No matter what direction you decide to go when touring Norway, you’ll be enchanted by its natural beauty and the diverse wealth of activities that are ready and waiting for you.
Regarded as one of the happiest places in the world, when you see what the country has to offer, you’ll understand why – Norway’s landscapes really have that “pinch me” factor.
Whether you want to weave between Norway’s dramatic fjords on a cruise, prepare for a night on the run in search of the northern lights of Tromso, or get back to basics in the Arctic; in just five days, you can grasp of the very best of Norway in a nutshell.
Cruises, Railways & Fjords around Norway
Ideal for short tour in Norway, you can do a two or three-day cruise through the fjords before returning to your city of choice.
The fjords of Norway create deep chasms winding rivers and undulating cliff faces that make this country one of the most beautiful in the world; there are over 1000 of them. Should you be looking to mix some city life with the dramatic scenery that Norway has to offer, Oslo, the capital is always a great start – there is a fjord right next to it.
From Oslo, you can make your way to one of the greatest highlights of this region, Bergen Fjord, where you can take one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world to nearby Flam. From here, you can spend a day hiking, biking or boating to discover the deep valleys of this dreamlike landscape. Your five-day adventure can be as active, or as relaxing as you want it to be; this six-day Oslo and fjord trip is a great example of what is possible.
Should you wish to explore the fjords a little further, some of the most impressive is Hardangerfjord and Ulvik, which can both be accessed by cruising from Bergen. Your tour could also cross some borders like in this Norway fjords cruise tour that takes you from Norway to Denmark overnight.
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Catching the Northern Lights in Norway
The aurora borealis, more commonly known as the northern lights, is a magical once-in-a-lifetime experience and is almost guaranteed on a tour of Norway. The northern lights can be seen in the most remote and therefore darkest parts of the world which in winter, is most of Norway. For all those who are curious as to what this mystical science is, the panoramic show is the result of particles of the sun striking atoms and molecules in the Earth’s atmosphere that become ‘excited’ and create photons – colourful light. Briefly.
The most famous place to see the Northern Lights is in Tromso, which is found in the Arctic Circle. During winter, the town is in complete darkness at all hours of the day as it is so far north – perfect conditions for seeing the mystical colours dance across the sky.
You can incorporate your northern lights experience in Tromso with this tour of Norway where you’ll find a host of activities that complete your Arctic journey.
Embrace the Arctic in Norway
A sleeping experience like no other, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to catch some ‘zeds’ in some of the coolest hotels around – pun intended!
Staying in an ice hotel is an essential part of your Norwegian Arctic adventure. A night surrounded by ice is made with cosy blankets, and even some reindeer skin to make sure you don’t get cold in your ice-hewn room. If this isn’t enough, you may have the chance to warm up with a sauna in the morning. Should you choose to spend several nights in an ice hotel, your time will be divided so that you spend one night in the cold and the others in slightly more comfortable temperatures.
While staying here, you’ll have a variety of snow activities; cut a hole in the snow to do some fishing, slip and slide along on a sledge with a husky leading the way or chat with the Sami people who have lived in these conditions for centuries. Your chilly experience can be finished off with a winter warmer in the hotel’s ice bar.
Excited by the sound of this? You could extend this three-day Norway trip to include some time in Norway’s fjords for your five-day venture.
Stay Active on Your Norway Tour
Indulging in some activities during your trip to Norway can make your time as action-packed as you want it to be, that’s the joy of customising your tour with a Local Designer! There are numerous activities available that are rapidly making Norway the next big travel destination for solo travellers and families. Your trip to Norway could be filled with activities ranging from casual cultural jaunts to jaw-dropping extreme adventures that are not for the faint-hearted.
Leisurely activities include enjoying an afternoon king crab fishing or walking in traditional snowshoes like on this three-day snow hotel trip. Alternatively, you could spend a summer evening looking out over Bergen from the Floibanen funicular viewpoint, where the funicular experience is just the beginning of what you can do around here.
Adventure seekers will revel in this country’s potential.
During your trip to Norway, you could find yourself climbing onto glaciers to enjoy the view mountains. When you are not weaving between the awe-inspiring fjords, you could be experiencing Nordic waters in an entirely new way, and getting the adrenaline pumping by hurtling down the white water rapids of Voss.
Norway has the full package when it comes to travel in the northern hemisphere. No matter the time of year, in just five days, you can cover some serious grounds whether you are looking for an exciting and extreme range of activities or are just in it for the cruise and stunning scenery.
Not sure where to start? Now you have got some ideas, our Local Designers in Norway can really get the ball rolling by coming up with a tailor-made tour of Norway that will make your Nordic dreams come true.
