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
Radisson Blu Hotels – discover your favourite destinations
Classic Norway Hotels – a unique combination of distinctive hotels and authentic fisherman's cabins
Citybox – modern and affordable hotels in a central location
Rauland – Skiing holidays in stunning mountain scenery
DanCenter – your specialist in holiday homes in Norway
Norgesbooking – book your perfect cabin stay in Norway
Campcation – book camping all across Norway with Campcation
Vy – travelling by train has never been easier
SJ NORD – the adventure starts on the train
Vy express – travel with bus throughout Norway
NOR-WAY Bussekspress – experience amazing scenery by bus
Widerøe – the largest regional airline in Scandinavia
DFDS – Europe’s leading ferry operator 2012-2021
AutoEurope – always a smooth car rental experience
Rent-A-Wreck – the smart car rental alternative
Arctic Campers – Norway’s camper van rental
Cabin Campers – your cottage on four wheels
Hurtigruten – "The World’s Most Beautiful Sea Voyage"
Fjord Tours – Home of Norway in a nutshell® - Norway’s most popular tour
Authentic Scandinavia – Travel created by locals
Up Norway – Bespoke luxury tailored by insiders
Norrøna Hvitserk – expeditions and adventure holidays
Booknordics.com – hundreds of activities, tours and day cruises in Norway
Brim Explorer – silent fjord tours by electric catamaran
Fjord Travel – let us show you the beauty of Norway!
Go Fjords – tours and activities all over Norway
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
Stromma – sightseeing, excursions and experiences with bus, boat and train
{{title}} {{:price}} - {{!preprice}} Price: {{?}} {{preprice}} {{/}} {{price}} {{:postprice}}{{postprice}}{{/}} {{?:pricing}} - {{pricing}} {{/pricing}}
Norwegian nature is an exciting playground, whether you want to go canoeing, glacier hiking, mountain biking, surfing, or discovering wildlife. Here are ten of our favourite family-friendly summer activities.
Spending time in nature is fun and healthy, but sometimes kids need a little convincing.
Norway is a natural playground and a world-class destination for families with kids. Whether you're looking for bonding activities or want to get your adrenaline pumping, we've got you covered!
Norway is home to some mesmerising glaciers, especially in Fjord Norway and Northern Norway. Many of the guided tours on offer are suitable for families and children from about 7 or 8 years old. Make a lasting memory among the powerful, majestic blue ice!
Or put your skis on – in the middle of summer! The snow never melts on the highest mountains and glaciers in Norway. One of the most popular places for summer skiing is FONNA ski resort, located on the Folgefonna glacier in the heart of beautiful Hardanger.
Go on a mountain biking holiday in Norway and let the kids experience the tremendous sense of freedom and adrenaline you get from racing down mountain trails! Most of the bike parks have options for beginners and children as well as for experienced thrill seekers, so the whole family can join in.
Saddle up and experience Norway’s natural beauty on horseback. Numerous operators throughout the country offer everything from short trips to guided tours that last several days. If you go to Northern Norway you can even ride under the northern lights or the midnight sun. Imagine that! In Fjord Norway, you can experience the unique Norwegian horse breed, the beautiful Fjord Horse.
No snow? No problem! Huskies in Norway love running in the summer too and can give you a ride on wheels. This is a really fun activity for the whole family, and a great way to experience nature. Hold on tight!
You don’t have to travel to Africa to see wild animals. Experience Arctic wildlife at its best on a whale safari in Vesterålen in Northern Norway, where the majestic sperm whale can be spotted all year round. On the Norwegian mainland, you can join a guided safari and get close to animals like moose, musk oxen, puffins, eagles, and more.
Please keep in mind that these are wild animals. Leave them alone and keep your distance or back away, slowly and calmly. Don’t frighten or don’t approach the wildlife, as some animals might chase you if they feel threatened.
Whether you’re gliding in a canoe or kayak on our fantastic fjords or a quiet lake, or among small islands in an archipelago, taking to the water gets you up close to nature and will definitely make for a memorable family adventure.
You can rent canoes and kayaks all over the country, and there are numerous courses and guided tours available for families.
Norway is home to many outdoor and indoor climbing parks and via ferratas with routes and challenges for everyone. Some take you over glittering fjords and up dramatic mountains, while others offer beautiful city views. Enjoy spectacular surroundings as you balance over the longest via ferrata bridge in Europe, at Via Ferrata Loen in Nordfjord. Or do you dare to attempt the "Ragnarok Extreme", one of the toughest routes in Norway?
Age limits vary for via ferratas and range from 10-12 for the easiest route to 14-15 for the most challenging ones.
During the Ice Age, smooth potholes of all sizes were created in solid rock through a natural process. Some are filled with water, and are big enough that you can swim in them, while some form a natural water slide!
Since the ice-age, rocks and gravel have been swirling around on the riverbanks and formed big potholes.
Go to: PotholesSince the ice-age, rocks and gravel have been swirling around on the riverbanks and formed big potholes.
Visit the potholes at Sild, 25 minutes driving southwest of Risør. The potholes here are the largest in…
Go to: Potholes at SildVisit the potholes at Sild, 25 minutes driving southwest of Risør. The potholes here are the largest in…
The horizontal potholes at Brufjell were created during the Ice Age some 20.000 years ago when the sea level…
Go to: Hiking to the potholes at the Brufjell cavesThe horizontal potholes at Brufjell were created during the Ice Age some 20.000 years ago when the sea level…
In the steep mountain walls at Rullestadjuvet you can see some of Northern Europes largest potholes; several…
Go to: Glacial Potholes at RullestadIn the steep mountain walls at Rullestadjuvet you can see some of Northern Europes largest potholes; several…
From Lofoten in the north to Rogaland in the southwest, you can enjoy excellent conditions for surfing and water kiting in Norway – all year round. Two of the most famous spots are the Jæren beaches in Rogaland and the Lofoten islands for cold-water surfing. Have you never surfed before? You can get excellent beginner tips from local experts. And remember to always wear a wetsuit – you're in Norway, after all!
Norway is blessed with some of the world’s best rivers for rafting – full of rapids, twists and turns! You can also bring your extended family and go rafting in calmer waters. The most famous rafting destination in the country is Sjoa in Gudbrandsdalen in Eastern Norway, which also offers family rafting. Enjoying a canyoning trip is also highly recommended.
Discover why Norway is a natural playground for kids of all ages!
See our selection of companies that work hard to make you happy all through your trip.
Back to top