Norway is filled to the brim with deep fjords, thick pine forests, big mountains and untamed wilderness. This category is all about this nature that Norway has to offer, ranging from articles about wildlife to guides on how to tackle the Norwegian wilderness on your own. Welcome to The Norway Guide’s nature category, and have a great stay in the Norwegian nature.
Norway’s not traditionally known as a hotspot for volcanoes like Iceland or Japan, but are there even any volcanoes in Norway at all? There are no active volcanoes on mainland Norway, but Norway’s island Jan Mayen has an active volcano. Mainland Norway has a long history of volcanic activity, but they are now all dormant … Read more
The Norwegian reindeer population is something truly unique, and the subspecies known as mountain reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) is only found in the Norwegian mountains. Many people argue that the wild reindeer should be Norway’s national animal, but while it’s not, the mountain reindeer is certainly a unique part of Norway. There are few things … Read more
The moose is regarded as Norway’s national animal, and is known as the king of the forest in Norway. While you will find moose in most of the northern hemisphere, it’s just something special about seeing the national animal of a country when visiting that country. So, where can you see wild moose in Norway? … Read more
Most countries in the world has a chosen national animal, and Norway is no exception to that tradition. So, let’s take a closer look at Norway’s national animal! There is no official national animal in Norway, but a vote of popularity by the Norwegian public decided that the moose should be considered as the national … Read more
Most countries have an official national flower, and it’s usually a flower that represents or symbolizes the country. But what is Norway’s national flower like? There’s actually not an official Norwegian national flower, but there are two unofficial national flowers. These are pyramidal saxifrage (Saxifraga cotyledon or bergfrue in Norwegian) and common heather (Calluna vulgaris … Read more
Cloudberries are considered the best wild berries in all of Norway, and these incredible berries grow in marshes during the early autumn. You often find cloudberries in Norway while hiking high up in the mountains, and good spots for harvesting them are considered family secrets by many. You are free to pick and harvest cloudberries … Read more
Norway has an incredible wildlife with lots of different animals both on land in the the ocean. There are sharks in the fjords, whales in the ocean, and bears, wolves and lynxes in the forest. You can go on whale watching safaris, puffin safaris and have the option of seeing lots of different marine wildlife, … Read more
Norway is a great destination for angling, and you can freely fish in the Norwegian sea or fjords for yourself without buying fishing permits or having to have to deal with a guide. Anyone is free to fish in saltwater sources as part of the freedom to roam laws, even foreigners and tourists. You can … Read more
Norway’s most popular tourist season is in the summer, but there are also many people who visit Norway to see the northern lights, experience the amazing winter, and look at the beautiful landscape covered in snow. But when exactly can you expect the first snowfall in Norway each year? It’s obviously not possible to say … Read more
One of the myths I often see regarding Norway is that it’s illegal to pick unripe cloudberries here. The amazing freedom to roam law allows anyone to pick any berry in the wild, including cloudberries, but is it really a law that forbids you from picking them before they are ripe? It is no longer … Read more