Attractions - Norway

Attractions - Oslo

Central Norway, Norway

A host of parks packed with wildlife awaits you in central Norway, an area perfect for hiking, picnics, exploring the typical Norwegian landscape or simply taking life easy amid a series of sleepy and charming alpine villages. Enjoy a trek through some deep and beautiful forests and discover some of the area’s indigenous wildlife before heading upwards to marvel at some of Norway’s highest mountains.

Before setting out to sample the untamed terrain of central Norway, why not take time out in Oslo, located just to the south. Norway’s capital and home to some half a million citizens, cheerful and cosmopolitan Oslo is the oldest of the Scandinavian capitals. Stroll down Karl Johans Gate, Oslo’s main pedestrian street lined with shops catering for every taste, trendy pavement cafes and entertaining buskers. Visit the local sites, including the Oslo Domskirke, the royal palace and the fascinating excavated Viking ships at the Vikingskihuset. Make the trip north to Elverum, set amid dense woodlands populated by some of Norway’s fantastic wildlife including moose, beavers and wild reindeer. Test your skill and fish at one of the nearby clearwater streams or visit the local Norwegian Forestry Museum, one the best museums in the entire country. Enjoy a scenic train journey north to the historic mining town of Roros. This charming town is rightly proud of its mining heritage and has a modern and welcoming feel that makes it one of the most popular attractions of central Norway. Wander through the area with its fine log buildings and its protected buildings or make for the outskirts where the hiking and Nordic skiing possibilities are endless. Enjoy the busy nightlife and the lively bars in nearby Lillehammer, venue for the 1994 Winter Olympics. Explore the many Olympic venues open to visitors, including the spectacular Lysgardsbakkene ski jump tower and the Norwegian Olympic Museum, located in the ice hockey stadium. Be inspired by the exhibits on display there and at the Hafjell Alpine Centre and try your hand at some traditional alpine sports such as skiing and ice skating.

Pay a rewarding visit to one of the many National parks scattered around this wonderful landscape. Try out some of the traditional sporting activities of the Norwegians and delight in their friendly welcome. Enjoy a train journey around the Alpine landscape or prepare a picnic and escape to the wilderness. Take a break from hustle and bustle and relish the many charms of central Norway.

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