Top five things to do in Norway, Scandinavia

by Steve Smith writer

Actress Eva Green said "I want to travel. Maybe I'll end up living in Norway, making cakes". Norway is such a wonderful place on earth to be that you may finally end up staying there. The untouched natural beauty of the place is a gimmick to the eye and the ever bustling streets is full of life.

Though there are numerous places to visit and lots of things to do but it is not possible to enjoy all of them with a few days journey. There are eleven most important things that make the country quite famous and this includes many. Hence, it is better to enjoy them rather than wasting the time in other places.

You will get here the list of all the must to do things in Norway.

Fjords: The picturesque high mountains covered with lush green vegetation are best discovered through sailing. A number of cruises are available that provides you the opportunity to discover the scenic routes. It is not necessary to discover the place through cruise tours only. Infact, you can also go for a train tour. The Flåm Railway that starts its trip from Myrdal Station and ends in Aurlandsfjord help you to discover every detail of the beautiful nature.

Whale Meat: Your visit to Norway will go in vain if you do not taste whale meat. Though it sounds a bit nauseating, but you will be amazed to know that it is very common for the Norwegians to eat whale meat. You will find this delicious food item on the menu cards of almost all the restaurants. It is normally served with red wine sauce and half baked potatoes. Another important food that you can try out is waffles which also make the country quite famous.

Skiing: To add thrill and excitement to your Scandinavian holidays always go for skiing. Did you know, it is one of the favorite pastime activities of the Norwegians? There are various Skii resorts spread all across the country. All the resorts are usually opened in the month of November and hence it is the best time to visit the country if you really want to take advantage of the national sport.

Trolls: There is an interesting story behind the stroll. They are basically a type of creature which is an extinct species today. Previously, the climate of the country sued to remain cold throughout the year. However, when winters used to be a bit warm a group of people began to settle there and they claimed themselves to be the first inhabitants of Norway. It was from that point of time when they called themselves Nordmenn. These people had extraordinary physical features such as long noses, four fingers and bushy tails. Today, they only find their place in the form of figurines in front of souvenir shops and are a great source of attraction for the children.

The Midnight Sun: One interesting thing about Norway is that the sun never sets here. Interesting isn't it. Even during the other half of the day you can see the sun. This phenomenon is known as the Midnight Sun. Though it is not as brighter as the day but one can see a reddish-yellow with a brilliant soft, low radiance in the sky. In order to experience this wonderful phenomenon you can visit some of the important places in Norway such as The North Cape, Svalbard Islands, Bodo, Tromso and Hammerfest.

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