What to do in Norway

On the day of the proclamation of the independence of Norway, we will talk about what you can entertain yourself in this Scandinavian country with a harsh climate.

Take a cruise on the fjord

Endowing planet beauty, nature tried to glory. Someone got vast deserts, someone - high snow-capped peaks scratching the firmament, and someone - thickets emerald rainforests. But most of all lucky Norway. Put it on - it's the best place in the world with untouched nature, picturesque fjords. Majestic bays formed after glaciers retreat, literally bite into the shore, surrounded by winding cliffs overgrown with greenery and nestled in the snow. Here begins a magical world, descended from the pages of a fairy tale: over fertile land of fjords, lush, soaring eagles, and in salty waters, connected by narrow straits live seals and thousands of fish. Each of the natural wonders of Norway is unique in its own way: the Sognefjord, considered the deepest in the country, allows the passage of large ships, shore Hardaner Fjord converted into beautiful orchards and Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its stunning scenery and amazing waterfalls.

Adrenalin amusement parks

If you are not a supporter of leisurely walks popular among ecotourists trails, spend the day in search of extreme entertainment. Sail away from the center of Oslo by bus to the park "Tyusenfryud" where the most extreme on the Scandinavian Peninsula attraction. Speed Monster - a mad race for those who are willing to give their lives for a fraction of the thrill, because its trailers capable of speeds of racing cars. Take a look at the fabulous ice Hundrfossen country located near Lillehammer. The chapel, built of ice and snow, you can connect the hearts and lives with the second half, and the restaurant-cave - enjoy the traditional Norwegian drink in a glass made of frozen water. Do not miss the chance to make a snowmobile safari or sail on a miracle-ship-down 70 degrees. And do not forget to take a ride on the longest downhill bobsled located in Kongeparkene, or ride one of the largest in the world of artificial waves in the amusement park "Be Sommarland."

Acquainted with the culinary traditions

"Only fools - not foodies" - says Norman folk wisdom. "Knowing about the food a person should not less than about math or your own language" - echoes her illustrious Gordon Ramsey. Discover a new world of native northern cuisine. Make lutefisk - cod soaked in an alkaline solution and baked in the oven. This hearty dish is served with boiled potatoes, spicy mustard and pork cracklings. Pamper yourself with sour cream porridge called rommergrot, flavored with sugar and cinnamon. Discover the unique taste of brown cheese Brunnost, similar to cocoa and bitter nor incomparable flavor specially aged Gammalost. Prodegustiruyte multistory famous sandwiches of bread, bacon, offal, jelly, tomato and radish flavor and find goulash in Norwegian known as semansbiff. And of course, if you are not a teetotaler, accompany meals akevitt national vodka infused with caraway seeds and having, according to an old legend, magic power.

Go to the museum

If you appreciate historical heritage, arrange a tour of museums in Norway. On the peninsula you feel Byugde scope Norwegian military glory. Within the walls of the Museum of the Viking Ship Drakkar collected high-speed, managed to get a victory in battles at sea: Osegbergsky ship, decorated richly carved, Gokstadsky once cross the ocean, and Thun, found at the bottom of the Oslo Fjord. No less interesting and his neighbors - Kon-Tiki Museum, dedicated to the wanderings of Thor Heyerdahl and the "Fram", built specifically for the preservation of the famous ship, discovered the South Pole. Tired of the glorious vessels, keep the path to the world of art and science. Learn about how the ceremony's most prestigious awards of the world, looking to tour the Center for the Nobel Prize. Visit the apartment founder of the European "new drama" Henrik Ibsen and enjoy the largest collection of works by Munch's expressionist. Meet the cooking process sprat in the Norwegian Museum of canned, look into the world of ethnographic Mayhaugen frost and forget about acquiring a warm woolen sweater in the museum Selbach.

Go fishing

You are torn between the desire for active recreation and a desire to quietly relax on the pristine nature? Combine business with pleasure, devoting time fishing. Renting a boat or agreeing with an experienced skipper, go for the best fishing areas of the world - on the Barents Sea and Norwegian Sea. Do not relax, with his fishing rod, because very soon you will learn that the stories about the biggest catch in life - this is not a fishing tale. There are no days without fish: from January to April is on spawning cod, and in the summer well caught pollock, halibut and monkfish. If you do not like sea fishing, steer to the shores of salmon rivers or on one of the many freshwater lakes. Prepare a bucket more: Enjoy a delicious silvery trout and char. Professionals advise: use in the realm of wild trout fly fishing technique Irish. Sport fishing in Norway is free, but only as long as you follow the rules. You have to do a little: let me know the size of fish caught and use only portable fishing rod.