Editing Tourism in Norway (section)

== Attractions ==
[[File:New Holmenkollen ski jump.jpg|thumb|The [[Holmenkollen ski jump]] in [[Oslo]]]]
[[File:Tønsberg - tower and ruins.JPG|thumb|Ruins of the [[Tønsberg Fortress]] in [[Tønsberg]] with the famous [[:no:Slottsfjelltårnet|Slottsfjell Tower]] in the background]]
The main attractions of Norway are the varied landscapes that extend across the [[Arctic Circle]]. It is famous for its fjord-indented coastline and its mountains, ski resorts, lakes and woods. Popular tourist destinations in Norway include [[Oslo]], [[Ålesund (town)|Ålesund]], [[Bergen (city)|Bergen]], [[Stavanger (city)|Stavanger]], [[Trondheim (city)|Trondheim]], [[Kristiansand (town)|Kristiansand]], [[Arendal (town)|Arendal]], [[Tromsø (city)|Tromsø]], [[Fredrikstad (town)|Fredrikstad]] and [[Tønsberg]]. Much of the nature of Norway remains unspoiled, and thus attracts numerous hikers and skiers. Pulpit Rock and Trolltunga are among the most popular selfie locations in the mountains. The fjords, mountains and waterfalls in [[Western Norway|Western]] and [[Northern Norway]] attract several hundred thousand foreign tourists each year. In the cities, sights such as the [[Holmenkollen ski jump]] in Oslo and [[:no:«Saga Oseberg»|Saga Oseberg]] in Tønsberg attract many visitors, as do the Hanseatic [[Bryggen]] area in Bergen, the [[Vigeland Sculpture Park]] in Oslo, The [[Nidaros Cathedral]] in Trondheim, [[Fredrikstad Fortress]] (''Gamlebyen'') in Fredrikstad, [[Tønsberg Fortress|the ruin park of Tønsberg Fortress]] in Tønsberg and numerous others.

The culture of Norway evolved as a result of its sparse population, harsh climate, and relative isolation from the rest of Europe. It is therefore distinct from other countries in Europe in that it has fewer opulent palaces and castles, smaller agricultural areas, and longer travel distances. Regionally distinct architecture, crafts, and art are presented in the various folk museums, typically based on an ethnological perspective. [[Norsk Folkemuseum]] at [[Bygdøy]] in Oslo is the largest of these.