Art and nature in Norway.

Norway, naturally!

Nature has shaped the Norwegian landscape, but it has also shaped who we are, our architecture, what we eat, our history and our art. Because nature does something to you. It helps you breathe deeper, reconnect and feel more present. Come and explore the effect!

Get away from it all

Yes, you need that break! Check out these wonderful autumn and winter escapes all around Norway.

Autumn is aurora time
Autumn is a great time to see the northern lights, visible from late August. Find out where to go, when to visit, what to pack and how to plan an autumn aurora trip.
Autumn escape Bergen-Flåm-Oslo
Travel Bergen-Flåm-Oslo through vibrant autumn colour. Experience historic cities, famous scenic railways, stunning fjords, and mountain adventures.
10 reasons to love Norway in autumn
Norway in autumn is a season of wonders. Nature is painted a million shades of red and yellow, delicious food is in season, and cities hosts world-class arts and culture.
Our favourite winter adventures
Winter in the fjords
It’s raw, rough, and full of contrasts. It’s the time of year when Fjord Norway shows its mystical and magical self. Experience winter in the fjords!
A winter journey from Bergen to Flåm
You haven’t seen the fjords until you see them in winter. Enjoy this travel route from Bergen to Flåm and discover some of the world’s most beautiful winter landscapes.
Quietcation: 11 relaxing escapes
Silence. When was the last time you heard it? Norwegian nature is soothing and serene, perfect for a relaxing digital detox and to go offline. Here are 11 unforgettable escapes. The holiday you really need!
Winter adventures in the Geirangerfjord
Some say the world famous UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord is even more majestic in winter. Discover this snow-clad fairy tale paradise for yourself!
Northern Norway in winter
See the magical northern lights, go on a whale safari, and catch some famous Norwegian skrei! Northern Norway is a paradise in winter.
Fun things to do without skis
No skis? No problem! There are plenty of fun winter activities in Norway. From dog sledding and tobogganing to safaris and steaming hot saunas – get the best tips here.
Romantic holidays in Norway
Impress your sweetheart? Pop the question? Get married? Or just rekindle and reconnect? These 9 romantic adventures offer the perfect escape for couples.
8 romantic winter getaways
Stay in a treetop cabin or an ice hotel! Watch the northern lights or go on a weekend date to Oslo or Southern Norway. There are many ways to experience Norway with someone special!
Whale watching
Experience sperm whales, humpbacks and orcas all year round in Northern Norway, one of the world's best whale watching destinations!
The best electric fjord cruises in Norway
A fjord cruise is an amazing way to explore the coast. By choosing one of Norway's many electric cruises, you can do so with a clearer conscience.
The Coastal Express Route: Cruise like a local
Sail Norway’s historic Coastal Express route with Hurtigruten or Havila Voyages and experience more than 125 years of history along one of the world’s most beautiful coastlines.

City breaks the Norwegian way

All Norwegian cities are close to nature – making it easy to combine world-class museums and attractions with outdoor adventures.

City breaks the Norwegian way
Get insider tips from locals on exciting long weekends in Norway’s main cities, where urban vibes meet small-town charm.
Oslo in winter
Oslo is one of the hottest cities to visit right now – even in the coldest part of winter! Discover world-class art, mouthwatering food, cosy cafés, freezing fjord swims, and steamy hot saunas.
Bergen in winter
Bergen has something for every winter traveller. A mild winter climate, scenic landscapes, a World Heritage-listed medieval wharf, and vibrant culture!
Tromsø in winter
Tromsø lies far north where winter starts early and lasts for a long time. Experience the very best of the season with northern lights, whale watching, skiing, and reindeer sledding. Not to mention urban luxury!
The Stavanger region in winter
Escape the winter blues with a getaway to the Stavanger region! Explore Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock), colourful streets, street art, cosy cafés, and exclusive Michelin-starred restaurants.
Trondheim in winter
Experience Trondheim, where frosty Viking history meets warm, creative energy. From Nidaros Cathedral to Michelin-starred dining, this city turns up the heat.

A person with a headlamp stands on coastal rocks beneath a green and purple aurora borealis."

Aurora is on!

Experience the Northern lights, Sami culture and exciting activities on an Arctic adventure in the far north.

Hunt the northern lights

Warming experiences

Cold outside, warm inside. Culture season is on! Learn something, enjoy mind-blowing art or just get cosy.

Badstue: The unique Norwegian sauna culture
Badstue is the Norwegian word for sauna. Read the fascinating story behind Norway's recent badstue boom: From the Vikings to unique fjord saunas and entire floating sauna villages!
‘Kos’ = having a good time!
Norway’s mighty nature and distinct seasons bring people together to create intimate moments of cosiness. Learn more about how to experience kos for yourself!
The Vigeland Sculpture park
The Vigeland Park is a public sculpture park located within Frogner Park in Oslo. The park features more than 200 sculptures by Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland, depicting human figures in various stages of life and relationships.
Oslo Opera House: Please walk on the roof!
In Norway, climbing mountains feels like the most natural thing to do – so why should this not also apply to buildings?
Unique places to stay
Accommodation that is an experience in itself. Check out our selection of some of Norway’s most unique hotel alternatives, from yurts and lighthouses to parked trains and treehouses.
The world-famous painter Edvard Munch
Edvard Munch earned his place in history with art influenced by his restless soul and the Norwegian nature. Meet the creator of the iconic masterpiece The Scream.
The spectacular National Museum
Welcome to the National Museum of Norway – the largest museum of art, architecture and design, from antiquity to the present, in the Nordic countries!
Norwegian wood architecture
The wood built Norway and provided us shelter for thousands of years. Its history and traditions are still alive. And now, more than ever in the Norwegian architecture!
Unforgettable treetop houses
Sleep in a comfortable bed surrounded by the deep tranquility of the forest. Spend a night or two in one of the many unforgettable treehouses located throughout Norway.

Typically Norwegian

From brave Vikings and mythical trolls to stave churches and brown cheese – experience the cultural expressions that are typically Norwegian!

Experience Sami culture
From ancient sounds, traditional handicrafts, and a long-standing reindeer culture to a modern, revitalised identity and a vibrant cultural scene. Discover the Sami – the proud indigenous people of the North.
Norwegian Vikings
The Vikings have earned their place in history as a seafaring warrior culture with a fine eye for design and a good ear for storytelling.
The Norwegian Trolls
Cute, ugly, or a bit scary? Trolls can be found all over Norway. Get to know them a little bit better!
Stave churches
Elaborately carved wooden churches were once abundant. Today, they are almost exclusively found in Norway.
The echo of The Scream
Visit the spot in Oslo where Edvard Munch found inspiration for one of the world’s most famous paintings: The Scream.
Norwegian wood architecture
The wood built Norway and provided us shelter for thousands of years. Its history and traditions are still alive. And now, more than ever in the Norwegian architecture!
Cross-country skiing for beginners
Cross-country skiing is a great way to savour the winter landscape – and it is surprisingly easy to learn! Learn about cross-country skiing and find out where to start, how to stop and how to cruise down a hill.
Try our unique brown cheese!
Have you ever heard of brown cheese? It’s our favourite! Learn more about the traditional Norwegian brown cheese and find out where you can try it.

All you want for Christmas

…is a pre-Christmas trip to Norway!

Top Christmas destinations

Christmas destinations

The season starts already in November.

The Christmas Town Oslo
Explore the best Christmas markets and holiday shopping and taste delicious Norwegian Christmas treats. Try ice skating! Our cosy capital is also a hotspot for art, culture, and nightlife.
The Christmas Town Tromsø
Get ready for a unique Christmas adventure in Northern Norway! The arctic city of Tromsø is a gateway to northern light tours, reindeer safaris, and dog sledding and offers delicious local cuisine.
The Christmas Town Bergen
Experience the lively city of Bergen, where Christmas is all about concerts, light shows, and the world's biggest gingerbread town!
The Christmas Town Trondheim
Plan for a cosy Christmas holiday in Trondheim in Trøndelag. Experience the snow coated Nidaros cathedral, visit the Christmas market in the city centre and spend the night at the luxurious Britannia Hotel.
Christmas in the Stavanger region
Celebrate Christmas in Stavanger, Fjord Norway, where a mild coastal climate makes the holiday season festive and easy. Explore the enchanting amusement park Kongeparken, indulge in Michelin-star dining in the city, and visit popular local Christmas markets in Egersund and Sandnes.
Norway’s best Christmas markets
Soak up the atmosphere at one of Norway’s best Christmas markets and fairs and discover flavours and gifts you won’t find anywhere else.
The taste of Christmas
Norway is home to many delicious culinary Christmas traditions. Here are some of the tastiest and most distinctive!
Christmas
A traditional Norwegian Christmas lasts more than a few days: it’s a whole season with specific rituals and preparations. The snow that covers most of the country and the dark nights add a magical touch to the holiday spirit.

Month by month

Good food, good fun, good times! When do you want to go, and what do you want to do?

Norway month by month
Want to travel in Norway, but don't know WHEN to go? Here is a guide to the best experiences throughout the year. Plan your trip today!
Dog sledding: Be a dog musher for a day
Check out how it is to lead a whole team of huskies while going dog sledding in Norway.
Skiing
Swap your shoes for ski boots and enjoy cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, snowboarding, snowkiting and ski touring.
Stay in one of Norway’s cool ice hotels
Snuggle up under warm reindeer skins for a night to remember! Ice hotels have become a hot travel trend in recent years. Don't miss this unique experience on your winter adventure in Norway!
The Norwegian cuisine
Discover the delicious and natural flavours of everything from cured meats, award-winning cheeses, and fresh seafood to sweet treats like berries, waffles and the world's best ciders!
Snowshoeing
Nope, you don’t have to be a skier to experience a winter wonderland à la Norway. If you know how to walk, you know how to snowshoe!
Get to know the Norwegian reindeer
Norwegian reindeer played a huge part in allowing people to settle in Northern Norway, and they're still important today. Learn more about this exotic and hardy animal and find out how you can meet them!
Norway’s weird and wonderful food
Norwegian food is not known for spicy flavours and bright colours, but that doesn’t mean we’re vanilla. From smalahove to lutefisk and brown cheese – this is the food you never knew you wanted to try.
Winter in Eastern Norway
Eastern Norway offers alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, dog sledding, kick sledding, and much more. Relax on a winter escape in Oslo with shopping, ice bathing, hot saunas, spas, and museums.

Already longing for summer?

Start dreaming! Planning is half the fun. Book early to get the best dates and prices.

Three people standing at a viewpoint above the city of Ålesund in Fjord Norway

Top 10 destinations in Norway

People standing at the Stegastein viewpoint along the Norwegian Scenic Route Aurlandsfjellet

Norwegian Scenic Routes

A person watching the midnight sun at Senja in Northern Norway

The most famous fjords
Beyond the hotspots
Must-see nature attractions
Hiking
Things to do

Take advantage of top offers

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

Brim ExplorerQuiet fjord tours on award-winning electric catamarans in Oslo, Tromsø, Lofoten, and Svalbard.
CityboxModern and affordable hotels in central locations in Oslo, Bergen, and Kristiansand.
NorgesbookingBook your perfect cabin stay in the fjords, mountains, and valleys of Norway.
Scandic HotelsExperience Nordic hotel hospitality at its finest at more than 90 hotels across Norway. Special offers are available.
StrawberryA different hotel company! Look out for great weekend deals at more than 100 hotels in Norway.
Thon Hotels ASFantastic breakfast included! Experience true comfort and reasonable rates at our 80 hotels in Norway.
CampcationBook a camping stay in stunning and unique locations all across Norway with Campcation.
Classic Norway HotelsWhen the hotel is the destination. Book a night to remember in one of Norway's most unique and distinctive hotels.
50 Degrees North NordicChoose between unforgettable tailormade individual trips and small, exclusive group tours of Norway.
Radisson HotelsGreat value offers and comfortable quality stays in Norway´s major cities, airports, and ski resorts.
Authentic ScandinaviaTravel curated by locals. Our tailormade tours suit every type of traveller and budget.
Booknordics.comUnique holiday packages, adventure hotels, tours, and activities.
Fjord ToursHome of Norway in a Nutshell, Norway's most popular tour. Fjords, mountains, and stunning destinations — all in one trip!
Go FjordsBook fantastic tours and experiences! We offer tours in Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Lofoten, the North Cape, and more.
HurtigrutenExperience the world's most beautiful sea voyage on an unforgettable cruise along the stunning Norwegian coast.
Norrøna AdventureGet ready for expeditions and adventure holidays with Norrøna Adventure. Hiking, skiing, and biking trips.
Discover NorwayOffers a range of exciting self-guided hiking, biking, and skiing holidays in Norway. Luggage transfer included.
Norwegian HolidaysLow-price package holidays with Norwegian. Book your flight, hotel, and rental car all in one place.
StrömmaSightseeing by bus and boat in several major tourist spots and cities in Norway.
Up NorwayBespoke luxury hand-picked by local experts. We combine your preferences and our knowledge to make an unforgettable journey.
Arctic Campers ASDo you want to try van life? Explore Norway in comfort and style with our smart and cosy campervans.
Auto EuropeAlways a smooth car rental experience. Search and compare rental rates. Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to pick-up.
NOR-WAY BussekspressEnjoy scenic views on comfortable bus trips to the fjords and from city to city with our express buses.
Rent-A-Wreck of Scandinavia ASThe smart and affordable car rental alternative.
SJ NordSJ NORD - the adventure starts on the train
Vy expressDiscover Norway on comfortable express buses that take you between major cities, mountains, and fjords.
Vy TrainGlide through scenery on a train between Oslo and Bergen on the Bergen Railway and explore the greater Oslo region.
My Nordic TravelChoose between DIY itineraries and pre-packaged holidays to the very best destinations in Norway.
CampanyonUnique camping in nature. Book a stay in a treehouse or glamping tent or rent a motorhome pitch.
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.
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.
CampioNorway's biggest camping booking site. Find the best camping and motorhome pitches throughout Norway.