Where are the forests in Norway?

Don't be full of illusions about Norwegian forests before you arrive in Norway. No one can tell which forest is the best in Norway. On the contrary, because there are too many forests, the forest coverage rate in Norway reaches about 36%. What people who travel to Norway often forget is her forest. So every time after returning home, when people ask how good the forests in Norway are? I am often speechless. Only fragments can be retrieved from memory.

Understanding Norwegian forests began in Oslo. Oslo, the capital of Norway, has not only ancient buildings and charming bays, but also a good place to enjoy Norwegian forests. Oslo is surrounded by mountains and seas, and the sea in Oslo Bay is clear and blue. Behind the city of Oslo are green mountains and green waters, lush trees, lakes and swamps of different sizes, and criss-crossing mountain paths. If you are full of energy, you can climb to the top of the mountain on foot and enjoy the charming scenery of Oslo: the undulating sea in the distance, the city of Oslo tightly surrounded by the sea, and the beautiful forests nearby.

My second contact with Norwegian forest was on the way from Oslo to Bergen. This is a seven-day journey, passing through many characteristic towns, which are often located in the forest. Balestrand is one of the most distinctive towns. This is also a place facing the sea and backed by mountains. The sea is still blue, and the mountains behind it are dense forests. At the top, you can see white snow, even in hot summer. Melting snow slowly flows down the hillside and into the winding stream.

According to the plan, we have two days to kill here. When I got up in the morning, I had a whim and wanted to go to the top of the mountain to touch the snow. So I packed my bags, crossed a tunnel and walked slowly along a path to the top of the mountain. Going deep into the mountains, I really had a close contact with the Norwegian forest. In the dense forest, all kinds of trees are mixed, and you can't hear any other noisy sounds except insects and birds and rushing streams.

On the way, I met two brown horses, grazing leisurely on the mountain road. With the flowing water in the forest, people suddenly entered an isolated and quiet world. Climbing to the top of the mountain and overlooking the misty fjord below, I really appreciate the charm of Norwegian forests. Without fjords, seawater, streams and waterfalls in the forest, Norway's forests would be inferior. The fjord and the forest complement each other, and the forest and the reflection in the sea are interesting. The waterfalls and streams flowing downstream add infinite vitality to the Norwegian forest. All these constitute the unique characteristics of Norwegian forests.

The data shows that 75% of adults will go for a walk in the forest. Yes, Norwegians need forests, and forests have become a part or even all of their lives! When you travel to Norway, don't forget the forest there!