Norway
A spectacular railway is just the beginning of this extraordinary region
While undeniably spectacular, Flam’s famously steep railway is just one of western Norway’s many drawcards.
- by Rob McFarland
Former grain silo reimagined as one of Norway’s most exciting museums
The world’s largest private collection of Nordic art is set to become public with the May opening of an innovative cultural centre in the south of Norway.
- by Julietta Jameson
Ten delicious Nordic treats you must try in Scandinavia
From herring to hot dogs to the humble Danish pastry, here are 10 delicious things you must try when you visit Scandinavia.
- by Anthony Dennis
Nine must-do highlights of Bergen, Norway
Norway’s scenic second-largest city is flush with glamorous stays, sublime outlooks and charming waterside neighbourhoods.
- by Anthony Dennis
It’s a miracle Europe’s most breathtaking mountain pass exists at all
One of the highlights of any trip to Norway is this 108-kilometre ribbon of tarmac that squirms its way over a 1434-metre-high plateau.
- by Rob McFarland
Nine must-do highlights of Longyearbyen, Norway
Huskies, breweries, fine-dining and glaciers: there’s a lot to warm to in this icy destination.
- by Craig Tansley
Surprises come thick and fast in this remote, fragile land
A circumnavigation of Spitsbergen delivers exceptional Arctic wildlife in one of the world’s most remote and fragile environments.
- by Andrew Conway
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Train journeys
One of the world’s most spectacular train trips takes less than seven hours
This train doubles as both a regular passenger service and tourist train thanks to the spectacular scenery it traverses.
- by Anthony Dennis
Climbing Northern Europe’s highest mountain is surprisingly easy
The hardest thing about summiting Norway’s highest mountain? Pronouncing it.
- by Rob McFarland
Record-smashing pedestrian and cycling tunnel is a real bore
The bicycle-loving burghers of Bergen set another boring record when they opened Fyllingsdalstunnelen, the world’s longest dedicated bicycle and pedestrian tunnel.
- by Anthony Dennis