The Sweden-Norway border is Europe's longest land border (1,620 km), traversing diverse Nordic landscapes, marked by cairns and cleared strips, and largely demilitarized since 1905, offering easy crossings for Schengen citizens but with customs checks due to Norway's EU non-membership, leading to strict limits on goods like alcohol, while employing advanced tech for traffic management at key points.
The Sweden and Norway Border
Arriving at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo
Viking ships in Norway, epitomized by finds like the stunningly preserved Oseberg and Gokstad ships, reveal Norway's rich seafaring heritage as robust, beautifully carved vessels used for war, trade, and exploration, with recent major discoveries like the Gjellestad ship highlighting ongoing finds; these iconic ships are central to Norwegian history, inspiring art, literature, and attracting global visitors to Oslo's world-class Viking Ship Museum.
