Escape the sweltering sun and intense heat...
...and head north for a refreshing summer holiday.
Enjoy a
coolcation
Cool and refreshing travel ideas
for summer in Norway
A cooler climate
Norwegian summers are delightfully refreshing!
The weather varies a lot and will depend on which part of the country you visit.
Temperatures usually fluctuate between 12 and 23 degrees Celsius in summer on average, but it can get hotter or, in the north, colder.
Friluftsliv
Life is best when you're outside!
Friluftsliv — enjoying the outdoors — is a core part of the Norwegian soul.
Summer's milder temperatures make it a lot easier to stay active.
White nights
Stay out 24 hours a day!
The long summer nights are wonderful all over Norway, and pretty much endless in Northern Norway between May and July, thanks to the midnight sun.
It's an incredible feeling when the world around you is quiet and still and your surroundings bathe in a golden hue.
Stunning beaches
Norway has the world's second longest coastline, which means there are plenty of stunning beaches.
The pristine white sand and turquoise water look tropical, even though the temperatures might not match that description.
This doesn't bother Norwegians though, as they use the beaches for more than just sunbathing. Enjoy sunset walks, picnics, and more.
Fairytale waterfalls
Some of the tallest waterfalls in the world are found in Norway. Don't miss the famous Vøringsfossen (pictured), Vettisfossen, and the Seven Sisters in Geirangerfjorden.
The waterfalls are stunning all the time, but the very best time to see them is around May or June, when melting snow makes their flow the strongest.
Lush valleys
Enjoy the greenery in lusciously vegetated Norwegian valleys. Experience vivid cultural history in places like family-friendly Hallingdal and Gudbrandsdalen, or Norwegian folk traditions in Setesdal and Valdres.
Go on a fjord adventure
Norway has more than a thousand fjords. Many of the mostfamous, UNESCO-listed landscapes can be found in Fjord Norway, in the western part of the country.
Fjords are prolonged arms of the sea surrounded by mountains and raw nature, often with quaint villages on their shores. You can explore the fjords on a hike, a fjord cruise, by kayak or on a fishing trip.
Compact and easy to navigate, Norway's cities are each unique in their own way, combining urban life with nature experiences.
Oslo
The Wall Street Journal called it the "newest capital of Nordic cool". Come see why!
This vibrant city comes to life during the summer months when locals and visitors alike enjoy excellent museums, city beaches, island hopping, al fresco dining, hiking, shopping, and night life.
The best part is that Oslo is one of the most walkable cities in the world, so it's easy to get around.
Rainy days
You can't have sunshine without a little rain, and Norwegian summers do have the occasional shower. Luckily there are plenty of great indoor activities with which to pack your day.
Have a relaxing day at a spa, visit museums and galleries, relax in cosy cafés and exciting restaurants, try an escape room, curl up with a good book in a library, or simply grab an umbrella and make the most of the fresh air (like the locals do).
Steamy saunas
If you start to miss the heat, Norway has a good selection of saunas to try. They're also perfect if you'd like to take a dip in the sea, but you find it a bit too chilly. Simply dive in for a moment and flee back inside to the safety of your fjord-side sauna!
Go to a lively sauna in one of the big cities or relax in a more secluded one in the countryside. Several saunas have drop-in prices, or you can book an entire sauna for yourself.
Hot tip!
Norway is actually a lot more affordable now, especially if you've got dollars, euros, pounds or Danish kroners.
The Norwegian krone (NOK) is at a historically low exchange rate, making this high-cost country cheaper than ever. So what are you waiting for?