Norway’s 5 most beautiful national parks

Nature in Norway is off the scale, from the deeply riven, sapphire-blue fjords of the south to the reindeer-bobbled, glacier-capped wildness of the Arctic north. Norway has it all, whether you want to trek through huge forests in search of the never-ending days of the Midnight Sun, ski alone in the dead of winter, or climb jagged granite mountains. You can’t look at a map of Norway without coming across one of the country’s 47 national parks. We’ve compiled a list of the country’s most stunning national parks for you in this article.

Jotunheimen National Park

Jotunheimen is home to about 250 mountains that are nearly 2000 meters high, including the 2469-meter Galdhpiggen. Hike, ride your bike, climb, or ski. Listen to waterfalls and float down rivers. Although this area is remote, it is nonetheless accessible thanks to 50 well-marked hiking trails. These paths include some of Norway’s most challenging hikes, such as Besseggen Ridge and the ascents of Falketind and Galdhopiggen, which offer breathtaking sights. You can also climb via ferrata cables, go river rafting, ride horses through soul-stirring scenery, and enjoy magnificent backcountry skiing in the winter.

Stabbursdalen National Park

High, lonely mountains and deep valleys, fascinating geological formations, beautiful watercourses and moorland with crystal-clear mountain lakes make up Stabbursdalen National Park. The park and the nature reserve offer a varied selection of short and long hikes in beautiful surroundings. Stabbursdalen is a dream for anglers, whether they want to catch huge river salmon or fish in mountain lakes. The Stabburselva river flows for 60 kilometers. Salmon upstream to Njáhkagori. If you go upstream from there, you can fish for trout in the river or in the lakes.

Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park

The National Park of Saltfjellet-Svartisen is like a smaller replica of Norway. Deep fjords, rugged mountains, and Northern Scandinavia’s largest glacier, the Svartisen glacier, may all be found in the west. Spruce and birch forests can be found in the lowlands to the south, while the mountain plateaus to the north and east offer broad views and excellent fishing lakes. Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park is a well-known hiking destination. Because of the varied scenery, fluctuating weather, great distances, and parts without phone connection, this national park is best suited for mountain hikers. In exchange, you will have incredible experiences.

Rondane National Park

Wild reindeer wander the dry terrain, making it one of the few sites in Europe where wild reindeer may be seen, as opposed to other places where farmed reindeer can be seen. Over 2,000 reindeer are believed to be wandering the area. Bears, lynx, moose, musk ox, roe deer, and wolves are among the park’s other notable wildlife sightings. Trolls and fairies are said to wander the area and between the mountains of Rondane, according to some. It won’t hurt to daydream as you explore this magnificent, peaceful landscape.

Femundsmarka National Park

Femundsmarka National Park, along with bordering protected areas on the Swedish side, makes up one of the greatest consistent regions of nature in southern Scandinavia. The national park is culturally important, yet it also has a sense of wilderness. The trees here stay rooted until they die and turn into silver-grey natural monuments, before dropping to the ground and regenerating a variety of species. Paddlers and fishermen will also enjoy the area’s network of lakes and watercourses.

We hope that this article has provided you with a solid overview of Norway’s most beautiful national parks. It is obvious that you should travel to visit the world’s most beautiful places. Do you want to learn more about Norway and see it for yourself? Sign up for our Travel magazine to be the first to hear about our future Norway trip.

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