Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim
Nidaros Cathedral is the largest medieval building in Scandinavia and is regarded as Norway’s national shrine. Construction commenced in 1070, but the oldest remains date from the 12th century. Parts of the cathedral are adorned with rows of ornate biblical, religious and royal stone statues as well as magnificent stained glass windows. If you visit during the summer months you will get to see the Norwegian Crown Jewels on display.

Website: Nidaros Cathedral

Tromso
Tromso is regarded as the 'Gateway to the Artic', a lively and cheery town with street music, cultural activities, lots of bars and restaurants and the country’s best brewery. The scenery is wonderful with snow-capped mountains interspersed with fjords and beautiful period buildings. Make sure to visit The Northern Lights Planetarium - Norway’s first virtual planetarium boasting lots of visual and special effects.

Lofoten Islands
The Lofoten Islands are a cluster of mountainous islands situated 60 miles above the Arctic Circle on the northern Norwegian coastline. They are beautiful islands and have been inhabited for more than 6,000 years. The islands are also home to the world’s oldest mountain, an extinct volcano situated on the island of Bo. Stay in one of the traditional fisherman’s huts, which can be rented easily. Because of the Gulf Stream, the islands never get too cold. There is also an incredible variety of marine, animal and plant life here as well as stunning scenery and plenty of activities. In the western and northern islands the midnight sun is visible from 27 May till 17 July - something not to be missed.

Ajostedal Glacier National Park
Ajostedal Glacier National Park is a stunningly beautiful national park situated between a fjord and a glacier known as Jostedalsbreen. At over 432 sq kilometers, Jostedalsbreen is the largest glacier in Europe although there are many smaller separate glaciers throughout the park. Reaching 1,000 meters in height, the frozen waterfalls are an impressive site as are the glacier movements of up to 1.5 meters per day. Take an exciting guided tour of the Glacier; walk, hike and ski in the national park or simply visit the Jostedal Glacier Center and Museum.

Nordkapp
Nordkapp, a peninsula often referred to as the most northerly point of Europe, is actually not part of mainland Norway but part of an Island called Mageroya. Nordkapp is home to 90 percent of the 25,000 Norwegian samer (also known as Saami or Lapps). The main town is Honningsvag which has about 3000 inhabitants and is a lively and culturally active town. The world-famous cliff formation located at the northern point of Mageroya is known as the “North Cape” and is a popular tourist attraction in summer. From an underground exhibit center, you can view the midnight sun from inside the cliff or walk along the cliffs which plunge more than 1,000 feet into the Arctic Ocean.

The Geiranger Fjord
Geiranger is Norway’s most famous and most dramatic Fjord. It is stunningly beautiful with 6000 ft mountains towering above it. The Waterfalls of Geiranger are also astonishing.

The Saltstraumen Experience, near Bodo
The Saltstraumen Experience is located at the foot of Saltstraumen Bridge, 33 km from Bodo. The center overlooks the strongest maelstrom in the world, Saltstraumen. Exhibitions, models and a modern multimedia show illustrate life in and around the maelstrom as well as tracing its history and culture. There are pools where you can see fish, seals and penguins and you can see seals being fed at 5pm each evening!!

Bergen
Once the capital of Norway, Bergen is known as the city between seven mountains as well as the gateway to the fjords. The old parts of town are steeped in history with museums and galleries keeping the ancestral art and heritage of Bergen alive. Along the eastern side of the harbor lie the fascinating buildings of Bryggen (The Warf). These have been recognized on UNESCO's list of the world's most valuable historical and cultural places. Visit the Fish Market, composer Edvard Grieg’s home at Troldhaugen, Rasmus Meyer’s art collection, the Aquarium and Old Bergen. If you are feeling really energetic you can climb Bergen’s highest mountain - Mount Ulriken. If you fancy some relaxation, just take the panoramic cable car ride to the top and enjoy a hot drink at the Ulriken Mountain Cafe.

Stavanger
Probably the tidiest and most user-friendly of all of Norway’s cities, Stavanger is an interesting mix of old and new, with its historic harbor being home to some modern and eclectic architecture and its many museums offering an insight into history both local and national. Immerse yourself in the history of Stavanger by taking a casual stroll around the old town whose cobblestone walkways wind around row upon row of early 18th-century whitewashed wooden houses, probably the best preserved timber buildings to be found anywhere in Northern Europe. Here you will find an impressive array of artists’ studios and craft and antique shops.

Oslo
Check out our guide to the attractions in Oslo