Travel to less visited places or off-season. You can then experience unique places to stay, and exciting activities recommended by locals — without the crowds.
Å Auge treetop cabin in Tinn, Telemark
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Isaac Manning
Å Auge treetop cabin in Tinn, Telemark
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Photo:
Isaac Manning
Make sure your holiday in Norway has the smallest footprint possible.
Look for eco-certified providers while travelling.
Every time you see this Green Travel symbol on our website, you know that the associated products and offers are a part of an official environmental labelling scheme. The Green Travel symbol is a common navigation to all qualified environmental schemes used by tourism enterprises in Norway. The symbol helps you find eco-certified alternatives.
The certifications below fall under Green Travel. These certifications indicate that providers follow strict rules relating to the production and management of waste, energy, transport, use of chemicals, and rules for subcontractors. These measures go beyond what the Norwegian law requires.
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The following certifications fall under Green Travel
Ecotourism Norway
This national certification is awarded to businesses and operators that hold a high international level in ecotourism. Over 100 strict criteria on environmental performance, host-role, local community integration, and purchasing must be met and often improved. The certificate is renewed every three years.
Nordic Swan
More than 5,000 products in Norway are certified by Nordic Swan, which indicates that they satisfy strict requirements relating to energy efficiency, materials, and chemicals, all the way from raw materials to end products and waste management.
Eco-Lighthouse
Eco-Lighthouse enterprises work towards satisfying requirements and implementing environmental measures on a systematic and ongoing basis in order to create more environmentally friendly operations and safer work environments. Enterprises are certified subject to independent assessment and must undergo a recertification process every three years.
Green Key
A global eco label, recognized by GSTC, for hotels, small accommodation providers, campsites, and attractions. Certified businesses must meet strict criteria for waste, energy, water, procurement, green areas, CSR, and staff involvement. High standards are maintained through annual certificate renewal, a rigorous application process, documentation, and frequent audits.
ISO 14001
ISO 14001 is given to enterprises that have a high-quality environmental management system for organizational performance.
Blue Flag
A prestigious, global label granted on the basis of a series of stringent environmental, educational, safety-related and access-related criteria that must be met and maintained, which is aimed at beach, marina and sustainable boating tourism operators. More than 4,100 sites in 46 countries are Blue Flag certified.
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Arctic Coast Cycling by Discover Norway
Photo: Steffen Fossbakk / Visit Norway
Arctic Coast Cycling
Bicycle tour in the Land of the Midnight Sun
Discover the dramatic Arctic coast, sandy beaches, and traditional fishing villages. A self-guided bicycle tour from Tromsø to Svolvær in Northern Norway - a paradise for those who want a real bicycle adventure. | Discover Norway
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Mountains and Valleys in Gudbrandsdalen by Discover Norway
Photo: Ian Brodie
Mountains and Valleys in Gudbrandsdalen
Discover the Gudbrandsdalen valley
Self-guided bicycle tour in the mountains north of Lillehammer. Ride through ancient cultural landscapes in the kingdom of Peer Gynt, with incredible views of some of the tallest mountains in Norway. | Discover Norway
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Cycling in Hardanger by Discover Norway
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Bike the Hardanger Fjord route
Experience Norway’s best scenery
Self-guided bicycle tour in an exciting landscape of fjords, mountains, waterfalls, and even a glacier. The tour starts and ends in Bergen, a UNESCO World Heritage city and the Gateway to the Fjords of Norway. | Discover Norway
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Tour de Dovre by bike by Discover Norway
Photo: Discover Norway
Tour de Dovre by bike
Roundtrip to three National Parks
A classic 5-day tour. Iconic mountains, idyllic cultural landscapes, and a beautiful valley with summer farms. Includes accommodation, food, luggage transfer, and more. | Discover Norway
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Oslo & Fjord Adventure by Authentic Scandinavia
Photo: Thea Hermansen
Oslo & Fjord Adventure
Oslo, Bergen, downhill biking & fjord safari.
6-day Norway activity tour including Oslo, the fjord region, Voss and Bergen. Experience activities like biking, RIB boat fjord safaris, and spectacular train journeys.| Authentic Scandinavia
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Bike the Lofoten Isles by Discover Norway
Photo: Discover Norway
Bike the Lofoten Isles
Stunning nature and picturesque villages
8-day self-guided tour from Svolvær to Reine. Includes accommodation, meals, luggage transfer, a boat transfer, and more. A cycling vacation in Lofoten is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! | Discover Norway
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Vesterålen – a hidden gem by Discover Norway
Photo: Christian Roth Christensen / VisitNorway.com
Vesterålen – a hidden gem
Bicycle tour of the archipelago north of Lofoten
Relax and enjoy quiet nature as you bike through varied, beautiful and exciting landscapes. A self-guided tour along stunning fjords and sea, impressive mountain peaks, colourful wetland, and lush cultural landscapes. | Discover Norway
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Bike tour south of Bergen by Discover Norway
Photo: Paul Karpawich
Bike tour south of Bergen
Fjords and coastal landscapes
6-day self-guided roundtrip from Bergen. Beautiful surroundings and delicious culinary experiences. Includes express boat, accommodation, meals, luggage transfer and more. | Discover Norway