Norway May Limit the Number of Tourists Visiting Outdoor Attractions
Norways leading hiking and outdoor group, NorskFriluftsliv,islooking to limit the large number of tourists hiking to Norway's most visited natural wonders, according to The Local.
The limitations could impact people visiting some ofNorway's besthiking spots and viewing points, includingPulpit Rockand Trolltunga.
In Norway, we have a biodiversity and need to ensure that natural resource base is not impaired, said LasseHeimdal, leader of Norsk Friluftsliv,in an interview with Norway's government-owned broadcaster, NRK.
That means if large loads of tourists could damage nature, the authorities are obliged to insert countermeasures, Heimdal said, adding that the issue is not only seen at Pulpit Rock but across various outdoor sights across the country.
The Norwegian Tourist Association also proposed new lawsin August that would allow them to stop tourists from climbing Pulpits Rock in August, when there is historically a lotof rescue missionsand fatal incidentsdue to unpredictable weather.
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