Found up high in the northernmost part of Europe, the natural beauty and historic importance of Norway make this nation the perfect tourist location for any traveler. Whether you are drawn to one of the many ski resorts situated in the mountainous countryside or you want to learn more about the Vikings, Norway is waiting and March is perfect month to see it.

Norway is often overlooked when compared to the other nations of Europe, but the small coastal country is regularly ranked among the best in the world for its outstanding achievements in human development and promotion of peace.

Natural beauty dominates the Norwegian Landscape

The majority of the Norwegian countryside remains unspoiled by urban sprawl. The coastlines, dotted with fjords, are a major attraction and a sight of natural beauty that can rarely be seen even in other coastal countries. Norway has many lakes, waterfalls and forests, which are a welcome sight for a tourist from a big city. The 600 foot high Voringfossen waterfall located in Eidfjord is a sight to behold and was the most popular natural tourist attraction in 2006. A winding highway that passes through many long tunnels in the hills serves to connect cities and attractions as well as providing a great way to see the countryside while vacationing in Norway.

Nordic Sports provide endless fun

In the month of March, the mountains add to the picturesque splendor of Norway and also provide tourists with as much skiing and snowboarding as they can handle! Norwegians are famous for the talents on the skis and they are willing to offer any tourist a hand in learning this wonderful winter sport. Whether cross country skiing, downhill skiing or even ski jumping, both the facilities and the professional help are available to make you a natural on the slopes. The Holmenkollen Ski Jump is over a century old, and remains a very popular tourist spot. It is attached to the world’s oldest ski museum, which contains skis that date back to the days of the Viking as well as more modern innovations.

Cultural Spots in Norway

For the traveler looking to experience the Scandinavian culture, many museums can be found across Norway. The Norsk Folkemuseum is an open-air museum in the capital city of Oslo, which provides a snapshot of the country’s culture through the ages and includes historic buildings over seven centuries old. Norway is home to a fascinatingly diverse culture, as their ancestors were often removed from the influence of other European nations due of the cold and mountainous terrain. Also in Oslo is a Viking Ship Museum, which showcases many restored boats that had been used by Norsemen hundreds of years ago.

Norway has its fair share of amusement parks, such as Tusenfryd (translated as “a thousand joys”) and the Hunderfossen Familiepark in Lillehammer, the host city of the 1994 Winter Olympics.

Located as far north as it is, a March vacation to Norway might require the purchase of an extra pair of mittens and maybe a new coat to replace the threadbare one you have now, but the trip to this winter paradise would be a vacation that you will remember for the rest of your life.