The Travel Book Norway - Bruckmann

Discover the most beautiful destinations - highlights, natural wonders and dream routes
Illustrated book / travel guide
Photos: Petra Woebke
Texts: Hans-Joachim Spitzenberger

288 pages with more than 300 color illustrations. Hardcover. Large format 19 x 26 cm.

The travel best-of for Norway
The perfect source of inspiration for your next trip to Norway

Experience pure nature in Norway and don't miss the cultural highlights along the way. Norway is known for its mountains, glaciers, and deep fjords. Its capital, Oslo, is popular for its parks, cultural offerings, and magnificent views of the fjord landscape.
This travel guide takes you to the country's highlights, natural wonders, and dream routes. Hike along secluded paths along the Lysefjord, experience Art Nouveau architecture in the port city of Ålesund, or sample freshly caught crab in Bergen.

For example, discover the fascinating museum peninsula of Bygdøy, home to a variety of renowned museums offering insights into Norway's history, culture, and maritime heritage. Visit the imposing Fredriksten Fortress in Halden, which boasts a rich history and breathtaking views over the city.

Explore the charming Telemark region, known for its idyllic lakes, spectacular waterfalls, and traditional farms. Drive along the scenic North Sea Road from Kristiansand to Stavanger, enjoying the impressive coastal scenery and charming fishing villages.

Visit Urnes Stave Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest and most beautiful stave churches in the country.

Hiking enthusiasts can hike the Besseggen Ridge, which offers breathtaking views of Lake Gjende and Lake Bessvatnet in Jotunheimen National Park. Immerse yourself in the wild and majestic landscape of this national park.

Visit picturesque Elgå, located among Norway's southernmost Sami people, and gain insight into Sami culture and traditional life.

Norway has so much to offer, and this travel guide gives you a comprehensive overview of the country's diverse treasures. Plan your next trip to Norway and experience unforgettable adventures in the breathtaking nature and cultural treasures of this fascinating country.

Hans-Joachim Spitzenberger holds a doctorate in biology and has, among other things, spent several research stays in the wilderness of Spitsbergen, which instilled his fascination with the polar region. He then discovered Norway as a whole, as well as Antarctica, Africa, India, the South Seas, and South America, as travel destinations. He travels to regions inaccessible by land as an expedition leader on expedition cruise ships.

Photographer Petra Woebke travels to the most remote corners of the world on her professional research, along with her husband and team partner Klaus-Peter Woebke. As a landscape photographer, she has developed a passion for sensitive portraits and reportage photography of the land and its people. She has published numerous books and calendars. After many years of being fascinated by the South Seas, she recently turned her attention to the North. The unique light at these latitudes and the Arctic ice captivated her.

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