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The Besseggen Mountain in the Jotunheimen National Park, Norway - Photo: visitnorway.com/Ingrid Nernæs
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The Besseggen Mountain in the Jotunheimen National Park, Norway Photo: visitnorway.com/Ingrid Nernæs
Hiking suggestions in Jotunheimen include Besseggen, the child friendly Hulderstigen and Norway's highest mountain Galdhøpiggen. Photo: visitnorway.com/Ingrid Nernæs
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Whether you want to hike in Norway's largest national park, or climb one of its most picturesque mountains, walking opportunities abound in Telemark. Photo: Bjørn Nysveen
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Hiking and walking in Norway

There is a network of well maintained, marked trails and cabins all over Norway. Find hiking offers and read about the main mountain areas.

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The Besseggen Mountain in the Jotunheimen National Park, Norway - Photo: visitnorway.com/Ingrid Nernæs

Hiking and walking in Norway

There is a network of well maintained, marked trails and cabins all over Norway. Find hiking offers and read about the main mountain areas.

Hiking and walking in Norway

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Hiking in Norway

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Hiking destinations

Specialist hiking destinations offer a selection of accommodation and hiking possibilities. Find signposted trails with different difficulty levels.
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Organised hikes

Book an organised hike if you want accommodation and luggage transportation. Several foreign tour operators can arrange such trips for you.
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Hiking accommodation

Specialist hiking lodges and hotels are situated in ideal hiking terrains, offer maps and help you plan your hikes and walks.
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Explore our guided hikes and accommodation options

Norway has many attractive hiking lodges where you can sample traditional cuisine. You can also choose from a variety of guided hiking tours.

Top 10 iconic mountain hikes in Norway

The Norwegian Trekking Association presents 10 favourite iconic mountain hikes in Norway. Besseggen and Preikestolen are among their recommendations.

Hiking in the Sognefjord area

The Sognefjord area is a paradise for hiking enthusiasts with a great variety of routes for both experienced and inexperienced adventurers.

Hiking in the Romsdalseggen Ridge

The hike might look a tad scary, but there are three routes to the top, of varying difficulty, all revealing the same breathtaking views.

Hiking to Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock)

The iconic Pulpit Rock rises 600 metres above the Lysefjord. Take the hike and enjoy the spectacular views.
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Book your walking holiday with a UK tour operator

Read more: Go hiking in the Hardangerfjord area Photo: Shutterstock

Ullensvang

Go hiking in the Hardangerfjord area

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Enjoy truly magnificent and dramatic fjordland scenery and hiking trails in Hardangerfjord. This five-day tailor-made holiday takes you to the...
Package from £995 per person

Walking facts

Easy, Medium, 5 days

Landscape

Mountain, Forest
Read more: Along the Pilgrim's Trail in Dovrefjell Photo: CH - Visit Norway

Dovre

Along the Pilgrim's Trail in Dovrefjell

This self-guided hiking tour with luggage transport will take you to one of Norway's most spectacular mountain areas. Numerous important historical...
Package from £1,685 per person

Walking facts

Easy, Medium

Landscape

Mountain
Read more: Luxury hiking in Lyngen Alps Photo: Lyngen Lodge

Tromsø

Luxury hiking in Lyngen Alps

The spectacular landscape of the Lyngen Alps offer some of Norway's most dramatic scenery and best hiking trails. Located just outside of Tromsø...
Package from £1,899 per person

Walking facts

Easy, Medium, 5 days

Landscape

Mountain, Forest
Read more: Guided walking holiday in the Lofoten Islands Photo: DuncanImages

Svolvær

Guided walking holiday in the Lofoten Islands

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This guided walking holiday explores the spectacular sites of Norway’s Lofoten Islands. Experience islands bathed in the transcendent light of the...
Guided walking from £799 per person. Price includes a £100 discount

Walking facts

Easy, Challenging, several days

Landscape

Mountain
Read more: Guided walking holiday in Fjord Norway Photo: Brakanes Hotel

Ulvik

Guided walking holiday in Fjord Norway

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This guided walking holiday explores the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage sites of Norway’s Western Fjords. Experience islands bathed in the...
Guided walking from £889 per person. Price includes a £100 discount

Walking facts

Easy, Challenging, several days

Landscape

Mountain
Read more: Walk Bergen and beyond Photo: © CH/visitnorway.com

Stalheim

Walk Bergen and beyond

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The holiday starts in historic Bergen - with its famous colourful and iconic warehouse façade, you cannot fail to be impressed by the city. Maybe less...
Package from £771 per person based on 2 people sharing

Walking facts

Easy, several days

Landscape

Mountain
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Evenes

Around Lofoten

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Departing from Evenes, you will do little more than collect your rental car before heading out into the spectacular Vesteralen archipelago. Beginning...
Prices from £1,485 per person based on 2 people sharing

Walking facts

Easy, several days

Landscape

Mountain
Read more: Norwegian Fjord Odyssey Photo: VisitBergen

Bergen

Norwegian Fjord Odyssey

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Bergen is the starting point on this holiday, with the fresh mountain air and forest cloaked hills of Mount Fløyen only minutes from the city....
Prices from £1,722 per person based on 2 people sharing

Walking facts

Easy, several days

Landscape

Mountain
Read more: Self-guided walking holiday to the Sognefjord Photo: Frithjof Fure

Flåm

Self-guided walking holiday to the Sognefjord

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Combine Bergen, the gateway of the fjords with the fjord-side villages of Flåm and Balestrand.That 7-night holiday to the Sognefjord - by public...
Prices from £1,377 per person, based on 2 people sharing

Walking facts

Easy, Medium, several days
Read more: Self-guided walking holiday to Ålesund and the Geirangerfjord Photo: Hotel Union

Geiranger

Self-guided walking holiday to Ålesund and the Geirangerfjord

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That 7-night holiday combines  Ålesund – the jewel of the fjords and an architectural gem – and the Geirangerfjord. Encompassing legendary fjords,...
Prices from £1,614 per person, based on 2 people sharing

Walking facts

Easy, Medium, several days

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More about hiking in Norway

Follow the path to good local food

Norway has a long food tradition featuring top ingredients and many regional specialities. Make sure you try some of them on your hiking holiday.

Festivals in popular hiking areas

Time your holiday right and you might be able to combine hiking with a cool festival during your stay in Norway.

Hiking from cabin to cabin

The Norwegian Trekking Association offers marked trails all over Norway. Stay at a new cabin or hotel each night, and explore large mountain areas.
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Special offers

Go hiking in the Hardangerfjord area
Package from £995 per person
Along the Pilgrim's Trail in Dovrefjell
Package from £1,685 per person
Luxury hiking in Lyngen Alps
Package from £1,899 per person
Guided walking holiday in the Lofoten Islands
Guided walking from £799 per person. Price includes a £100 discount
Guided walking holiday in Fjord Norway
Guided walking from £889 per person. Price includes a £100 discount
Walk Bergen and beyond
Package from £771 per person based on 2 people sharing
Around Lofoten
Prices from £1,485 per person based on 2 people sharing
Norwegian Fjord Odyssey
Prices from £1,722 per person based on 2 people sharing
Self-guided walking holiday to the Sognefjord
Prices from £1,377 per person, based on 2 people sharing
Self-guided walking holiday to Ålesund and the Geirangerfjord
Prices from £1,614 per person, based on 2 people sharing

Selected videos

Play Video: Hiking to Preikestolen Play 1:00 Hiking to Preikestolen
Play Video: Hiking in the Aurlandsdalen Play 1:17 Hiking in the Aurlandsdalen
Play Video: Hiking in the Romsdalseggen Ridge Play 1:01 Hiking in the Romsdalseggen Ridge

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