TOURISM · NORWAY

What to visit in Norway?

4 cities · 81+ places selected by the community. Landmarks, hidden restaurants, nature and viewpoints.

The country

Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord, 120 km apart and north-east of Bergen, are among the longest and deepest fjords in the world: their crystalline rock walls rise up to 1,400 m above the sea and extend 500 m below sea level. They have been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2005, and the Bryggen district in Bergen since 1979.

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When to go

Thanks to the Gulf Stream, Norway has a much milder climate than other regions at the same latitude. On the coast, winters are fairly mild and wet, with snow in the mountains; inland, they are cold with plenty of snow, and summers are hot and dry. In the east, summer temperatures reach around 20°C, sometimes above 25°C inland.

In the north, the midnight sun shines from mid-May to the end of July. The northern lights can be seen from September to April, when the sky is dark and clear; activity is statistically highest in March-April and September-October.

Getting around

The Bergen Railway links Oslo and Bergen over nearly 500 km, crossing the Hardangervidda, Northern Europe's largest mountain plateau; its highest point is at Finse. The Hurtigruten coastal express calls at 34 ports between Bergen and Kirkenes. On the road, all vehicles pay tolls; with a foreign-registered car, opening an Epass24 account or an AutoPASS agreement avoids an owner lookup fee.

Hozy tip

Campfires in nature are forbidden from 15 April to 15 September, except where the risk is low, such as by the sea or at an approved site; in extreme drought, even barbecues and camping stoves may be banned. To camp, pitch at least 150 m from any building, and ask the landowner's permission to stay more than two nights in the same place, except in the mountains or very remote areas.

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Visiting Norway, in practice

Which cities should I visit in Norway?

Hozy lists 4 cities in Norway: Bergen, Oslo, Tromsø, Trondheim. Each city offers landmarks, hidden restaurants, viewpoints and activities selected by the community.

How many days should I plan in Norway?

A 5 to 10 day trip lets you discover 2 to 3 major cities in Norway. For a full tour of the country, plan at least 2 weeks.

When is the best season to visit Norway?

Thanks to the Gulf Stream, Norway has a much milder climate than other regions at the same latitude. On the coast, winters are fairly mild and wet, with snow in the mountains; inland, they are cold with plenty of snow, and summers are hot and dry. In the east, summer temperatures reach around 20°C, sometimes above 25°C inland. In the north, the midnight sun shines from mid-May to the end of July. The northern lights can be seen from September to April, when the sky is dark and clear; activity is statistically highest in March-April and September-October.

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Sources · consulted on September 27, 2026