Explore the Lofoten Islands or take a Hurtigruten ferry with Lonely Planet Norway

 

Lonely Planet’s Norway is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the Lofoten Islands, marvel at the northern lights, and take a Hurtigruten ferry; all with your trusted travel companion. 


Writer Anthony Ham describes why he loves Norway. "The first time I stood on the waterfront at Aurland and contemplated the fjords, I was utterly convinced that there was no more beautiful country on earth. On my many Norwegian journeys since then, in winter and in summer, I've never lost that feeling. Even more than the fjords and the high country, I now find myself drawn to the gravitas of Svalbard, to the perfect juxtaposition of water, rock and human habitation in the Lofoten Islands, and to the far horizons and Sami encampments of Norway's Arctic North."

Norway Top 10

1. Hardangerfjord

2. Oslo-Bergen Railway

3. Lofoton Islands

4. Svalbard

5. Northern Lights

6. Dog-Sledding

7. Sami Culture

8. Stave Churches

9. Stavanger

10. Nyksund

Inside Lonely Planet’s Norway Travel Guide:

Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak

NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Norway’s best experiences and where to have them

NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel

Planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids

Colour maps and images throughout

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Over 55 maps

Covers Oslo, Southern Norway, Central Norway, Bergen, the Southwestern Fjords, the Western Fjords, Trondelag, Nordland, the Far North, Svalbard

Book Details
ISBN: 9781787016088
Writers: Anthony Ham, Oliver Berry, Donna Wheeler

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