NORWAY is a once-in-a-lifetime destination and the essence of its appeal is remarkably simple: this is one of the most beautiful countries on earth. Three authors spent 102 days researching Lonely ...

Oslo is the capital of choice for a mix of nature and culture. From the magnificent fjords to the skylines, we present our ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia.

Tromsø sits high above the Arctic Circle, and in winter, the place feels almost magical. Snow blankets the mountains and ...

A natural playground, the fjord district is magical for families in winter. Visit now to catch the end of 2025’s strong ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. The opening of two flagship museums in the past 12 months has ...

Founded in AD 1070, Bergen, Norway, 190 mi/305 km northwest of Oslo, is the country's second largest—and one of its most attractive—cities. Bergen is a popular cruise ship destination that attracts ...

Pursing his lips, Helge Kvam Karbø prepares to play a spindly birchwood horn. Deep and low, his first few notes reverberate through Fjordland valleys; a forlorn, wistful lament. In the past, remote ...

As heat and wildfires plague many parts of Europe, the desire for cooler climes is driving tourists to Nordic countries, prompting as much concern as celebration. The Waterfall Walk, near the ...