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The Scandinavian country of Norway is probably best known for its countless fjords, the northern lights, and its rich Viking history. Norway has much more to offer visitors all year round. Although the adventures along the fjords and mountain landscapes are popular summer escapes, exploring them during winter opens up new possibilities not to mention terrains. People can now take a high-speed boat across the fjord to ski previously inaccessible trails in the Lyngen Alps. There are many parts of Norway that are quite modern such as its capital, Oslo. It has a new opera house on the waterfront, many music and cultural festivals, museums, and a vibrant nightlife. If you want to see a more historical side of the country, visit central Norway. In particular, take a stroll through the old mining town of Røros, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There you’ll see traditional wood homes with lawns growing on rooftops. Travel further north to experience the midnight sun and northern lights. While there you can even go on a wildlife safari on land or on sea. Norway is a truly exotic place with a landscape as diversified as its rich cultural history. Norway has the followign festivals and events: Tromsø International Film Festival – January Ice Music Festival – January Northern Lights Festival – January/February Ice Climbing Festival – February Rørosmartnan (Røros Fair) – February Polar Jazz – February Holmenkollen Ski Festival – March Birkebeinerrennet – March Winter Festival Narvik – March Infernal Metal Festival – April Easter Festival – April Norwegian Festival of Literature – May Norway’s national Day - May Norwegian Wood Festival – June Viking Festival – June Midnight Summer Marathon – June Oslo Pride – June Arts Festival of North Norway – June Ekstremsportveko – June/July Hove Festival – June/July Risør Chamber Music Festival– June/July Grieg in Bergen – June – August Sand Volleyball Grand Slam – July Kongsberg Jazz Festival – July Norwegian Grand Prix Arendal Class One – July Molde International Jazz Festival – July Gladmat Festival – July Riddu Riddu Sami Festival – July Førde International Folk Music Festival – July Mela Festival – July Norway Cup – July/August Hamsun Days – July/August St. Olav Festival – July/August Peer Gynt Festival – August Notodden Blues Festival –August Norwegian International Film Festival – August Risør Wooden Boat Festival – August Øya Festival – August Ultima Festival – September Oslo Marathon – September Nuart – October DølaJazz – October Bergen International Film Festival – October Rakfisk Festival – November Gingerbread Town – December

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