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Visit food markets and festivals, see thousands of fruit trees in full bloom, or watch as the seasons slowly change from a cosy treetop cabin. In spring, Norway wakes up from its winter sleep, and here are some of the best ways to experience it.
As soon as the first signs of spring announce themselves – when the temperature rises above zero and the sun starts to carry some warmth – Norwegians pour out of every house and workplace to make the most of the new season. The pavements start to buzz with life as the locals go to great lengths to enjoy the first “utepils” (outdoor beer) of the year. Who cares if the temperature isn’t exactly tropical? If the sun is out, we will be too – preferably sitting on sheepskins and with blankets tucked around our legs.
Popular area along the inner harbour with restaurants, shopping, apartments and office buildings. After a…
Go to: Aker Brygge wharfPopular area along the inner harbour with restaurants, shopping, apartments and office buildings. After a…
The area known as Tjuvholmen is a recent addition to Oslo's varied collection of boroughs. The buildings…
Go to: TjuvholmenThe area known as Tjuvholmen is a recent addition to Oslo's varied collection of boroughs. The buildings…
Formerly an old container dock, Sørenga in Oslo has been transformed into a brand new neigbourhood by…
Go to: SørengaFormerly an old container dock, Sørenga in Oslo has been transformed into a brand new neigbourhood by…
Special tip: The most famous place to experience the phenomenon is the Hardanger region where you can visit a range of idyllic fruit villages like Lofthus, Kinsarvik, and Ulvik. The Sognefjord area is another excellent option. And don’t even consider leaving before you have tasted the result of last year’s blossoming – tasty Eplemost (pure apple juice) and cider from local producers.
Witness how the dramatic Norwegian waterfalls roar to life in spring. May and June is the absolute best time to see them come to life, when the ice and snow melt away and join the cascades of water that already plunge down the mountainsides. Norway has a long list of waterfalls well worth a visit.
Special tip: Vøringsfossen close to Eidfjord in Hardanger is one of the most magnificent waterfalls in Norway. From the new, impressive viewing platforms (a must-see for architecture buffs), you get a breathtaking view of the roaring water and the deep canyons.
Spring is like steroids for birds! Norway’s long coastline is bustling with life this time of year, and the migratory birds that fled in autumn have returned home to breed and enjoy the warmer seasons. Bring your binoculars and camera, and maybe even your sound recorder, as this is an experience for the ears as well as the eyes. Just make sure that you behave respectfully towards all the newly hatched nestlings.
Special tip: In the north, Varanger has become one of the most important destinations in the world to watch Arctic birds. The local architect’s office Biotope has designed award-winning sheds for the thousands of bird watchers that travel to the area to see species such as white-tailed eagles, gyrfalcons, Steller’s eider, and Arctic sea ducks. Bird lovers also flock to the small islands of Runde, Lovund and Røst from around mid-April, when thousands of Atlantic puffins return to their breeding grounds.
During the months of March, April, and May, the days get longer and the weather gets warmer all over the country. The melting snow creates natural waterfalls everywhere, and together with the blooming flowers – and people – they make spring in Norway quite remarkable.
Spring arrives early in Southern Norway compared to the rest of the country, usually sometime in April. It is easy to know when spring is coming: The days get a little warmer and lighter day by day. Spring flowers appear, the trees are budding, birds start to build their nests, and the farmers deliver the newborn lambs.
In early spring the coastal areas of Fjord Norway usually have the highest temperatures, but in May you will usually find the warmest weather in the southern part of Eastern Norway and Southern Norway.
Above the Arctic Circle in Northern Norway, you may not experience true spring until late May or early June, but by then the long and bright summer days have already started, so you might not care so much.
Just like spring arrives later in the north than in the rest of the country, it gets to the coast and lowlands long before it crawls up the mountains. As you travel up or down the mountains, you can follow the changing seasons from winter to spring or from spring to winter, all in just a few hours.
All over Norway, you can attend farmers’ markets, and the earliest ones start already in March. Beware not to drool when you browse the wide range of fresh goodies, all produced by local farmers. Food festivals are also an absolute must, and together these two form a trendy part of Norway’s culinary activities.
Special tip: You can find farmers’ markets many places in the country. Some of the best food festivals you can visit in spring before the festival scene really kicks off in summer are Spis & Drikk-festivalen in Oslo and Oslo Vegetarian Festival.
Special tip: Architecture lovers should seek out some of the treetop huts that have a very stylish and unique design. Yet another reason to go to Norway!
Cozy wooden cabin in the woods at Harkmark for rent all year round. The cabin is well insulated and has a wood…
Go to: Gluba Treetop CabinsCozy wooden cabin in the woods at Harkmark for rent all year round. The cabin is well insulated and has a wood…
Sweet dreams and safe vacation - more than 8 metres above the forest ground - and in close contact with the…
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Welcome to our treetop cabin. You can find it 250 km north of Oslo in the county of Engerdal, in a mountain…
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The treetop cabins is an unique concept, with a view of the Oslo fjord. 5 cabins are built in the trees, 8…
Go to: Tretopphytter OslofjordThe treetop cabins is an unique concept, with a view of the Oslo fjord. 5 cabins are built in the trees, 8…
Trehyttene i Gjerstad are three tree top cabins located in the forest at Gjerstad (about 45 minute drive from…
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Special tip: Hattan in Fjord Norway is teeming with underwater life, and Saltstraumen near Bodø stands out as the place to experience exciting currents. Or, how about feeling like a real explorer and dive amongst the wrecks in Narvik?
Are you a real Viking? Prove it by taking at least a few bold strokes in the cold spring water. The earlier, the better, but for the standard Viking, it’s acceptable to start throwing oneself in around 1 May. You can, of course, jump off any pier that allows it, but how about taking it up a notch? Sweat your troubles away in a public sauna or rent your private one, before you renew your energy with a refreshing swim.
Special tip: You can find some very special saunas in Norway, like The Arctic spa Vulkana located on a boat in Tromsø, or the saunas hidden in a drying rack for fish at Salt in Oslo, where you can also try one of the floating saunas KOK or Oslo Fjord Sauna. Or experience the fairytalelike gold shimmering Soria Moria sauna in Dalen in Telemark.
Special tip: Some glacier adventures that are both exciting and suitable for everyone are available at the glacier branches of Jostedalsbreen, like the Nigardsbreen glacier in Sogn og Fjordane, the Folgefonna glacier in Hardanger, and the Svartisen glacier in Nordland, amongst others. Most regular tours on the glaciers start in May or the beginning of June.
Special tip: Try out Narvikfjellet, a ski resort in the north where you can ski from the top of the mountain and down to the fjord, often until June. Or take the train to Finse between Oslo and Bergen for kiting (courses available) and cross-country skiing at the Hardangervidda mountain plateau.
During the months of March, April, and May, the days get longer and the weather gets warmer all over the country. The melting snow creates natural waterfalls everywhere, and together with the blooming flowers – and people – they make spring in Norway quite remarkable.
Spring arrives early in Southern Norway compared to the rest of the country, usually sometime in April. It is easy to know when spring is coming: The days get a little warmer and lighter day by day. Spring flowers appear, the trees are budding, birds start to build their nests, and the farmers deliver the newborn lambs.
In early spring the coastal areas of Fjord Norway usually have the highest temperatures, but in May you will usually find the warmest weather in the southern part of Eastern Norway and Southern Norway.
Above the Arctic Circle in Northern Norway, you may not experience true spring until late May or early June, but by then the long and bright summer days have already started, so you might not care so much.
Just like spring arrives later in the north than in the rest of the country, it gets to the coast and lowlands long before it crawls up the mountains. As you travel up or down the mountains, you can follow the changing seasons from winter to spring or from spring to winter, all in just a few hours.
Go right before or just after the high season and enjoy a warm welcome from locals, usually mild weather, and few crowds.
Children’s parades, marching bands, traditional costumes, and ice cream. A lot of ice cream. The celebration of the Norwegian Constitution Day is a party like no other.
Springtime is when Norwegian ski resorts become sexy, says freerider Fredrik Luytkis. Enjoy winterly activities with a touch of summer and let outdoor concerts and pop-up festivals add to a festive mood.
Crossing the Jostedalsbreen Glacier lengthwise is a true spring skiing classic.
Wake up with the birds in the top of a tree! Sleep in a comfortable bed surrounded by the deep calmness of the forest. Spend a night or two in one of the many cosy tree houses you can find all over Norway.
See our selection of companies that work hard to make you happy all through your trip.
During the months of March, April, and May, the days get longer and the weather gets warmer all over the country. The melting snow creates natural waterfalls everywhere, and together with the blooming flowers – and people – they make spring in Norway quite remarkable.
Due to the temperate waters of the Gulf Stream, Norway has a much milder climate than other parts of the world at the same latitude, such as Alaska, Greenland, and Siberia. Still, Norway has a lot of weather.
Take part in numerous outdoor activities in stunning nature! Norway is a natural playground and a world-class destination for adventurous travellers.
The Norwegian cult of “kos” (cosiness) goes way beyond the Danes’ “hygge”, the Americans’ “perfect moment”, or the stressed society’s “quality time”. Norway’s mighty nature and distinct changes of seasons make people gather together to create intimate moments of cosiness.
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