Category: UNESCO

Struve's Geodetic Arc and the last column in Hammerfest was used for the massive task to measure the exact size and shape of planet earth!

Gea Norvegica UNESCO Global Geopark, (Norways first UNESCO Geo park) was approved in 2006 and is located in Vestfold and Telemark.

The Nærøy fjord (Nærøyfjorden) is one of the most narrow fjords in the world. Together with Geiranger fjord, Nærøy is UNESCO-listed.

In the southern part of Norway, between Flekkefjord and Stavanger, there are 46 geological and cultural locations for you to explore!

Røros is one of two Norwegian town designed for mining. The old, unique wooden buildings from the 17th century is now UNESCO listed.

Perhaps you have seen them in a photograph, a tourist brochure or in a magazine – the two small houses beneath Helleren in Jøssingfjord.

The Rjukan – Notodden Industrial Heritage Site is a UNESCO site created to protect the industrial landscapes in and around the two towns.

Trollfjell Geopark along the coast in Mid-Norway, covers an area of 10,082 km2. Approx. 70 % is sea and 30 % land. The area as a whole has more than 12,000 islands.

The UNESCO Rock Art Centre – Alta Museum​ is situated in Alta in Finnmark. 6000 carvings are documented – the oldest 7000 years old.

The 'Troll's Dick' (Trollpikken) is a place it's difficult to talk about without giggling – and it is even UNESCO listed…