Publisher's Synopsis
Whether you want to watch the Northern Lights, sample Nordic cuisine, or watch whales around the fjords, the local Fodor's travel experts in Norway are here to help! Fodor's Essential Norway guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.
Fodor's "Essential" guides were named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!
Fodor's Norway travel guide includes:
- AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
- MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
- MORE THAN 20 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
- COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
- HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
- PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "Norway's Natural Wonders," "Architectural Masterpieces in Norway," "Must-sees in Oslo for Art Lovers", and more
- TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
- HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography, and more
- SPECIAL FEATURES on "Unique Things to Bring Home From Norway," "What to Watch and Read Before You Visit," and "What to Eat in Scandinavia"
- LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
- NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE PRIMERS with useful words and essential phrases
- UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, the Lofoten Islands, Svalbard, Stavanger, Bodo, Tromsø, Nordkapp, and more
Planning on visiting other destinations in Scandinavia? Check out Fodor's Essential Iceland and Fodor's Essential Scandinavia.
*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.
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