast - go sailing, see a large collection of minerals in the Mineral Park, visit hundreds of islands famous for fishing opportunities, and also settle on secluded beaches on these islands.
Diving in Norway deserves special attention: you will be offered to dive on wrecks, along sheer cliffs or among seaweed thickets. For example, you should definitely explore the flooded village of Lugnsteilsvatne Lake.
Norway cities and resorts on the coast
- Oslo: here you should visit the beaches of Huk Paradis bukta (in addition to swimming, you can rent a catamaran, ride rollerblading or bicycles on the equipped paths, play beach volleyball on the court, buy soft drinks, various snacks and ice cream at the appropriate kiosks) and Inquerstrand (in addition to showers and toilets, it is equipped with a barbecue area, launching for wheelchair users), in the Viking Ship Museum, an amusement park “Tusenfryd” (be sure to ride “Speed Monster”, swim in the swimming pool, visit the horror cave and darkroom “Wild West”), at a music festival “Norwegian forest”, see the Akershus Fortress, St. Olaf Cathedral and more than 200 sculptures in Vigeland Park.
- Stavanger: tourists are recommended to go to the Magma Geopark, to the Svandalsfossen waterfall, visit the Museum of Canned Food, see the monument “Swords in the rock”, get acquainted with the history of the ancient Norse gods, put on Viking armor and examine the collection of items found during excavations in the Archaeological Museum, relax on the Sulastranden beach (here they swim and sunbathe, ride kite and wind surfs).
- Bergen: the city invites to take part in the jazz music festival “Night jazz” and the International Bergen Festival (held in late April - early May), visit the KODE Museum, Edvard Grieg House Museum and the Bergen Aquarium (there are more than 70 aquariums with a collection of marine fauna and various shows are held), ride the Fløibanen funicular, go on an excursion in the Hardangerfjord National Park, spend time on the Helleneset beach (its features: rocky coast, sandy bottom, the presence of a waving Blue Flag, showers and toilets, grill areas, tables and benches, a children's pool and a shopping kiosk).
While relaxing on the Norwegian coast, you will be able to see the northern lights, go on a cruise to the North Cape, catch a catch in the form of trout, salmon and other fish, admire numerous waterfalls, enjoy relaxing on sandy beaches.