If you like the idea of a holiday this summer but the sunshine and heat isn't your thing then how about taking a trip of a lifetime to the south of Norway. Even in the summer it is pretty cold (some mornings you can wake up to a summer's day of forty five degrees) but it is one of the most picturesque landscapes that you will ever see.
The best way of seeing the country is to rent a car, and there are a collection of over two hundred and fifty car camp sites in the region where you can sleep in the car on your trip. Thanks to the laws of the country you can also park your car at the side of the road and sleep in it there, so there are plenty of options when you are between lodgings.
There is lots to do in the country including the region of Telemark which is a skiing region popular with Scandinavians. The area goes right down to where the Baltic meets the North Sea, and creates some beautiful scenery that has been carved out of the crashing waves.
In the summer, visitors from all over the world gather to the Vestfjorddalen, and stay in the hotel that sits at the top of the falls. The fantastic view looks down the valley and you can also see the biggest stave church in Norway, which is built entirely out of wood with no nails or any steel. It's an impressive sight to see.
If you are visiting in august then make sure you get there at the start to see the annual blues festival which takes place in Notodden, but alternatively if you are visiting at another time make sure that you see the Sognefjord, as it is the longest fjord in Norway at one hundred and twenty six miles. Hike the national parks and visit some glaciers which are a great appeal to tourists in the region, and make sure that you try to see the northern lights if you can.
If you are travelling this summer then ensure you have Travel Insurance.
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