Norway

Things to Consider Before You Visit

  • Best time: June to August for hiking, fjords, and outdoor activities
  • Currency is Norwegian Krone (NOK); cards widely accepted
  • English widely spoken
  • Driving on the right; fjord regions can have narrow roads
  • Layered clothing recommended; weather changes fast
  • Respect nature and follow local hiking safety guidelines

Top Attractions

  • Geirangerfjord; kayaking and scenic cruises
  • Lofoten Islands; hiking, surfing, and Northern Lights
  • Trolltunga; iconic cliff hike
  • Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock); dramatic fjord viewpoints
  • Oslo’s nearby forests; hiking and wildlife spotting
  • Jotunheimen National Park; trekking and glaciers
  • Flam Railway; scenic train through mountains
  • Svalbard; Arctic wildlife and glacier tours
  • Hardangervidda Plateau; hiking and cross-country skiing
  • Northern Lights viewing in Tromsø