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Experience the best of autumnal Norway No matter where in Norway you choose to take your trip, autumn paints the country and its magnificent nature in a spectacular colour scheme. It’s a season made for marvellous hikes, adventurous bike trips and peaceful hours fishing by serene waters, activities that are heightened by UNESCO-listed sites, a thriving wildlife and crisp mountain air. Whatever you choose, Norway will make your autumn break a feast in colours and exciting experiences. By Per-Arne Tuftun, executive vice president of travel and tourism, Innovation Norway
Norway is blessed with an abundance of natural wonders like fjords, mountains and waterfalls, including a number of formidable rock formations such as Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock), Trolltunga (the Troll’s Tongue) and Torghatten. The remarkably pristine environment with clean, refreshing air allows you to relax completely and return home fully replenished. Whether you are in the deep fjords or by the beautiful coast, you are never too far from the nearest autumn adventure. Autumn is the time for hiking in Norway. As the landscape is bathed in multiple shades of warm colours, temperatures remain mild. The natural highlights
of the varied landscapes are within easy reach, and a hiking trip is a good way to make the most of the crisp autumn air. A varied topography with deep fjords, high mountain peaks and rugged wilderness makes Norway an exciting hiking destination, only a couple of hours away from most European capitals. With wilderness on your doorstep, a rare combination of adventure and relaxation presents itself, a combination you simply cannot pass up. If you prefer more speed, you can take in Norway’s famous fjord landscape by bike. Here, you can ride along the 82-kilometre long Rallarvegen to Sognefjord, or the UNESCO listed Geirangerfjord, where you can explore winding serpentine roads
such as the Trollstigen Mountain Road and Ørnevegen (the Eagle Road). Norway also boasts a lot of options for those who prefer to relax with their fishing rod. You will find everything needed for a great fishing holiday: a wide range of well-stocked waters, and a pristine environment offering plenty of opportunities to escape from the crowd. But if one thing makes Norway exceptional, it is a reputation for producing big fish. A trip to Norway offers a great chance to hook up with an outsized salmon, trout, pike, cod or halibut and many more species. With 83,281 kilometres of coastline, over 400 salmon-bearing rivers and countless other fishable rivers, streams and lakes, and little pressure on most fisheries, the fish thrive and grow large. No matter your choice of destination, an autumn trip to Norway will open the door to countless unmatchable experiences. For more information, please visit: visitnorway.com
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