Norway is strongly associated with all kinds of winter sports. During the period from November to April the country is usually called a snow-clad paradise, which draws the tourists from all over the world. Skiing remains the most popular sport in Norway. The top ski resorts of the country are the following: Hemsedal (one of the largest in the country), Narwik (has one of the most vertical runs in Norway, Oppdal (for advanced skiers), Trysil (has a good ski school both for children and adults).The travelers, coming to Norway, prefer not only skiing but also tobogganing, skating, ice fishing, ice climbing, dog sledding, snowboarding, snow kiting and other kinds of winter sports.
Visiting this country gives the tourists an opportunity to experience the thrill of white water rafting. The Glamorgan Heritage Coast, where popular seaside resorts are situated, is an ideal place for swimming and sunbathing. So, summer is the very time to visit Wales.