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Villas in Norway

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

The Land of the Midnight Sun is an attractive place to visit and during the summer months the sun doesn’t set at all which is good news for those who wish to experience the nightlife available. The midnight sun is a natural phenomenon that occurs during fair reasonable weather in Finland. The length of the midnight sun depends on how far north you are. For example, at the Arctic Circle you can see it from the 12th of June to the 1st of July and at the North Pole it doesn’t set for 6 months.

There are many different holidays you can enjoy whilst visiting Norway but most choose to go self-catering in one of the many villas in Norway. The choice of villas is truly endless and you will not be disappointed with any of your choices because they are all equipped with modern facilities and many even have an outdoor hot tub.

When you are driving through the countryside, you will be amazed by the breathtaking views that are everywhere you turn. The landscape is truly unique and is completely unspoilt with little evidence of pollution. Ensure you take your camera as you will have many suitable subjects for your collection, from landscapes (fjords and mountains) to wildlife (Norway has more natural habitats than any other country in Europe). You can also discover both modern and traditional architecture by driving on any one of Norway’s six National Tourist Routes.

Discover the beauty of the Lofoten Islands, which has one of the world’s largest sea eagle colonies. You can witness the thousands of cormorants, puffins and guillemots that nest on the island. There have also been many sightings of killer whales, seals and whales in this area which also offers some unique image opportunities.