The​ best ​city walks​ in Norway

Take in the sights one step at a time!

We Norwegians walk a lot. And one of the things we love the most about our big cities is that they are incredibly walkable. They are so compact and full of experiences that there is no need to spend a lot of time on cramped trams, buses, and subways. 

Although you should bring your high heels, it's most important to pack your best walking shoes. ​Experience the walk of a lifetime, through world-class art museums, charming neighbourhoods, colourful street-food markets and lush parks. The route is yours to choose!

With a nod to the WHO's perennial advice to walk 10 000 steps a day, Visit Norway invited five travel addicts from all over Europe to take part in its 10 000 steps project. Each of them got a 7-8 kilometre route, making sure they passed all the main highlights on their Norwegian adventure!

Our capital city, Oslo, was named the European Green Capital 2019 for its dedication to conserving natural areas and reducing pollution. Many central areas in Oslo are traffic-free, which makes the compact city even more walkable.

Exploring on foot is also easy in Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger, and Tromsø, where most attractions, restaurants and hotels are within walking distance of the city centre.

The sights, sounds and smells surround you when you're on foot. So lace up your most comfortable walking shoes and follow whichever direction tempts you most!

Find your favourite city route

We have collected several excellent routes you can follow to experience city highlights or help you find your own path through some of the biggest Norwegian cities.

  • A woman walks past the MUNCH museum
    One day in Oslo: City walks
    A woman on a walking tour taking a selfie at Bryggen in Bergen, Fjord Norway
    One day in Bergen: City walks
    A couple toasting at restaurant in Stavanger
    One day in Stavanger: City walks
    A couple overlooking Tromsø from a viewing point at a tall building
    One day in Tromsø by foot or on wheels
    Trondheim
    One day in Trondheim: City walks

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A woman on a city break in Norway is overlooking Ålesund from Aksla viewpoint
City breaks the Norwegian way
Four women relaxing by the indoor pool at Engø gård at Tjøme, Eastern Norway
The Oslo region with the girls
Four women sitting on stairs
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    Northern Norway
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    Southern Norway

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