You need only have a quick glance at a map of Norway to guess where the main attractions for vacations in Norway are: that jagged coastline is home to Norway's world famous Fjords. Almost 22,000 kilometers of dramatic coastline and glacial melting waters plunging down cliffs into fjords more than 100 kilometers long, tens of thousands of islands and skerries, and none of it is off limits. If the outdoors is where you feel comfortable, and if you would rather not stand in line to look at nature, welcome to Norway! The region has developed a huge lodging industry offering accommodations such as hotels, Norway vacation rentals and Norway vacation homes.



Most tourists go on vacations in Norway in the summer, when the days are long or even never-ending, as the midnight sun appears in much of the northern parts of the country. Norway vacation rentals in popular destinations such as boating towns in the South, the big fjords on the West Coast, and the Lofoten islands in the North, see their fair share of tourists, especially in June, July and August, but crowds are never much of a problem. In the winter months, travelers can book Norway vacation homes and enjoy winter-sports in the mountains across most of the country. Norway's reputation as a pricey destination stems from high prices on dining and other tourist necessities. However, with some planning, it is quite possible to experience this country on a budget. Public transportation is both well developed and affordable, accommodations are usually reasonable (inexepensive "hytter"), and most scenic destinations are free. Almost all Norwegians speak English, and most are happy to talk to or help tourists.