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Vacation in Norway : Highlights & Travel Tips
Norway is a destination that feels both dramatic and deeply peaceful, drawing travelers with its towering fjords, glacier-fed landscapes, colorful coastal towns, and a strong connection to nature. What makes it especially memorable is the variety packed into one country: you can cruise through narrow fjords, ride scenic railways, explore modern cities like Oslo and Bergen, and, depending on the season, experience either the midnight sun or the northern lights. The country’s clean design, outdoor culture, and excellent infrastructure make it appealing for travelers who want both adventure and comfort.
Key highlights include sailing the Geirangerfjord or Nærøyfjord, driving spectacular routes such as Trollstigen, hiking to iconic viewpoints like Preikestolen, and visiting Arctic regions such as Tromsø or the Lofoten Islands for wildlife and winter experiences. In summer, long daylight hours are ideal for road trips, hiking, and kayaking, while winter brings snow sports and aurora viewing. Practical tips: Norway is expensive, so budget carefully for food, transport, and accommodation; book trains, ferries, and popular summer stays well in advance; and pack in layers, as weather can shift quickly even in warmer months. Public transportation is reliable, but renting a car can be the best way to explore remote scenic areas.
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Best time to travel Norway
The best time to visit Norway is from June through August, when travel popularity peaks and conditions are best for fjord cruises, hiking, scenic road trips, and long daylight hours. July and August are especially popular, while September can be a great shoulder-season option for fewer crowds with still-beautiful scenery.
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Norway - Tromsø in Winter
Norway, what have you done to me...... I knew Norway was amazing. By the way, amazing fits quite well, I think, literally.
Once to the Lofoten and back
The next stage is upon us – and we are a bit apprehensive for good reasons: the Lofoten. In recent years, they have become the absolute hotspot in Norway and are hopelessly...
The Search for the T
Or How We Almost Hiked to the Northernmost Point of the European Mainland...
Oslo and the Holmenkollenbakken - nice here, but have you ever been to ...?
After arriving in Oslo yesterday around 10 a.m., we decided to explore the city right away. Check-in at our campsite wasn't until 1 p.m....
Big man, small fish or how to make friends while traveling
Sometimes you can already tell from the reviews that a campsite is different from the others. About Ali, the owner, it was said: He cooks for his guests, and order is more of a...
Today's Motto: Steps are meant to be climbed
Who doesn’t know the hurdles in life that we have to take on the way up? We took this quite literally today. A hike was in order. To waterfalls. What could be more beautiful for...
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Farewell to Norway
Today we are saying goodbye to Norway after 3 weeks. The ferry departs at 14:00. Boarding is 2 hours prior. We draw an extremely positive balance of our trip and can only...
Visit to Holmenkollen
We dedicated the last day in Oslo to the Olympic site from 1952. A visit to Holmenkollen is definitely worth it. We cycle a few kilometers steadily uphill on the well-marked path....
Island hopping in the Oslofjord
A unique aspect of the Norwegian capital is island hopping by electric boat. There are numerous islands in the Oslofjord. Today, we are visiting four of them....
Welcome to Oslo
Today we explored Oslo with the hop on hop off bus. Before departure, we visited the Royal Square. The royal palace with its park is an impressive but by no means ostentatious...
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Geirangerfjord - oh you beautiful pearl
Morning atmosphere in Ålesund
On the Trail of the Trolls: Hiking in Hustadvika
Since we didn't have a travel day today, we could wonderfully sleep in. To then have another beautiful view from the bed. This little joy every morning makes me start the day in a...
From Kiel to Oslo - Sensory Overload Included
hotel room in a long time And our little lunch/snack breakfast was super delicious. We've moved around a lot on the ship; I even met my daily step goal 😄 and of course, a visit...
A good catch
the harmless lighthouse with a not-so-harmless hiking trail
NORDKAPP I'm coming
My last stage before the North Cape and my arrival
Southern Norway has captivated me
of nature, challenged me at first. Additionally, my thoughts and feelings fluctuated between whether I'm too slow if I'm heading to the North Cape or if I'm missing out on the...
Unter der Mitternachtssonne - Eine Woche Lofoten
Ein Zusammenschnitt von der Reise:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ldMiWla3a8 14.06.2021 - 11:30 Ich befinde mich momentan auf einer Fähre im Nordmeer oberhalb des arktischen...
Spitsbergen, The Archipelago in the Far North
Spitsbergen (Svalbard) is an archipelago consisting of seven islands. The Gulf Stream flows past Norway to the west and influences the climate in Spitsbergen. The west remains...
Alnes Norway Day 15
After the stormiest and rainiest night of our trip, in the morning it was hard to tell where the puddles ended and the sea began.
The Last Days - Austbygda and Larvik
Now the time has completely flown by. Yesterday we still had a day at the campsite in Telemark. We only explored the place a bit, bought a few things at the supermarket, and...
Aurora Hunter with Sleep Deprivation
Fortunately, after our unsuccessful visit to Tromsø, we are off to a small, enchanting island: Sommerøy. We reach the island via a winding bridge that is controlled by a traffic...
Travel Day - Rain, Fog, Familiar Sights
I'm a bit late with the writing, as I am catching up on yesterday's travel day this morning. We drove further inland from Kjørnes, with our destination for today being the...
Ålesund - like food that tastes interesting
Ålesund in all its glory
We were by an ocean! Or: Drive over the Atlantic Road
Goodbye beautiful fjord - let's enjoy one more coffee view
Trondheim - a place to visit
It's travel day again and that means mainly one thing: time for Pølse. Our little tradition 😁 We're leaving the windy high plateau, but taking the wind with us. At times, our...
Walk with a gentle breeze - Impressions from Høvringen
With a slight delay, here is the blog entry for yesterday, I confess - I was too tired in the evening. Our little hike of about 12 km exhausted me more than I would like to admit...
Travel Day - Rondane National Park Here We Come
Today there isn't much to tell. After a cozy morning, an extensive shower, and a slight delay caused by the campground's high-tech setup (everything online is so great until...
By train to the Northern Lights - From Ramberg to Svolvær
The bus ride from Ramberg to Svolvær, the capital of the Lofoten Islands, went by quite quickly. 2 hour journey, changing once in Leknes. The scenery was beautiful, but...
Etappe 7 - In the Mountains
A phone call with the previous owners of the Cinnamon Bun explains the problem and alleviates our worries - the beeping comes from an overly sensitive sensor next to the battery...
A Land of Rugged Beauty NORWAY and the Vikings
Norway is part of the Scandinavian countries. The mountain range is referred to as the Scandinavian Mountains or simply the Scandes. It is 1700 km long and stretches from...
Oslo, gray city by the fjord
Oslo was a compressed city, Oslo was a young capital, Oslo was an unfinished city. A brief ride through the city's history: Viking settlement, under Danish rule, the city fire...
Nigardsbreen - the eternal (?) ice
After our rather calm day yesterday, today should offer another small highlight of our journey: a visit to a glacier. The Jostedalsbreen and its associated glacier tongue...
Trondheim to Bodø
Pictures and travel report from Trondheim to Bodø
By train to the Northern Lights - From Bodø to the Lofoten
I actually always look forward to trips on the water, until I realize that I can't tolerate it that well anymore. So I sat there almost motionless for 3 hours, fighting the...
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