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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.
Our day starts again comfortably today. We just sleep too well in our little hanger and we're surprised to find out today that it's 8:30 a.m. We haven't slept that long on this...
This morning things continued like yesterday. Rain. And more rain. And to make sure it gets wet everywhere: wind. It's really shaking up our little trailer. But: we are in...
Sat. 15.07.2023 From the place to stay, we drove to the next campsite to shower for a small fee. Afterwards we drove south to Karasjok, a small Sami village, where we visited...
2 weeks Lofoten and Vesteralen, with a lot of luck with the weather and indescribable moments... 07/01/2023 The weather has improved after a rainy night. In good spirits we took...
But we have a lot more headlines to offer. The there would be: "Schlierbach meeting" or more "appearance than reality". But one after another… 06/18/2023 (or day 35) After the...
Hello to everyone at home or wherever you're roaming. In the now colder and darker Norway, there's still a lot going on, so I hardly have time to describe everything properly. ...
[Editor's note: The following post is written by photographer Chris and describes the experiences from the Norwegian border again from his perspective. This happens completely...
March 29th to April 4th, 2021
Wednesday 7.9.16 At 9 am I am sitting at breakfast, which offers a rather limited selection and there are only two other people here besides me. I suspect that other guests...
February 18th to February 21st, 2021
Home sweet home. Safely arrived at my new Trondheim domicile, it's worth taking a look back at the journey. After loading the car, we were able to start around 9 o'clock. Since...
Heute sind wir offiziell zu Nordland-Reisenden geworden und ich hatte eine Riesen-Gaudi auf dem Speedboat.
A unique aspect of the Norwegian capital is island hopping by electric boat. There are numerous islands in the Oslofjord. Today, we are visiting four of them....
Today we are expecting nice weather again with pleasant temperatures. Once again, we are impressed by the brilliance of traffic planning. Whether it's a highway, roundabout, or...
The harbor city has a lot to offer for such active seniors. Today, we will visit the highlights of the city. We will orient ourselves with the city map. Another night at the hotel...
After a sunny day, we expect a bit of rain today. After a delicious breakfast, we set off towards Flam. We should cover the 52 km around lunchtime. We agree that we haven't seen...
Two sea days are now behind us, as is the last port of this cruise. Tomorrow it's time to cast off towards Kiel. It’s hard to believe how quickly these two weeks have passed. Our...
Our stop today took us to the Geirangerfjord. When you see how nature has shaped this impressive landscape—and continues to shape it—you can't help but be in awe. It certainly...
Today, one of Norway's most famous places was on the list: The Geirangerfjord. However, the day was less influenced by the fjord itself and more by the traffic chaos before it, a...
After the lonely mountains of Saltfjellet and the overnight stay in Steinkjer, today we had another varied driving stage ahead. We were heading towards the coast, more precisely...
Today we have arrived at the absolute heart of Norway: The Lofoten. The journey itself is spectacular. The contrast becomes increasingly extreme: Mountains jutting out of the deep...
My faithful companion, the weather forecast app Pent.no (compares two providers), predicted for today that I would have the best chance of a clear summit at Tromsdaltinden...
The view towards the fjord on the way
All morning it drizzled a bit, so I spent a relaxed morning at the accommodation. After that, I headed back on my bike towards Tromsø. First, I visited the Old Town. In one go,...
My day today started again very calmly and cozily with a hearty coffee. Last week, I had chosen a concert by the Mainz (!!!) men’s and boys’ choir at the Arctic Cathedral. I...
Once again, my cycling route took me back to the ferry to Botnhamn along the beautiful fjords, passing countless waterfalls, impressive mountains, idyllic lakes, and quite a few...
The next morning, there was again a bright blue sky, screeching seagulls, white beaches, and a wonderful vacation feeling. I took th
Goal number one: Bakery Vervet to buy a cinnamon roll. Afterwards, I briefly stopped by the tourist information to get some advice on ferry connections, bus routes, and the...
Travel day is coming up, the route should be an experience. Günni planned and replanned the route several times. In theory it was perfect 😏 With a heavy heart we leave and set...
Two days to catch up on, because last night I ran out of steam for a moment when it came to writing. Now full power! Yesterday we had a full program planned. With the ferry to...