Norway

Norway has a rugged coastline and countryside separated by vast fjords and many islands. It is located at the Western part of Scandinavia of the Northern Europe. Together with its gorgeous rugged coastline, fascinating glaciers and magnificent mountains, Norway has fifty thousand islands to travel around.
Several athletes from all over the world often participate in the so called Polar Night-Half Marathon. The event is scheduled to be held from January 1, 2009 to January 31, 2009. This half-marathon takes place at the cold city of Tromso in the north area of Norway. With seventy percent latitude, the race is considered as the most AIMS certified half marathon around the world. Tromso is really a great winter town. Many visitors in this period may also take the opportunity to witness the amazing aurora borealis natural display or the Northern lights.
The Bergen Boat Show is another great event to discover in Norway. This will present fantastic shows from February 1, 2009 to March 1, 2009. This is also known as the “Dra Til; Sjos”, which was held at the beautiful harbour city of Bergen. This displays the current boats and novelties from the boating world. Ranging from the luxury liners to slighter pleasure vessel, this can be considered as one of the Norway’s best events. So you will never allow yourself to miss this once in a lifetime amazing event.