Woman in a zip line at Via Ferrata Haldenkanalen
A woman walking over Oslo Opera House
Women cycling by the fjord
Woman climbing the Via Ferrata in Haldenkanalen
Person standing on Trolltunga in Odda, Fjord Norway
A woman doing yoga on a paddle board in the midnight sun, Northern Norway.
Three women sitting on a bench in Sandefjord in Vestfold, Eastern Norway
Spark VM in Geilo 2023.
Outdoor activities in Norway: Hiking in Lofoten

50 travel tips
for fab women over 50

50 reasons why it's better to travel when you are over 50 …

… and feeling FABULOUS!

Wanderlust never gets old.

You have now checked off quite a few boxes and are more confident than your 20-year-old self. You know your limits, and which ones you would like to challenge.

This is YOUR time to travel – YOLO!

You know which moments are worth living for.

You know what kind of images fill your storybook and Instagram accounts. The ones you look at and always think: I should do more of that!

And you know who you love to spend your precious time with.

Not at least, you already know a bit more about the subtle art of not giving a f—!

Be curious! Be wild!

Go on an adventure.

Discover 50 reasons why YOU can travel better – and where we think you should go!

Getting here and around

Airlines:

Norwegian – budget flights in Norway and connections to more than 70 European destinations

Train travel:

Vy – travel by train around Oslo and to Bergen

SJ NORD – travel by train north of Oslo

Express buses:

Vy Express – travel by bus throughout Norway

NOR-WAY Bussekspress – comfortable long distance buses

1. You’re the boss of your own time and money. Set sail on the open seas

2. According to science, you are often happier and more satisfied with yourself. Find your happy place

3. You are more than ready to vacay with your BFFs. Take a girls' trip to the Oslo region

4. You party in style! These are the best rooftop bars

5. You refuse to spend another night in an ordinary camping tent.Go glamping!

A woman enjoying the view from a Glød Aurora Canvas Dome in Alta
Glamping all year round

6. You wear a sun hat, even when nobody is Instagramming you. Life is better in Southern Norway

7. You have ridiculously good taste. Shop til you drop with the fashion editor's guide to shopping in Oslo

8. You can roam the world staying in comfy king size beds. Forget bunk beds.Find a unique place to stay

9. You have learnt to listen to your body and know when to rest. 11 great escapes

A woman goes for a stroll in the garden at Hoel Farm, Eastern Norway.

10. You love to connect to the earth, do good, and eat the things that are really good for you. #BeyondMcStuffing.

Experience countryside luxury

11. You have learnt to say no! When your husband always wants to go …

12. You have gone from FOMO to JOMO. See where you should go

13. You roam wherever you like. Stairways to heaven

14. Yes sir, you can boogie – to all kind of music! Which concert do you want to go to tonight?

15. You hike (and make it) to the top. Lace up your boots!

Girl hiking in the Melfjellet mountain in Helgeland
Hiking

16. You enjoy the silence.Explore our national parks

17. You are so ready to learn something new. Sign up for a course!

18. You drink the good stuff, even if it's 9 o'clock in the morning. #youdoyou Norwegian happy bubbles

19. You dine at the best restaurants in town. Please show me where to go

Tandem skydive in Voss

20. You know that the sky is the limit, and you're ready to jump!

This is how you do it

21. You can actually stay in those nice places you read about. Exclusive hotels

22. You can also travel more affordably, outside high season. Smart tips for budget travel

23. You can stay longer in every place you visit.You love to travel more sustainably

24. You choose the most beautiful train journeys in the world rather than interrail. The Bergen Railway, Rauma Railway or the Nordland line?

25. You spend money on yourself. This way to zen at a spa

A women enjoying a bath in the spa area at Juvet Landskapshotell, Norway.
Spas

26. You know how to do your warrior pose. Join a yoga retreat

27. You let your inner artist bloom again. Discover Norway's best art museums

28. You love cycling holidays, but you don't mind paying a little extra for luggage transportation. 13 scenic bike routes

29. You don't have to do the holiday planning for the whole family any more. Go on a road trip along our Norwegian Scenic Routes and rest assured you can always stop by one of the“world's most beautiful toilets”.

View point over Ålesund in Fjord Norway

30. City break? This weekend? Yes, you can!

Cool city breaks for hot women

31. You travel with gratitude and purpose. Travel better

32. You have been where everyone else has been, so now you can do something totally new. Go to Svalbard next

33. You can do something really worth bragging about, when everyone else has been sipping average Chiantis in Toscana. Unique things to do in Norway

34. You’re a ‘culture hag’ and you’re proud of it! You go from exhibition opening to exhibition opening, and have actually read all the books the everyone is talking about.

(A Norwegian male author coined the expression kulturkjerringer ('culture hags') recognising them as making up the bulk of his typical audience). You know basic art history, history, and a lot of other stories – so you can actually make up your own mind. And cha-cha-cha on testosterone-inflated toes.

Four laughing women standing in the fountain surrounded by mirrors at Kistefos Museum in Hadeland
11 safe bets for culture lovers

35. You have reached many of tour bucket list goals, and are ready to find some new ones. Top lists

36. You like to go climbing, kiting, diving, surfing, rafting, and are living your best life. Get your adrenalin pumping

37. You can start over again. Find a remote island to fall in love with

38. You can find love again. With any gender. Guide to queer meeting places

39. You can actually enjoy going to theme parks again, knowing that the kids can go off on their own for a while. Family holiday tips

Couple enjoying an ice cream in Stavern in Larvik

40. You can reconnect with your partner as your partner in crime, soulmate, and lover – not just homemaintenance.com.

7 tips to boost your relationship

41. You're still hot, in that HOT way. Check out six places to have great sex

42. You often start appreciating cooler climates, though … Our favourite winter adventures

43. … and you love the kick you get when you combine hot & cold: sauna time & ice bathing

44. You can take a long workation or work part time, remotely. Your new office view

45. You go to bed whenever you want. Or never, when the midnight sun is shining.

People attending the Trevarefest festival under the midnight sun in Henningsvær, Northern Norway
Cool things to do under the midnight sun

46. You start going to music festivals again. What's on?

47. You dare to travel solo – and meet new friends. This is how you do it

48. You know how to pack the best picnic baskets. And we have many of the best beaches in Europe

49. You get up whenever you want, and might start liking getting up before 7 o'clock. Or at least 9 … Unique nests for early birds

50. You are kinder to all living beings, because you know that life is fragile. Follow the laws of nature

Strawberry picnic by the fjord
Couple in fornt of a monument in Sandefjord.

Who cares what people think you should do?
Go wherever and do whatever you want!

Do it in Noway

5 keys to wellbeing

Connect
Spend time and connect with family, friends, and people around you.

Be active
Through hiking, cycling, paddling, etc.

Notice things around you
By being curious, catching sight of the beautiful.

Keep learning
Start a new activity or try a new path.

Give
By helping others to have a good time, and expressing gratitude for what they give back in return.

Discover Norway

Explore our compact big cities and world-class art venues and experience stunning nature. Find your Norwegian favourite.

Four women sitting on stairs
Cool city breaks for hot women
A woman taking a selfie on Gamle Bybro in Trondheim
Places to go
Autumn leaves and the hurtigruten steamer in the fjord
Hurtigruten – the coastal highway to the north
  • A woman on a city break in Norway is overlooking Ålesund from Aksla viewpoint
    City breaks the Norwegian way
    Cruising with Hurtigruten
    Holiday packages
    Mum, uncle, grandmother, niece, cousin, dad and nephew – the whole family are going on a holiday in the snowy mountains of Beitostølen in Norway
    Multi-generational holiday
    People enjoying the floating Soria Moria sauna in Telemark
    Coolcation in Norway
    Taste Norway’s weird and wonderful cuisine at Smalahovetunet in Voss in Fjord Norway
    Norway’s weird and wonderful food

Where is your happy place?

  • Three people standing at a viewpoint above the city of Ålesund in Fjord Norway
    Top 10 destinations in Norway
    Inside the underwater restaurant Under in Lindesnes, Southern Norway
    Southern Norway
    M/S Victoria passing Sundkil Bridge in Telemark, Norway
    Eastern Norway
    Kayaking in the sunset in the Nidelva river in Trondheim, Trøndelag
    Trøndelag
    "Spisshusene" in Longyearbyen, Svalbard
    The Svalbard Islands
    A flower meadow in front of Ryvingen lighthouse in Lindesnes in Southern Norway
    Top 25 offbeat places
    Woman looking at the midnightsun in Lofoten, Northern Norway
    Northern Norway
    A wonderful autumn experience by the Aurlandsfjord - a fjord landscape in autumn colours
    Fjord Norway

Take advantage of top offers

See our selection of trusted companies that work hard to make you happy all through your trip.

  • Food - Brim Explorer
    Brim ExplorerQuiet fjord tours on award-winning electric catamarans in Oslo, Tromsø, Lofoten, and Svalbard.
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    CityboxModern and affordable hotels in central locations in Oslo, Bergen, and Kristiansand.
    Blazerbu -  Norgesbooking
    NorgesbookingBook your perfect cabin stay in the fjords, mountains, and valleys of Norway.
    Scandic Holmenkollen Park Hotel in Oslo, Eastern Norway
    Scandic HotelsExperience Nordic hotel hospitality at its finest at more than 90 hotels across Norway. Special offers are available.
    The Thief - A lifestyle boutique hotel in Oslo
    StrawberryA different hotel company! Look out for great weekend deals at more than 100 hotels in Norway.
    Standard Room -  Svolvær - Thon Hotel
    Thon Hotels ASFantastic breakfast included! Experience true comfort and reasonable rates at our 80 hotels in Norway.
    Valevåg Camping
    CampcationBook a camping stay in stunning and unique locations all across Norway with Campcation.
    Hotell Refsnes Gods - fasade
    Classic Norway HotelsWhen the hotel is the destination. Book a night to remember in one of Norway's most unique and distinctive hotels.
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    50 Degrees North NordicChoose between unforgettable tailormade individual trips and small, exclusive group tours of Norway.
    Family in outdoor pool in winter at Radisson Blu mountain resort & residences in Trysil, Eastern Norway
    Radisson HotelsGreat value offers and comfortable quality stays in Norway´s major cities, airports, and ski resorts.
    Hardangerfjord - Authentic Scandinavia
    Authentic ScandinaviaTravel curated by locals. Our tailormade tours suit every type of traveller and budget.
    Lit-up tent in snow with colorful northern lights and mountains behind it
    Booknordics.comUnique holiday packages, adventure hotels, tours, and activities.
    Two women viewing scenic Norwegian fjord from a boat, with dramatic mountains reflected in calm water under blue sky.
    Fjord ToursHome of Norway in a Nutshell, Norway's most popular tour. Fjords, mountains, and stunning destinations — all in one trip!
    Eidfjord village - Go fjords
    Go FjordsBook fantastic tours and experiences! We offer tours in Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Lofoten, the North Cape, and more.
    The Hurtigruten ship MS Nordkapp in Geirangerfjord in Fjord Norway
    HurtigrutenExperience the world's most beautiful sea voyage on an unforgettable cruise along the stunning Norwegian coast.
    Skiing on finnmarksvidda
    Norrøna AdventureGet ready for expeditions and adventure holidays with Norrøna Adventure. Hiking, skiing, and biking trips.
    Sykkeltur i Hardanger
    Discover NorwayOffers a range of exciting self-guided hiking, biking, and skiing holidays in Norway. Luggage transfer included.
    Happy family taking a selfie in an airport after arriving to Norway
    Norwegian HolidaysLow-price package holidays with Norwegian. Book your flight, hotel, and rental car all in one place.
    Hop on hop off bus - Stromma
    StrömmaSightseeing by bus and boat in several major tourist spots and cities in Norway.
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    Up NorwayBespoke luxury hand-picked by local experts. We combine your preferences and our knowledge to make an unforgettable journey.
    Aurora borealis Tromso - Fjord Travel
    Fjord Travel NorwaySleep in an ice hotel, hunt the northern lights, and discover the magical fjords. Book your tour now!
    Woodward - Arctic Campers
    Arctic Campers ASDo you want to try van life? Explore Norway in comfort and style with our smart and cosy campervans.
    Auto Europe
    Auto EuropeAlways a smooth car rental experience. Search and compare rental rates. Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to pick-up.
    Buss bilde - NOR-WAY
    NOR-WAY BussekspressEnjoy scenic views on comfortable bus trips to the fjords and from city to city with our express buses.
    Raumabanen - SJ Nord
    SJ NordSJ NORD - the adventure starts on the train
    A bus driving along the coast in Norway, Vy express route vy146
    Vy expressDiscover Norway on comfortable express buses that take you between major cities, mountains, and fjords.
    Vy Train travelling on a scenic railway line between Bergen and Hønefoss, Norway
    Vy TrainGlide through scenery on a train between Oslo and Bergen on the Bergen Railway and explore the greater Oslo region.
    Van 4 - Cabin Campers
    Cabin CampersExperience the road trip of a lifetime with our cabins on four wheels.
    Malangen resort - My nordic travel
    My Nordic TravelChoose between DIY itineraries and pre-packaged holidays to the very best destinations in Norway.
    Campanyon - Arctic Dome Smiberget
    CampanyonUnique camping in nature. Book a stay in a treehouse or glamping tent or rent a motorhome pitch.
    Airplane
    NorwegianNorwegian offers cheap flights in Norway and direct flights from more than 70 European destinations. Book flights through our low fare calendar to your destinations.
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    De HistoriskeHave an unforgettable stay at one of Norway's unique, authentic historic hotels. Enjoy first-class dining experiences and a broad range of activities.
    A woman hiking in the summer mountains by the fjord.
    CampioNorway's biggest camping booking site. Find the best camping and motorhome pitches throughout Norway.
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    Benzini CampersThe adventure of your life starts here. Book a campervan with Benzini Campers now.