Norway

Time in Norway

Language → Norwegian, Sami
Population(around) → 5,492,474
Currency → Norwegian krone (NOK) kr

NORWAY WEATHER

General weather Overview

Due to the small influence of the sea, it is warm here in summer and cold in winter. Norway, which stretches 1750 km in a north-south direction, overlaps several climatic zones. In the northeast, average annual temperatures are usually below freezing. Winters in this subpolar region are snowy, long, and cold. The west coast, on the other hand, has a much warmer climate due to the warmer North Atlantic Current. Here, the average summer is quite warm, but there is a lot of rain in the fall. The southeastern interior of the Scandinavian Mountains is more continental in character and has much less precipitation.

Cities

 Oslo / Capital – Bergen – Trondheim – Stavanger – Drammen – Fredrikstad – Kristiansand – Sandnes – Tromsø – Sarpsborg – Skien – Ålesund – Sandefjord – Haugesund – Tønsberg – Moss – Porsgrunn – Bodø- Arendal – Hamar – Steinkjer – Harstad – Lillehammer – Molde – Mo i Rana

Fun facts

  • The Laerdal tunnel is considered to be one of the longest in the world. Its length is 24.5 km and takes an average of 20 minutes by car to get through the whole tunnel. It overrides the Gotthard Road Tunnel in Switzerland which is 16.9 km long
  • In the northern city of Tromsø, in certain months, the sun only sets about 3 to 5 hours each night. In June, closer to the summer solstice, the sun does not set at all
  • One of the best ways to see the Scandinavian countries is by train. In Norway, you will enjoy some breathtaking journeys. This includes the Flåm Railway, which is considered one of the most beautiful railways in the world

Some popular local foods

Fårikål, Lapskaus, Kjøttkaker, Smalahove, Rømmegrøt, Raspeball, Pinnekjøtt, Fiskeboller i Hvit Saus, Brunost, Lefse

Some native animals:

Arctic Fox, Musk Ox, Polar Bear, Puffin, Reindeer, White-tailed Sea Eagle, Wolf

Couple of reasons to visit

  • The Northern Lights are a fantastic phenomenon. Norway is one of the best places to witness them
  • Wildlife in the country is nothing short of spectacular! It ranges from polar bears to moose, musk oxen, whales, wolves, bears, eagles, and massive herds of reindeer that you get to spot
  • Some unforgettable winter activities are offered, such as dog sledding, glacier hiking, and snowshoeing across beautiful landscapes
  • Visit stave churches that are representative of the woodworking industry which has been a part of Norwegian culture and history for decades
More Details