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Norway

Dramatic fjords, northern lights and midnight sun

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5.6 millionPeople
OsloCapital
Norwegian, SámiLanguage
NOKCurrency
7 to 14 daysIdeal stay
$220-350Typical day

Norway stretches along the top of Europe, its coast cut by deep fjords and dotted with islands. Visitors come for scenic train rides, fjord cruises, the Lofoten Islands and the northern lights above the Arctic Circle. Oslo and Bergen are friendly, walkable cities with strong design and food scenes. It suits nature lovers who do not mind high prices.

Where to start

Top 15 things to do

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  1. A narrow, steep fjord with waterfalls such as the Seven Sisters. Ferries and roads give great views.

    1-2 daysTime needed
    yes, summer ferriesBook ahead
    Tip. Drive the Eagle Road for the classic view.
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  2. One of the narrowest fjords in Europe, with sheer walls and tiny farms. Electric boats cruise from Flåm.

    Half dayTime needed
    yes, in summerBook ahead
    Tip. Combine with the Flåm Railway.
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  3. A steep railway from the mountain station at Myrdal down to the fjord at Flåm. It passes waterfalls and gorges.

    2 hoursTime needed
    yes, in summerBook ahead
    Tip. Sit on the right going down for the best views.
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  4. Jagged peaks rising from the sea with red fishing cabins and white beaches. It is beautiful in summer and winter.

    3-5 daysTime needed
    yes, summer staysBook ahead
    Tip. Stay in a converted fishing cabin.
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  5. Tromsø is a top base for aurora chasing, whale watching and dog sledding in winter. Tours drive away from city lights.

    2-4 nightsTime needed
    yesBook ahead
    Tip. Book a chase tour that follows clear skies.
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  6. Colourful wooden Hanseatic merchant houses on Bergen's harbour. Narrow alleys behind hide workshops.

    2 hoursTime needed
    noBook ahead
    Tip. Visit the Hanseatic Museum for history.
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  7. A flat cliff top 604 metres above Lysefjord, reached by a popular hike. The view is famous.

    4-5 hoursTime needed
    noBook ahead
    Tip. Start early in summer to avoid crowds.
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  8. A rock ledge jutting out over a lake, reached by a long, demanding hike. It is best done in summer.

    10-12 hoursTime needed
    noBook ahead
    Tip. Go with a guide outside the main summer season.
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  9. A short road that hops across islets on curving bridges. It is dramatic in storms.

    1-2 hoursTime needed
    noBook ahead
    Tip. Drive it as part of a coastal route.
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  10. You can walk on the sloping roof of the opera house above the Oslofjord. Nearby are the Munch museum and new waterfront.

    2 hoursTime needed
    noBook ahead
    Tip. See Munch's The Scream at the MUNCH museum.
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  11. Over 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland in Frogner Park. The Monolith is the centrepiece.

    1-2 hoursTime needed
    noBook ahead
    Tip. Visit in the evening when it is quieter.
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  12. The oldest of Norway's wooden stave churches, with intricate carvings. It sits above the Lustrafjord.

    1 hourTime needed
    noBook ahead
    Tip. Take the small ferry from Solvorn.
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  13. Coastal ships sail between Bergen and Kirkenes, stopping at many towns. Short sections are possible.

    2-12 daysTime needed
    yesBook ahead
    Tip. Even one night between towns gives a taste.
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  14. Norway's highest mountains with glaciers and the Besseggen ridge hike. Huts serve hikers.

    2-3 daysTime needed
    yes, huts in summerBook ahead
    Tip. Take the boat from Gjendesheim to start Besseggen.
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  15. A cliff near the northernmost point of mainland Europe. The midnight sun shines here in summer.

    Half dayTime needed
    noBook ahead
    Tip. Go late evening in summer for the midnight sun.
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Pick your bases

Cities to visit

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OsloOrjanarvola, CC BY-SA 4.0
2 nights suggested

Capital with museums and design.

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BergenAqwis, CC BY-SA 3.0
3 nights suggested

Gateway to the fjords.

nature, gateway · Open the city guide
TromsøLeonhard Lenz, CC0
3 nights suggested

Arctic base for northern lights.

nature · Open the city guide
FlåmKenny Louie, CC BY 2.0
1 nights suggested

Fjord village.

nature · Guide coming
ÅlesundYsgrimor, CC BY-SA 4.0
2 nights suggested

Art Nouveau town near Geiranger.

architecture · Guide coming
StavangerRyan Hodnett, CC BY-SA 4.0
2 nights suggested

Base for Preikestolen.

hiking · Guide coming
SvolværVincent van Zeijst, CC BY 3.0
3 nights suggested

Lofoten base.

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TromsoLeonhard Lenz, CC0
3 nights suggested

Arctic city and the best base for northern lights.

aurora, arctic · Open the city guide
TrondheimSillerkiil, CC BY-SA 4.0
2 nights suggested

Historic city with the Nidaros Cathedral.

history, food · Guide coming
SvolvaerVincent van Zeijst, CC BY 3.0
2 nights suggested

A base for the Lofoten Islands.

islands, scenery · Guide coming
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Know the map

Regions

Eastern Norway

Capital, forests and lakes.

Oslo, Lillehammer

Fjord Norway

Fjords, waterfalls and mountain hikes.

Geirangerfjord, Flåm, Preikestolen

Central mountains

High peaks and glaciers.

Jotunheimen, Lom

Northern Norway

Arctic islands and lights.

Lofoten, Tromsø, North Cape

Oslo and the east

City culture with forests and lakes.

Oslo, Lillehammer, Rjukan

Southwest

Cliffs, islands and food.

Stavanger, Preikestolen, Lysefjord

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Ready-made routes

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  1. Oslo, 2 nightsCity and museums.
  2. Flåm, 2 nightsRailway and Nærøyfjord.
  3. Bergen, 3 nightsBryggen and fjord trips.
Plan your dates

Seasons and weather

Best: June to August. Long daylight and open mountain roads suit fjords and hikes.

The Arctic north has the midnight sun in summer and northern lights from about September to March.

Busy and pricey. June to August. High season: crowds and the highest hotel prices. Book ahead.
Shoulder. May, September. Good weather with fewer people and better prices.
Quiet and cheaper. October to April: short days, snow, northern lights season in the north. Low season: lowest prices and few crowds, but shorter days and some places closed.

January. Quiet season. Lower prices, fewer crowds.

Usual weather in Oslo

Temperature

32°50°68°86°104°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecDaily highAverage

Rain

0.00.81.62.43.13.94.75.5JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

January

26°F daily high, 21°F average, 3.1 in

  • Warmest month July (69°F)
  • Coolest month January (21°F)
  • Wettest month August (4.8 in)
  • Driest month March (2.2 in)

Average of past years from NASA POWER, worked out at each city's position. A place far from these cities can be quite different.

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Know before you go

At a glance

5/5
Safety

The US State Department rates Norway Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions, with a note on landslides and avalanches.

4/5
Getting around

Trains, ferries and buses are reliable though slow in mountains.

1/5
Value

One of the most expensive countries in the world.

Good to know

Entry with your passport

Entry rules depend on your passport. Members see the rules for their own passport here.

Passport and visa rules change often and without notice. Always check the official pages before you book and again before you travel.

EntryRules change, so check the Norwegian government's visitor visa page on norway.no and your own government's travel advice before you book.
PlugsType C, F; 230 V
Tap watersafe
TippingTipping is not expected; rounding up is fine.
PaymentsCards are used everywhere and cash is rarely needed.
Emergency110 fire, 112 police, 113 ambulance
EtiquetteNorwegians value privacy and calm. Follow the outdoor access right but leave no trace.
DrivingOn the right
Between citiesTrains link Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim and Bodø, with ferries and buses on the coast. Domestic flights save time, especially to the north. Driving is scenic but slow, with many tunnels and tolls.
Main airportsOSL, BGO, TOS, SVG, TRD
Ride appsUber
Taste it

What to eat

BrunostSalmonFårikålKanelbolleRakfiskLefseAquavitCod dishes such as lutefisk or klippfisk

A short history

Viking seafarers from Norway raided and traded across Europe from the late 8th century. Norway was later united with Denmark for centuries and then with Sweden from 1814. It became fully independent in 1905 and was occupied by Germany during the Second World War. Oil discoveries from the late 1960s made it one of the richest countries in the world.

Researched 2026-10-13. Check official sources and recent changes before you go.

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