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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.
Stage 72: Kvisvik - Molde: The Atlantic Road, which winds its way over 8 bridges from Karvag to Vevang, we were able to see in dry weather - after that: rain again, today a bit...
Stage 71: Rundhögen (Sweden) - Kvisvik (Norway): Via Trondheim, which we like much better on our second visit than the first time, we drive to a campsite in Kvisvik near...
54. Tag, Ruhetag: Sandfjorden, nahe Berlevag: Wir geniessen einen wunderbaren Sommertag am Sandfjorden, lange Spaziergänge am Strand, baden im zuführenden Fluss - und zufällig...
Stage 20: Tosbotn - Arctic Circle: Wonderfully barren landscape, a few reindeer, the sun warms. We set off in drizzling rain, the weather can change very quickly here. However,...
Stage 17: Utvorda - Hofles, Kvisterö Fjordcamping: A female moose with calf crossed our path today, in the evening we saw a saltwater otter - beaver - coypu? from our pitch...
Today we arrive in Brønnøysund. There is the Torghatten, a mountain with a strange hole in the middle. The entrance to Brønnøysund is quite narrow in some places. We also...
After we were already very excited and full of beautiful impressions from Trollstigen/Geiranger, we drove away to find a nice place for the evening. We remembered another...
The next morning we woke up to rainy weather, but we started our day early. First, we went to Trondheim, where we admired the famous colorful houses by the water. Trondheim is...
Morning rain, then it clears up, but showers again and again This time we do a hike that Rob recommended: With bikes to Grunnførfjord and then turn right - continue on foot...
Cloudy and rainy on and off, it clears up a bit in the evening! We pack the car calmly and leave just before ten, initially on yesterday's route, to the glacier. There follows a...
Cloudy, with short sunny intervals For our bike tour on the island of Vega, we get up a little earlier to catch the 9:35 am ferry. We arrive at the ferry at 9:15 am and see it...
Slightly cloudy, with lots of bright sunshine After the stop in Stavanger at 6:30 am, there is no more waves as we continue within the archipelago, with views of the mountains...
Stairway to Heaven
July 13, 2020
July 13, 2020
June 10, 2020
Tonight we are staying directly at a bathing spot, the Ingltjønna at Inglesjøn in Rindal. Of course, we also went for a swim. The evening has been very quiet so far, but it is...
After yesterday's tour to Innerdalen, today we went on a short hike to Nauståfossen. Originally, it was just planned as a picnic, but after the locals unpacked their bathing...
Oslo Airport
Kiruna(S)- Stave Camping&Hot Pools (N) Distance 418km Travel time 8 hours 50 minutes Fitness challenge push-ups 300 Weather, rain&snow showers, 10-15C. Fog and 10C at...
Today we went to Tromsø (😍) and before driving into the city, we first visited the Arctic Cathedral and took the cable car up the mountain. The cathedral was beautiful, but a...
A city stroll followed by a drive through the countryside
What an exciting day! After getting up at half past 1 - or rather fighting our way up - we went to the harbor in Bodø to take the ferry to Moskenes. Luckily, we bought the...
Not much happening today
Journey from Ålesund to Bergen
Stage 76: Leikanger - Sognefjellsvegen (after the mountain pass): From the peaceful Leikanger on the Sognefjord, Sognefjellsvegen takes us on numerous hairpin bends up to the...
This time I let the pictures speak.
Day 40: Rest day in 'Paradise' Ersfjord on the island of Senja: Although the beach is crowded (many campers like us, but also day trippers), it is pleasantly quiet and peaceful....
After the spectacular visit to the Arctic Circle, we spend our last night here before the Lofoten Islands...
Stage 32: Fredvang - in front of Hanöyvika, along E 10: we enjoyed our stay at Fredvang Camping - around 11.00 am we continue driving, on E 10 heading north again. We are...