r/NorwayTravelAdvice

Hello! Was hoping to get some feedback on my itinerary for a three week trip to the western fjords in June 2027. It’ll be me, my husband, and our rental car. Early 40s, moderately fit, confident driver. No camping - we’ll do a mix of self catering and hotels. Priorities are outdoors and hiking, but I’m well aware we’ll have to adjust our plans based on the weather. Tried to plan for a few nights in each place to give us a bit of flexibility to work around weather.

2 nights Bergen. We’ll be arriving from the US

3 nights Aurland. Flam railway and bike down, kayak Naeroyfjord. Maybe hike Prest or Bakkanosi

4 nights Solvorn. Stegastein viewpoint on the way. Hike to Austerdalsbreen glacier, Molden. Visit to a cider farm (looks like the next best area for cider after Hardangerfjord?) and some general sightseeing (Urnes Stave, Feigefossen) maybe day trip to Balestrand.

1 night Lom. Sognefjellet scenic route.

3 nights Vestnes. Geirangerfjord, Trollstigen on the way there (will hopefully be able to plan for a day with no cruise ships). Romsdalseggen if I’m feeling brave, otherwise maybe gondola and then hike to Hogaksla and back, Litlefjellet. Otroya for Midsundtrappene, stop in Molde.

1 night Alesund (or maybe just an extra day in Vestnes and do as a day trip)

3 nights Saebo. Hike Saksa and/or Urkeegga. Maybe Christian Gaard. Time on the water (kayaking, ferry, ???).

Drive back to Bergen. Stay somewhere halfway between for the night, then a night in Bergen before flying home.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! I’m not emotionally attached to anything and can add in an extra day or two. I’m trying to avoid spending too much time in major tourist/cruise ship hubs and I believe I’ve avoided any overnights in those places, but let me know if I’ve missed something (other than Bergen and Alesund). Would also love any rainy/leisurely day suggestions to add to my list for backup plans. Thanks so much all!

Only ever been away with family or friends, after a recent trip with a cousin and me doing nearly the whole trip alone as we wanted to do different things, it’s made me think I should just do a solo trip. I really want to see the fjords so I’m considering a weekend in Bergen. I’m 36, from the UK. I do genuinely like cold wet weather so that doesn’t bother me, considering going in November. Would this be a good call for a solo trip? How difficult is transport whilst there etc?

I'm preparing my next trip, coming from Belgium, and would like to go up the North Cape through Sweden and then down Norway's coast (or other way around, idc). I can take 3 weeks off at a time at work, maybe 3 and a half. The road between Belgium and North Cape will already take 5 days (don't plan to do any sightseeing in Sweden).

So, I have multiple questions.

• Would roughly 16-20 days be enough to road trip the whole country from North Cape to Kristiansand ? Or would I be better off doing only the North for that time, maybe down to Trondheim, and come back the next year for the west-southern-fjord part, maybe for a shorter 10 days trip ?
• From what I researched online, I'd be going in the second half of September - first week of October. But I see some important ferries like Gryllefjord-Andenes will be closing by then. Could I still make it work ? Or is it better to leave a bit earlier ? I really want to see the Northern lights, and I saw that late September is better than late August-early September for that.

FIY, things that could help me make my choice. I'm travelling alone, light (rooftop tent on small SUV), and I'd like to do some hiking. I also love photography and will spend some time on that during the trip.

Also, small SUV but FWD only. Good winter tires though.

Looking at going to Northern Norway around the 28th of December, returning 4th January or a few days after 4th January.

We'd fly into Tromso. I'm looking for ideas of good places to explore this time of year?

We don't need to stay in one area the whole time as we'd hire a car, so happy to move accommodation and don't need to be in populated areas.

Thanks!

I’ve been thinking about visiting Norway for a while now, and today I watched an absolutely amazing travel vlog about it. I’m now about 80% convinced I need to go! 😂

But honestly, I know almost nothing about travelling there, so I’d love some advice.

All I know is that I **MUST** see the nature. Wow. WOW. 😭 I absolutely love it.
Any advice, tips, or things you wish you knew before visiting Norway would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Hi all, we are at the very early stages of deciding our next big trip.

As we are from a warmer country we are seeking a very wintery experience so that we have something dramatically different from home.

Loose plans and early what-if ideas at this stage are things like:

Hurtigruten classic voyage (yes we know it is a ferry not a cruise ship per se and actually like that!)

Stay somewhere quiet and charming for a white Xmas, not super touristy if that's even possible these days

We are usually drawn to nice natural scenery, non-obvious destinations that are not mostly catering to foreign tourists, rural or regional towns away from the capital cities.

age 50 but super active. like things such as kayaking, hikes, sup, surf at home, and if in cold place would like to do things unique like xc ski touring perhaps skidoo / snowmobile tour.

Don't want to go clubbing or partying , however it would be nice to visit a local pub or restaurant or two.

Yes it will be cold, dark, and people from Europe might think we are mad, but we get plenty of warmth sunshine beach here whenever we want so really seek the opposite for contrast.

Please feel very welcome to throw some thoughts or warnings our way about the viability of a winter/Xmas in Norway

Hello there, me and my girlfriend are looking for vacation in Norway (in the end of October). We are looking for some metal culture (famous places, bars, etc...) or something we shouldn't definitely miss. We know some places but we would love to have some advice if You have something! If You have some tips we would be glad if you commented 😁.

Hello everyone! I am planning to visit Norway in January/February (which of these months is better for seeing Northern lights?) and I am unsure how many days to spend in each place. I would be flying from Munich to Tromso, and then to Svalbard, Svalbard to Oslo. How many days would you recommend in Tromso and Svalbard? And if I should just pick one of these instead of both? Thanks a lot!

Hi everyone,

I'm planning a Norway trip for roughly 25 September to 5 October next year.

I've previously visited Lofoten, Tromsø, and Western Norway (Bergen/Geiranger/Stryn area), and this time I'm considering driving Helgelandskysten and Kystriksveien:

Rent a car in Trondheim
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Follow the official scenic/coastal route with planned stop(s) in Lovund/Traena
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Finish in Bodø

My main concern is that this would be late September / early October, which I understand to be shoulder season. Whilst my partner and I are perfectly happy with rain and cooler temperatures, we are trying to understand whether the route remains logistically manageable, or whether the weather/ferry risk becomes a significant factor given the number of ferry crossings on the route (and the less-frequent operating schedule during the shoulder season).

We have a few questions:

1. Is this really a "bad" time of year for Kystriksveien?
2. We will not be renting a motorhome, so accommodation for the whole road trip will be booked in advance. Would this be too much of a risk given potential ferry disruptions?
3. Are ferry cancellations frequent/a genuine concern at that time of the year?
4. Are there any parts of the route that become significantly less enjoyable during the shoulder season?
5. For the trip out to Lovund/Traena, would it be advisable for me to leave the car behind on the mainland? My understanding is that a car is not necessary to get around on either island.
6. Is there any other part of Norway you would recommend me to visit instead of Kystriksveien during this time of the year?

Thanks in advance! Would love to hear from locals or anyone who has driven the route in autumn.