Along its long, lonely coast – still the true heart of the country – waterfalls plunge into pristine fjords fringed by primeval forests. Majestic peaks crowned with glaciers rise sheer out of the sea. The air is so fresh you can taste it, and from the Midnight Sun and Polar Night, the refraction of light on the countless islands adds it own veil of mystery. Endless day, endless night. Each season casts its own spell. Between the extremes of Midnight Sun and Polar Night, and between the temperate south and the Arctic north, natural light always plays an important role, dramatizing the scenery and enhancing the experience. Whenever you choose to travel, your visit will be unique.
The capital, Oslo is located on 60 degrees north, and most of the country is located north of this latitude. Approximately half of the country is located north of the Arctic Circle. Bordering the Atlantic Ocean in the west of south, Sweden in the east and Finland and Russia in the north-east. The Arctic Ocean is the northern barrier.
Norway is one of very few countries in the world that actually has four seasons. This does not, however, put any kind of restriction on outdoor activities; you can go skiing, diving, fishing, climbing, glacier walking, rafting or reindeer sledding. In Norway they have a saying: “There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing!”. Compared to most other places at a similar latitude Norway has a very mild climate thanks to the warming effects of the Gulf Stream flowing along its coast.
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