5 must-see destinations in Norway

Our country has fantastic destinations that all Norwegians should visit at least once in their lifetime. Check out our 5 tips for great destinations to add to your bucket list.

This is an aerial panoramic view over Tromso Bridge crossing Norwegian Sea. It connects Tromsdalen on the mainland and the island of Tromsøya.

1. Tromsø

Did you know that Tromsø is considered a world capital of adventure travel? TripAdvisor is behind this designation. This popular travel website is based on reviews and recommendations by travellers who have visited the various destinations and Tromsø holds its own. The beautiful city ranks as the world’s third best destination for experiences. When it comes to adventure trips in Europe, Tromsø is at the top.

If you are in Tromsø in winter, you can experience the northern lights and Arctic Cathedral, go on a snowmobile tour or mountain hike and enjoy a night on the town at one of Tromsø’s numerous nightlife spots. Tromsø is amazingly beautiful in summer. The midnight sun lights up the sky from day to night, creating an energetic and upbeat atmosphere for locals and guests alike. Tromsø is known for its vibrant nightlife and is beautifully situated amidst mountains and fjords.

See our hotels in Tromsø.

Aurora Borealis dancing over Tromso Urban Skyline. Tromso Panorama and winter night landscape with Northern Lights (Aurora Polaris) on a cold night, with starry sky, polar lights and snowcapped mountains on Kvaloya Island in the background. Cityscape with Brightly Street Light of the Arctic Capital, Northern Norway

En spekkhogger er i ferd med å dukkeunder og vi ser undersiden av en hvalfinne som er på vei ned under i vann i solnedgangen

2. Lofoten

There’s a reason everyone talks about Lofoten. This archipelago in Nordland is stunningly beautiful, dramatic and unique. The weather changes continuously and the nature experiences are numerous, with the northern lights in winter, midnight sun in summer, steep mountains and beautiful sea views.

Lofoten offers such activities as mountain hiking, fishing, cycling, climbing, boat trips, RIB boat tours and kayaking. Tourists from around the world come here to enjoy the spectacular nature that changes with the season.

See our hotels in Lofoten.

3. Bergen

Bergen is Norway’s second largest city and the locals are incredibly proud of their city - for good reason. Fløibanen takes you to the top of Fløyen, where you can enjoy beautiful views of Bergen. Bryggen in Bergen boasts old wooden buildings and charming restaurants, fish shops and cafés. The city has a wide range of museums, sights and inviting eateries, making Bergen worth returning to again and again.

Flåm is 2 1/2 hours by car from Bergen. The Flåm Line has been named the world’s best train journey by Lonely Planet and is also one of the world’s steepest. Mountains and fjords don't get more beautiful than in Flåm. Tourists come here to see the nature that can be experienced by train, cruise ship, car, on foot or by bike. For the ultimate experience, take the train to Myrdal and from there to Flåm.

See our hotels in Bergen.

4. Fosnavåg

Spend this year’s holiday in Norway visiting small yet beautiful Fosnavåg, located 1 1/2 hours west of Ålesund. In the summer, tourists from both Norway and abroad flock to Fosnavåg to see its magnificent nature and unique puffins. Rundebranden is Norway’s third largest bird cliff and from mid-May to August, the puffins fly in flocks to Runde in the evening. Experience mountains like Sollia and Muletua and enjoy fantastic sea views.

5. Trollstigen

Trollstigen is located on national road 63 in the municipality of Rauma in Møre and Romsdal. This dramatic and steep stretch of road is a unique experience and combined with the views, has become a very popular destination. More than half a million people visit Trollstigen every year and the road is around two hours by car from Molde.

See our hotel in Molde.