Tourism in Norway

As of 2008, Norway ranks 17th in the World Economic Forum's Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report.

This somewhat prestigious ranking is due mainly not to man made tourist attractions, but to the beautiful landscapes and mountain ranges spanning the country. Norway is known for it's clean, crisp looking surroundings; they strive to keep their environment clean and pollution free. Although, it goes without saying that nature alone doesn't bring in all of Norway's tourism. The lush ski resorts and campsites in the woods are popular destinations for the adventurous tourist. They are located amongst the coastal fjords and arctic mountain ranges providing a scenery unparalleled by many tourist locations.

Another interesting fact is that, connecting the giant waterfalls and mountain ranges is a ferry system that offers a unique way of travel from one part ofNorway to another, aside from the typical car or bus transit. These idiosyncrasies in places like Oslo and Bryggen, offer a different type of experience that many countries just can't.

Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Norway