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SPRINGFULNESS

7 tips for great experiences in Norway and the fjords in the spring

Flower power!

Good times!  

The sounds, smells and sights
of spring produce serotonin in your brain.

It creates a unique kind of happiness.

We call it SPRINGFULNESS!

Springfulness .
Photo: Visitnorway.com
Springfulness .
Photo: Visitnorway.com

One of the best place to experience it?

In Fjord Norway, of course!

Here are 7 reasons why:

Kayaking on Lovatnet .
Photo: Marius Valaker / Fjord Norway
Kayaking on Lovatnet .
Photo: Marius Valaker / Fjord Norway

1. The fruit trees are in bloom

Hundreds of thousands of trees and billions of flowers. The trees normally blossom in May, a time which is particularly beautiful by the Hardangerfjord and the Sognefjord.

Apple blossom in Hardanger .
Photo: Visit Hardangerfjord
Apple blossom in Hardanger .
Photo: Visit Hardangerfjord

2. The waterfalls have their biggest flow

Many of Norway's most impressive waterfalls are found in Fjord Norway. The melting snow makes them even more impressive in spring.

The Vettisfossen waterfall in Jotunheimen .
Photo: Thomas Rasmus Skaug / Visitnorway.com
The Vettisfossen waterfall in Jotunheimen .
Photo: Thomas Rasmus Skaug / Visitnorway.com

3. You can relax beside solveggen

Aaaah!

Nothing is better than relaxing in a sheltered spot with your favourite drink as the sun caresses your face.

In Norway, every cabin has a wall for lounging in the sun, called solveggen (the "sun wall").

Easter at Grefsenkollen in Oslo .
Photo: Fredrik Ahlsen / Visitnorway.com
Easter at Grefsenkollen in Oslo .
Photo: Fredrik Ahlsen / Visitnorway.com

Just follow the locals. Spring is an inspiring time of year in Fjord Norway, when cities including Bergen, Ålesund and Stavanger are in full bloom.

Fargegaten, The Colorful Street, in Stavanger .
Photo: Per Christian Lind / Visit Norway
Fargegaten, The Colorful Street, in Stavanger .
Photo: Per Christian Lind / Visit Norway

4. Snowcapped mountains

Be sure to charge your phone, so you can snap pictures of the view of the snowcapped mountains, towering over the fjords.

Hike, bike, or kayak, or catch a ride to the top of a mountain with the Loen Skylift (pictured) or Romsdal Gondola.

Loen skylift .
Photo: Loen skylift / Fjord Norway
Loen skylift .
Photo: Loen skylift / Fjord Norway

5. Spring skiing

Spring offers the most enjoyable skiing, and early spring is the main season for ski touring.

Experience some delightful late-season runs at popular ski resorts like StrandafjelletMyrkdalen, Voss or Folgefonna.

Ski touring in Myrkdalen .
Photo: Sverre F. Hjørnevik / Fjord Norway
Ski touring in Myrkdalen .
Photo: Sverre F. Hjørnevik / Fjord Norway

6. Springtime swimming

Rejuvenate your senses with the first refreshing dip of the year!

Hot tip: try swimming by a steaming fjord sauna, such as Heit.

Heit Sørfjorden Sauna .
Photo: Heit Sauna / Tor Hveem / Visit Norway
Heit Sørfjorden Sauna .
Photo: Heit Sauna / Tor Hveem / Visit Norway

7. Less tourists

Escape the crowds. In spring, the fjords are all yours.

It's the perfect time to ride the famous Flåm Railway down to the fjord village of Flåm for a fjord cruise, and experience Norway in a nutshell.

The Flåm railway .
Photo: Morten Rakke
The Flåm railway .
Photo: Morten Rakke

Visit popular sites such as Geiranger (pictured), Preikestolen, and explore the Northwest.

Springtime in Norway awaits.

Come enjoy the springfulness!

Geirangerfjord sustainable destination .
Photo: Visit Geirangerfjord
Geirangerfjord sustainable destination .
Photo: Visit Geirangerfjord
Geirangerfjord sustainable destination .
Photo: Visit Geirangerfjord
Geirangerfjord sustainable destination .
Photo: Visit Geirangerfjord

#Springfulness

What is your favourite thing about the spring?

The fjords of Norway

Visit the best Norwegian destinations this spring.

Explore the fjords

Book your next fjord adventure!

  • Voyage d'hver à Gudvangen dans le Nærøyfjord avec Fjord Tours, Norvège
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    Voyages hiver, Fjord Tours
    Photo: Morten Normann Almeland/Fjord Tours
    Norway in a nutshell® Winter Tour
    Norway's most popular tour

    On this amazing winter tour, you travel through some of Norway's most beautiful fjord and winter scenery. The tour takes you through Norway’s most breathtaking UNESCO-protected fjord and mountain scenery, as well as a trip on Europe’s top scenic rail journey. | Fjord Tours

  • Sognefjord by Winter
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    Sognefjord in a nutshell
    Photo: Fjord Tours
    Sognefjord in a nutshell™ Winter Tour
    Experience the King of the Fjords

    On this 2-day tour you get to experience Norway’s longest fjord with cosy villages along the way, and ride some of the most beautiful train journeys on the planet! Start in Oslo or Bergen. | Fjord Tours

  • Lofoten Islands in a nutshell by Fjord Tours
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    Lofoten Islands in a nutshell by Fjord Tours
    Photo: Tomasz Furmanek
    Lofoten Islands in a nutshell™
    The world's most beautiful islands

    Cross the Arctic Circle and experience Norway’s best-kept secret - without the hassle of driving on Lofoten's narrow roads yourself. Experience the midnight sun, charming villages, and incredible nature.

  • Fly to the Fjords! - Widerøe
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    Fly to the Fjords! - Widerøe
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    Fly to the Fjords!
    Bergen, gateway to the Norwegian Fjords!

    Norwegian Fjord adventures are only a short Widerøe flight away. Daily flights from Bergen to 10 destinations in Fjord Norway – and connections to 40 destinations all over Norway! | Widerøe

  • UNESCO Geirangerfjord in a nutshell
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    UNESCO Geirangerfjord in a nutshell
    Photo: Per Ottar Walderhaug
    UNESCO Geirangerfjord in a nutshell™ Tour
    The world's most beautiful fjord and the scenic Trollstigen

    Experience breathtaking views, majestic mountains, and the hairpin bends of Norway's most scenic mountain pass, Trollstigen. Cruise the emerald-green UNESCO Geirangerfjord, explore the beautiful coastal town of Ålesund, and enjoy some of the most Instagram-friendly scenery in the world!

  • Norway in a nutshell tour
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    Norway in a nutshell
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    Norway in a nutshell®
    Norway's most popular tour

    This legendary tour takes you through Norway’s most breathtaking UNESCO-listed fjord and mountain scenery, and includes a ride one of Europe’s top scenic rail journeys. | Fjord Tours

Plan your trip today

Find more inspiration on Fjord Norway's official website.

Norway in springtime

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