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It may not be the cheapest city in Europe, but this Scandinavian metropolis pulls its weight when it comes to culture, natural beauty and quality of life.

If you love aeroplanes and everything to do with aviation, a holiday in Gardermoen will hit the spot.

This laidback riverside city in southern Norway offers art, architecture and beer as well as outdoor year-round adventures.

Fredrikstad is the biggest and possibly the nicest city in the county of Østfold, and is often called “Plankebyen” (the Plank Town). Fredrikstad is, among other things, known for its lovely Old Town.

Lillestrøm is known as Norway's cycling capital – in other words, it is the perfect place to explore on two wheels. Its proximity to Oslo also offers several possibilities.

Hemsedal is one of Norway’s most well-known ski resorts. Take a trip to the great ski resort and enjoy a perfect day on the slopes.

The former industrial town of Moss is idyllically situated on the shores of Oslofjord in northern Østfold. The town previously played an important role in Norway’s history, but today is best known for its rich cultural life.

Stay in a Norwegian village that has slopes for all skiing levels, hundreds of miles of cross-country ski tracks and a huge toboggan trail.

The 1000-year-old city of Sarpsborg was founded by Olaf Haraldsson. It is beautifully situated where the Glomma River flows out into the Sarpsfossen waterfall – one of the biggest in Europe, and offers history, nature and exciting experiences for the whole family.

Offering exciting historical attractions, beautiful buildings and a busy cultural life, the town of Halden is situated at the end of the Iddefjord in the county of Østfold, just a few minutes from Sweden.

This ancient settlement in the woods along the Oslofjørd is now one of Oslo’s wealthiest suburbs. Swim in summer, ski in winter and shop year-round.

The mining town of Kongsberg is idyllically located beside Numedalslågen in Buskerud. With its rich cultural life and fascinating history, this is a Norwegian city that is out of the ordinary.