Norway in pictures

This particular photo, entitled "Stone Guard", was taken on Hardangervidda plateau during early autumn, the time when colors of nature start to become pale and gloomy and temperature drops to zero degrees Celsius. The pile of rocks visible on the photograph is a typical view of Norwegian landscape, as they are used to mark paths in the wilderness, keeping guard over trekkers and hunters.

Hardangervidda, located between Bergen and Oslo is the largest mountain plateau in whole Europe and a national park. Due to the height above sea level it has a harsh climate all year round. Despite the climate, Hardangervidda is characterized by extensive alpine and arctic flora and fauna, among others herds of reindeer, local birds and rodents, like lemming.

This photo , entitled "Waiting for Winter", depicts Norwegian plateau at the end of autumn. The picture shows also a "hytte", typical Norwegian wooden cottage, used all year round as starting point for outdoor activities: hiking, hunting, ski touring, Norwegians favorite way of spending their free time.

Moors covering the plateau are already frozen due to low temperatures at night causing yellowish color of grass and moss, the sun is shining at lower angles, creating very calm and tranquil mood as nature awaits winter. Animals living in the area - lemmings, reindeer, birds - are preparing for harsh winter season.

Sjoa River Flowing Past Forest at Foot of Sjolikampen Hill, Norway



Yellow Ladyslipper, Lulledalen NR, Norway



Forest Floor Carpeted with Bilberry and Lichens in Autumn, Norway



Red Squirrel, Adult Feeding on Hazelnut on Fallen Log in Forest in Autumn, Norway

Forests cover 37% of Norwegian territory, concentrating especially in eastern part of the country, which is a little more flat and mountains there are resembling rather hills. Forests are populated by various animal species, like moose, fox, squirrel, hedgehog, beaver, hare, wolf.

Fjords are landmarks of Norway, drawing countless visitors- tourists, photographers, climbers. This particular photo of Geiranger Fjord was taken in May, time of the year when there is still snow on the mountain tops and the salt waters of the fjord have this incredible emerald color.

Geiranger Fjord, is probably one of the most known and magnificent Norwegian fjords, belonging to the UNESCO World Heritage list. The fjord is located south-east from Ålesund. The road leading from Ålesund is called Ørnevegen, the Eagle Road and indeed, a car driver feels like an eagle swinging on its hairpin turns and having the deep, cold waters of the fjord long way beneath you. Well, typical Norway one might say :)

Geiranger Fjord, Western Fjords, Norway



Cruise Ship at Geirangerfjord, Geiranger, Norway


Seven Sisters Falls, Geiranger Fjord, Western Fjordlands, Norway

This photograph is taken in the end of June, during the fishing season. You can observe the typical landscape of Lofoten Islands - wooden constructions with tons of cod hanging on them for drying and spreading well ... a peculiar smell ;)

Lofoten Archipelago is situated on the northwest part of Norwegian Shelf, on the Arctic Circle, but the climate here is relatively mild but somewhat wet - like the whole western coast of Norway- thanks to the Gulf Stream. The islands steep rocky mountains seem to raise directly from the cold waters of the Arctic Sea, while the small pieces of land between the mountains are almost flat and inviting to cycling tours. Lofoten islands are connected by bridges, sometimes extremely narrow and curvy, which makes driving on them very exciting, especially during frequent storms

Most beaches in Norway are very rocky and not easily accessible. One of the areas where beaches are nice and sandy are some parts of Lofoten Archipelago. Here the deep, cold sea mildly meets steep, wild, high peaks of Lofoten mountains, but the Archipelago shows also its another face - sandy, inviting beaches in calm bays hidden among the mountains.

This area is also quite popular among surfers despite rather low temperature of water and air.This dramatic scenery is captured on the photograph above.

Reine, Moskenesoya, Lofoten Islands, Norway, Scandinavia



Fishing Boat in Austnesfjorden, Lofoten Islands, Nordland, Norway



Mountains Along a Sea Side, Reine, Lofoten, Nordland County, Norway

Constitution Day on May 17th, at Aker Brygge, Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia



Stave Church, Folk Museum, Bygdoy, Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe



View to the Royal Palace, Norwegian National Day (17th May) Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe



Open Air Restaurants around Harbour, with the Town Hall Behind, Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe



Opera House, Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

This photograph depicts a mountain lake, lying at the feet of the Folgefonna Glacier, one of the biggest glaciers in Norway. The glacier is located in west Norway, about 200km from Bergen.

The lake is easily accessible, but little known among regular tourists. That enables the lucky visitor to contemplate the power and beauty of nature completely undisturbed.

Briksdal's Glacier Flowing into Nordfjord, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe



Briksdal Glacier, Sogn and Fjordane, Norway, Scandinavia

A creek, taking its ice-cold and crystal waters from a nearby Folgefonna glacier has formed a little pond on its way to Hardanger Fjord. Unbelievable that this emerald color of the creek is real, caused by some minerals dissolved in water.

Mountain Reflecting in Fjord Waters, Norway



Raftsund Channel and Trolltinden Mountains, Lofoten Islands, Nordland, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe



Sunset at Harbor Island, Harstad, Norway



Replica of the Knarr Viking Ship Near Trondheim, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

The city of Bergen, located on the west coast of Norway, is former Norwegian capital. It's most recognizable landmark is Bryggen, an very old wooden and colorful waterfront, now full of restaurants and souvenir shops.

Bergen, the previous capital of Norway (looong time ago) is beautifully located on the west coast of Norway. The marina shown on this image, placed in the very center of the city, at the feet of Mt. Floyen, attracts many sailors, especially in the summer, but also is a part of the Bergen harbor, hosting large ferries and cruise ships, stopping by on their way towards nearby fiords.

Bergen Harbour in Late Evening Sunlight, Hordaland, Norway



Bryggen, Old Quayside and UNESCO World Heritage Site and Bergen Harbour, Hordaland, Norway



Bergen Harbour, Hordaland, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe



Buildings in a City, Bergen, Hordaland County, Norway



Bergen, Hordaland, Norway



View of Bergen from Floyen Mountain, Norway

Bybrua Bridge across the Nidelva, Trondheim, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe



Merchants Warehouses and Boat Moorings Along the Nidelva, Trondheim, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe




Facade of the Nidarosdomen Og Cathedral, Trondheim, Norway



Wooden Buildings on the Bryggen Waterfront, Trondheim, Nord-Trondelag, Norway



Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

This photograph, taken in May, shows the amazing landscape surrounding little but cute city of Tromsø. The nearby mountains are called Arctic Alps and indeed look like their majestic, southern cousins.

This close-up photograph of the residental area of Tromso was taken at the end of May. Steep mountains surrounding the city are still covered with snow - not a surprise remembering that Tromso lies north of the Arctic Circle.

Yet another photograph of Tromso, this time showing city panorama, with Ice Cathedral and characteristic bridge joining two parts of the city.

E6 Coast Highway, Kvaenangen Fjord, Finnmark, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe



Traditional House, Lyngfjellan, Lyngen Alps, Near Tromso, Norway



Boat and Mountains Reflected in Tranquil Water, Near Tromso, North Norway



Harbour, Tromso, Norway



Tromso and its Bridge to the Mainland at Dusk, Arctic Norway



Skiing in the Midnight Sun, Narvik, Norway

Old Colliery Locomotive, Ny Alesund, Spitsbergen, Norway, Scandinavia



Ringed Seal Pup, Billefjord, Svalbard, Spitzbergen, Arctic, Norway



Iceberg in Fugle Fjord, Spitsbergen Island, Arctic, Norway



Fugle Fjord, Spitsbergen Island, Arctic, Norway



Blomstrand Glacier, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe



14th of July Glacier, Norway



Glacier Snow Melt, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe