The Northern Lights are a fickle phenomenon. A few years back, I visited northern Sweden in February. That should have been the perfect time, place, and season to catch a glimpse of the colorful, ...

The fjords of Norway — all 1,000 of them — are majestic. That is the simplest, most straightforward way to put it. The long, narrow sea inlets are surrounded by dramatically steep cliffs, often best ...

Norway is one of the Scandinavian countries best known for its raw, natural beauty. Nearly 80% of it is covered by mountains, glaciers, or water, and its coastline stretches over 63,000 miles when ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Nestled at the end of the Romsdalsfjord, Åndalsnes may not stand ...

A 1,000-year-old city, a place where the sun shines 24 hours a day, and the fjords where trolls are rumored to frolic are among the intriguing sights to see in Norway. This fascinating country ...

With stunning fjords that stretch as far as the eye can see, the northern lights dancing across the sky, and iconic hiking and outdoor adventure trails, Norway has plenty of beautiful places to ...