Fjaerland Valley
This dramatic and gorgeous fjord contains Norway's largest mountain, the Jostedal glacier, and a charming farming village, Mundal. A favorite destination of mountain climbers, located 7 hours north of Oslo.

Hotel Mundal
6848 Fjærland, Norway
T: +47 57 69 31 01
Telefax: +47 57 69 31 79
www.fjordinfo.no/mundal
An architecturally interesting 19th century Victorian hotel.


Bergen, West Coast
Seven mountains and fjords surround Norway's 2nd biggest city. It is known for its beauty and its music festivals; the 19th century composer Edvard Grieg lived here and his house is a living museum.

Bjornafjord
Osøyro pr. Bergen, Norway
T: +47 56 57 11 00. 135 rooms.
www.solstrand.com
32 km outside Bergen, this romantic hotels boasts a spectacular waterside setting with mountain, fjord and distant glacier views. Built in 1905 by the first prime minister of Norway.


North Pole
Well, not really the North Pole. But pretty close.

Svalbard Polar Hotel
(now known as Radison SAS Polar Hotel)
Longyearbyen, Norway
T: +47 790 23500. 95 rooms.
www.radissonsas.com
The world's most northernmost full-service hotel, less than 15 degrees from North Pole. Not the plushest of amenities, but with open views of Ice Fjord to the west and snow-bound mountains to the north, the setting wins hands down. People who venture outside of the settlement are advised to carry a gun (polar bears).