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Norwegian fishing village of Hamnoy in the Lofoten Islands. Dramatic sunset clouds above steep mountain peaks.

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Why visit Nordland

For those with a love of all things Arctic, this is where Norway really starts to get interesting. Heading northwards through long, slim Nordland, lush fields give way to lakes and forests, vistas open up, summits sharpen and the treeline descends ever lower on the mountainsides. Above the imaginary curve of the Arctic Circle, travellers get their first taste of the midnight sun in summer, while in winter, the Northern Lights dance across the night sky.

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Rail Journey Through Norway's North in 12 Days

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  1. 1 Traveling to the steep mountains of Finse on Northern Europe’s highest major rail route
  2. 2 Exploring the craft shops and artisan boutiques of Bergen’s Bryggen Wharf
  3. 3 Tasting seasonal fare alongside innovative chefs at a sustainable Utskarpen farm-to-table restaurant
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