Norway is also famous for its skiing. How wonderful it would be to combine sunny beaches with skiing in one day! For those who like winter sports this vacation will be a pleasure to come here. Ski was introduced as sports in the nineteenth century. But first mentions about them were much earlier: a pictogram has been found in gorge of mountains representing the skier. Perhaps it was made by the Vikings. According to the lab tests the pictogram is approximately 4,000 years old which means that Norwegians were the first to invent them. And mountains make great place to learn to ski. Perhaps those times that was most common way to get to a place. And today many tourists are headed for famous ski resorts to practice and have fun. Sports make you healthy, may be that is the reason why so many families try to come here together with their children.

A great number of foreigners believe that it is really cold in Norway. It is true that two thirds of the country’s territory is beyond the Polar Circle, but due to the Gulf Stream the climate is not as severe as that in the same latitudes in other parts of the world, so it is much easier for people to adapt. The climate generally is moderate-marine, and sub arctic on the Far North. In summer even in the northern parts of Norway the temperature rises up to 20-30 Celsius degree which makes 68 to 95 Fahrenheit. The vast area in the East of the country is protected against precipitations by the mountains which separate the continental part of Norway. Thus, it is not so cold in Norway - so meet the most prosperous and harmonious land of the Vikings.

Norway is one of the wealthiest European countries. And it can be sensed not only from financial and cultural viewpoints. It should be due to the conscious attitude of Norwegians to their nature, they keep on balancing between traditional and modernized way of living, living in harmony. They treat all their resources with respect and introduce all modern technologies wisely being afraid of affecting the environment. Most of the buildings are still wooden, but how is it happen that forests are kept untouched? The recycling and the policy of repeated tree planting do not allow devastating of natural resources.

They do their best in reference to tourism thus their guests could feel themselves comfortable. There are hundreds of children Amusement Parks, Zoos, sightseeing so as to help children to explore the nature and treat it with respect. It also helps parents to bring children up. All security policies in this country are kept thus to prevent any unpleasant events. People are friendly and amiable and they would help you whenever you need help. They keep their ancient culture perfectly.

Planning family summer vacation should be well organized thus to provide all kinds of activities. And combining summer and winter in one may be a possible solution. So, look ahead, to the nature of Norway!