Generally, when planning a vacation, the Kingdom of Norway isn't the first place that comes to mind. But why not?...It's the second wealthiest country in the world, has breathtaking scenery, and is one of the best places to see the northern lights!
Norway has a rugged coastline, broken by fjords (long, narrow inlets with steep sides) and thousands of small islands. This dramatic and visually impressive scenery can be found throughout Norway. Coral reefs or rock reefs (also called skerries) are often found along the bottoms of fjords. Fjords are open to cruises, fishing, swimming and snorkeling (in designated areas). Hiking, biking, skiing, hunting, and many other activities are also available to tourists in parks near fjords.
In addition, one of the world's best places to see the aurora is in Norway, specifically Tromsø. Tromsø lies in the middle of the Aurora Borealis zone, and the northern lights can be seen around 6pm from September to March. These dazzling lights are a huge part of the Tromsø community. In fact, it holds the Nordlysfestivalen (or the Aurora Festival) every January.
"So when you get the chance
And you want to see lights dance
Rest your eyes on the spellbinding Aurora Borealis."