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Norway named one of the top adventure destinations in the world
Norway named one of the top adventure destinations in the world
Norway is listed in the ‘Top Ten Adventure Nations’ list in Lonely Planet’s new book Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Adventures. With its many outdoor thrills like kayaking, hiking and skiing as well as festivals like the Extreme Sports Week in Voss, Norway is hailed as one of the best destinations for
active travellers and adrenalin junkies. The book notes,’ For raw and rugged beauty, Norway has few peers. Fjords cut deep incisions into the coast and mountains rise on every horizon.’
Norwegian destinations featured on the following lists:
‐ Telemark: Retro Active: Old School Adventures
‐ Midnight Sun Marathon, Tromsø: Mind‐Blowing Marathons
‐ Ekstremsportveko: Best Adventure Festivals
‐ Trollstigen: Hair‐Raising Road Trips
‐ Lofoten Islands: Epic Sea‐Kayak Paddles
‐ Northern Lights, Tromsø: Eye‐Catching Atmospheric Extravaganzas
‐ Tackle the Troll Road (Trollstigen): Ultimate Motorbike Adventures
‐ Telemark in Telemark: Iconic European Adventures
‐ Tysfjord: Truly Wild Waterways
‐ Ski across Spitsbergen: Most Magnificent Coast‐to‐Coast Missions
About Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Adventures book
The book is available in shops from mid-September, and includes the world’s most daring and breathtaking experiences. It covers a range of challenges to suit everyone from travelers looking for their first active trip to hardcore adrenalin junkies. For more information: www.lonelyplanet.com
Note to editors
For more information on Norway: www.visitnorway.co.uk
Transport:Norwegian Air (www.norwegian.com) and SAS (www.flysas.co.uk) fly directly from the UK to several destinations in Norway
Contact person Visit Norway UK: Anne Line Kaxrud, ankax@innovationnorway.no, 07766626471
Contact person Lonely Planet: Laura Lindsey, laura.lindsay@lonelyplanet.co.uk, 020 8433 2949
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Norway is only a short flight away, and the place to experience the magical northern lights and the midnight sun above the Arctic Circle; visit the world-famous fjords surrounded by spectacular mountains and glaciers; and in the midst of stunning scenery, enjoy gourmet food and culture in the cities of Oslo, Bergen and Tromsø. For best advice on Norway, www.visitnorway.co.uk
