Norway!

How many tons of ice are used to build the Ice Hotel every year?

10 000 tons of crystal clear ice from the ‘ice manufacturing plant'.

What are the Northern Lights also known as?

Aurora Boreas

Norway!

    Norway is on a large peninsula shared with Sweden in the north of Europe. Norway is well known for its amazing and varied scenery. The fjords in the west of the country are long narrow harbor, adjacent on either side by tall mountains where the sea penetrates far inland. Norway is known as a land for nature lovers, with breathtaking fjords and glaciers, summer's midnight sun. Midnight sun in the north is awe striking. It starts appearing in the northernmost regions around end of May. Clearly, days are longer in summer, and it's a summer phenomenon! The midnight sun is when the sun does not set during the summer months. Given fair weather, you can see the sun for a continuous 24 hours.

    There are opportunities to indulge in skiing, fishing and rock-climbing, while the less energetic can simply marvel at the beauty of the Norwegian countryside, with its countless steep-sided valleys, high mountain lakes and unforgettable views. In winter, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing and snowboarding are very popular. In summer, hiking and biking are obvious ways to enjoy the enormous mountain areas. For the adventurous, kayaking, wild water rafting, paragliding, cave or glacier exploration are possible. You can also enjoy driving along the fjords and mountains in the west .

Which country shares the largest border with Norway?

In what Norwegian city were the Winter Olympics held in 1952?