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
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The most spectacular landscapes of Norway are the fjords - long narrow sea inlets often very deep with steep sided mountainous cliffs.
2. Bergen
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Bergen is a gorgeously quaint and charming seaside town.
3. The Atlantic Road
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One of the most spectacular roads in the world.
4. Trolltunga
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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
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Norwegian churches are examples of amazing architecture.
6. A Lighthouse on the Island of Tjøme
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Via Norway's New Groove
And if unusual churches aren't your thing, maybe unusual lighthouses are.
7. Vøringfossen Waterfall
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The falls plunge into the gorge of Eidfjord.
8. Northern Lights
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Via Trichardsen
Northern Norway is one of the most incredible areas to see the Aurora Borealis.
9. Trondheim
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Let out your breath when you're ready and it will sparkle in the frost.
10. Skiing at Sunset
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That's got to be on every skier's bucket list.
11. Aurland
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Norway isn't just stunning in winter. It's pretty fabulous in summer too.
12. Reine
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As pretty as a picture.
13. Andøy
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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
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Via Waterfall dancer
Norway's waterfalls are at their most amazing when swollen with the spring melt waters.
15. Ramme Farm, Vestby, Akershus
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Simply beautiful.
16. Gudvangen
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There's no need for photographs of Norway to be photoshopped. The landscape is living art.
17. Trollstiegen
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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
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One of the most stunning destinations on the planet.
19. Ice Hotel at Sorrisniva, Alta
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Via Ice dungeon
It seems logical that Norway has ice hotels.
20. Renndølsetra
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Via Renndølsetra, Innerdal
With the Innerdal tower in the background this looks incredibly Norse - don't you think?
21. Sverd I Fjell, Stavanger
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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
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Standing on this rock must be incredible. Dare you?
23. Roller Coaster, Magelibanen
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Another great way to experience some amazing views of the Norwegian countryside.
24. Brudesløret
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Bridal Veil Falls: Geiranger Fjord is surrounded by the steepest mountains on the entire west coast of Norway.
25. Arctic Cathedral
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Via Arctic cathedral
If you're going to get closer to God, do it somewhere heavenly like this.
26. Flam
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Via Vlad BlacKer (VladBlacKer)
Do you dream of living in or visiting a place like his?
27. Vigeland Installation, Frogner Park, Oslo
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Via Oslo Vigeland Park
One of the popular attractions of Norway's capital.
28. Prekestolen
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Via Mark Weinberg Photography
Not a place to visit if you have vertigo.
29. Barn House Ulvik
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Imagine waking up to that view ... every day.
30. Oslo
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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
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Via Lillehammer
Norway is definitely the land of the trolls.
32. Viking Ship in Oslo Museum
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Where better than to get up close and personal with details of the Vikings?
33. Sami Woman Herder
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A typical sight in Norway's Lapland.
34. Akershus Castle, Oslo,
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You can see almost all of Oslo from this castle.
35. Kjerag
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Via Kjerag
Don't look down!
36. Foglefonna National Park
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Via Comfort Spring Station
Ready for a day out on the water?
37. Mølen
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A stunning setting for a spot of beachcombing.
38. Lysefjorden
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Does this meet with your definition of beauty?
39. Storfossen and Mettifossen Falls in Malvik Kommune
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Via Frozen waterfall
Frozen waterfalls are incredible sights of nature.
40. Jumping from Storhorn to Lillehorn on the Svolværgeita Pinnacle in Svolvær
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Norway has plenty of challenges if you're a bit of a daredevil.
41. Lake Side, Stryn
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The definition of peace and tranquility.
Are you going to put Norway on your bucket list of destinations?