Norway, a Scandinavian state in the Arctic Circle, is often compared to New Zealand – it is famous for its breathtaking glaciers and fjords. Norwegians are avid winter sport enthusiasts, and skiing is the national pastime. In the summer, they enjoy hiking through the forests and mountains under the Midnight Sun. And then, of course, there’s the Arctic, which provides a backdrop for some of Europe’s most charismatic wildlife – polar bears (in Svalbard), reindeer and musk oxen to name just three – and the setting for many a picturesque wooden village.