Whether you want to kayak around the fjords, watch the northern lights, or explore new Nordic cuisine, the local Fodor's travel experts in Norway are here to help! Essential Norway, 1st Edition guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.This BRAND-NEW Norway guide is designed with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. GET INSPIRED oAN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do oPHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" LISTS on "Best places to stay awake under the midnight sun, " "Locals' guide to experiencing the Northern Lights," and "Norway's most dramatic fjords" oCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! oUP-TO-DATE and HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS for the best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more GET PLANNING oMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time oSPECIAL FEATURES on Street Art in Oslo, Norwegian Cuisine, Wildlife Watching Above the Arctic Circle o Oslo, Bergan, Geirangerfjord, Trondheim, the Lofoten Islands, Hurtigruten, Trolltunga, Stavanger, Bodo, Flam, Tromso, and more GET GOING o20 DETAILED MAPS to navigate confidently oTRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS on when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money oHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS that provide rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography, and more oLOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems oNORWEGIAN LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases Planning on visiting other Nordic destinations? Check out Fodor's Essential Iceland, 1st Edition and Fodor's Essential Scandinavia, 2nd Edition. ABOUT FODOR'S Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com newsletter signup, or follow us 'FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us! IMPORTANT The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images included in the physical edition.