Norway is known for its untouched nature. Large waterfalls, glaciers and mountains are often the first things that come to your mind when you think of Norway. It’s absolutely a wonderful destination for nature lovers. Every season has its own charms, of course, but we prefer to travel in autumn. Read here what makes autumn in Norway so special!

Rondane National Park

They say you will enter a kingdom of nature when you visit this park. The Rondane National Park is Norway's oldest national park and covers an area of over 900 square kilometers. It is also quite centrally located in the country. Almost 85% of the national parks in Norway are covered with mountains and so is the Rondane. 10 mountains even rise above 2000 meters. You will not find an incredibly colourful plant kingdom here. The park is mainly covered with forests and grasslands. However, these landscapes can also be beautiful. Especially in autumn, the park is decorated with the most beautiful colours. These create a magical atmosphere in the park even on cold and cloudy days.

The park is also home to moose, reindeers and Scottish highlanders. The chance of spotting these animals is considerably higher in the autumn than in the rest of the year. In the spring and summer months the animals move to remote areas. So another plus for the fall…

Dovrefjell

Next to Rondane is Dovrefjell National Park. This park is known for being the best place in Norway to spot the famous Musk Oxen. They live in the wild and can therefore be spotted in their natural habitat. These impressive animals can weigh over 400kg and are not shy. Photographing the Musk Oxen will certainly not be a problem. In addition, September is one of the best months of the year to spot them. Furthermore, there are of course also many other animals to see such as arctic foxes and a lot of different bird species.

The vegetation is also low in this park. This also creates rugged landscapes that look a lot friendlier in the warm autumn colours.

Northern Lights

It’s one of the most special natural wonders of the world ... The Northern Lights. Almost everyone has seen photos of it at some point, but actually being able to experience it is a completely different experience. Norway is one of the best destinations worldwide to see this lightshow. That’s because you have to be located north of the Arctic Circle. The lights are also only visible when it’s dark enough on cloudless evenings. While the ideal time to spot the Northern Lights is in the winter months, it is also possible to catch a glimpse of this lightshow in late fall.

In short, enough reasons to plan a trip to the north. It’s therefore not surprising that Norway is one of the most popular destinations for nature lovers. If you still want to see the beauty of this country with your own eyes, we would like to take you on the next photography trip in Norway!

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