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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.
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.
After a hearty breakfast and a small gathering by the lake with our buddy dog, we freshened up and packed everything up to experience our next adventure. We didn't know where...
June 4th - June 5th, 2021 After Pia's birthday, we both felt really exhausted and sick. We were a bit annoyed by that because these were our last days and getting a cold at that...
Well, it's been a long time since something new came here, but it was just very busy last month. I am now in my next and hopefully last quarantine. Although it is much nicer and...
For Saturday morning, we had booked a bus to Preikestolen. Preikestolen is a rocky ledge on the Lysefjord, with a steep 600-meter drop into the fjord. In the last 10 years, it...
An exhausting and eventful week with hiking and bike tour.
Two weeks full of activities in and around Kristiansand
Our ski trip near Hovden with many exciting experiences.
January 30, 2021
Hardly a tree.
Instead of moping about the ongoing rain, we decide to go to the next tourist attraction. The #Hauklandstranda is a huge sandy beach that reminds us a little of the beaches in...
In the Lofoten Islands, there is only one direction at first - back south to the tip of the island chain. On the way, we stop in #Henningsvær, a village with many islands that...
And now? Well, on our maps it has become a bit emptier, not because the land ends here, but because it is not as touristy as Southern Norway. Because now we are slowly entering...
Yesterday (Monday, 27.7.2020) our route took us directly to the 24.51 km long Lærdal Tunnel followed by a (first) ferry crossing. Since we couldn't find a suitable campsite, we...
Lindesnes fyr (Lighthouse)
July 9, 2020
Vestkapp (B) Early in the morning, Noa informed me that she had to work. So I went alone to the Senje Peninsula. First, I went to Vestkapp, Norway's westernmost point on the...
June 12, 2020
Day 4 of my quarantine / Hike 2 of the day
and a winter walk
The jellyfish were great to photograph The fog machine was amazing! The animated fish And here you could play with the light Ok, jellyfish and fog machine...
The Northern lights last night were so impressive that we absolutely want more. So after the great experience with Northern Horizon, we spontaneously book a Northern Lights tour...
Once upon a time, there were four trolls who were bored in the evening. Full of energy, they took their bicycles and pedaled away. Halfway through, they realized they didn't...
We have already decided in Ballangen that we want to visit Trondheim. We drive back on the E6 - the main construction site axis. Again, lots of excavators, wheel loaders, and...
After a delicious breakfast in front of the bus, we continue on our journey. We drive through the beautiful town of Brønnøysund again and are amazed that even here the public...
Hello, in this blog I will tell you about one of many trips with my Muddi. It all started in 2011 with a flight voucher to London (20 € BRE - STA). Since then, my mom and I...
North of Polar Circle - 69 degree North - Nordlichter
The day started with us almost being late for the train. Two minutes before departure, we hurried onto the platform, hungry but presentable, with all our luggage, and were very...
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...
We leave the North Cape and our camp and head back toward Hönningsvag. We cross the North Cape Tunnel and leave the island of Mageroya on the E69 heading towards Olderfjord. From...