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Map of Norway with important cities. This is a list of towns and cities in Norway. The Norwegian language word by means a town or city–there is no distinction between the two words as there is in English.
Find out the most populous cities and towns in Norway, based on the official statistics from Statistics Norway. The list includes the urban area name, population, municipality and county for each entry.
RankUrban AreaPopulationMunicipality11,082,5752269,5483Stavanger / Sandnes234,757Stavanger Municipality Sandnes ...4196,948- Alex Schultz
- Oslo. The capital of the country is full of amazing architectural designs that highlight the contemporary feel about the place, as do the educational museums, interesting galleries and evocative art pieces.
- Bergen. Formerly a part of the Haneseatic league and once the capital of Norway, Bergen sits in a spectacular location and visitors will love the plethora of sights on offer.
- Trondheim. One of the most picturesque cities in the whole country, Trondheim is a pleasure to walk around, as forest-clad hills and glistening waterways surround its colorful buildings and sweet, old harbor.
- Alesund. A slightly bizarre place to visit, due to its eclectic mix of architectural styles, the city was destroyed by a fire in 1904. Its hasty reconstruction accounts for the mix of mock-Gothic, Art Nouveau and folkloric embellishments which you find when wandering its streets.
- Bergen. Topping our list of Norway's best cities for visitors is the picturesque city of Bergen. Bergen is one of Norway's most popular destinations for good reason, since Bergen isn't far away from Oslo, has a very scenic location on the west coast of Norway, and is one of the warmest cities in Norway in winter!
- Oslo. The city of Oslo is Norway's capital, and should definitely be near (if not at) the top of your list. Here you will find a historic city dating back more than a thousand years.
- Trondheim. Did you know Trondheim was Norway's first capital? Trondheim is a smaller citythan the first two picks, and the quiet historical districts remind of old fairytales.
- Lillehammer. Here's a city for the active traveler. Just remember that the city of Lillehammer doesn't only offer skiing! In the summer, there's fishing and hiking, the Maihaugen open-air museum, a water park, and a nice pedestrian area in the center of Lillehammer.
Feb 6, 2018 · Learn about the biggest and most popular cities in Norway, from Oslo to Tromsø. Discover their attractions, culture, nature, and history in this comprehensive guide.
Find out the names and locations of the major cities and towns in Norway, from Ålesund to Vadsø. Learn about the history, culture, and attractions of each place, as well as the famous Norwegian musician Ole Bull.
Apr 25, 2017 · Learn about the five biggest cities in Norway by population, history, and economy. Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger, and Bærum are the top cities in the country, with Oslo being the capital and the fastest growing city in Europe.
