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.
Stegastein viewpoint is a big viewing platform that gives you a great view of Aurlandsfjorden, a part of Sognefjorden. It’s located 650 meters above the fjord, and is one of the very best places to get a great view of the majestic Norwegian fjords. As you can imagine, Stegastein is one of the areas in … Read more
Buarbreen is a glacier offshoot from Folgefonna glacier, and it’s a popular tourist attraction for anyone who want to see a real glacier when visiting Norway. The great thing about Buarbreen is that it’s just a few kilometres away from the town called Odda, so it’s easy to get to by public transport. The hike … Read more
Norway is well-known for its idyllic fjords that are surrounded by majestic mountains, making quite a dramatic and beautiful landscape. While some people assume that these fjords are all over Norway, the reality is that most of these are found in the western part of Norway. Seeing one of these fjords for yourself when visiting … Read more
Norway has over 2,500 different glaciers, but most of them as on Svalbard or in the northern part of the country. These will all be extremely difficult to visit if you are visiting the southern part of Norway such as the areas in and around Oslo, but there are a few glaciers that are within … Read more
Vøringsfossen is Norway’s most popular waterfall, and one of the most visited natural tourist attractions close to Bergen. One of the great things about this waterfall is that you will drive by it if you are travelling between Oslo and Bergen, making it an ideal place to stop and enjoy the nature while also getting … Read more
Oslo airport (Gardermoen) is a hotspot for collective travel. It is relatively easy to navigate even if you’re new to Norway, as both the train and bus station can be found on the Airport’s basement floor. The easiest way to get from Oslo Airport to Oslo City Center is to go down to the train … Read more
Ordering train tickets in Norway is usually very simple, as most trains are run by one company: VY. To buy train tickets, you can visit VY.no or download the VY-app from an app store. From there you will need to insert your traveling info, choose your preferred departure and seating, and pay for your ticket … Read more
Travelling over Hardangervidda when going from Oslo to Bergen (or Bergen to Oslo) is the best option if you want a scenic route that will also save you some time compared to the other routes. The main attraction of this route is the beautiful nature on Hardangervidda, but there’s also a lot of other cool … Read more
Norway is home to a single population of musk oxen, and they are all found in the mountain areas in Dovre. There are about 250 musk oxen i Norway, and they are a popular tourist attraction for both Norwegian and foreign tourists who want to see these arctic animals in the wild. A musk ox … Read more
The stave churches are a unique part of the architecture and culture of the middle ages, and there are still several stave churches that survived for hundreds of years and can be viewed in all their beauty. These are unsurprisingly one of the most popular tourist attractions in all of Norway, but they are mostly … Read more