Types of Tourism in Norway
ECOLOGICAL TOURISM.
In Norway, ecological tourism is developed at a very high level. This is facilitated by beautiful nature and picturesque landscapes. There are a large number of nature reserves here. Among them are the largest national park Bergefjell, the national parks of Ronnane, Nordkapp-Hornvika; nature reserves – Nordmark, Foxtumur, Junkerdalsura. All of them are protected by the state.
THERAPEUTIC AND IMPROVING
The most famous balneological resort in Norway is Mudum. It is located west of Oslo, near Lake Tyrfjord. The main healing factors of the resort are a mild oceanic climate (average temperature in January is +2 degrees) and ferruginous waters of mineral springs. It is recommended for the treatment of diseases of the nervous system and anemia. To the south of Mudum (in the Vestfold region), on the western shore of the Bohus Gulf of the North Sea, there are seaside climatic and balneo-mud resorts Sandefjord and Larvik, where mineral baths (sodium chloride waters of mineral springs containing sulfides), mud therapy and sea bathing are used. In the Bay of Bohus, on the island of Hanke, there is another famous resort that has the same name with the island. Hanke is protected by mountains from strong winds, and in its vicinity there are extensive coniferous forests. It is recommended for the treatment of respiratory diseases and metabolic disorders. Check top-medical-schools.org for travel information in Norway.
DIVING
This type of tourism is beginning to enjoy great popularity in the country. The most interesting dive programs off the west coast of Norway – in the Norwegian Sea. Thanks to the warm current, it does not freeze in winter. The dive center “Arctic Dive Resort” is perfectly equipped for diving in extreme conditions. Accommodation in a wooden house with all amenities on the shore of the fjord. The North Seas are famous for their amazingly beautiful dive sites. They have a variety of marine life. These are flocks of juveniles frolicking near the seaweed bushes, and colorful starfish, and hedgehogs. In the depths of the sea you can meet a king crab, an underwater aster – sea anemone, jellyfish with very burning threads, and if you’re lucky, then seals, killer whales or northern pilot whales. Every year in October-November, most of the Norwegian killer whale population comes to the Lofoten fjord, which in turn is associated with the mass appearance of herring here at this time. Sometimes over 700 killer whales can be seen in the Lofoten fjord area. Near the islands under water, the rocks form many sheer walls with various grottoes. The walls of the grottoes are dotted with stars and hedgehogs. In summer, the water and air temperatures are close in magnitude – in the south of the sea it is +8-+12o C, in the central part – +3-+5o C, in the north the water temperature drops to negative values. The change in temperature with depth occurs differently in different areas of the sea. In the southwestern part, which is most subject to the influence of Atlantic waters, the temperature in the thickness of 40-60 m is constant or gradually and slightly decreases with depth. At depths of more than 80 m, the temperature drops sharply to -1-+1o C. In summer, the water and air temperatures are close in magnitude – in the south of the sea it is +8-+12o C, in the central part – +3-+5o C, in the north the water temperature drops to negative values. The change in temperature with depth occurs differently in different areas of the sea. In the southwestern part, which is most subject to the influence of Atlantic waters, the temperature in the thickness of 40-60 m is constant or gradually and slightly decreases with depth. At depths of more than 80 m, the temperature drops sharply to -1-+1o C. In summer, the water and air temperatures are close in magnitude – in the south of the sea it is +8-+12o C, in the central part – +3-+5o C, in the north the water temperature drops to negative values. The change in temperature with depth occurs differently in different areas of the sea. In the southwestern part, which is most subject to the influence of Atlantic waters, the temperature in the thickness of 40-60 m is constant or gradually and slightly decreases with depth. At depths of more than 80 m, the temperature drops sharply to -1-+1o C.
Visibility at dive sites ranges from 15 to 40 m.
EXCURSIONS
The excursion program in Norway is not as diverse as in other European countries, but there is something to see here. First of all, when cruising along the west coast of Norway, you can see the main attraction of the country – the fjords. The entire coastline of the country is indented by these narrow and deep bays, sung in the ancient Scandinavian sagas. The most popular with tourists are Yairangerfjord, Lysefjord, Sognefjord, Hardangerfjord, Stavangerfjord, Shkjoldenfjord, Glomfjord, Geirangerfjord and others, many of which are framed by waterfalls cascading from the rocks and small colorful fishing villages.
