Set on Norway’s breathtaking southern coast, and surrounded by the lush, rolling hills of the Marka region and the rippling waters of the Oslofjord, Oslo is the perfect playground for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a diverse range of both winter and summer activities. However, mother nature is not the only artist at work in this vibrant, cosmopolitan city. Norway’s capital is also home to a rich and prolific arts community and is filled with world-class galleries such as the astounding National Gallery Norway and the intriguing Munch Museum. Other popular attractions include the Viking Ship Museum, home to the world’s best-preserved Viking ships, and The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, Europe’s largest open-air museum. Throw in a thriving nightlife and a unique culinary tradition and you get a smorgasbord of Nordic delights.
Set in the Isfjorden Bay on the west coast of Spitsbergen Island, in Norway's Svalbard archipelago, Longyearbyen is a remote and picturesque village at the foot of snowy mountains. The mining town is famous as the world’s northernmost city and for its incredible views of the Northern Lights. With its stark, breathtaking scenery and abundance of wildlife, it is possible to see polar bears and polar foxes, a huge array of Arctic birdlife, and tame reindeer which wander through the town. Take an open boat trip to the bird cliffs, through bright blue glaciers and on to fossil hunting sites. Hiking enthusiasts enjoy mounting the 849-metre summit of Trollsteinen Mountain. Often referred to as ‘the gateway to the Arctic’ and boasting a wide range of modern facilities and cultural activities, Longyearbyen functions as an ideal base for exploring the wider area.
