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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.
Today, we're going to Bergen
So, since yesterday morning we have been driving in different directions, Simi wanted to go more towards the southeast and I more towards the southwest. So I drove towards the...
Trondheim here we come...
Now heading to the North Cape 🇳🇴
Sleeping in until late sunrise, followed by a round of Binokel with the back door open and a view of the semi-frozen lake was a perfect start to the day. After a lunchtime...
After a truly restorative night (my heels are feeling much better!), we were awakened by Samuel, our host in Oslo, and his daughter Ea (..apparently they forgot the 'L' in their...
Prepared for a night corresponding to the weather forecast with the need for body heat exchange, we were woken up in the morning by warm, radiant sunshine. The lake really...
We got off the night train and had to make our way uphill to our host. Once we arrived, we dropped off our things, had breakfast, and rested for a bit. We decided to use this...
The next day, wanderlust drove us to one of the highly anticipated highlights of the West Lofoten islands - Kvalvika Beach. After a few kilometers through lakes and meadows at the...
In the morning, another surprise. No more water. So don't panic, retract the awning, raise the supports, drive to the fresh water tank, go back to the pitch and return to a calm...
We managed the first night and the self-made breakfast in our new home quite well. After another crossing, we reached Andenes. With better weather, we immediately booked a whale...
Today at 9 am, we headed to our second milestone Kirkenes and took a bus to the airport. We reached our next stop Tromsø with a local Wideroe flight called Dase 8. Here, I was...
It is quite warm for this time of year, so the training is being moved up an hour - that means training starts at 7 o'clock. It is still quite bright at this time, and the...
WOW! We could hardly believe our eyes at this view. The only downside was that it wasn't dark enough for us to see the Northern Lights. This tiny house has something special!...
Hello, At the turn of the year, I finally received the finished video of our hike from one of my fellow travelers. It brings all the emotions back and reminds me of the joy of...
Last night we arrived at the Holungsøy campsite near Vagamo. It’s terribly rainy, and we are parked in the front row by the river. You can hear the nearby road a bit, but we...
Today we had a relatively lazy day to finish off. Appropriately, today was the warmest day of the entire trip, up to 18 degrees. We found a few geocaches and also did some...
To escape the announced storm, we booked a fixed accommodation for 4 nights. This was approached through mighty long tunnels, a 3/4-hour ferry ride, and over large bridges. On...
It was a success! Günni, the ultimate problem solver has done it: the hanger is tight 🥳 the ceiling can withstand Günni's scrutiny. Then the day can start. Coffee is being...
Die vielen Kilometer am Weg nach Norden machen sich bemerkbar 😮💨 Wir brauchen beide eine Pause vom vielen Autofahren der letzten Tage und gönnen uns am kitschigen Platz am...
First stop after the first night (at the dreamlike place) in Norway: Oslo 🇳🇴 We visited the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History and we loved it. In addition to all the...
Trondheim is a beautiful modern, yet cozy student city where you can do a lot. Therefore, today we visited the Dom, the bishop's residence, the Norwegian crown jewels, and the...
Our next destination will now be Oslo. On the way there, we will drive over a big mountain. From the road, we can see a glacier and there is still a lot of snow at the high...
1:00 AM Kryštof messaged me while I was still writing my first report, saying that I could unload my things at his place. This offer was very helpful to me, as I had been...
The weather was really Norwegian today. Rain, wind and quite cool. Poor campers and cyclists. Most of them sought refuge in the common room at the campsite. Fortunately, we had...
We are visiting a church with one of the most spectacular locations we have ever seen. The church is just a few meters away from the fjord's shore. Next to the church grounds is...
19th stage: Vega-Tosbotn: Early in the morning (for our current conditions) we take on the approximately 1300 steps to the summit of Ravnfloget - luckily, despite the fog, we...
At the beginning of the day, the men went fishing at sunrise, the women stayed in bed, then we went hiking. The journey continued over the Flekkefjord to Ana-Sira, a small...
We are spending a day at sea. The effects of the storm are clearly felt. The ship is constantly rising and falling. Many passengers are not feeling well. The bow is closed off....
When you see the pictures, you don't believe that Plan B won't work either. The last night was a bit restless. The ship had a considerable tilt for a while with wind speeds of...