List of rivers of Norway facts for kids

Norway is a beautiful country in Northern Europe, famous for its stunning fjords, mountains, and long rivers. Rivers are super important! They provide fresh water for people and animals, help with transportation, and are often used to create electricity through hydropower.

This article will tell you about some of Norway's longest and most important rivers. These rivers flow through different parts of the country, shaping the landscape and playing a big role in Norway's nature and history.

Norway's Longest Rivers

Here are the 19 longest rivers in Norway, ranked by how far they travel:

• Glomma: This is Norway's longest river, stretching about 600 km (373 mi). It flows from the mountains in the east down to the sea.
• Pasvikelva and Ivalo: These rivers together are about 360 km (224 mi) long. About 109 km of this length is in Norway.
• Numedalslågen: This river is around 352 km (219 mi) long.
• Gudbrandsdalslågen and Vorma: Together, these rivers measure about 351 km (218 mi).
• Tana: This river is approximately 348 km (216 mi) long and forms part of the border between Norway and Finland.
• Drammensvassdraget (Drammenselva): This river system, including Drammenselva, is about 301 km (187 mi) long.
• Skiensvassdraget: This river system stretches for about 251 km (156 mi).
• Begna: This river is around 250 km (155 mi) long.
• Otra: Measuring about 245 km (152 mi), this river flows through southern Norway.
• Trysilelva: This river is approximately 233 km (145 mi) long.
• Altaelva: This river is about 229 km (142 mi) long and is famous for salmon fishing.
• Namsen: This river measures around 228 km (142 mi).
• Hallingdalselva and Snarumselva: These rivers combined are about 220 km (137 mi) long.
• Arendalsvassdraget (Nidelva): This river system, including Nidelva, is about 209 km (130 mi) long.
• Orklaelva: This river is approximately 171 km (106 mi) long.
• Renaelva: This river measures about 165 km (103 mi).
• Vefsna: This river is around 163 km (101 mi) long.
• Karasjohka: This river is approximately 155 km (96 mi) long.
• Nea-Nidelvvassdraget: This river system is about 152 km (94 mi) long.

Other Rivers to Know

Besides the longest rivers, Norway has many other important and interesting rivers. Here are a few more:

• Akerselva: This river flows through the city of Oslo.
• Eira
• Flakstadelva
• Gaula
• Tista

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Ríos de Noruega para niños