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The Ice Heaven on Earth

Book a holiday to Norway with Thomas Cook and you’ll not only get an incredible trip away but you’ll make a huge saving into the bargain. With a wide range of options you can make sure that your holiday is exactly the way you want it to be. Get the most out of our all-inclusive packages or enjoy a more independent vacation with our self-catering options. Choose from a range of accommodation, from family-friendly resorts to more intimate cottages, villas and apartments. Whatever you’re looking for in your holiday to Norway, we’ve got it covered.

Norway is a beautiful ice-heaven that is found in the northernmost part of the European continent and is one of the few places on Earth that can bring its visitors to the very North cap, let them see the Northern lights or show them where the members of one of the most mysterious and strong tribes in history - The Vikings, have lived. This is a place filled with historical monuments, breathtaking natural landscapes and a very lively night life. Without a doubt, this is one of the best holiday destinations for both adrenaline-seeking adventurers and people who are avidly interested in history. It doesn’t matter if the travel is for adrenaline, relaxation or archaeological missions, the ice-cold stare of the grimy trolls or the unique folklore - this is a great holiday destination for all kinds of travellers.

The Land of the Midnight Sun, as it is also known as, is one of the ten biggest countries by area in Europe and has a population of about 5,000,000 people. Also being its westernmost part, it is positioned at the Scandinavian Peninsula and shares a country border with Sweden. It is an example of a country that is spreading into one of the two snow caps of the Earth. Its capital and biggest city is Oslo. Other must-see locations when planning a holiday in Norway are: Bergen, Lillehammer and Trondheim. The weather, the balance between day and night and the very life of Norway are highly dependable and affected by its extremely favourable geographical position. Due to the high latitude, there are times when the cities up North receive more than 20 hours of sunlight because the sun never passes behind the horizon. This is also the reason for the country’s most prominent and popular alias - The Land of the Midnight Sun.

There are many reasons to book your holidays in Norway. It is one of the richest countries when it comes to culture. As the time has gone by, the country has been populated by different ethnic groups. Some of them have stayed and left a permanent mark on the land and live of the people, others have left in search of world dominance, but there are things that cannot be forgotten or denied and one of them is the Viking Age of Europe and the world as a whole. Norway is the best place to find information about that time. From the humongous trolls to the Gods of the Norse Mythology - stories are spread throughout the country in speech and art. The people in such latitudes are said to be enclosed and quiet, however, this country can argue with this statement - in Norway everyone’s welcome, on a vacation or business trip. Jealousy or not, their pointy language and interesting behaviour are the centre of many jokes from neighbouring countries. Norwegians are just enviously fun.

There is probably nothing that can make Norway a better holiday destination than the Northern Lights or the Aurora Borealis. This mystical phenomenon is a unique event that happens once a year, if Nature decides so. She sure loves to have fun and what could be more suiting than the mysterious lights above the Northern parts of the country appearing and disappearing from different zones each winter? After all, the beauty of Mother Earth is nothing more and nothing less than its unpredictability. The Norwegian fjords are without a doubt a thing that must never be missed. Adventures, natural landscapes, uniqueness - these are all qualities of the world’s top tourist attraction according to National Geographic.

With over 100 gold medals from winter Olympics, skiing, snowboarding and even ski-jumps are not only what the country is known for throughout the world, but also some of the most exciting things to do if you’re an adrenaline-seeker on vacation in Norway. The oldest ski resort is in Geilo and the largest - in Trysil and they are both places of great importance for all fans of the winter sports. On the other hand, there is also Norway’s history. In the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo is a great place to start your adventure. There you can find detailed information and see some real Viking Ships. In the Lofoten Islands, famous for its wide bio-diversity and the world’s largest coral reef, you can also enjoy the reconstructed Chiefdom in the Lofotr Viking Museum. If interested in the country’s other type of culture, there is also Rakkestad where the infamous incident of Megadeath scaring a pack of wolves happened or go to the Inferno Black Metal Music Festival in Oslo in early spring.

The country is filled with exciting things to do from cruising the amazing fjords to skiing where Olympic champions practice, from eating original Viking’s meal in a fully restored Chiefdom to buying a special steel and cord jewel for the loved ones, from witnessing one of the world’s most epic phenomena - the Aurora Borealis to enjoying a time, hiking and climbing the great ices of the North snow cap. Who knows, there might even be some oil! Everything sums up and makes this northern country a perfect winter holiday destination. Undoubtedly, there is no other place like Norway and it can easily gain a new alias - the Ice Queen of the Earth.

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Where to go

Hemsedal

Hemsedal, in Buskerud County, Norway is a world class ski resort that is a destination for beginners and experts alike. A large and popular ski centre, there is plenty to do both on and off the pistes.

View from our apartment in Hemsedal Norway  

Geilo

Geilo is a fantastic ski resort in Norway that offers superb facilities designed to suit beginners and experts alike. Four ski centres comprise the resort, meaning that skiing options are wide and varied.

Paisaje entre Oslo y Bergen. Norway landscape, in the way between Oslo to Bergen.  
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Beitostol

A village in Øystre Slidre, Norway, Beitostolen is a haven for fans of winter sports and has some superb facilities for skiing, cross country and snowboarding, among others.

Beitostolen  

Make your holiday to Norway something to remember when you book with Thomas Cook. Choose from a wide range of accommodation and start packing for a fantastic holiday to Norway. Whether you want to relax or keep active, we’ve got the holiday for you.

 

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