Norway is located in Northern Europe alongside its adjoining countries of Sweden, Russia and Finland; it has also been honoured with an award for being the most serene country in the world according to a survey completed by the Global Peace Index in 2007, whilst also being one of the founding members of NATO.

The country of Norway was hit by the Plague in 1349 which stretched rapidly up the country and along the coastlines for a period of up to six months in where the citizens were reduced by 50%. This therefore led to a substantial decline in the financial system and social status of the country for hundreds of years after.

However, all this changed in the 20th Century when Norway fixed its mark as one of the richest countries in the world after declaring themselves as a self-governing nation, which resulted in a gigantic economic growth. The main area that has helped improve the general economy of Norway is the visitor destination of the Norwegian Fjords.

The Norwegian Fjords, located on the western coast of the country, are one of the most impressive sights you will ever see and experience in your lifetime. With their untamed, beautiful and untouched appearance featuring breath taking glaciers, rivers and snow covered grass lands the fjords are a place that you should schedule into your diary if you are going to Norway.

Most tourists that visit Norway do so for many kinds of reasons, some will simply want to camp or book into hotels that overlook the fjords giving panoramic and scenic views of nature at its best. Some will go to see the most famous fjord being that of the Geirangerfjord, or the Sognefjord that is the largest fjords coming in at 204km of remarkable landscapes. You can even chose to capture the sights and sounds from a boat trip along the crystal blue lakes that pass through the fjords.

If that's still not enough you're in luck, as there are a vast amount of other activities you can take part in when visiting Norway. Skiing, climbing in the mountains, kayaking, walking on the glaciers and cycling along tranquil hidden roads are just a few of the interesting things that you can do.

Visiting the fjords is a once in a lifetime opportunity and most importantly if you do go, don't forget to take your digital camera!