Amazing Architecture Pavilions Showcase Norway’s Magnificent Landscape

Norway boasts some of the world's most amazing natural wonders - from milky blue<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fjord"> fjords</a> to the magnificent <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/aurora-borealis/">aurora borealis</a> and endless pockets of forested landscapes, this magical country is what dreams are made of. To showcase this breathtaking scenery the Norwegian government has invested a whopping $377 million in a beautiful series of architectural lookout points. Some of the country's most acclaimed architects have been selected for the project - <a href="http://www.saunders.no">Todd Saunders and Tommie Wilhelmsen</a> are just one team on the case, and the view from their striking <a href="http://www.saunders.no/work/item/98-aurland-lookout">Aurland Lookout</a> is absolutely phenomenal. Take a look after the jump at the gallery of these awesome works that celebrate the Norwegian countryside.

This stunning viewpoint was created by Norwegian architects <a href="http://www.saunders.no">Todd Saunders and Tommie Wilhelmsen</a>.

The Aurland lookout rises an astonishing 2,133 feet above the water, and is constructed from wood.

Built around the original toilet which had been destroyed by bad weather in the area, <a href="http://www.mantheykula.no/">Manthey Kula</a> designed this beautiful restroom in Akkarvikodden, Lofoten. With a view to the sky through grand glass openings, the building is also durable and constructed with corteen steel. <em>Photo courtesy of Paul Warchol</em>

The <a href="http://www.3rw.no/works/landscape/askvagen/txt.html">Askvaagen viewpoint</a> is located on the Atlantic Ocean Road near a small fishing village, Askvaagen. Designed by <a href="http://www.3rw.no/works/">3RW Works </a>an overhanging platform brings visitors close to the waters edge from which they can look out over islands dotted along the horizon.

This ferry quay design comes from one of Norway's most prominent architects, <a href="http://www.holmebakk.no">Carl-Viggo Hølmebakk</a>.

The landing jetty looks like a beautiful structure to welcome incoming boats to the shore.

The cantilevered bridge by<a href="http://www.code.no"> Code Architecture </a>is the first place to stop and take in the view of the North Atlantic thing as tourists drive across the island of Senja. Image courtesy of Hugo Fagermo

Designed by Jensen Skodvin Arkitektkontor the <a href="http://www.juvet.com/">Juvet Hotel</a> in Valldal brings the incredible views into each room with enormous scenic windows.