Gea Norvegica Geopark
Map of UNESCO in Norway
In Norway, we have eight sites designated as World Heritage. In addition, there are five geoparks, one biosphere reserve, and three creative cities.
The UNESCO-status covers not only physical locations, but also immaterial traditions and practices. In Norway, we have six intangible cultural heritages.
World Heritage
- Bryggen i Bergen (1979) / The Dock in Bergen
- Urnes stavkirke (1979) / Urnes Stave Church
- Røros bergstad og Circumferensen (1980 og utvidet i 2010) / Røros Mining Town and the Circumference
- Bergkunsten i Alta (1985) / The Rock Art in Alta
- Vegaøyan (2004) / The Vega Islands
- Struves meridianbue - fire norske punkter (2005) / Struve's Meridian Arch - Four Norwegian Points
- Vestnorsk fjordlandskap - Geirangerfjorden og Nerøyfjorden (2005) / West-Norwegian Fjord Landscape
- Rjukan-Notodden industriarv (2015) / Rjukan-Notodden Industrial Heritage
Biosphere reserve
- Nordhordland biosfæreområde / Nordhordland Biosphere Reserve
Geopark
- Fjordkysten Regional- and Geopark
Creative cities
- Bergen is a Creative City for gastronomy
- Lillehammer is a Creative City for literature
- Hamar is a Creative City for media arts
Intangible cultural heritage
- The Oselvar Workshop and the Oselvar Culture
- Stev Art, Dance and Folk Music from Setesdal
- Nidaros Cathedral Restoration Workshop
- Nordic Clinker Boat Traditions
- Norwegian Summer Pasture Traditions (Seter)
- The Bunad Tradition - Craftsmanship and Social Practice
UNESCO Chair
- UNESCO Chair for Sustainable Heritage and Environmental Protection at the University of Bergen
- UNESCO Chair for Education on Sustainable Living Practices at the University of Inland Norway
UNESCO-schools
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