Destination: Norway
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Sights for Children
Dyrepark, Kristiansand Hunderfossen Familiepark, Lillehammer - Fairy-tale palaces, wandering trolls and plenty of activities
Atlantic Ocean Park, Ålesund - A four million litre aquarium and loads of other marine highlights
Musk Ox & Elk safaris, Oppdal - Expeditions in search of some of Norway’s most unusual animals
White-water Rafting, Sjoa - Custom-designed excursions for families
The Myths of Seljord - Norway’s answer to Loch Ness with a host of local myths
Dog-sledding - An age-old way of exploring the northern winter wonderland
Children’s Art Museum, Oslo - Children’s artwork from around the world
Bobsled run, Lillehammer - Hurtling down the mountain at (almost) Olympic speed
Children’s Museum, Stavanger - Themed activities-focused museum just for kids
Regional Festivals & Events
Røros Market (last Tuesday of February) Annual market dating back to 1644
Vinterstuka, Narvik (March) Busy week of winter events
Sami Easter Festival, Kautokeino (Easter) Weddings, cultural events and the reindeer racing world championship
Bergen International Festival (end May) Twelve days of dance, music and folklore
Extremesport Week, Voss (late June) High-adrenaline thrills in Norway’s adventure capital
Molde Jazz Festival (July) Norway’s premier music festival with international acts
Olavsfestdagene, Trondheim (late July) Processions and music to honour St Olav
St Olav’s Festival, Stiklestad (29 July) Medieval market, modern-day Vikings and famous outdoor pageant
Nordlands Music Festival, Bodø (early August) A 10-day festival of symphony orchestras, jazz, rock and folk
Christmas Festival, Lillehammer - Two weeks of sleigh rides, Christmas parties, Santa visits and Christmas lighting
Fjords
Geirangerfjord - Precipitous, popular and one of Norway’s signature images
Sognefjord - Arguably Norway’s most beautiful network of fjords
Lysefjord - Plunging cliffs, cruises and death-defying lookout points
Nærøyfjorden - One of Norway’s narrowest and prettiest fjords
Magdalenefjord - Remote Svalbard fjord that you’ll probably have to yourself
Hardangerfjord - Rolling hills and lovely villages climbing up from the bank
Eidfjord - Most spectacular branch of Hardangerfjord
Trollfjord - Breathtakingly steep fjord on Lofoten
Vestfjord - Sheltered bays and pretty villages separating Lofoten from the mainland
Jøssingfjord - Surprisingly vertiginous fjord in the flatlands of the south
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