Norway is a popular holiday destination for holiday makers going on a family holiday and staying in self catering holiday accommodation. There are some great holiday homes available to rent in Norway. The country is filled with ice glaciers, gigantic mountains and fjords that can’t be conjured into images of the legendary Vikings or the gods of Norse. Norway is completely covered with awe inspiring beauty and unscathed villages of fishing and also a lot of historical museums and sights including the medieval cabins of the Viking warriors, it is very enchanting.

Norway is entirely diverse and there is a lot of difference from the northern end to the souther tip, the area which is around Oslo. There are some superb ski chalets and self catering apartments to rent in Norway.

There is a variety of activities that would excite a tourist, like just walking through the mind blowing landscapes. The fjord in the southern part of Norway is worth exploring and Oslo, Tronhem and Bergen are magical cities. Getting a self catered residence means that you are able to do any outdoor activity in the natural facility. There is also a lot of wilderness in Norway which is quite astounding. There is glass like lakes that flow from the fountains and also glaciers which is the largest in the world. There are also some awesome isolated holiday wooden cabins that can be rented.

Norway has great trekking and hiking areas and also some amazing walks which can be quite scintillating. You can also go hunting, mountain climbing and also fishing which also are great holiday activities. Norway is known as the birthplace of skiing. The landscape almost covers up to 30000km full of pistes. The ski season is from November to may end. There are some great ski chalets available to rent direct from their owners in this region.

It is the Scandinavian region of Norway with coastal villages. The coastal villages here are the size of a picture postcard; it is a very beautiful scene. It is ideal for taking a walk, rock climbing, skiing and also canoeing. It is the most beautiful region of the whole of Norway. The Norwegian fjord which is along the west coast is good for outdoor sports like raft climbing, summer skiing, and kayak. Holiday makers can rent traditional holiday cottages and use them as bases to explore this marvellous country.

Lillehammer which is an Olympic city is very cheap for skiing. It also has dense forests which has the highest number of wolves in the whole of Europe. This region also has wooded pistes that are very enjoyable.

In the summer season this area gets transformed into the land with a midnight sun. It means that the sun will be up for 24 hours and there won’t be any night, It is a very rare spectacle. Tromso is also famous for being the biggest northerly brewery.

Norwegian cuisine includes the famous lufse and the lutefisk. These are food that is delicious and worth trying once. Norway has a long summer that lasts from may to September. Norway has a variety of entertaining activities that makes it a great holiday destination.

Norway is a beautiful country with the numbers of tourists visiting increasing every year. Many now choose to stay in some of the picturesque holiday homes that are now available to rent from their owners. Over the last few years, the notion of Norway just being a winter holiday destination has been dispelled. It is still home to some fabulous ski chalets and self catering apartments as well as some quaint holiday farmhouses. Norway is a great family holiday destination for tourists staying in holiday homes. It is a country full of a diverse range of scenery and in winter months can offer some of the best skiing and winter sports in Europe. There are a great selection of ski chalets and log cabins available for rental in the winter months. These offer the holiday maker a feeling of freedom and independence with the ski slopes within walking distance.

Norway is a beautiful country of mountains, fjords and glaciers. It has long summer days, laid back cities and unspoiled fishing villages. It is a country with an abundance of historic sites. Many tourists like to stay in small farmhouses and visit some of the restored Viking ships and medieval stave churches. It is a country full of wonders and has managed to retain much of its natural charm. It occupies over 325,000 square kilometers and sits on the western edge of the Scandinavian Peninsula. It sits next to Sweden, Finland and Russia. Norway is a popular winter holiday destination with many families going there to ski and snow board. It is also popular with cross country skiers and is an ideal holiday destination for skiers of all abilities. Some families choose to stay in log cabins or ski chalets and others are now taking advantage of the self catering apartments that are now available in many of the popular ski resorts.

In the summer months temperatures can reach as the 30′s for many weeks and there are plenty of resorts where you can soak up the sun on quiet beautiful beaches. It is now possible to rent self catering cottages during the summer months. For lovers of hiking and the outdoor lifestyle, holiday makers can rent self catering farmhouses. Families on vacation can use these holiday homes to explore the forests and mountains. By staying in self catering accommodation holiday makers are able to sample the magnificent nature and open spaces of this beautiful country. Lovers of the outdoor lifestyle come to Norway to experience the fantastic views and clean fresh air with many staying in some of the holiday farmhouses that are available to rent. They use them as a base to explore the stunning scenery and feel at one with nature.