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.
Situated on the island of Spitsbergen in Norway's remote Svalbard archipelago, roughly halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole, Longyearbyen is the world's northernmost permanent settlement with a sizeable population. This small Arctic town serves as the gateway to the vast Arctic wilderness of Svalbard, where dramatic glaciers, rugged mountains and ice-filled fjords dominate the landscape. Visitors come to experience natural phenomena such as the Midnight Sun and Polar Night, embark on wildlife cruises and guided snowmobile or hiking excursions, and explore the surrounding Arctic wilderness. The town is also home to museums, galleries and restaurants, offering insight into Svalbard's mining heritage and its role as a centre for modern polar research.
