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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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Caribbean fish
Prequel: Hey guys, it's been a while since we last checked in. First of all, sorry for that, but it has been eventful weeks and we had hardly any internet. Well, not sorry for...
Dreams of salt and unfortunately no apple strudel
Here you can see it: the largest maelstrom on earth! Gigantic, incredibly large and somehow extraordinarily calming. The Saltfjorden at sunset We have arrived in...
Outskirts of Jostedalsbreen
July 11, 2020
Kalvåg - a Lofoten village in the wrong place
July 4, 2020
Florø - Norway's westernmost city
3rd July 2020
6.11. Tromsø during the day - fun in the Arctic
The next morning we finally see how much snow has fallen in the last 4 days (69 cm were measured). We later learn that there hasn't been this much snow in early November for 97...
5.11. Hammerfest - first glow
After a rough night, the sky is still gray in the morning, but the Arctic Ocean has calmed down. We are back on a southern course and a little closer to land. The ship...
04.11. Kirkenes - the turning point at the Russian border
We wake up to relatively calm seas and anchor in Kirkenes as planned shortly before 9 o'clock. We did not book the possible bus excursion to the Russian border and instead...
E6 - Weiter Richtung Korgen - 06.September
Das Wetter meint es wieder einmal nicht so gut mit uns. Leichter Regen und Wind empfangen uns am Morgen. Wir entscheiden uns in der Campingküche zu frühstücken, dann geht‘s...
23rd August - Harstad
In the morning, both of us woke up very early after a long time. The sun shines into the bus at seven o'clock and invites us to wake up and enjoy the day. We sit outside and...
Balestrand
This morning at 7:45 we took the ferry to Solvorn on the other side of the fjord. By the way, you pay for the vehicle based on length including driver plus all other adult...
Svartisen Glacier and Arctic Circle
Today we drove a short distance off to hike at the Svartisen Glacier (Black Ice Glacier). A boat brought us to the starting point, from where it was 3km to the glacier. We hiked...
Geirangerfjord and Trollstigen
Today we saw a lot. It started with the cloudy descent down to Geiranger with only 10m visibility at times. Then we took the ferry through the Geirangerfjord. And then drove in...
Cairn
When venturing into the Norwegian landscape, one will surely wonder why there are small piles of stones stacked on the roadside, mountains, or fjords, and may temporarily...
Nord...Nörder...am Nördesten
From Narvik, there are not many roads leading north. You can save your navigation system because the North Cape is signposted from the outskirts of Narvik. On the way, you will...
Chapter 16: New Year's Eve at Nordkapp
On the Nordkapp peninsula, there is virtually no vegetation left. Only the roads stand out from the snow-covered landscape, swept by icy winds. In winter, Nordkapp can...
Chapter 9: Christmas Eve in Trondheim
Today's snowy stage took us to Trondheim and coincidentally at the right time for the Christmas service at Nidaros Cathedral. We were able to follow the scripture reading and...
Day 21: Experiencing Norway
First of all, apologies for the late upload - no Wi-Fi on the night train. But now, onto the day: Yesterday, after a starry night without northern lights 😖, we struggled to...
Day 20: Train journey with a view
The pictures speak for themselves today
Trolltunga, 03.08.2017
03:00 AM: The alarm clock rudely woke us up in Lummerland 04:00 AM: After a breakfast under cherry trees at our camping site, the departure was a bit difficult. To not disturb...
DAY 6 - From Stavanger to Tyssedal
In the early morning around 5 o'clock, we were transferred from the night train to a bus. Unfortunately, the bus had a technical problem, so we had to change buses again. After...
Way back from the North Cape
Since we were in Norway, we thought it would be a good opportunity to celebrate with some fresh fish. And so we had incredibly delicious salmon sandwiches, stockfish, a cream made...
First milestone reached - North Cape
The North Cape - tourist mecca for all Scandinavia travelers. Whether by caravan, tour bus, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot, everyone who has taken the long journey north gathers...
Road to the North Cape
What else is there to see between the last major "civilization center" Alta and the last point in Europe? A lot! Very much! A lot of nothing... Mongolian-looking hillsides covered...
Day 3: A travel day
Today we had to leave Amsterdam at 8.15 am. The 2100 free parking spaces (🚴♀️) at the train station were already full again and the anchor was dropped. Arriving at the...
Invasion of flying ants
After the first two stressful weeks, we are slowly calming down. The relaxed nature of the Norwegians seems to be contagious. Setting up and taking down, putting Philip to bed,...
Mo i Rana
And again, 6.5 hours later—no longer just forest😜—after a short break in between, boom, we have arrived in Mo i Rana. The drive wasn't too long for us. We kept listening to...