Big 5 Travel

Presentation of Norway!

With travelling restrictions the last year, and not be able to travel abroad,
I thought writing and showing photos of my home country would be a good idea! I have to admit that no other country has such a unique landscape as Norway – and especially the western part where I come from.

I have had the opportunity to explore many of the beautiful places in Norway, and I will start with Western Norway and present photos and information about the most interesting places I have visited. – From picturesque towns, deep and long fjords, steep mountains and dramatic waterfalls, to charming islands and sandy beaches…

Before I consider all the major cities in Norway, I am interested in presenting all the Norwegian scenic routes – and start with the 10 located in Western Norway. They will include the main attractions in that specific area.

Did you know …

• NORWAY – has between 230 – 300 mountain peaks above 2,000 metres
• NORWEGIAN SCENIC ROUTES – have 18 road sections that have been selected as the most scenic drives in Norway
• WESTERN NORWAY – has the highest concentration of fjords in the world
• STAVANGER – is known as the oil capital of Norway
• GAMLE STAVANGER – Old Stavanger – is known for having the best preserved wooden house settlement in Northern Europe
• RYFYLKE – offers fjord and mountain scenery as well as several beautiful islands
• PREIKESTOLEN – the Pulpit Rock – is Norway’s most popular and spectacular hiking destination
• JÆREN – has a unique coastal landscape with long chalk-white sandy beaches

In Western Norway, it is natural for me to start with my home town Stavanger and the nearby scenic areas of Ryfylke and Jæren. Have a look at the menu at my site, or click on the pictures which link to the different articles.
When I publish new articles I will announce them as a post on the website
(All photos by me – if not written otherwise)