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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.

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.

All travel reports from Norway

Honningsvåg & Nordkapp, August 17, 2024

Today we docked in Honningsvåg and saw a Hurtigruten ship right at the harbor entrance. Upon arrival, the weather was still hazy, but soon we were blessed with beautiful...

Day 14 - Free Camping near Lillehammer

So here we are in Lillehammer. Completely without snow. Not for skiing or jumping, just for shopping. It went well at the shopping center. If I understood the sign correctly,...

Tag 12 - Vågåmo at Jotunheimen National Park

A long stretch (274km - this takes about 6 hours here, due to fog, mountains, cows, and sheep, see pictures) from Bakka through Flåm and Aurland across Jotunheimen National Park...

Day 09 - Gamvik to Skarsvåg / North Cape

Today we set off on another stretch towards the next destination. The weather was mostly sunny as we headed towards the touristy North Cape on Magerøya, the barren island....

Day 05 b - Path to Kinnarodden

On this day, we started around 10 am full of anticipation and excitement for our extraordinary tour. We chose this time of year specifically to avoid too many snow fields, but...

On the Hurtigruten 4

We've been driving through the winter since Lofoten! Mostly between the islands and the mainland. At some point there are also whales to be seen... well, they can be seen as...

Cinnamon roll and chocolate muffin

08/21 The weather forecast wasn't right at all. The report was 20 degrees and sun and we got 10 degrees and constant rain. I was so looking forward to the hike to Rimstigen, but...

Finally a few meters of altitude

08/18 (Friday) That was a long day. Michel woke up again in as good a mood as he fell asleep yesterday. From the age of 5 he was allowed to cuddle with dad and I was able to...

Keep going north!

In Tromsø, we spontaneously decided to drive the 9 hours further north instead of going south, so that Alex and Nerina could also see the North Cape (Flo was here in winter...

Stavanger

Today just briefly, because I'm completely exhausted. We took a 9-hour trip to Stavanger today. With scooter and bus into the city, then 4 hours in the Petroleum Museum. That...

On the road with Hurtigruten 05.01 - 09.01.23

After a short stay in Bergen, our journey begins on the Hurtigruten at 8:30 PM on board the MS Nordlys. In order to travel with our moped, we have booked one of the few animal...

from Napp to Andenes

The night was not as peaceful as expected - Juliane sounded the alarm at 11:00 pm - she had spotted the Northern Lights. Everyone except Paul was already in bed and sleeping...

Quick tour of Oslo

I made a fuss again and created chaos 10 minutes before the agreed wake-up time. After a modest breakfast, we took the tram to the city center. After the opera, fortress, town...

Finally, it's starting now

Yesterday it finally happened! From 11.00am we explained everything about the motorhome down to the last screw - finally finished at 12.00pm! Then home, throw in our stuff and a...

A calm day around Oslo

Today was a calm day. We arrived at the campsite yesterday after midnight and it was 1:00 before we went to sleep. So we didn't wake up until around 10 o'clock, and it was...

Glaciers with obstacles

Today, the glacier tour was finally on the agenda. After the first attempt in the north (Svartisen) fell through, we were very happy that the weather looked good and stable...

Beautiful Westfjordland

It was worth stopping at a rest area above the Geirangerfjord. The morning was great - the fog slowly dissipated and the fjord came into view. We had a leisurely breakfast and...

The 'King's Road'

The road 63 leads from Andalsnes into the mountains and is one of the busiest roads in Norway in the summer, although it is usually nothing more than a narrow local road, which...

Stiklestad and Trondheim

The night was short as there was a lot of traffic and noise near our sleeping place. So we quickly drove on towards Trondheim. The area here is predominantly agricultural and...

3rd DAY (10.8.22)

2:00 PM I awoke with the first rays of sunshine filtering through the mosquito net of my hammock. Finally, I had gotten the much-needed sleep that I had missed during my train...

From the Arctic Circle to the Sperm Whales

Yesterday I mentioned that we had slept in a special place - right on the Arctic Circle. We only realized it when a red rope was laid on the road in the parking lot and rolls...

Trondheim

After 4 days of driving, we arrive in Trondheim. We check in at Camping Flakke for three nights. This place is located right next to a ferry terminal. In addition, the major...

Sundays in Trondheim

From our parking space just outside Trondheim, we took the bus to the city center. We were already very impressed while driving through the neighborhoods. And this enthusiasm...

Nordkapp

After more than 20,000km, we finally made it - we are at Nordkapp! It is a small lifelong dream of ours. Considering that it took us 3 weeks alone to drive through Norway to get...

Hammerfest

The road to Hammerfest is partly very adventurous. The quality of the roads decreases and we do not make much progress. In addition, Hammerfest is located in a reindeer breeding...

Tromsø

When we were leaving the Lofoten Islands heading toward Tromsø, we finally saw what Norway is also known for - reindeer!!! The ladies and gentlemen were grazing right by the...

Geiranger, Storseatfossen

Wow, what a day today, we had a great campsite in Gjeilo and had a good night's sleep. In the morning, we set off and continued towards Geiranger. On the way there, it was only...

Henningsvaer

We visit the fishing village of Henningsvaer with one of the most famous football stadiums in the world. Many people know the football stadium from TV. It is located on a small...

Kilboghavn - Loen

After the ferry, we drove a few more kilometers along the coastal road before turning inland and saying goodbye to Max. We reached our new campsite near Namsskogan with...