This article is all about short travel tips that are useful to know if you ever want to visit Norway. Learn everything about how things are done in Norway, how to behave in different situations, or how to save money on different aspects of your stay.
There are many amazing tourist attractions around the world, and I would consider The Big Elk (“Storelgen” in Norwegian) to be on the crazy side. This giant moose statue is 10.3 meters high, and covered with polished stainless steel. It makes for a cool sight, but it’s in the middle of nowhere in Atna in … Read more
October is kind of a transition month in Norway, and acting as a late autumn in some years and early winter in others. It’s among the least popular months to visit Norway as a tourist, but Norway in October is still incredible in it’s own way! If you’re looking to see the most popular tourist … Read more
September is the first real autumn month in Norway, but it’s still a fairly popular month to visit. It’s best suited for tourists who can handle chilly mornings and evenings, and don’t get too scared by a little rain. If you are comfortable with colder weather in the early and late hours of the day, … Read more
Arctic puffins (Fratercula arctica) are one of the most characteristic sea birds in Norway, and seeing these birds in their natural habitat makes for a great nature experience. Many people mistake the puffins for penguins, but they are in fact not. You can see breeding nests for puffins all along the coast of Norway, but … Read more
Trollstigen, known as The Troll’s Pass in English, is a famous Norwegian road known for it hairpin bends and unique look. It’s part of one of Norway’s 18 national roads, and most people consider it to be the very best one! It’s a popular destination for road trips and scenic drives with plenty of stunning … Read more
August is one of the best times to visit Norway, and the late autumn season in Norway allows you do get the best of what Norway has to offer. This is a great time for both nature experiences like hiking or camping, but also for visiting popular tourist attractions. When visiting Norway in August, you … Read more
The island Senja in northern Norway is considered to be one of the best places to visit if you are after incredible nature experiences and places that make for amazing Instagram shots. Tall mountains that falls steeply into the fjords, lush nature, and incredible beaches are just a few of the things you will experience … Read more
Galdhøpiggen is Norway’s highest mountain with the top being 2,469 meters above sea level. Despite being the very tallest mountain in all of Northern Europe, it’s not that difficult to ascent, and most people are able to hike to the top of Galdhøpiggen. So make sure to read the Galdhøpiggen travel guide if you are … Read more
Seeing a real viking ship from a thousand year ago is something special, and a few viking ships have been preserved and are somewhat available to the public. There are viking ships found in both Norway, Denmark and Germany, but the Norwegian viking ships are considered to be one of the best ones to see … Read more
Jotunheimen National Park is one of the best areas for hiking, skiing and fishing in all of Norway. It is home to the highest peaks in all of Scandinavia, and it’s considered one of the best places to go hiking in Norway if you’re an intermediate or experience hiker. It’s the perfect travel destination for … Read more
