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Norway holidays, planned with the facts

When to go, where to go and what to expect: fjords, northern lights, midnight sun, cities and the Arctic. Every fact comes with its source, and we do not sell holidays.

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Start with what you want

What are you after?

Northern lights

Late August to late March, strongest in spring and autumn.

Midnight sun

Late May to late July in much of the north.

Fjords

Geirangerfjord, Nærøyfjord, Sognefjord and the Flåm Railway.

Hiking

Preikestolen and Trolltunga, with seasons and difficulty.

Cities

Oslo, Bergen, Tromsø, Trondheim and Ålesund.

The whole coast

The Hurtigruten voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes.
Destinations

Places worth a trip

Each guide covers what it is, what to do, when to go and how to get there.

The Oslo Opera House beside the water on a sunny day

Oslo

Opera House, Vigeland park, fjord islandsColourful wooden houses of Bryggen on the Bergen waterfront

Bergen

Bryggen, Fløibanen and the gateway to the fjordsNorthern lights over snow-covered mountains

Tromsø

The main northern lights hub, 300 km above the Arctic CircleAn aerial view of Reinebringen and the Lofoten coast

Lofoten

Mountains from the sea, Reine and HenningsværHouses of Longyearbyen lit at night below snowy hills

Svalbard

Arctic archipelago, Longyearbyen and polar bear rulesLysefjord seen from Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)

Stavanger and Lysefjord

Preikestolen and Kjerag

All destinations

The short version

  • Summer, June to August: the longest days and the busiest season, with temperatures above 20°C, and the best time for fjord cruising.
  • Autumn, September and October: quieter, and the northern lights return.
  • Winter, November to February: skiing and snow activities, and the polar night in the far north.
  • Spring, March to May: the south blooms while the north can still be wintry. March and April are among the most active months for the lights.

Seasons from Hurtigruten and Visit Norway. See when to go for temperatures by month and midnight sun dates.

Planning a trip

Entry rules, getting there and getting around

Practical information for travellers from the UK, with sources and dates.

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