Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is the economic, media, political, and cultural center of the country. The Stockholm region is home to 3 of Sweden's World Heritage sites: Birka, the Drottningholm Palace, and Skogskyrkogården. The city has many spectacular tourist attractions, ranging from the stunning natural beauty of the archipelago to the interesting architecture of the City Hall. Among the many great museums, the Skansen open air museum and Vasa museum are unique experiences.
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Abisko National Park is a national park in Sweden. The park is famous for its natural beauty and Nordic wildlife. The park is also a great place for long summer hikes and Scandinavian winter adventures. As its location is around 190 km north of the Arctic Circle, summer visitors can enjoy the midnight sun, while winter visitors may find the location for viewing the aurora borealis.
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Oslo is the capital of Norway. The city as one of the world's large capitals is famous for its rich cultural scene as well as for its beautiful nature. Oslo is home to numerous parks, hills, forests, and lakes. The center is easy to explore on foot thanks to the many pathways and trails connecting its public spaces. Karl Johan's Street, the city's main street passes many tourist attractions such as the palace, the National Theatre, the old university buildings and Oslo Cathedral.
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The Geiranger Fjord is a fjord in Norway. The Geiranger Fjord boasts some of the most spectacular views in Norway. One of the best is from Dalsnibba Mountain. Also, numerous cruises and tours are available for the spectacular view from the water.
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Alesund is a municipality and town in Norway. The town is noted for its unique concentration of Art Nouveau architecture. Visitors can learn more about the style in the Norwegian Centre of Art Nouveau Architecture, Jugendstilsenteret. Another attraction is the viewpoint Fjellstua which offers stunning views of the town and the surrounding islands.
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Tromso is a municipality and city in Norway. The city is renowned both for its natural surroundings and for its great number of 18th-century wooden houses. The Polar Museum and aquarium Polaria are popular city's attractions, as well as a trip up Storsteinen Mountain in the Fjellheisen Cable Car. Tromso is also one of the world's best places to view the Northern Lights.
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Trondheim is a municipality and city in Norway. Trondheim was the Norway's capital during the Viking Age and the nation's religious centre during the middle Ages, making it the perfect destination for those who are interested in Norway's history. From Sverresborg (fortification built by Sverre Sigurdsson) to the Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim abounds with remnants of the past.
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Jotunheimen National Park is a national park in south central Norway. The park is known as one of the country's premier fishing and hiking regions. Jotunheimen is also home to Norway's 29 highest peaks and Vettisfossen, the highest waterfall in the country.
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Svalbard is a group of Norwegian islands situated between the Greenland Sea, Barents Sea, Arctic Ocean and the Norwegian Sea. Visitors come to Svalbard to see Arctic nature. The islands feature craggy mountains and untouched glaciers, but also whales, seals, polar bears, caribou, reindeer and polar foxes.
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Stavanger is a municipality and city in Norway. The city is one of the few places in the country with beautiful long sandy beaches, making it great summer destination for those who want to mix Scandinavian explorations with sunbathing. The city's biggest cultural attractions include the Stavanger Cathedral, The Rogaland Kunstmuseum and the Gamle Stavanger district.
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Bergen is a municipality and city in Norway. The biggest city's attractions include Market Square, Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf, Hanseatic Museum, Bergenhus Fortress, Old Bergen Open-Air Museum, Bergen Cathedral, Royal Residence, Bergen International Festival, Lisøy and Lyse Abbey, Grieg Museum and Fløyfjell. The city is also a great home base for explorations of the scenic fjord around the city.
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Sigtuna is the oldest town in Sweden, founded in AD 980. The city's amazing history is to be founded in the medieval churches, rune stones, ruins and buildings that remain to this day. Sigtuna also has a picturesque town center with small shops, restaurants, and cafes.
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Gothenburg is a city in the western Sweden. The wide streets of Gothenburg are bursting with the things to do in the winter or summer, from museums and galleries to some of Scandinavia’s best restaurants and bars. The city's most famous attraction is the amusement park Liseberg, the largest amusement park in Scandinavia by the number of rides.
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Dalarna is a province in central Sweden. The province is known for its pine forests, red cottages, and blue lakes. Visitors who are looking for sightseeing, camping and swimming will love Dalarna. The best bases for exploring Dalarna are the towns on the Siljan Lake.
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Västerbotten is a province in Northern Sweden. Experience a magical trip through the frozen landscapes with the company of man's best friend, dog!
Gotland is is Sweden's largest island. The dirt tracks and remote roads of Gotland are excellent for challenging mountain biking.
Bohuslän is a province in Götaland, Sweden. Places such as Bohuslän, with its smooth granite cliffs and many islands, are the most suitable for paddling. You can also spend the night in your own tent, or explore the island, as long as you follow the local guidelines.
Skåne County is a country in Southern Sweden. Canoeing in Skåne offers both lakes with an archipelago feeling and calm river water. The Skåne's main season for paddling is from May to end of September.
Preikestolen is a steep cliff in the municipality of Forsand in Rogaland county, Norway. The hike takes 1-3 hours (3.8 km each way) depending on your experience and traffic along the trail. The view at the top will leave you mesmerised.
Diving in Norway is full of wonderful nature and surprises.
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If you're mountain cycling enthusiast, you'll love the Norway. On the picture below are the top 5 cycling routes in the mountains.
In general, you'll be able to fish at nearly any point on the Norwegian huge coastline (about 25.000 km). Of course, there are some preferred spots such as:
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