A woman standing taking a selfie on Gamle Bybro in Trondheim

PLACES TO GO

Explore majestic fjords, take a deep dive into Norwegian culture and indulge in fresh, first-class seafood. Bear in mind that Norway is a big country. Pick your favourite region and stay a bit longer to explore everything it has to offer!

Discover our main regions

East, west, north, south – amazing adventures await wherever you roam!

  • A wonderful autumn experience by the Aurlandsfjord - a fjord landscape in autumn colours
    Fjord Norway
    Woman looking at the midnightsun in Lofoten, Northern Norway
    Northern Norway
    Inside the underwater restaurant Under in Lindesnes, Southern Norway
    Southern Norway
    M/S Victoria passing Sundkil Bridge in Telemark, Norway
    Eastern Norway
    Kayaking in the sunset in the Nidelva river in Trondheim, Trøndelag
    Trøndelag
    "Spisshusene" in Longyearbyen, Svalbard
    The Svalbard Islands
Swing in Hjørundfjorden

Fjord magic

Explore pristine, quiet and serene fjords in autumn and winter.

Time out in the fjords

Cosy cities

Discover our cosmopolitan yet compact cities.

  • Oslo opera house in Winter.
    Oslo
    Bryggen in Bergen, wharf
    Bergen
    The Nidarosdomen cathedral in Trondheim, Trøndelag
    Trondheim
    Two women are hiking up the Sherpa staircase to Mount Storsteinen in Tromsø, Northern Norway
    Tromsø
    Midnight sun in Bodø, Northern Norway
    Bodø
    The Kilden culture house in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
    Kristiansand

Local guides

In this series, renowned Norwegian cultural figures show you their favourite spots in Norway's biggest cities.

  • Morten Krogvold by the Munch Museum

    Photographer Krogvold's top cultural tips in Oslo

    Explore photographer Morten Krogvold's hot spots in Oslo. Get tips on the best things to do, what to eat, and where to stay in the capital of Norway.
    Gunnar Staalesen i Skottegaten

    Author Staalesen's top cultural tips in Bergen

    Explore Varg Veum author Gunnar Staalesen's hot spots in Bergen. Get tips on the best things to do, what to eat and where to stay in Norway's second-largest city.
    Ida Tolou in The Arctic Cathedral

    Artist Ida Tolou's top cultural tips in Tromsø

    Explore Ida Tolou's hot spots in Tromsø. Get tips on the best things to do, what to eat, and where to stay in the magical Arctic city.
    Live in Palmehaven restaurant at Hotel Britannia in Trondheim, Trøndelag

    Chef Edvardsen's top cultural tips in Trondheim

    Explore Live Krangnes Edvardsen's hot spots in Trondheim. Get tips on the best things to do, what to eat, and where to stay in Norway's premier gastronomic region.
    A couple walking in Fargegaten (the street of color)

    Norwegian cities in one day

    Take a walk in Norway's biggest cities. Find your favourite route: through world-class art and museums, top restaurants and urban nature.
    Two people sightseeing at Akershus Fortress in Oslo

    The locals’ guide to Oslo: top insider tips

    World-class dining experiences, music, and museums and some of the country’s finest urban walks! Get the locals’ best tips on what to do in the city between the forest and the fjord.
    Girl taking a selfie at Bryggen in Bergen

    The locals’ guide to Bergen: top insider tips

    Famous Bryggen, a lively music scene, gastronomical dining and drinking, and urban hiking. Get the locals’ best tips on what to do in the city between the seven mountains.
    Bodø city, Northern Norway, a sunny summer day

    The locals’ guide to Bodø: top insider tips

    Bodø is a lively city located just above the Arctic Circle where you’ll find the perfect mix of cultural events and fabulous hiking trails.
    Panorama of Tromsø in Northern Norway

    The locals’ guide to Tromsø: top insider tips

    Known as the Arctic City, Tromsø is a student metropole with a vibe of its own. Discover the best nightlife north of the Arctic Circle – whether you want to stay indoors in bars and restaurants, or venture outside to see the northern lights and midnight sun.
    Three people with bikes on a city break in Trondheim, Norway

    The locals’ guide to Trondheim: top insider tips

    Cool neighbourhoods with lots of art, the world’s northernmost Gothic cathedral, charming cafés, and plenty of outdoors activities like hiking and skiing. Get the locals’ best tips on what to do in Norway’s third-largest city.
    Two people on a weekend trip to Stavanger in Fjord Norway, in the colourful street Øvre Holmegate

    The locals’ guide to Stavanger: top insider tips

    Cool street art, cute wooden houses, and long, pleasant walks along white sandy beaches. Stavanger is full of surprises – and some of Norway’s top restaurants.
    People eating ice cream on the dock in Kristiansand in Southern Norway

    The locals’ guide to Kristiansand: top insider tips

    Discover Southern Norway, the most popular holiday destination for Norwegians themselves! Kristiansand, the largest city in the region, offers a great mix of cultural entertainment and long walks along the beach or in nearby forests.
    The Brosundet strait, in the art noveau city Ålesund

    The locals’ guide to Ålesund: top insider tips

    Imagine a city built completely in art nouveau style, with a combination of charming restaurants, kayaking in the city, and one of Norway’s most famous viewpoints. And did we mention that you’re in the middle of a hiking paradise?
    A street in Fredrikstad

    The locals’ guide to Fredrikstad: top insider tips

    Southeast of Oslo, you'll find the charming city of Fredrikstad. The best-preserved fortress town in Northern Europe offers a rich blend of culture, history, and enjoyment. Here’s how to spend a long weekend in true Fredrikstad style.

Get inspired

Find the places you didn´t know that you wanted to visit.

  • A flower meadow in front of Ryvingen lighthouse in Lindesnes in Southern Norway

    Top 25 offbeat places

    A widely travelled journalist and discerning adventurer, Norway's Jens A. Riisnæs has put together a list of his 25 favourite places in Norway.
    People in a horse-drawn carriage in Havlystparken at the culture destination Ramme Gård in Hvitsten by the Oslofjord in Eastern Norway

    Charming seaside destinations along the Oslofjord

    Around the Oslofjord in Eastern Norway, you’ll find one idyllic coastal town after the other, and it doesn’t have to be summer for you to visit. See some of the top seaside spots!
    Mother and child walking inside The Twist at Kistefos, Hadeland

    Top 10 arty day trips around Oslo

    Check out the best art experiences around Oslo, all of which can be reached in one day. From The Twist at Kistefos to Gallery F 15 in Moss and Lillehammer Art Museum.
    Storm at The Atlantic Road in Northwest, Fjord Norway

    Bond-esque places in Norway

    Norway is a movie scene - and you can be in it! The newest James Bond film "No Time to Die" is set to hit the big screen this week and Agent 007 has shot some iconic scenes in our Norwegian landscape. Go check out the places that makes you feel like you are in the perfect movie!
    A woman posing with cheese from the cheese factory in Røros, Trøndelag

    Top destinations for foodies in Trøndelag

    Visit the European Region of Gastronomy 2022 for a real taste of Trøndelag. Discover unforgettable food experiences you can't miss!
    Colorful houses and snow mobiles in front of a white mountain

    The polar night in Svalbard

    A night that lasts for almost three months? Visiting Svalbard and Longyearbyen in the dark season, from the end of October until the middle of February, is a very unique and magical experience. Go dog sledding, hiking and more, and make new friends in Norway's most social local community!
    Woodnest tree top hut, Hardanger

    Romantic holidays in Norway

    Impress your sweetheart? Pop the question? Get married? Or just rekindle and reconnect? These 9 romantic adventures offer the perfect escape for couples.
    Go island hopping on the Helgeland coast. Aerial photograph of Træna in Helgeland, Northern Norway

    Go island hopping along the Helgeland coast

    Norway’s best-kept secret: The express boat trip along the Helgeland coast! Spend the night at magical islands like Træna, Støtt, Lovund and Myken for unforgettable island adventures
    Hiking in the mountains surrounding Tromsø in Northern Norway

    Tips from locals: Things to do in Northern Norway

    Fishing trips. Chasing the northern lights. Being outdoors, under the midnight sun. Here, 13 locals share their favourite things to do in Northern Norway.
    A man standing on the tip of a mountain in the midnight sun at Senja

    5 must-see places above the Arctic Circle

    Take a late night hike under the midnight sun at Senja, dive into Blåisvatnet lake, and kick back and enjoy the majestic scenery at Andøya. Here are some of Northern Norway’s hot spots.
    A guest being served dried cod

    Unique fishing villages

    From Northern Norway to Southern Norway, you'll find plenty of authentic and instagram-friendly fishing villages. Enjoy first-class seafood, catch your own fish, and go hiking or kayaking in a coastal paradise.
    Romantic weekend escape at Woodnest in Odda

    8 romantic winter getaways

    Stay in a treetop cabin or an ice hotel! Watch the northern lights or go on a weekend date to Oslo or Southern Norway. There are many ways to experience Norway with someone special!
    Juvet Landscape hotel in Valldal in Fjord Norway

    Top 5 Succession locations

    Norway's dramatic west coast provides a spectacular backdrop to key scenes in season four of the award-winning HBO series Succession. Discover the Juvet Landscape Hotel, the Romsdalen Gondola, the Atlantic Road, and much more.
    An astronaut at Andøya Space learning and experience center in Northern Norway

    Travel to space at Andøya

    Rockets are launched under the northern lights on this island in Northern Norway that looks like a location from the Lord of the Rings.
    Two woman cycling among flowerfields at The Golden Road, Inderøy

    The Golden Road on two wheels

    Is "Den gyldne omvei" the tastiest cycle trip in Norway? Cycle among soft rolling hillsides, experience world class food, cosy farm shops and art, and enjoy countryside luxury at Øyna Cultural Landscape Hotel.

Chase the northern lights

Top 12 winter experiences in Northern Norway.

Take me to the Auroras

Christmas adventures

Get into the festive spirit in Norway.

  • Christmas marked in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
    Norway’s best Christmas markets
    Two women at the Christmas market in Oslo, Eastern Norway
    The Christmas Town Oslo
    Two girls strolling in the Christmas decorated streets in Tromsø
    The Christmas Town Tromsø
    The Christmas market in Trondheim seen from above, Trøndelag, Norway.
    The Christmas Town Trondheim
    Three girls walking between the Christmassy wooden houses in Bergen, Fjord Norway
    The Christmas Town Bergen
    Santa Claus and a girl at one of Norway’s top Christmas destinations, Savalen
    Top Christmas destinations
    A girl smiling in Kristiansand Christmas town
    How to spend the holiday season in Norway

Find your next adventure!

Hiking, skiing, or just enjoying the view? The choice is yours!

Women in front of Vangsgaarden Guesthouse in Aurlandsfjorden.
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    Wooden houses, fishing boats and snowcapped mountains, Henningsvær in certified Sustainable Destination Lofoten, Northern Norway
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    The northern lights over the fishing village Reine in Lofoten, Northern Norway
    Northern lights
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    Woman hiking between the red rocks at Leka island in Trøndelag
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    Thon Hotels ASFantastic breakfast included! Experience true comfort and reasonable rates at our 80 hotels in Norway.
    Hop on hop off bus - Stromma
    StrömmaSightseeing by bus and boat in several major tourist spots and cities in Norway.
    Two women viewing scenic Norwegian fjord from a boat, with dramatic mountains reflected in calm water under blue sky.
    Fjord ToursHome of Norway in a Nutshell, Norway's most popular tour. Fjords, mountains, and stunning destinations — all in one trip!
    Shutterstock 4 - Rent-A-Wreck
    Rent-A-Wreck of Scandinavia ASThe smart and affordable car rental alternative.
    A bus driving along the coast in Norway, Vy express route vy146
    Vy expressDiscover Norway on comfortable express buses that take you between major cities, mountains, and fjords.
    The Thief - A lifestyle boutique hotel in Oslo
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    The Hurtigruten ship MS Nordkapp in Geirangerfjord in Fjord Norway
    HurtigrutenExperience the world's most beautiful sea voyage on an unforgettable cruise along the stunning Norwegian coast.
    Scandic Holmenkollen Park Hotel in Oslo, Eastern Norway
    Scandic HotelsExperience Nordic hotel hospitality at its finest at more than 90 hotels across Norway. Special offers are available.
    Elegant wooden hotel in mountain valley beneath snow-capped peaks.
    De HistoriskeHave an unforgettable stay at one of Norway's unique, authentic historic hotels. Enjoy first-class dining experiences and a broad range of activities.
    Hikers approaching a small wooden cabin with grass roof in mountainous landscape
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    Raumabanen - SJ Nord
    SJ NordSJ NORD - the adventure starts on the train
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    NorgesbookingBook your perfect cabin stay in the fjords, mountains, and valleys of Norway.
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    Authentic ScandinaviaTravel curated by locals. Our tailormade tours suit every type of traveller and budget.
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    Arctic Campers ASDo you want to try van life? Explore Norway in comfort and style with our smart and cosy campervans.
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    CityboxModern and affordable hotels in central locations in Oslo, Bergen, and Kristiansand.
    A woman hiking in the summer mountains by the fjord.
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    Sykkeltur i Hardanger
    Discover NorwayOffers a range of exciting self-guided hiking, biking, and skiing holidays in Norway. Luggage transfer included.
    Vy Train travelling on a scenic railway line between Bergen and Hønefoss, Norway
    Vy TrainGlide through scenery on a train between Oslo and Bergen on the Bergen Railway and explore the greater Oslo region.
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    My Nordic TravelChoose between DIY itineraries and pre-packaged holidays to the very best destinations in Norway.
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    Classic Norway HotelsWhen the hotel is the destination. Book a night to remember in one of Norway's most unique and distinctive hotels.
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    Go FjordsBook fantastic tours and experiences! We offer tours in Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Lofoten, the North Cape, and more.
    Family in outdoor pool in winter at Radisson Blu mountain resort & residences in Trysil, Eastern Norway
    Radisson HotelsGreat value offers and comfortable quality stays in Norway´s major cities, airports, and ski resorts.
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    CampanyonUnique camping in nature. Book a stay in a treehouse or glamping tent or rent a motorhome pitch.
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