Located in the northern part of Europe, the mysterious Norway does not leave anyone indifferent. The amazing nature of this unusual Scandinavian state is its visiting card: giant mountains , floating glaciers , impenetrable forests and transparent lakes of this country are recognizable all over the world. Special attention among the many natural attractions of Norway deserve the winding rivers. Our next article is devoted to them.
Norway's largest rivers
The unique geographical position of Norway undoubtedly influences the size and fullness of local rivers. It is believed that the largest of them are located in the east of the country, and shorter and smaller - in the western part. We bring to your attention a list of the largest rivers in Norway:
- Glomma is the longest river not only in the Kingdom, but in the whole of Scandinavia. Its total length is 621 km. Glomma originates in Lake Eursund and flows into the large Oslo-fjord in the south-east of Norway. It is on this waterway that the largest hydroelectric power stations of the state are located. The main tributaries of the river are Atna, Ren and Worm.
- Logen (Lågen) is another fairly large Norwegian river in the southeastern part of the country, which is approximately 360 km long. Logen is an excellent place for catching salmon, trout, eels and pike.
- Tana (Tanaelva) is one of the largest and at the same time beautiful rivers of Norway and Finland, after all exactly on the border of these two states it flows. Its length is 348 km, and the area of the basin is 16374 sq. Km. km. The most popular tourist attraction here, of course, is fishing , and many Norwegians and even foreign visitors are trying to break the record of 1929 - catch salmon weighing more than 36 kg!
- Otra is a large river flowing in the county of Sørland, Southern Norway. Its length is 245 km. Otra begins in the mountains near Lake Breidvatnet and flows into the Skagerrak Strait in the center of Kristiansand on the southern coast of the Kingdom. This river is considered a popular holiday destination, and along it there are many summer houses and cozy mini-hotels.
Recreation on the rivers in Norway
Norway is an ideal country for outdoor enthusiasts. This occupation is very popular here both with local residents and with visiting tourists. Places where you can stay alone with yourself and enjoy the fresh air, abound: forests, mountains and national parks here in abundance. In addition, Norway is known for its amazing cleanliness, so rest on the water is not only pleasant, but also safe.
Among the main types of outdoor activities in Norway on the rivers are the following:
- fishing;
- alloys on rafts, tubes and catamarans;
- diving ;
- yachting;
- tracking along the coast.