To find out what is most important about Norway did not need long to describe or long introduces. Welcome to Norway land of untouched nature, dense, compacted forests, deep fjords, high mountains and long and indented coast.
Beautiful nature, high standard of living, low unemployment and a lot of money - in Norway is almost no reason for complaint. The spears are broken only by the question of how to make all this wealth. Maybe you've ever thought about going on vacation in Norway. Does not sound very very warm and sunny, so perhaps therefore not very tempting, but Norway is really a wonderful country full of wonderful natural beauty that will leave you breathless.
Why Norway is the best place on earth?
Norway is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places on Earth. It is home to more natural wonders than we can imagine, and has a stunning cities, fascinating history and very happy people.
1. Norway is actually one of the happiest places on Earth.
Research of the United Nations from the 2013th year showed that Norway ranks second out of 156 surveyed countries when it comes to the happiness of people. The analysis was conducted taking into account a number of factors such as life and health, freedom, and social support.
2. It's really safe!
The crime rate is really low. Murders are rare. As one law student once said: "happy people do not kill their spouses."
3. There is a law called "allemannsrett."
Literal translation "allemannsrett" means "all human rights." It is a law that allows people can access any part of the country, to set up a tent, to walk through areas that are not agricultural land. This law is phenomenal because in Norway have a really beautiful place that you need to see as small natural treasures, and those big ones.
4. Trolltunga is the perfect place for taking photos!
Trolltunga is one incredible location.
5. Kjeragbolten too.
You can stand on a rock that floats thousands of feet above the ground in a mountain crevice.
6. Even urban places have lush nature.
As Oslo, capital of Norway. The wooded hills rising above the town and has a lot of green areas within the city - there is definitely no concrete jungle as in other cities around the world.
7. Fredrikstad Fortress is an ancient wonder.
It is believed that the fortress Fredrikstad one of the better preserved. It is an old Scandinavian city.
8. Fjords.
The fjords of Norway are natural wonders that want to explore them.
9. And this is in Norway ...
10. Here are a terrific huts for fishermen.
They are everywhere. You can stay in them if your heart so desires.
11. You can see the midnight sun.
Natural phenomenon - the sun that can be seen 24 hours occurs during the summer in northern Norway, which is located in the Arctic Circle. Not only is the midnight sun amazing sight, but it leaves more hours of fishing, boating, hiking and exploring nature.
12. Norway is the birthplace of skiing.
Early signs of modern skiing are found in Norway. The word "ski" actually comes from the old Norse mythology.
13. There are more lakes than Finland, which is usually called the "land of a
thousand lakes".
While Finland has more than 60,000 lakes Norway surprise us again. It has hundreds of thousands of lakes that are wonderful.
14. Hornindalsvatnet is the deepest lake in Europe.
15. Norway has the longest tunnel in the world.
Lærdal tunnel is 24.5 kilometers long. The tunnel is divided into four thematic parts to make it less stressful for drivers, and takes 20 minutes.
16. This is the view from the top of the mountain Floyen in Bergen.
You can climb the cable car up the mountain. Phenomenal view is guaranteed.
17. You can see the polar lights.
18. Two words. Wild. Reindeer.
Santa Claus can not be far away.
19. Polar bears
You can catch them on the way to the islands of Svalbard.
20. The national drink is "Aquavit".
It is based on potatoes spiced with herbs. It is very powerful.
21. You can ski during the summer.
Ski center "Stryn Summer" opens in May and provides skiing during July or even mid-August, depending on weather conditions. If you ski during the summer you know where to go.
22. Aalesund is beautiful during the day.
23. And night.
24. The ferry ride through Geirangerfjord is breathtaking.
25. Finally, Norway has about 50,000 islands and a coastline that stretches
more than 51,600 miles.
See how it looks on the beautiful photos of Kilian Schonberger, may inspire you on a journey into the wild and rocky nature!