Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning writer/podcaster, I've been to 100+ countries. This article is more than 3 years old. We all know that Norway is ...

Occupying 766 square miles, Oslo Fjord attracts Oslo residents and tourists in droves, especially during the warmer months. Water vistas are available from many parts of the city, including popular ...

When it comes to exploring the breathtaking natural wonders of Norway, few travel experts have earned as much trust as Rick Steves. Known for his down-to-earth advice and passion for authentic ...

Norway in a Nutshell: One-way trips from Bergen to Oslo start around $112; www.norwaynutshell.com. Ulvik: Brakanes Hotel rates begin at about $215 for a double room ...

The fjords of Norway — all 1,000 of them — are majestic. That is the simplest, most straightforward way to put it. The long, narrow sea inlets are surrounded by dramatically steep cliffs, often best ...

Hop on a ferry in Norway and it’s increasingly likely that the rumble of a diesel engine will have been replaced by the quiet hum of an electric motor. The Scandinavian nation, already a leader in ...

My grandparents came over on the boat from Norway, so I’m partial to that corner of Europe. But even if you’re not from Viking stock, don’t miss the fjords. From Oslo, northern Europe’s most scenic ...

Though I initially visited Norway to see relatives — three of my grandparents grew up there — nature is the real draw here, even for those with family ties. It’s a land of intense beauty, with ...

The first time I visited Norway, I fell in love with the landscape. It's hard not to, really. People travel from all over the world to experience Norway's stunning coast and its iconic fjords. If ...