Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Torghatten mountain in Norway is a popular tourist destination but there is a lack of public facilities in the area (Getty ...

Norway has updated its plans for a visitor tax that hopes to tackle the negative effects of overtourism. The government has announced it is lowering the proposed fee that local authorities will be ...

Norway is set to become the latest European destination to introduce a tourist tax to combat concerns about rising visitor numbers. Lawmakers approved the new levy on Thursday, which allows ...

As Norway’s tourism numbers reach record-breaking levels, its government is taking a significant step toward easing the strain on local communities and fragile natural environments. A new bill ...

Local authorities in Lofoten have to spend a lot on maintaining hiking trails primarily used by tourists. It’s already known as one of the world’s most expensive countries to visit, but Norway could ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Though predominantly known for its stunning fjord region and ...

As resorts across Norway start opening for the 2024/25 ski season, Ski Safari is preparing to send more customers there than ever before. This growth is led by huge increases for Norway’s West Coast ...

As the tourism industry continues to grapple with its role in climate change, travel brands from all verticals of the market are realizing the important opportunity they have to be part of the ...

Starting January 1, 2025, Norway plans to introduce new restrictions for cruise ships and other tourist activities in Svalbard to protect its unique wildlife, including a cap on ship passengers and ...

Norway is one of the Scandinavian countries best known for its raw, natural beauty. Nearly 80% of it is covered by mountains, glaciers, or water, and its coastline stretches over 63,000 miles when ...

The disaster happened in the famous tourist area in northern Norway, near Raftsundet, while bus had been traveling from the town of Narvik to the Lofoten archipelago. According to Norwegian ...