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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
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As soon as summer gets a firm grip on Norway, usually in late May or early June, you’ll see the locals out and about, enjoying the sun after a long and cold winter, barbecuing in the parks or at the beach, and generally just being happy. And as the weather gets warmer and warmer, so does the people.
Summer temperatures can reach 25 to 30 degrees Celsius, and there is hardly any humidity in the air. Even the nights are often warm, and water temperatures in the sea and the many inland and forest lakes usually reach 18 degrees or higher, making swimming a popular pastime.
From late June to early August, it never gets really dark anywhere in the country. But if you want to experience the midnight sun, you have to travel to Northern Norway. The further north you go, the more nights of midnight sun you get. Do as the locals – go kayaking, hiking, or fishing in the middle of the night, or gather at one of the top places to experience the phenomenon in all its glory.
Norwegians celebrate Midsummer Eve, or “Sankthansaften” (Saint John’s Eve) on 23 June. Parties take place all over Norway, especially along the coast or up in the mountains. The Norwegians take their bonfires seriously – in 2016, residents in Ålesund built the world’s largest open-air fire.
With one of the longest coastlines in the world, Norway has a rich boating life. People of all ages and from all sectors of society are out at sea all summer long. The “skjærgård” in Southern Norway – an archipelago consisting of thousands of small islands and islets – is especially popular, and almost every town along the southern coast has a proper guest harbour. Check out our water safety tips.
The summer season is also prime time for hiking, cycling, and camping. Most of the snow in the mountains has melted away, and lots of people spend their summer holiday out in the nature. Outdoor recreation is a major part of our national identity, and is also established by law.
The warmest and most stable weather usually occurs on the eastern side of the southern mountains, including the south coast between Mandal and Oslo. Even further north, summer temperatures are rather pleasant – sometimes reaching as high as 25 degrees Celsius or more.
You will find the highest temperatures inland, and especially Setesdal is famous for its record high temperatures. Along the coast, a cool sea breeze will often refresh you.
In Fjord Norway, a lovely sunny day can be followed by a day of rain and fog, but here, you can experience both winter and summer in one day – go summer skiing or glacier hiking in the morning, take a swim in a fjord in the afternoon.
In Northern Norway you can see the midnight sun from the middle of May to the end of July. Just remember that temperatures that far north are usually a bit lower than in the rest of the country.
Norwegian summer weather may be relatively stable, but that doesn’t mean it can’t surprise you. If you go hiking in the mountains or are out at sea, prepare for everything and make sure you bring waterproof and windproof clothing, as well as a layer of wool.
The sun can be deceptively strong, even if the wind helps keep you cool, so make sure you use sunscreen – otherwise you’ll soon turn pink and sore.
Even if you should be careful not to underestimate the weather, the summer is the time of year when you can relax the most with regards to what to wear. Dress to your fancy, and enjoy the season – but use your head. As we say in Norway: there is no bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.
The warmest and most stable weather usually occurs on the eastern side of the southern mountains, including the south coast between Mandal and Oslo. Even further north, summer temperatures are rather pleasant – sometimes reaching as high as 25 degrees Celsius or more.
You will find the highest temperatures inland, and especially Setesdal is famous for its record high temperatures. Along the coast, a cool sea breeze will often refresh you.
In Fjord Norway, a lovely sunny day can be followed by a day of rain and fog, but here, you can experience both winter and summer in one day – go summer skiing or glacier hiking in the morning, take a swim in a fjord in the afternoon.
In Northern Norway you can see the midnight sun from the middle of May to the end of July. Just remember that temperatures that far north are usually a bit lower than in the rest of the country.
Norwegian summer weather may be relatively stable, but that doesn’t mean it can’t surprise you. If you go hiking in the mountains or are out at sea, prepare for everything and make sure you bring waterproof and windproof clothing, as well as a layer of wool.
The sun can be deceptively strong, even if the wind helps keep you cool, so make sure you use sunscreen – otherwise you’ll soon turn pink and sore.
Even if you should be careful not to underestimate the weather, the summer is the time of year when you can relax the most with regards to what to wear. Dress to your fancy, and enjoy the season – but use your head. As we say in Norway: there is no bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.
Blueberries are common in Norwegian forests and mountains, and will start to ripen in the middle of summer in Southern Norway and a bit later further north. In July and August, you will see roadside booths offering locally grown strawberries and cherries for sale.
When the sun is out, so are the Norwegians. Barbecuing vegetables, fish, meat, and poultry for dinner is a Norwegian summer tradition, and at the first sign of summer Norwegians of legal drinking age will flock to pubs offering for a beer on the pavement or in a beer garden. This “utepils” (literally “outdoor beer”) is so ingrained that the first opportunity for it will often be mentioned in the national press. We wouldn’t like to miss the year’s first beer in the sun, would we?
A typical summer dish is freshly caught fish, especially mackerel served with sour cream, fresh potatoes, and cucumber salad. Shrimps straight from the boat, enjoyed right at the dock or served with white bread, mayonnaise, and white wine is another favourite. Yet another popular summer choice is cured pork or mutton served with sour cream and flatbread.
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.
Great art can become even better when experienced together. Festivals of food, music and films are vital to the Norwegian culture scene.
Go hiking in Norway and discover why the locals can’t get enough of nature. Our most scenic landscapes are definitely best enjoyed on foot.
Cycling in Norway equals gentle rides through quaint villages and magnificent nature – but also tough mountain biking trails and big events like the Arctic Race.
You don’t have to travel to the Mediterranean to go island hopping. In the southernmost parts of Norway, thousands of islands are waiting for you.
White houses, photogenic harbours, and fresh seaside smell – let us introduce you to some of our most scenic wooden towns and cities.
With so many cold months during a year, one must seize the opportunity to be outside when the weather is warm. Here are some good tips for museums where you can spend and enjoy most of the time outside.
Electric bikes and cars are getting increasingly popular in Norway, electric cruise ferries are launched, and other means of e-transport enable you to literally electrify most of your trip.
See our selection of companies that work hard to make you happy all through your trip.
There is no need to wait until you’re here to find out what you’d like to do. Filter your search and check out the offers below.
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.
Planning your trip will help you get what you want and find the experiences you wish for.
Travelling to Norway has never been easier. There are direct flights from many places around the world, and if you live closer by, you can take a boat, a train, or a bus – or even drive.
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