The landscape of Norway was once completely covered in a thick ice sheet during the ice age. As the thick layers of ice started to move, it carved out the deep valleys that now dominate the terrain of Norway. As the ice started to melt it filled the valleys, forming the famous fjords of Norway. Now it forms the picturesque background to some of the world’s best wild hiking trails.
Country code
+47
Language
Norwegian
Currency
Norwegian krone
Best time to visit
Visit any time of the year for different climates to hike in Norway
What's the weather like?
Winters are characterised by cold and snowy conditions with short hours of daylight, especially the more northern regions. Summer receives warmer temperatures and midnight sun
The Nordic nation of Norway lies in the northwest of Europe, and has a population of just over 5 million. Its long eastern border is shared with Sweden, while to the northeast it is bordered by both Finland and Russia, and to the south by the Skagerrak strait. Its rugged coastline breaks up into thousands of islands and fjords with much of the country punctuated by piercing mountain peaks
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