Travel to Norway

Cruise holidays to the Mediterranean or the Caribbean have become so popular that most of the liners destined for such locations are either over-crowded or over-priced. Therefore, it is time for you to discover fresh locations, and indulge in some romantic sightseeing! Norway, for example, is a great getaway, especially if you have a romantic cruise holiday in mind. Recently, a number of vacation-liner agencies have announced special discounts for couples.

Norway, or all of Scandinavia for that matter, can be a perfect romantic destination, especially for people who love reveling in nature's beauty.

So what are the aspects of a Norwegian cruise holiday that should convince you of investing time and money in planning one in the near future? Come let's find out:

Fjords – Fjords, or narrow inlets of water caused due to glacier activity, are the main attraction of Norwegian coastlines. The scenic beauty of these, especially with mountainous sides rising up from both sides of the water body, is majestic. Western Norway has an abundance of these, including Naeroyfjord and Geirangerfjord. This makes the region a cruise holiday hotspot even during the off-season. Four other regions are also worth mentioning - Sogn & Fjordane, Hordaland, More & Romsdal, and Rogaland.

Oslo – The capital city of Norway is an amalgamation of modern innovations and Viking-era architecture. One can easily feel the pulse of the nature close by while enjoying in state-of-the-art amusement parks in TusenFryd.

Cultural Heritage – Vikings and their valor have always inspired respect and interest from people of rest of the world. Norway has kept this historical culture alive in various ways.

Aurora Borealis – If you are on a cruise holiday to this Scandinavian country, chances are high that you will get to watch this amazing natural spectacle, commonly called 'Northern Lights'. The unearthly shimmer and glow of the Aurora Borealis will make the cruise holiday more memorable!

A great vacation trip on a liner does not necessarily mean having fun only on the ship itself. It does include a thorough exploration of the destinations, especially for those who love the taste of adventure.

You can easily locate the best prices for a cruise holidays to Norway, without help from shrewd travel agents. Online portals like 'Ezeego1.co.in' have made it really easy for people like you to book trips to exotic travel destinations sitting right at home.

The Kingdom of Norway is a country in the western area of the Scandinavian Peninsula; it is bordered by Russia, Finland and Sweden. The country is well known for its coastline along the North Atlantic Ocean and its awesome fjords. The Kingdom of Norway also includes Artic territories Jan Mayen and Svalbard; these are two islands in the Artic Ocean.

The coastline is broken by fjords and many islands; to the West and the South, the country is bordered by the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea, Skagerak and the Barents Sea, on the Northern coasts. The country is dominated by high terrains and mountains; the country is really beautiful due to its large variety of natural features, caused by spectacular glaciers. Deep grooves cut into the coast flooded by the sea following the end of the ice age, the fjords, are a spectacular Norwegian attraction.

The Gulf Stream has a benefic influence on Norway weather; there are warmer temperatures, especially along the coast than expected at northern latitudes. The mainland has four seasons; the winter is cold and less humid than the coast. The northern part has a sub artic climate; Svalbard as an arctic climate. Some people call Norway The Land of Midnight Sun because in the summer the sun may never descend beneath the horizon.

The Norwegian language has two forms: Nynorsk ad Bokmal. 90% of the Norwegian people speak Bokmal. Nynorsk and Bokmal are Germanic; Sami language is Finno-Ugric. Norwegian literature is very old, very rich and its value is huge. Henrik Ibsen who wrote a famous play, Dolls House is famous all over the world.

Norwegian cities are classified as urban and rural; each municipality has a number. Oslo is the capital and was founded in 1000. 90% of people of Norway are part of the state Church of Norway. Religious services, such as baptism, confirmation, marriage and burial, have strong cultural standing in Norway. Somalian, Arab, Turkish and Pakistani communities belong to Islam. The ancestral Norway inhabitants, the Vikings, followed pantheist / polytheist religions many centuries ago.

Norway attracts tourists by virtue of its spectacular landscapes that extend from the Artic Circle. Ski resorts, fjord intended coastline, mountains, woods and lakes are really attractive and picturesque. Oslo with its castles, cathedrals, churches, museums, the awesome landscape and original architecture, is Norways beautiful capital. Norway has a great cultural heritage, the result of its sparse population, climate and relative isolation from Europe. Norway has rich castles and palaces, long fjords, beautiful lakes and huge woods. The architecture is original, unique, based on the Norway ethnological heritage.

The Viking museum in Northern Norway, at Lofotr, the Viking ship Museum in Oslo, are presenting the Vikings way of life; the Norwegian Resistance Museum in Oslo and the Museum of reconstruction in Hammerfest are presenting objects and events related to World War II. The National Gallery in Oslo, the Munch Museum and the Henie Onstad Art Centre are a beautiful expression of the growing cultural public interest in Norway.