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Spectacular Norway
Few countries can match the sheer, jaw-dropping beauty of Norway. It be-
gins, like so many Norwegian journeys, with the fjords, but the otherworldly
rock formations of the Lofoten Islands, and the ice-bound ramparts of Sval-
bard are every bit as beautiful. And there's no better way to explore it all than
taking to the great outdoors.
Rocky beach at Vestvågøy
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Fjords
The fjords of Norway rank among the most dramatic landforms on earth. To
travel to Norway and not draw near to one of its signature fjords is to miss
an essential element in Norway's enduring appeal.
If Norway's fjords were an art collection, Unesco World Heritage-listed Geirangerf-
jord would be its masterpiece. Yes, it gets overwhelmed by tour buses and cruise ships
in summer, but they're there for a very good reason and their presence only slightly di-
minishes the experience. Also inscribed on the World Heritage list, Nærøyfjord is sim-
ilarly popular yet unrelentingly breathtaking. It's merely one of many tributary arms of
