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Rock face of the Trollveggen above lush green valleys.

Rock face of the Trollveggen above lush green valleys.

Why visit Central Norway

Bleak tundra and dramatic mountain massifs at seemingly every turn, charming villages, stave churches, fascinating wildlife and arguably Norway's best hiking and white-water rafting – with so much going for it, central Norway more than matches the fjords.

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Winter in the Arctic North: 12 Days by Water and Land

12 days / 11 nights

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  1. 1 Witnessing the colorful choreography of the Arctic's Northern Lights
  2. 2 Experiencing the fairytale wonders of the enchanting Lofoten Islands
  3. 3 Cruising with Hurtigruten on a seven-day tour of Norway's winter highlights
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