NORWAY INSPIRE / PLAN / DISCOVER / EXPERIENCE CONTENTS Discover Norway WELCOME TO NORWAY REASONS TO LOVE NORWAY EXPLORE NORWAY NORWAY ITINERARIES NORWAY FOR FOODIES NORWAY’S EXTRAORDINARY FJORDS NORWAY ON A BUDGET NORWAY FOR FAMILIES NORWAY FOR BOOKWORMS NORWAY AND THE VIKING TRAIL NORWEGIAN ADVENTURES NORWAY’S BEAUTIFUL ARCHITECTURE NORWAY FOR NATIONAL PARKS NORWAY ON TAP A YEAR IN NORWAY A BRIEF HISTORY EXPERIENCE OSLO 5 HOURS IN FJORD CITY 3 DAYS IN OSLO OSLO FOR FOODIES OSLO AND THE ART OF MUNCH CENTRAL OSLO WEST CENTRAL OSLO EAST BYGDØY BEYOND THE CENTRE EXPERIENCE NORWAY AROUND OSLOFJORDEN EASTERN NORWAY SØRLANDET AND TELEMARK VESTLANDET TRØNDELAG NORTHERN NORWAY AND SVALBARD NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO GETTING AROUND PRACTICAL INFORMATION PHRASE BOOK KEY TO BOOK ICONS PRICE GUIDE KEY TO MAPS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND IMPRINT g CONTENTS KEY TO MAIN ICONS g CONTENTS PRICE GUIDE Throughout the guide the following price categories have been applied:   On a budget   Mid-range  Splurge g CONTENTS KEY TO MAPS g CONTENTS DISCOVER NORWAY t The village of Loen, by Lovatnet Lake WELCOME TO NORWAY REASONS TO LOVE NORWAY EXPLORE NORWAY NORWAY ITINERARIES NORWAY YOUR WAY A YEAR IN NORWAY A BRIEF HISTORY g DISCOVER NORWAY g CONTENTS WELCOME TO NORWAY t Trolltunga, a stunning scenic cliff overlooking Ringedalsvatnet Lake. Epic and idyllic, Norway is home to some of Europe’s most spectacularly beautiful landscapes. From its dramatic coastline and dazzling natural wonders, to its cosmopolitan cities and traditional towns, this is a country of contrasts. Whatever your dream trip to Norway includes, this DK Eyewitness Travel Guide is the perfect companion. Follow in the footsteps of the Norse Vikings, who were prolific travellers themselves, as you explore this beguiling country – from the magical fjords of Vestlandet in the south to the frozen wilderness of the Arctic north. Adventure awaits you, whatever the season; hike around "the Home of the Giants" in Jotunheimen, watch whales dance in the waters of Tysfjord or don your skis in the alpine resort of Hafjell. Alternatively, if you’re after a more cosy trip, hunker down in a remote cabin and, if the time is right, you could find yourself