There was not an exact match for the language you toggled to. You have been redirected to the nearest matching page within this section.
Scandic Hotels – in all major cities from north to south
Nordic Choice Hotels – a different hotel company
Thon Hotels – with fantastic breakfast
Hostelling International – the door to Norway
Radisson Blu Hotels – discover your favourite destinations
Widerøe – the largest regional airline in Scandinavia
AutoEurope – always a smooth car rental experience
Vy express – travel with bus throughout Norway
DFDS – Europe’s leading ferry operator 2012-2020
Rent-A-Wreck – the smart car rental alternative
Arctic Campers – Norway’s camper van rental
NOR-WAY Bussekspress – travel green with express busses
Vy – it should be easy to travel green
Hurtigruten – "The World’s Most Beautiful Sea Voyage"
Authentic Scandinavia – exciting Norway tours
Up Norway – tailored journeys
Norrøna Hvitserk – expeditions and adventure holidays
Fjord Tours – experience Norway in a nutshell® with one ticket
50 Degrees North – unforgettable tailor-made and small group tours to Norway
Discover Norway – skiing, biking and hiking tours in Norway
Norwegian Holidays – low-price package holidays with Norwegian. Flight, hotel and rental car
Secret Atlas – Svalbard and Northern Norway. Small Ship with 12 guests.
DanCenter – your specialist in holiday homes in Norway
Norgesbooking – book your perfect cabin stay in Norway
{{title}} {{:price}} - {{!preprice}} Price: {{?}} {{preprice}} {{/}} {{price}} {{:postprice}}{{postprice}}{{/}} {{?:pricing}} - {{pricing}} {{/pricing}}
Espen Tollefsen’s family art collective Atelier Nøss is located on the outer side of the Andøya island in Vesterålen – the side that faces the open sea.
The art photo collage by artist Espen Tollefsen shows his own family at their place Atelier Nøss on the Andøya island: Sister Siri, Espen himself, mother Åse, father Gunnar, and wife Heidi Marie Kriznik.
“There is a special clarity to the light that you don’t find in mid-summer. The pre-summer and pre-autumn are fantastic times that one should not miss”, Tollefsen argues.
As one of the longest countries in the world, Norway is packed with exciting places to go and both brand new and historic places to stay, many of which are fully booked in high season and in some cases nearly a year in advance. But if you move your plans a week or two back or forth, there are still usually rooms available in the lesser visited periods.
“The fact that the Whale Safari in Andenes is open practically all year round has helped other businesses like restaurants and hotels to be able to extend their availability way beyond the traditional high season”, Tollefsen says.
“A great trend is that even small shops and services that used to be open only in the high season now keep their doors open almost all year round”, Tollefsen says enthusiastically.
“Our local grocery store closed down several times before new owners took over the business and changed it into Nordmela landhandleri, which in addition to basic goods offers a great variety of local food and other delicacies. They also serve food and drink you can enjoy in the store or as takeaway”, he says.
“Speciality places like that are becoming increasingly popular all year round by a new type of tourists who are genuinely interested in local life.”
In 2016, tourism at Norwegian hotels increased by 12 per cent, a huge jump for the second year in a row.
65 per cent of this growth happened in the high season, during the three summer months.
July is by far the peak season, followed by August and June. In May and September, less than a third of the hotel rooms were occupied compared to the high season.
Over the last years, Norway has experienced a noticeably more important increase in the number of foreign travellers than its neighbouring Scandinavian countries.
Frequently visited Norwegian destinations all report similar reasons to go right before or right after the crowd.
Lene Lunde at the Stavanger Region tourist office says that her area benefits from a mild climate all year round. And even just slightly outside of the high season, locals seem to have more time for visitors, and accommodation rates are usually lower.
“To tell you the truth, you will often get more dramatic photographs and films off high season, and I can tell you that some of the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets can be seen from Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) or other hiking goals in the low and pre-peak season”, she confides.
There is an array of things to do outside of the high season, on Andøya, in the Stavanger area, and many other places: “You can enjoy activities like RIB, SUP, surfing, fjord cruise, and hiking all year round, and every season offers great local food experiences. Concerts and festivals are happening non-stop regardless of seasons, and the museums are always open”, says Lene Lunde of the Stavanger Region.
Andøya pre-summer resident Espen Tollefsen adds: “We have two types of bike tourists here: Those who are slightly exhausted, and those who still have a lot of energy left. It depends on the season, whether they have had headwind or tailwind”, he laughs.
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.
Check out some of Norway’s most spectacular hiking steps! Man-made mountain stairways make it both easier and safer to reach the top – although many are demanding and will give you a good workout.
Cycling is definitely one of the best ways to see the spectacular Norwegian nature in your own pace. Here are 13 of the most stunning bike routes in the country.
Feel the force of the river and get your adrenaline pumping with one of the most intense river activities possible. A safe bet if you crave action-filled adventures.
After a long and record-cold winter that will go into the annals of history as one of the great skiing seasons, Norway is ready for light and heat. Here are nine major signs of spring to look forward to.
Norway is far larger than most people realise. We recommend focusing on one region at a time, If you only plan one trip to Norway, take your time as you travel; make the journey itself your destination.
From hip urban cities to glittering fjords, northern lights, and remote villages above the Arctic Circle – Norway is a veeery long country, packed with things to see and do. So, where do you start? To get the most out of your holiday, we recommend that you choose one or two regions to explore. Here are some of the highlights!
Outdoor fitness trainer Lasse Tufte always seeks out areas of peace and quiet, with lots of fresh air, fantastic views, rewarding activities – and fewer visitors.
Oslo is a large, Scandinavian culture hub, with countless festivals, concerts and museums. But remote villages have much to offer as well. Check out the event calendar and plan your trip here.
Back to top