A woman taking a selfie at Aksla in Ålesund, Norway

PLAN YOUR TRIP

How to get here, where to stay, seasons and climate, insider tips, and accessible travel ... we'll help you navigate all the details so that you get the most out of your visit!

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Transport

Norway can be reached by direct flight, train, bus, ferry, or car. Ferries and express boats take you safely across the fjords.

Woman with suitcase at Oslo Airport Gardermoen
Getting here
A train passing by a lake in Saltfjellet mountain area in Nordland
Getting around
The Norwegian Scenic Route Atlanterhavsvegen in Northwest
Itineraries and round trips

Plan your trip and buy tickets for public transportation with Entur, Norway's national travel planner.

Hotels and more

From historic hotels, cosy farms, and manor houses to quaint cabins and campsites. You'll find plenty of unique places to stay!

  • Apartment buildings in Hemsedal, Norway
    Apartments
    Children eating outside a camping tent on Hamre famliecamping in Kristiansand, Southern Norway
    Camping and caravanning
    A woman having a good time in the garden at the farm Hoel Gård at Nes, Eastern Norway.
    Farm stays
    Three girls in a hotel bed smiling.
    Hotels
    Two people looking out of a window in a tree top cabin in Finnskogen forest in Solør, Norway.
    Accommodation
    Tungestølen, Luster
    Cottages and cabins
    Author Camilla Collet's house behind the Royal Palace in Oslo
    Hostels
    Green hotels: The historic Dalen Hotel in Telemark, Eastern Norway
    Eco certified hotels
    A woman enjoying the view from a Glød Aurora Canvas Dome in Alta
    Glamping all year round
    Two people walking with bikes to Refsnes Gods at Jeløya in Moss
    Norway’s most exclusive hotels
    The Hjerkinn family outside of Hjerkinn Fjellstue, mountain lodge.
    Visit a Norwegian fjellstue – Mountain lodge

Travel responsibly

Choose an eco certified hotel and use our excellent and comfortable public transportation system when you travel around in Norway.

  • Wooden houses, fishing boats and snowcapped mountains, Henningsvær in certified Sustainable Destination Lofoten, Northern Norway
    Sustainable Destination
    The hybrid electric vessel Vision of the Fjords cruising the Aurlandsfjorden fjord surrounded by mountains
    Go all electric
    A family exploring Norway the green way on e-bikes from Hotel Aak
    11 cool ways to explore Norway for the eco-conscious traveller
    Woman drinking water from a river, Hemsedal, Norway.
    Travel better
    Green hotels: The historic Dalen Hotel in Telemark, Eastern Norway
    Eco certified hotels
    Two moose out in nature during summer in Norway
    How to behave in nature
    Drone in mid air
    Flying drones in Norway
Plan your trip to Norway: A map, bank notes, a mobile phone charger, and a mobile phone with the Visit Norway app

Insider tips

Be prepared with the latest advice (PS: you can pop by a helpful tourist information office once you get here, too)

Get our best travel tips!

Everyone is welcome!

Everyone is welcome to visit Norway regardless of gender, sexuality, religion and so on. We're also considered to be a safe country for solo travellers.

Parade under Oslo Pride in 2018
LGBTIQ+ travel
Three girls smiling in the Oslo Pride parade, 2023
Guide to queer meeting places in Norway

Accessible travel tips

There are plenty of things to see and do in Norway for people with mobility impairments. Use the resources below to plan ahead, and get tips and inspiration.

  • Two women in Vigelandsparken at Frogner in Oslo, Eastern Norway
    Travelling with disabilities
    Two women in the Opera house in Oslo, Eastern Norway
    Inclusive travel tips from locals
    Two women imitating a statue in Vigelandsparken at Frogner in Oslo, Eastern Norway
    Accessible travel ideas
    Wheeled World at Skagsanden Beach, Northern Norway
    Wheeled Northern Norway

Click and go!

Discover the very best holiday packages from our partners.

Cruising with Hurtigruten
Holiday packages

Currency and prices

It's up to 30% cheaper to go to Norway today than 10 years ago. Learn all about the currency, prices, tipping, and credit cards below.

Two girls are laughing and drinking a coffee on the go in the shopping street Karl Johan in Oslo
Currency and prices
Kid and man skiing at Lifjell ski resort
It's now much cheaper to go to Norway!

Explore the seasons

You can visit Norway all year round! We have very vibrant seasons with snowy winters, blossoming springs, refreshing summers and colourful autumns.

Girl holding an umbrella at the Sjonfjellet mountain in Northern Norway
Seasons and climate

Natural wonders

Come and see Norway's amazing natural wonders in person. Visit fjords, mountains, waterfalls, glaciers and national parks, and experience the midnight sun and northern lights in Northern Norway.

  • A man next to Rjukandefossen waterfall in Hemsedal, Eastern Norway

    Waterfalls

    Seeing hundreds of thousands of litres of water cascading down a cliff can be a strangely fascinating and humbling experience. Some of the world’s tallest waterfalls are found in Norway.
    A person paddling in the Nærøyfjord in Fjord Norway

    Fjords

    The UNESCO-listed fjords are symbols of the beauty of traditional Norway. Enter a world where time passes at its own pace.
    Three people hiking on the Nigardsbreen glacier in Fjord Norway

    Glaciers

    You can hike on them, marvel at them, and even ski on them in the middle of summer. Experience the majesty of Norway's mighty glaciers up close.
    A group of people hiking in sunny weather in Romsdal

    Mountains

    Discover the mighty mountains of Norway – the country has almost 300 peaks above 2,000 metres. Combined with a national passion for outdoors activities, there are suitable challenges for both beginners and seasoned mountaineers.
    The northern lights over the fishing village Reine in Lofoten, Northern Norway

    Northern lights

    Experiencing the unbelievable colours flashing across the Arctic sky is on many travellers’ bucket lists. Few places on earth offer more ways to see the aurora borealis than Norway.
    A person watching the midnight sun at Senja in Northern Norway

    Midnight sun

    Like a prolonged sunset and sunrise all at once, this natural phenomenon colours heaven and earth in a reddish yellow light. Welcome to the land of the midnight sun.
    Two people hiking Mount Kattanakken in Jostedalsbreen national park, Fjord Norway

    National parks

    Prominent Norwegian philosopher Arne Næss has been quoted as saying that "using something is not the same as consuming it." Norway’s majestic national parks provide a perfect example of this.
    The globe marking the Arctic Circle in Tonnes at Rødøy, Norway.

    The Arctic Circle

    The Arctic Circle is the magical boundary close to the midnight sun and the polar night. Find out where to cross it, and learn some fun facts along the way!
    A woman hiking and looking at the Gjendevatnet lake

    The most beautiful lakes

Stay safe

Norwegian nature is beautiful, but can also be unpredictable. We'll show you how to stay safe when hiking, boating, skiing, driving, and more.

  • Woman entering car on the Fram ferry between Geiranger and Hellesylt
    Safe travel
    Woman enjoying the autumn view of Hydalen in Hemsedal
    Stay safe in the mountains
    Two children in a rowing boat near Bragdøya outside of Kristiansand, Southern Norway
    Stay safe on the water
    Tiny village of Husøy and winding roads in Senja
    Stay safe on the roads
    Person on rock formation near Fossjuvet in Forsand, Fjord Norway
    The mountain code
    A group of people ski touring to Smørskredtindane in Ørsta and Stranda at Sunnmøre in Fjord Norway
    Safety for ski tourers
Planning on exploring solo?
Four people resting outside of a mountain cabin in Beitostølen, Norway

12 tips for a budget holiday

Travelling in Norway doesn't have to be expensive!

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Take advantage of top offers

See our selection of trusted companies that work hard to make you happy all through your trip.

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    Brim ExplorerQuiet fjord tours on award-winning electric catamarans in Oslo, Tromsø, Lofoten, and Svalbard.
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    CityboxModern and affordable hotels in central locations in Oslo, Bergen, and Kristiansand.
    Blazerbu -  Norgesbooking
    NorgesbookingBook your perfect cabin stay in the fjords, mountains, and valleys of Norway.
    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.
    The Thief - A lifestyle boutique hotel in Oslo
    StrawberryA different hotel company! Look out for great weekend deals at more than 100 hotels in Norway.
    Standard Room -  Svolvær - Thon Hotel
    Thon Hotels ASFantastic breakfast included! Experience true comfort and reasonable rates at our 80 hotels in Norway.
    Valevåg Camping
    CampcationBook a camping stay in stunning and unique locations all across Norway with Campcation.
    Hotell Refsnes Gods - fasade
    Classic Norway HotelsWhen the hotel is the destination. Book a night to remember in one of Norway's most unique and distinctive hotels.
    Two people sitting in a sofa in Eagle Nest Eco Lodge in Eastern Norway
    50 Degrees North NordicChoose between unforgettable tailormade individual trips and small, exclusive group tours of Norway.
    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.
    Hardangerfjord - Authentic Scandinavia
    Authentic ScandinaviaTravel curated by locals. Our tailormade tours suit every type of traveller and budget.
    Lit-up tent in snow with colorful northern lights and mountains behind it
    Booknordics.comUnique holiday packages, adventure hotels, tours, and activities.
    Tourists wave at passing boat while sailing througha norwegian fjord
    Fjord ToursHome of Norway in a Nutshell, Norway's most popular tour. Fjords, mountains, and stunning destinations — all in one trip!
    Eidfjord village - Go fjords
    Go FjordsBook fantastic tours and experiences! We offer tours in Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Lofoten, the North Cape, and more.
    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.
    Skiing on finnmarksvidda
    Norrøna AdventureGet ready for expeditions and adventure holidays with Norrøna Adventure. Hiking, skiing, and biking trips.
    Sykkeltur i Hardanger
    Discover NorwayOffers a range of exciting self-guided hiking, biking, and skiing holidays in Norway. Luggage transfer included.
    Happy family taking a selfie in an airport after arriving to Norway
    Norwegian HolidaysLow-price package holidays with Norwegian. Book your flight, hotel, and rental car all in one place.
    Hop on hop off bus - Stromma
    StrömmaSightseeing by bus and boat in several major tourist spots and cities in Norway.
    Hikers approaching a small wooden cabin with grass roof in mountainous landscape
    Up NorwayBespoke luxury hand-picked by local experts. We combine your preferences and our knowledge to make an unforgettable journey.
    Aurora borealis Tromso - Fjord Travel
    Fjord Travel NorwaySleep in an ice hotel, hunt the northern lights, and discover the magical fjords. Book your tour now!
    Woodward - Arctic Campers
    Arctic Campers ASDo you want to try van life? Explore Norway in comfort and style with our smart and cosy campervans.
    Auto Europe
    Auto EuropeAlways a smooth car rental experience. Search and compare rental rates. Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to pick-up.
    Buss bilde - NOR-WAY
    NOR-WAY BussekspressEnjoy scenic views on comfortable bus trips to the fjords and from city to city with our express buses.
    Raumabanen - SJ Nord
    SJ NordSJ NORD - the adventure starts on the train
    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.
    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.
    Van 4 - Cabin Campers
    Cabin CampersExperience the road trip of a lifetime with our cabins on four wheels.
    Malangen resort - My nordic travel
    My Nordic TravelChoose between DIY itineraries and pre-packaged holidays to the very best destinations in Norway.
    Campanyon - Arctic Dome Smiberget
    CampanyonUnique camping in nature. Book a stay in a treehouse or glamping tent or rent a motorhome pitch.
    Airplane
    NorwegianNorwegian offers cheap flights in Norway and direct flights from more than 70 European destinations. Book flights through our low fare calendar to your destinations.
    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.
    A woman hiking in the summer mountains by the fjord.
    CampioNorway's biggest camping booking site. Find the best camping and motorhome pitches throughout Norway.
    Two women waving out the windows of a campervan with Benzini Campers on the hood
    Benzini CampersThe adventure of your life starts here. Book a campervan with Benzini Campers now.

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A women with Selbu mittens in Selbu in winter, Norway.
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Man with shellfish dishes in front of the ocean.
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