Norway travel advice
Freewheeling all day long
Britt Elton from our supplier Discover Norway offers her Norway travel advice:
“Biking in the fjord landscape, you see spectacular waterfalls, green-blue fjords and high mountains covered with snow, changing side on the fjords with local ferries - which cyclists like! Rallarvegen is Norway’s most popular cycling route, from arctic mountain nature across the Hardangervidda National Park to the verdant Flåmsdalen valley – which has a lot of waterfalls – and the wild west coast.
You ride from the highest point (1,222m) down to zero! In northern Norway in summer, the sun never goes down! So you have light both day and night to see towering mountains, ocean vistas and thousands of islands. The landscape along the coast is easy to cycle - the highest points are often the bridges you pass over!”
“Biking in the fjord landscape, you see spectacular waterfalls, green-blue fjords and high mountains covered with snow, changing side on the fjords with local ferries - which cyclists like! Rallarvegen is Norway’s most popular cycling route, from arctic mountain nature across the Hardangervidda National Park to the verdant Flåmsdalen valley – which has a lot of waterfalls – and the wild west coast.
You ride from the highest point (1,222m) down to zero! In northern Norway in summer, the sun never goes down! So you have light both day and night to see towering mountains, ocean vistas and thousands of islands. The landscape along the coast is easy to cycle - the highest points are often the bridges you pass over!”
Our Norway Vacations
Lofoten Islands self guided cycling vacation, Norway
Lofoten, biking in unique and beatiful scenery
From
NKr 15400
8 days
ex flights
Swim with Orcas in Fjords of Norway
6 night live-aboard tour in the stunning fjords 0f Norway
From
US $6600
6 days
ex flights
Kamben cross country skiing in Norway
Beautifully situated on an undulating plateau in central Norway
From
US $2049 to US $2179
8 days
ex flights
Venabu cross country skiing vacation in Norway
Independent cross-country skiing in dramatic landscape
From
£1419 to £1709
8 days
inc UK flights
Fjords self guided cycling vacation in Norway
Experience the amazing Fjords south of Bergen
From
NKr 11650
7 days
ex flights
Hiking vacation in Norway, Rondane National Park
Self guided trekking in Rondane National Park
From
NKr 11950
7 days
ex flights
Lofoten Islands winter photography vacation, Norway
Unique Photography in Norway's beautiful Lofoten Islands
From
£2450
8 days
ex flights
Norway wildlife vacation, walking safari
Camping wildlife vacation in the Norwegian wilderness
From
£400 to £720
7 days
ex flights
Norway self guided biking vacation, Hardangerfjord
Spectacular view of the fjords, mountains and glaciers
From
NKr 13350
7 days
ex flights
Cross country skiing in Norway
Skiing in Norway's Telemark ski region
From
US $1879 to US $2179
8 days
ex flights
Self guided biking tour in Norway, Arctic Coast
Biking under the midnight sun from Tromsø to Svolvær
From
NKr 14550
8 days
ex flights
Northern Lights tour, Sweden, Finland & Norway
Visit Sweden, Finland and Norway in a handcrafted itinerary
From
£3295
8 days
inc UK flights
Fjords walking vacation in Norway
Discover a world etched with beauty
From
US $3799
8 days
ex flights
Lofoten Islands summer photography vacation, Norway
Midnight Sun Photography in Norway's lovely Lofoten Islands
From
£3150
9 days
ex flights
Whale watching and Northern Lights sailing cruise in Norway
Far North. Far East. Whales and Northern lights.
From
NKr 11900
5 days
ex flights
Lofoten Islands and Svalbard northern lights safari
Take in the Arctic beauty on this exhilarating adventure
From
£4995
8 days
ex flights
Spitsbergen polar bear watching cruise
Venture into the staggering realm of the King of the Arctic
From
£4149
11 days
ex flights
Scandinavia small group tour
Soak up a little Scandinavian minimalism
From
US $6775 to US $7115
21 days
ex flights
Swim with killer whales and humpback whales in Norway
Swim near magnificent whales under the Northern Lights
From
US $7798
8 days
ex flights
Peer Gynt ski touring vacation in Norway
Cross county skiing The Peer Gynt Trail - Lillehammer Norway
From
NKr 12500 to NKr 13250
7 days
ex flights
Midnight sun sailing vacation in Norway
Experience Superb Sailing and Unmatched Nature in Norway!
From
€1464
8 days
ex flights
Norway self guided biking, Senja
Biking under the midnight sun - start and end in Tromsø
From
NKr 12200
8 days
ex flights
Norwegian coast cruise, Kirkenes to Bergen
Kirkenes to Bergen along the length of the Norwegian coast
From
£638 to £889
6 days
ex flights
Spitsbergen cruise, 6 days
A 6 day 'taster voyage' to explore Spitsbergen's highlights
From
£1669
6 days
ex flights
Norwegian Fjords classic cruise
The classic Norwegian Fjord cruise the length of Norway
From
£1101 to £4543
12 days
ex flights
Svarlbard luxury cruise in the Arctic
Polar bears, glaciers and snow covered mountains in luxury
From
£7985 to £8265
11 days
ex flights
Norway to Iceland sailing vacation
Ocean passage above the arctic circle
From
£2399
11 days
ex flights
Norway photography tour, Sami culture
Unique chance to follow the Sami during their nomadic trek.
From
€3780
6 days
ex flights
Norway cross country skiing vacation
Cross Country Troll Trail from Rondane to Lillehammer
From
NKr 15050
9 days
ex flights
Breathe in the air
Laura Greenman from our supplier Magnetic North has something to say about the very air itself in her Norway travel advice:
“One part of Norwegian life which influences many of our trips is the idea of Friluftsliv. Translated literally as 'free air life', Friluftsliv is about enjoying nature and the outdoors in a simple and uncomplicated way. It is not about conquering a mountain peak or going to any extremes of nature, but rather enjoying the outdoors and reaping the benefits of nature to our own well-being.”
So what time is it?
Andrew Appleyard from our supplier Exodus has Norway travel advice about the unique hours and conditions visitors may find themselves keeping at different times of the year: “The Northern Lights are a magical experience that one never tires of - but bear in mind you will be in virtual total darkness during the winter months up to at least January 26. In complete contrast, our summer voyages to the Arctic are in 24 hours of daylight! This makes for stunning wildlife viewing – but expect to get woken up at 3am if we see polar bears on the horizon or a pod of whales emerging from the bows of the ship.”A secret enclave
Charles Wara from our supplier Aurora Borealis shares his Norway travel advice on a sometimes overlooked part of the country: “The eastern part of the county of Finnmark is a very under-rated region. It's a perfect area for winter activities like cross-country skiing and the Northern Lights, while in spring, summer and autumn it's great for bird watching, hiking and fishing. There's plenty to do and see.”Our top Norway Vacation
Lofoten Islands self guided cycling vacation, Norway
Lofoten, biking in unique and beatiful scenery
From
NKr 15400
8 days
ex flights
Small group travel:
2021: 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep
2021: 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep
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Tips from our travelers in Norway
At Responsible Travel, we think the best people to advise our travelers are often... other travelers. They always return from our tours with packing tips, weather reports, ideas about what to do - and opinions about what not to.
We have selected some of the most useful Norway travel tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your vacation - and the space inside your suitcase.
We have selected some of the most useful Norway travel tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your vacation - and the space inside your suitcase.
Make sure you have excellent binoculars, a really powerful zoom on the camera, and are prepared to take literally thousands of photographs.![]()
– Justin Watts
“Visit the Art Gallery and Museum in Longyearbyen (Spitsbergen).” – John Vose
“Listen to your guide - they know what they are talking about and are responsible for the safety of you and the rest of the group - don't wander off.” – Julie Davis
“Bring warm clothes - even in summer. The temperature can go from being really quite warm when the sun is out to being pretty cold when it isn't!” – Mark Heron
"Don't set your heart on seeing anything specific. Be prepared for the changes in weather. It's not as challenging as I expected - to take account of the huge spectrum of ages and abilities. But most of all HAVE FUN!" – Lisa Thomas
"Try and keep a spare night free in case you fail to see lights the first time you try" – Amandeep Manget
“Listen to your guide - they know what they are talking about and are responsible for the safety of you and the rest of the group - don't wander off.” – Julie Davis
“Bring warm clothes - even in summer. The temperature can go from being really quite warm when the sun is out to being pretty cold when it isn't!” – Mark Heron
"Don't set your heart on seeing anything specific. Be prepared for the changes in weather. It's not as challenging as I expected - to take account of the huge spectrum of ages and abilities. But most of all HAVE FUN!" – Lisa Thomas
"Try and keep a spare night free in case you fail to see lights the first time you try" – Amandeep Manget
Don't expect a close up of a polar bear, that would be very rare. They are usually spotted in the distance on a mountainside or beach.![]()
– Keith Brignell
"Make sure you have petrol if driving although there are filling stations, they do not take cash and are often unmanned so credit card essential" – Jo Dunstone
"If you want good photographs make sure you have a camera with long range focus as you are often at a distance from wildlife so as not to disturb them" – Susie Barrett
"Go for it! The weather was sunny on 4/6 days and temps varied between 10-25 degrees. As long as you remember to take warm clothes and waterproofs, there is no problem. The adventure will be one of my most memorable vacations" – Sally Sheppard
"If you want good photographs make sure you have a camera with long range focus as you are often at a distance from wildlife so as not to disturb them" – Susie Barrett
"Go for it! The weather was sunny on 4/6 days and temps varied between 10-25 degrees. As long as you remember to take warm clothes and waterproofs, there is no problem. The adventure will be one of my most memorable vacations" – Sally Sheppard
More about Norway
The best time to go to Norway can depend on whether you’re visiting Bergen, Tromso or Spitsbergen which is why our handy temperature & rainfall chart features all three destinations and our month by month guide is just as useful as our cultural pick from the Norway calendar.
Our Norway travel guide takes you beyond the myths and legends in order to let you discover what we rate & what we don’t about a country that’s just as famous for trolls as it is for fjords; read our brief history of Norway to find out more.
From Kirkenes, Svalbard and the Lofoten Islands in the north to Telemark, Stavanger and Jotunheiman National Park in the south, if you’re looking for places to visit in Norway then always make our interactive map page your first port of call.
Things to do in Norway will usually start and finish with the fjords however, if you want to know where to cycle, trek and watch walrus, elk and puffins then read on for our suggestions for top activities in Norway.
Norway’s coastline has been designed with natural beauty in mind with deep fjords and remote islands transforming ferry rides into some of the most scenic voyages in Europe.
If you've always wanted to witness the humbling sight of humpback and killer whales in the wild then Norway, in the fjords to the north of Tromso, is one of the best places in the world to do just that.
Watching the Northern Lights in Norway will have you wide eyed with wonder and if you want to know where, when and how to watch the world’s most spectacular natural light display, right here is where your adventure begins.
If you’re visiting Norway then it’s really important to learn a bit more about the Sami communities in Norway which represent the relationship between Scandinavia’s indigenous people and the natural world.
There's only one way to get closer to the landscapes and the people of Norway and that's on two feet.
Find out what Responsible Travel recommend for traveling in Norway with kids as from troll hunting and Viking heritage to snow shoeing and dog sledding we’ve asked our experts so you can discover what to do with little ones before you head to Norway.
Do a little research into responsible tourism in Norway and you’ll soon find that whaling and the rights of indigenous Sami people are still high on the agenda when it comes to understanding how to travel right in Norway.
From Spitsbergen to seeing the Northern Lights, find all our Norway related guides in one place.
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Photo credits: [Page banner: Iakov Kalinin] [Freewheeling all day long: Tore Saetre]
[Breathe in the air: Darya Tryfanava]
[Health & Safety: Mathieu Ramus]
[Justin Watts quote: bdcoller]
[Keith Brignell quote: Annie Spratt]
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