Why Norway could be the best place on Earth

IF YOU haven't been here, you're missing out. Majorly. With incredible natural phenomena and very happy locals, here are 18 reasons why this country will rock your world.

A fjord in Norway. Picture: Erik Ostlie, Flickr

THINK you've seen it all during your travels? Well if you haven't been here you're missing out. Majorly.

It's a big call, but we're declaring that Norway could be the best place on Earth. Don't believe us? Take a look at the photos below. From natural wonders to really happy locals and a spectacular light show, here are 18 reasons why Norway will rock your world. This list was inspired by a Huffington Post article. 1. You won't have to look far for a good photo op Norway is home to stunning scenery at every turn, including jawdropping rock formations. It's probably one of the most beautiful places you'll ever see. 2. Kjeragbolten is one of these amazing spots Is there a boulder more famous than Kjeragbolten? Tourists flock here so they can take the ultimate travel snap, suspended over a thousand metres high and wedged between two cliffs. Just don't look down! On the Kjeragbolten. Picture: Thinkstock 3. Trolltunga is another great viewing spot you won't want to miss A man sits on Trolltunga. Picture: Thinkstock 4. The locals are really happy Norway was voted the second-happiest place in the United Nation's World Happiness Report 2013, behind Denmark. The study looked at factors such as freedom, health and life expectancy. Don't worry, be happy. Picture: Thinkstock 5. You can see the sun - at midnight! Dream of summer days that never end? This could be the place for you. During summer in northern Norway there are 24 hours of sun. This natural phenomenon will no doubt shock the body clock but on the bright side it will leave more time for outdoor activities. The midnight sun. Picture: Artic PJ, Flickr 6. It's home to the Europe's highest waterfall At 860 metres high, Vinnufossen is worth a look. The Vinnufossen waterfall. Picture: Carl S Bj, Wikicommons 7. The 'Allemannsrett' law This law translates to 'all men's rights' and gives people the freedom to roam through all uncultivated land. Hike, camp or pick the berries; whatever you want to do is cool with them. 8. The cities aren't too chaotic Even the capital Oslo has plenty of room to move and lots of greenery. Boats moored at a harbour in Oslo. Picture: Thinkstock 9. The houses are cute and colourful Cityscape of Trondheim, Norway. Picture: Thinkstock 10. If you're lucky, it will light up your world Norway is a popular place for those hoping to spot the remarkable streaks of colour that transform the sky: the aurora borealis. Head to the north between September and March to increase your chances of catching the light show. But there's no guarantee you'll see it, as the weather also plays an important role. A massive Aurora in Norway. Picture: Thinkstock 11. Star Wars was filmed here Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back was partly filmed at Finse, near the Oslo-Bergen railway, in 1979. Finse, Norway. Picture: Zen Whisk, Flickr 12. Oh, and there are polar bears It's all white in Norway. Picture: Karilop311, Flickr 13. And of course, wild reindeer Roaming reindeer. Picture: Ruben Holthujsen, Flickr 14. They love cheese The original cheese slicer was invented and patented by Norwegian carpenter Bjorklund in 1925. 15. Even the tunnels are an adventure At nearly 25 kilometres long, the Laerdal road tunnel is the longest in the world. It's broken up into four sections so you don't get bored! It's also home to the Eiksund tunnel, which at 287 metres deep is the world's deepest underwater tunnel of its kind. It runs between Volda and Ulstein. The colourful Laerdal road tunnel. Picture: Jorn Eriksson, Flickr 16. There are gorgeous towns scattered around, such as Aalesund Aalesund. Picture: Rawmeyn, Flickr 17. You can ski during summer Try the Stryn Summer Ski Center, which opens between May and August, depending on the snow conditions. 18. There's a LOT of water In Norway there are more lakes than you could imagine, as in, half a million of them. Some are among the deepest in the world. At 514 metres, Hornindalsvatnet in Nordfjord district is the deepest lake in Europe and the 12th deepest in the world. Water, water everywhere. Plus ice, of course. Picture: Thinkstock Convinced yet? ###