Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Atlanterhavsparken, Ålesund
Atlantic Ocean Park is one of northern Europe's best aquari-
ums.
Bergen Akvariet
Fantastic aquarium that you can reach by boat.
Lofoten Aquarium, Kabelvåg
Seals, sea otters and other marine creatures.
Senjatrollet, Senja
The world's biggest troll, with accompanying attractions.
Polar Park, Setermoen
An excellent animal park with Arctic species.
Activities
White-water rafting
Family-friendly trips in Sjoa and elsewhere.
Dog-sledding
Possible from Røros in central Norway to Svalbard in winter, with sleds on
wheels in summer.
Skiing
Year-round skiing at centres used to catering for kids, including Lillehammer, Trysil
and, in summer, Stryn.
Kayaking
Shorter family-friendly trips in Voss, Svalbard and the fjords.
Wildlife-Watching
Whale-watching
See the giants of the sea off the Nordland coast.
Musk-ox safaris
Search for this otherworldly beast in central and southern Norway.
Elk safaris
Free-range moose in southern and central Norway.
Reindeer and Arctic foxes
Often seen within Longyearbyen (Svalbard) itself.
Other Highlights
Myths of Seljord
Troll-rich country home to Selma the Serpent.
Midnight sun
Endless days have huge novelty appeal.
Northern lights
One of the natural world's most mysterious phenomena.