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Norway✨ 10 best things to do in Norway

Things to do in Norway

1. Cruise the GeirangerfjordSail between sheer cliffs and plunging waterfalls in one of the world's most famous fjords.
2. Hike to PreikestolenStand on the flat-topped Pulpit Rock high above the Lysefjord near Stavanger.
3. Chase the northern lightsHead out from Tromsø on a clear winter night to watch green auroras dance overhead.
4. Ride the Flåm RailwayDescend a steep mountain valley past waterfalls on one of the world's most scenic train journeys.
5. Explore LofotenWander red fishing cabins beneath jagged peaks and hike to beaches with Caribbean-coloured water.
6. Walk Bryggen in BergenExplore the leaning wooden Hanseatic warehouses along the old harbour.
7. See Viking heritage in OsloDiscover Viking history and visit Oslo's striking Opera House and waterfront museums.
8. Experience the midnight sunHike or kayak under a sun that never sets during summer in the Arctic north.
9. Go dog sleddingRace across snowy plateaus behind a team of eager huskies in northern Norway.
10. Take the Hurtigruten coastal routeSail along the dramatic coastline between Bergen and Kirkenes, stopping at remote ports.

Norway🗺️ Where to visit in Norway

Where to go in Norway

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  OsloCapital · cultureA green waterfront capital with the Munch Museum, Vigeland sculpture park and Opera House.
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  BergenWestern Norway · gateway to fjordsA colourful harbour city surrounded by mountains and the starting point for many fjord trips.
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  GeirangerfjordMøre og Romsdal · fjordA UNESCO-listed fjord with dramatic waterfalls like the Seven Sisters.
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  Nærøyfjord & FlåmVestland · fjord & railwayOne of the narrowest fjords in the world, combined with the famous Flåm Railway.
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  Lofoten IslandsArctic · islandsSpectacular peaks, fishing villages and beaches above the Arctic Circle.
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  TromsøArctic · northern lightsA lively Arctic city and the top base for aurora trips, whale watching and winter adventures.
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  Stavanger & LysefjordSouthwest · hikingA charming old town and the gateway to Preikestolen and Kjeragbolten.
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  SvalbardHigh Arctic · wildernessA remote archipelago of glaciers and polar bears, far north of the mainland.

Norway🌦️ Weather & best time to visit Norway

Best time to visit Norway

Norway's coast is milder than its latitude suggests thanks to the Gulf Stream, with frequent rain in the west, especially around Bergen. Inland and in the far north, winters are long, cold and snowy, while summers are short and bright.

Typical daytime highs and rain in Oslo (approximate averages).

Norway🎉 Festivals & events in Norway

• May (17th)
  Constitution Day (Syttende Mai)Children's parades, national costumes and flags fill every town on Norway's national day.
• June (23rd)
  Midsummer (Sankthans)Bonfires are lit along the coast and fjords to celebrate the longest days of the year.
• May–June
  Bergen International FestivalA major festival of music, theatre and dance in Bergen.
• February (6th)
  Sámi National DaySámi communities celebrate their culture with events, flags and traditional dress.
• March
  Holmenkollen Ski FestivalA classic winter event with ski jumping and cross-country racing at Oslo's famous ski jump.

Norway🧭 Norway itinerary ideas

How many days in Norway?

Norway🎒 Backpacking Norway – tips & hacks

Backpacker budget: about $90–130 a day

• Norway is expensive – use the right to roam (allemannsretten) to camp for free in the countryside, following the rules.
• Book trains and long-distance buses early for cheaper fares.
• Cook your own meals using hostel or cabin kitchens, and shop at discount supermarkets.
• Tap water is excellent everywhere – refill your bottle instead of buying drinks.
• Hitchhiking is relatively common in rural areas and summer, though use your judgement.

Norway🛡️ Safety & money in Norway

Emergency: 112 police · 113 ambulance · 110 fire

Norway🛬 Getting to Norway

Oslo Gardermoen is the main international airport, with others in Bergen, Stavanger and Tromsø. Ferries link Norway with Denmark and Germany, and trains and roads connect with Sweden.

✈️ Cheap flights to Norway: airports, flight times & best time to fly →

Norway💡 Did you know? 5 facts about Norway

• Norway's 'right to roam' lets anyone hike and camp on most uncultivated land, as long as they respect nature and privacy.
• The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, while the other Nobel prizes are awarded in Stockholm.
• Norway has sent a Christmas tree to London's Trafalgar Square every year since 1947 as a thank-you for wartime support.
• The Svalbard Global Seed Vault stores seeds from around the world deep inside an Arctic mountain.
• The Lærdal Tunnel is one of the longest road tunnels in the world, at over 24 kilometres.

Norway❓ Norway travel FAQ

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