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NORWAY TRAVEL GUIDE

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Norway is a country in Scandinavia that is partially positioned above the Arctic Circle. I have lived in Norway for several years and has experienced the country as both a traveler and a resident.

Tourism in Norway has been booming in recent years as people discover the beauty of its nature, culture, and people. However, there are still many undiscovered places to visit in Norway that make it the perfect travel destination!

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Planning a Trip to Norway

Are you planning a trip to Norway soon? I have been there too many times to count and lived there for over four years, so I have you covered!

I know the country and its regions in all seasons and can assure you that there is something special about every destination in Norway, regardless of the season.

This Norway travel blog aims to help you book your trip to the country (and Svalbard!), and I really hope you find all the practical information you need to confidently travel to Norway here. If not, please let me know so I can create some new helpful posts!

This blog has guides on what to know before you visit Norway and its destinations, the best accommodation options, itineraries, what to pack, and more!

Sommarøy is a fantastic place for hiking during the summer months

My mission is to make Norway trip planning a fun process and not a daunting one! In addition, there are many things to do in Norway, and I hope to give you the resources to not miss out on anything exciting.

These Norway travel guides will detail the best places to visit in Norway and how to plan your trip. I break down by city, region, town, etc.

As you can tell, I have focused my efforts on Oslo, Bergen, and the Arctic. However, I am constantly creating new content and hope to churn out some helpful guides in other places in the near future!

I also cover Svalbard! My Svalbard travel blog posts will help you plan your trip to Longyearbyen and the far north as well!

I have visited Svalbard and Norway in winter and summer and try to have guides for all seasons, but it is a work in progress! Feel free to message me with any specific questions you may have. Thanks!

Lillehammer Norway during winter

Information about Moving to Norway

Not only do I have Norway travel guides, but I also have guides about living in Norway (and how to move to Norway). Click below to see my expat guides and resources:

  • How to Move to Norway
  • What I learned from Norwegian people
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Visiting Arctic Norway? Get started here.

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Winter Travel in Norway

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Best of Norway Guides

These are some roundup guides to the best of Norway (and some seasonal-specific information)!

  • Glaciers in Norway
  • Places to visit in Scandinavia
  • What to Expect on a Hurtigruten Cruise in Norway
  • Norway in October
  • Renting a car in Norway
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Norway Accommodation Guides

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There are a variety of options for where to stay in Norway. I cover everything from ice hotels in Norway to camping options, as indicated in the travel guides below.

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Hotel and Unique Accommodation Guides (by Destination)

  • Rorbuer in the Lofoten Islands
  • Hotels in Tromso
  • Hotels in Svalbard
  • Hotels in Bergen
  • Hotels in Kirkenes
  • Hotels in Alta
  • Ice hotels in Scandinavia
  • Ice hotels in Norway
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Norway Destination Resources

If you’re seeking specific destinations and places to visit in Norway, you can see my destination guides below. If there is a destination you’re visiting that is not here, please let me know! I have probably been there and can still help!

Southern and Eastern Norway

These are the Norwegian travel resources I have for southern and eastern Norway. This includes Oslo, Innlandet, Viken, Agder, and Vestfold og Telemark.

Jotunheimen Travel Resources

  • Hiking in Jotunheimen

Oslo Travel Resources

  • Oslo in winter
  • Oslo Airport to city center 
  • Oslo Discovery Tour review 
  • Oslo Fjord Tour review 
  • Oslo Pass review 
  • Museums in Oslo 
  • Oslo packing list
  • Weekend trips from Oslo

Central and Western Norway 

These are the Central and West Norway travel resources that I have on the blog. This includes Møre og Romsdal, Vestland, and Rogaland.

Ålesund Travel Resources

  • Ålesund Airport to the city center
  • One day in Ålesund

Bergen Travel Resources

  • Bergen travel tips
  • Things to do in Bergen 
  • One day in Bergen
  • Day trips from Bergen 
  • Bergen Airport to city center 
  • Bergen in winter
  • Best Bergen restaurants
  • Mostraumen fjord cruise
  • Bergen boat trips
  • Best time to visit Bergen
  • Best hotels in Bergen
  • Cafes in Bergen

Haugesund Travel Resources

  • Things to do in Haugesund

Skudeneshavn Travel Resources  

  • Skudeneshavn travel guide

Visnes Travel Resources  

  • Visnes travel guide

Vøringsfossen Travel Resources  

  • How to visit Vøringsfossen

Northern Norway

One of the most popular places to travel in Norway is the North and the Arctic!  Here are my travel guides for Svalbard, Nordland, and Troms og Finnmark.

Alta Travel Resources

  • Things to do in Alta
  • Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
  • Where to stay in Alta
  • Alta Museum

Bodø Travel Resources

  • Things to do in Bodø 
  • How to visit Saltstraumen Maelstrom

Hammerfest Travel Resources

  • Things to do in Hammerfest

Lofoten Islands Travel Resources

  • Lofoten Islands travel guide 
  • Lofoten in winter 
  • Lofoten sea eagle safari 
  • Horseback riding in Lofoten 
  • Best rorbuer in Lofoten 
  • First impressions of Lofoten 
  • Things to do in Henningsvær
  • Things to do in Svolvær
  • Hattvika Lodge review
  • Sakrisøy Rorbuer review

Nordkapp Travel Resources

  • Things to do in Honningsvåg 
  • Visit Nordkapp guide 
  • Reasons to visit Magerøya

Stabbursdalen National Park Travel Resources

  • Stabbursdalen travel guide

Tromso Travel Resources

  • Tromso travel tips
  • Tromso in winter
  • Cost of a trip to Tromso
  • Tromso itinerary for winter
  • Tromso in summer
  • Best Tromso hotels
  • Best cafes in Tromso
  • Tromso Airport to city center
  • Northern lights in Tromso
  • Dog sledding in Tromso
  • Whale watching in Tromso
  • Sami experiences in Tromso
  • Tromso snowmobiling tours
  • Best Tromso museums
  • Camping in Tromso
  • Day trips from Tromso

Svalbard Travel Resources  

  • Svalbard travel tips
  • Svalbard in winter 
  • Things to do in Svalbard 
  • Evening at Camp Barentz
  • Longyearbyen restaurants
  • Best Svalbard boat tours
  • Northern lights in Svalbard 
  • Pyramiden boat trip review
  • Ice caves in Svalbard
  • Best Svalbard tours 
  • Svalbard snowmobile tours 
  • Hotels in Svalbard 
  • Best time to visit Svalbard
  • Svalbard in March
  • Gruve 3 coal mine tour
  • Arctic wildlife tour in Svalbard
  • Svalbard walrus tour
  • Svalbard Bryggeri tasting
  • Svalbard Museum
  • Wildlife in Svalbard

Varanger Peninsula Travel Resources

  • Things to do in Kirkenes
  • Best hotels in Kirkenes
  • Bugøynes travel guide
  • Båtsfjord travel guide
  • Kongsfjord travel guide
  • Båtsfjord to Berlevåg itinerary
  • Berlevåg travel guide
  • Hamningberg travel guide
  • Steilneset Memorial in Vardø
  • Vardø travel guide
  • Things to do in Vardø
  • Varanger itinerary

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