Matador's Ultimate Guide to Norway

Explore one of the world's happiest countries ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View this email in your browser]( [Matador's Guide to Norway]( Matador's Ultimate Guide to Norway No location inspires wanderlust like Norway. Glacier-carved fjords, towering peaks, and hyper-modern architecture place Norway among the most photogenic places on Earth. Visiting in summer or fall is perfect for embarking on challenging hikes, whale watching tours, and even sea kayaking adventures to experience the country’s rich natural preserves and wildlife. But don’t overlook Oslo and Bergen, where you can stroll historic plazas and through museums chronicling everything from Viking culture to Kon-Tiki. This week, Matador explores Norway. [Let’s dive in](. [EXPLORE NORWAY](  GET INSPIRED [Norwegian winters mountain covered in snow]( 13 Gorgeous Images of Norway’s Fjord Region in Winter Explore UNESCO sites and Christmas markets, access sky-high tramways and viewpoints, and take in the street art and high cuisine—all of which make these Viking landscapes even more incredible. [READ NOW](  [viking ship in Norway]( The Ultimate Viking Tour Through Norway While the Age of the Vikings has long since passed, their mark on history and on the country of Norway, in particular, is still strongly felt today. Here are seven must-see sights around Norway to channel your inner Viking and explore the ancient culture for yourself. [READ NOW](  [Norway Svalbard in Longyearbyen]( Everything You Need To Know About Planning an Epic Arctic Trip To Svalbard To many, a sub-zero trip to the world’s northernmost settlement hardly sounds like a vacation one would willingly take. But Svalbard is actually the perfect trip for the intrepid traveler with opportunities ranging from dog sledding to spelunking in glacier caves to sleeping below the northern lights. [READ NOW](  NATURE + ADVENTURE [Rugged islets off the northwest coast of Norway]( 3 Epic Hikes You Need To Do on Norway’s Lofoten Islands A small archipelago off Norway’s northwest coast, the Lofoten Islands are the most remote destination you could possibly travel to in Norway. [READ NOW]( [two kayakers in the icy waters of Norway]( Norway’s Senja Island Offers the Perfect Mix of Adventure and Solitude Year-Round Far above the Arctic circle lies a seldom-visited region of Norway: the island of Senja. Go in winter to chase the northern lights or in summer to savor endless sunshine in a majestic landscape. [READ NOW]( [St Olva stave church]( The Ultimate Guide To Hiking the St. Olav Ways You hike the St. Olav Ways for yourself. For your spirituality, self-improvement, rescue from all things digital, health, peace of mind, and time simply spent wandering the Norwegian countryside. [READ NOW]( In VesterÃ¥len, Experience Norway’s Best Beaches and Year-Round Whale Watching Sitting westward from mainland Norway, VesterÃ¥len's beaches and clear waters challenge that of the French Riviera. [READ NOW](  FOOD + CULTURE [whale meat on a plate]( Whale Meat Is the Controversial Dish Every Visitor To Norway Should Try at Least Once Norway remains one of only three countries to at least officially allow commercial whaling, along with Iceland and Japan. [READ NOW]( [Heddal Stave Church, Norway]( The Stave Churches of Norway Are the Most Fascinating Medieval Churches in Europe These beautiful, often tiered, wooden giants stand tucked at the foot of quiet mountains, between meadows and farms, or along the banks of rushing fjords. [READ NOW]( [woman overlooks a scandinavian minimal landscape]( Norway’s Friluftsliv Is Like Hygge for Outdoor Lovers Spending time outdoors is an escape that keeps us sane even in the toughest of times. The Norwegians have a term for this: friluftsliv. Pronounced free-loofts-liv, it loosely translates to “free air life.” [READ NOW](  TIPS + ADVICE + DEALS [polar bear in Svalbard, Norway]( This Summer, Spend a Night on a Glacier With Polar Bears Head to Svalbard, Norway, this summer for a chance to make once-in-a-lifetime memories — think spending the night on a glacier and ethically observing polar bears in the wild all in one trip. [READ NOW]( [cute houses in Lofoten, Norway]( The Most Luxurious Airbnbs in Lofoten, Norway Bookmark these for your next trip to the Lofoten Islands. [READ NOW]( [northern lights behind a house in Norway]( The Most Breathtaking Airbnbs in Northern Norway Near Fjords and Mountains This region is ideal for anyone who appreciates spotting rare wildlife, bagging peaks, and world-class fishing. [READ NOW]( [Epic Stays TikTok](  [Facebook](  [Instagram](  [Youtube](  [Pinterest](  [Twitter]( Copyright © 2021 Matador Network, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Matador Network, PO Box 7775, Suite 40021, San Francisco, CA 94120, United States [Unsubscribe from our newsletter.]( We'll be here when you need us! Â