Norway Travel Guide.

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From fjords to Northern Lights.

From its shores on the Atlantic Ocean and Barents Sea to the mountains overlooking its fjords, Norway’s natural beauty is hard to beat. Norway’s arctic north provides the polar opposite of what we’re used to. It’s a great spot from which to view the Northern Lights. Further south, Norway’s numerous fjords attract tourists and cruise ships which emphasize the size and depth of these huge stretches of water.

These views do come with a price. Norway is considered to be one of the most expensive countries in the world. If you set a budget, you’ll be surprised how far you can make your cash stretch.

Norwegian Tourist Board: The official website for the Norwegian National Tourist Office – a useful resource for planning your trip to Norway.

Know Before You Go: Travel advice for Norway from the FCO.

Find out more about driving in Norway, or view our car hire locations in Norway.

Things to see and do

Tick off as many fjords as you can such as Geirangerfjord.
Head to Trolltunga for breath-taking views of Ringedalsvatnet Lake.
Go whale watching in the Norwegian Sea.
See the Aurora Borealis in the north.
View the stunning Lysefjord from Pulpit Rock from 1,900ft up.
Head to Bygdoy Peninsular for some of Oslo’s best attractions.
Head to the North Cape, Europe’s most northern tip.
Visit the Lofoten Islands near Narvik for perhaps the most stunning views in Scandinavia.
Jump on the train from Oslo to Bergen for one of the world’s most beautiful train journeys.

Festivals and events

Rørosmartnan. This traditional winter fair is held in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Røros. (February)
Sami Easter Festival. For an alternative Easter, head to Karasjok on the Finnish border for reindeer racing and yoiking (a Sami form of song). (April)
Head to Bergen for the Bergen International Festival. One of the biggest events of the year, this two week festival covers folklore, dancing, music, and much more. (May)
Moldejazz is Norway’s premier jazz festival. Over 100,000 spectators turn up each year to hear some of the world’s greatest jazz musicians. (July)

Tipping etiquette

Tipping in Norway is not necessary but it is acceptable should you feel the service warrants it. It’s common to simply round up the bill to the nearest NOK10.