41 Pictures That Prove Norway Really is Nirvana ...

41 Pictures That Prove Norway Really is Nirvana ...
By Neecey • Jan 28, 2015 • MD

In my opinion, Norway is the second most beautiful country on Earth. (Second to New Zealand). The beauty is sometimes beyond words so I'll let pictures do the talking. If you need reasons why Norway should be on your bucket list here they are:

1. Geiranger

Geiranger,nature,geographical feature,landform,coast, Via Beautiful Places in the world ...
The most spectacular landscapes of Norway are the fjords - long narrow sea inlets often very deep with steep sided mountainous cliffs.

2. Bergen

Bryggen,town,house,village,vehicle, Via Color Your Fall
Bergen is a gorgeously quaint and charming seaside town.

4. Trolltunga

Trolltunga,landform,atmospheric phenomenon,coast,cliff, Via Trolltunga 0
The Troll's Tongue is a piece of rock jutting horizontally out of a mountain about 700 meters above the north side of the lake Ringedalsvatnet in the municipality of Odda in Hordaland county.

5. Heddal Stace Church at Telemark

Heddal Stabkirche,building,historic site,tower,place of worship, Via Heddal stave church in Telemark, ...
Norwegian churches are examples of amazing architecture.

6. A Lighthouse on the Island of Tjøme

lighting,light fixture,monument, Via Norway's New Groove
And if unusual churches aren't your thing, maybe unusual lighthouses are.

7. Vøringfossen Waterfall

Vøringfossen,waterfall,nature,body of water,water feature, The falls plunge into the gorge of Eidfjord.

8. Northern Lights

galaxy,aurora,night,atmosphere,astronomical object, Via Trichardsen
Northern Norway is one of the most incredible areas to see the Aurora Borealis.

9. Trondheim

landmark,cityscape,winter,town,city, Via Starcatcher
Let out your breath when you're ready and it will sparkle in the frost.

13. Andøy

sky,nature,coast,landform,geographical feature, Via Andøy, Northern Norway
"Høyvika", Andøy in northern Norway. A fantastic and abandoned place where fishermen and farmers lived for centuries up to the 1800s.

14. Kjosfossen Waterfall

Kjosfossen Waterfall,waterfall,nature,body of water,atmospheric phenomenon, Via Waterfall dancer
Norway's waterfalls are at their most amazing when swollen with the spring melt waters.

16. Gudvangen

landform,geographical feature,fjord,mountain,mountain range, There's no need for photographs of Norway to be photoshopped. The landscape is living art.

17. Trollstiegen

Trollstigen,mountainous landforms,nature,mountain,geographical feature, Via Trollstiegen
You'll find lots of things named after trolls in Norway. They are a big part of the folkloric culture.

18. The Lofoten Islands

coast,geographical feature,landform,cliff,ocean, Via AKCollection: Travel The World
One of the most stunning destinations on the planet.

19. Ice Hotel at Sorrisniva, Alta

blue,reflection,light,darkness,screenshot, Via Ice dungeon
It seems logical that Norway has ice hotels.

20. Renndølsetra

highland,sky,mountainous landforms,nature,mountain, Via Renndølsetra, Innerdal
With the Innerdal tower in the background this looks incredibly Norse - don't you think?

21. Sverd I Fjell, Stavanger

Swords in Rock,column,structure,landmark,sculpture, Via looking for rainbows in the ...
The "swords in rock" commemorate the Battle of Hafrsfjord of 872, when King Harald Fairhair gathered all of Norway under one crown.

22. Kjeragbolten, Norway

Profile Rock,Kjerag,rock,cliff,terrain, Via Kjeragbolten
Standing on this rock must be incredible. Dare you?

23. Roller Coaster, Magelibanen

transport,track,rolling stock,mountain,vehicle, Via Home
Another great way to experience some amazing views of the Norwegian countryside.

24. Brudesløret

waterfall,body of water,wind wave,water feature,sea, Via HOME SWEET WORLD: Brudesløret
Bridal Veil Falls: Geiranger Fjord is surrounded by the steepest mountains on the entire west coast of Norway.

25. Arctic Cathedral

aurora,night,atmosphere,star, Via Arctic cathedral
If you're going to get closer to God, do it somewhere heavenly like this.

27. Vigeland Installation, Frogner Park, Oslo

Vigeland Sculpture Park,sculpture,statue,stone carving,monument, Via Oslo Vigeland Park
One of the popular attractions of Norway's capital.

29. Barn House Ulvik

highland,mountainous landforms,mountain,landform,mountain range, Via NORSK CAMPING GUIDE
Imagine waking up to that view ... every day.

30. Oslo

Karl Johans Street,Royal Palace, Oslo,Royal Palace,crowd,city, Via Oslo Opera House / Snohetta
All capital cities are packed with attractions. The picture shows Karl Johans Gate - the main street in Oslo which leads from Oslo S, the train-station, to the Royal Palace.

31. Hunderfossen Park, Lillehammer

statue,sculpture,monument,rock,art, Via Lillehammer
Norway is definitely the land of the trolls.

32. Viking Ship in Oslo Museum

plucked string instruments,carving,wood,string instrument,string instrument, Via Detail on Viking Boat at ...
Where better than to get up close and personal with details of the Vikings?

34. Akershus Castle, Oslo,

light,darkness,wall,night,ancient history, Via PBase.com
You can see almost all of Oslo from this castle.

35. Kjerag

Kjerag,cliff,landform,geographical feature,coast, Via Kjerag
Don't look down!

39. Storfossen and Mettifossen Falls in Malvik Kommune

mountainous landforms,winter,nature,snow,wilderness, Via Frozen waterfall
Frozen waterfalls are incredible sights of nature.

40. Jumping from Storhorn to Lillehorn on the Svolværgeita Pinnacle in Svolvær

rock,cliff,mountain,coast,terrain, Norway has plenty of challenges if you're a bit of a daredevil.

41. Lake Side, Stryn

reflection,nature,green,tree,lake, Via besttravelphotos.me
The definition of peace and tranquility.

Are you going to put Norway on your bucket list of destinations?

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  • Jen

    2015-02-08T17:09:17.006Z

    I think I saw Elsa in a few of those pictures.
  • Bonnie

    2021-10-01T19:37:16.201Z

    #27 it's got to stand for something. Anyone know?
  • sharon

    2015-01-28T22:54:00.430Z

    Thankyou Neecey for sharing these gorgeous images of Norway. It looks stunning. Wow
  • Cristina

    2015-01-30T01:11:42.872Z

    Benn to Norway last summer and in half of places described in the article! i was in awe! The beauty of all these places is great! Norway is exquisite! Stayed at Geiranger for 3 days! Speechlesss!!
  • TyphaineXOXO

    2015-01-28T19:30:16.424Z

    Wow I didn't know Norway was such a beautiful country. The nature's just fascinating
  • Snowlion

    2015-01-30T03:16:34.344Z

    Gorgeous views of Norway. Thank you Neecey!
  • Squidge

    2015-01-28T18:38:34.310Z

    Beautiful pictures would love to go there😊
  • Nelson

    2021-12-21T18:18:27.131Z

    Been to Norway twice and long to go back. I have been to most of these spots and could add several more without deleting any. But I will never to number 40.
  • Emmybear

    2015-01-28T21:08:08.368Z

    Wow! On my list of places to go
  • Kayy

    2015-01-29T11:09:59.885Z

    Absolutely stunning really want to go now. 27 makes me cringe a bit lol
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