★
★ 4.6Kid-friendly
€€
Fløibanen Funicular
Ride up Mount Fløyen for sweeping views over Bergen and the surrounding fjords.
⏱ 1.5 hours✦ Summer
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Norway
Majestic fjords, long coastlines, and endless natural beauty
AdventureEco-Friendly
Capital
Oslo
Language
Norwegian
Currency
Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Time zone
CET (UTC+1)
Plug
Type F, 230V
Best time
June–August, December–March
Editor's note
Norway is known for fjords, mountains, and peaceful Nordic scenery. Oslo blends modern architecture with museums and waterfront areas, while Bergen offers colorful houses and easy access to fjord cruises. Northern Norway attracts travelers seeking Arctic landscapes and the northern lights.
Cities
Where to start in Norway
Bergen
Colorful city and gateway to fjords.
Naturescenery
Oslo
Green capital surrounded by fjords.
Culturemuseums
Stavanger
Coastal city near dramatic landscapes.
Hikingnature
Tromsø
Arctic city ideal for northern lights.
Winter tripsaurora
Attractions
Must-see in Norway
Bergen
Oslo
★
★ 4.6Kid-friendly
€
Oslo Opera House
Walk on the sloped marble roof for fjord views and modern architectural photos.
⏱ 1 hour✦ Summer
Architecture
Stavanger
★
★ 4.6Kid-friendly
€€€
Pulpit Rock Cruise
Boat tours through dramatic fjord landscapes leading toward the famous cliff formation.
⏱ Half day✦ Summer
Fjord
Tromsø
★
★ 4.6Kid-friendly
€€€
Northern Lights Tours
One of the best places in Europe to witness the aurora borealis dancing across the sky.
⏱ 3 to 5 hours✦ Winter
Nature
Culture & local tips
Travel like you've been before.
Cost
Norway is expensive
A beer is 100 NOK+, a coffee 40–50 NOK. Use supermarkets (Rema 1000, Kiwi) for meals and Vinmonopolet for alcohol.
Tipping
Round up only
Service included. Locals rarely tip more than rounding to the next 10 NOK.
Right to roam
Allemannsretten
Free to hike, pitch a tent and pick berries on uncultivated land — 100 m from houses, leave no trace, no fires May 15–Sept 15.
Weather
Dress for four seasons
Mountain and fjord weather changes in 30 minutes. Wool base layer, waterproof shell, hat — even in July.
Transport
Book Bergen Railway early
The Oslo–Bergen line is one of the world's prettiest — cheap “minipris” tickets sell out months ahead on vy.no.
Money
Card everywhere
Visa/Mastercard accepted on every bus, ferry, hut and mountain café. Cash is almost extinct.
Filmed here
You've seen Norway on screen.
Real filming locations in Norway from films you know — walk where the cameras rolled.
Culinary journey
Taste the fresh Nordic cuisine of Norway
Dessert
Kanelbolle
Soft cinnamon bun commonly enjoyed with coffee.
Main course
Fårikål
Slow cooked lamb and cabbage stew, considered Norway’s national dish.
Main course
Salmon
Fresh Norwegian salmon served grilled or smoked.
Snack
Lefse
Soft flatbread often spread with butter, sugar and cinnamon.
Speak the language
A little Norwegian goes a long way.
Learn basic Norwegian phrases. Start a free lesson now.
Start a free lesson →Phrase starter
- HeiHi
- TakkThank you
- Vær så snillPlease
- UnnskyldExcuse me
- Snakker du engelsk?Do you speak English?
- Regningen, takkThe bill, please
Practical info
Before you go.
Visa & entry
Schengen visa required for some nationalities.
Connectivity
Strong 4G/5G in cities; widely available WiFi
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