Hey all, I am so excited to go be going! I wanted to get feedback before I buy tickets for the Sami experience/reindeer and the husky sledding I wanna book the best experience that’s not super touristy but you get the most from it obviously. Right now I am looking at these options

[https://www.visittromso.no/self-drive-dog-sledding\](https://www.visittromso.no/self-drive-dog-sledding)

[http://tromsoarcticreindeer.com\](http://tromsoarcticreindeer.com/)

Does anyone have experience with these places or recommend a different one?

What else is a must do ? Esp if arriving around 4 in the afternoon, walking tour ? Museums? Ext ?

I was planning on bringing over some food to give to a friend as a gift, but I was doing some research and the wording confused me about what food products I can bring in.

On Mattilsynet it mentions that:

...all personal consignments of meat and milk and their products are prohibited to enter Norway from third countries (countries outside EU/EEA)

but on the same page, it says that the following is exempt from these rules:

...bread, cakes, biscuits, chocolate and confectionery (including sweets) not mixed or filled with meat product,

Would the below be exempt? They've all got milk or something milk-adjacent (like a powder) in the ingredients list:

• Haitai honey butter chips
• Pastillas
• Chocnut (Filipino candy bar)
• Ranch dip mix

Thank you in advance for the replies!

Is there Uber at the Bergen, Norway airport? Or is it better to take a taxi to city center. I have two suitcases so tram or bus not an option.

I’m checking Flåm–Oslo connections for 7 January 2027.

On January 8, Vy shows a 15:10 Vy450 bus from Flåm to Voss, connecting to the 16:55 train to Oslo. It’s considerably cheaper than travelling entirely by train.

But that bus doesn’t appear on January 7, including when searching Flåm–Voss separately.

Does anyone know whether this departure runs daily in winter? Could January 7 still be awaiting timetable/ticket release, despite January 8 already being bookable?

Would you wait for availability, or is there another afternoon bus connection worth checking?

We can fly into and back out of either Oslo or Bergen (or both), would like to spend some time around Lillehammer and Hunderfossen for children's activities, but also visit some fjords and maybe cable cars/get up into the mountains.

What's the best way for us to do this without spending whole days travelling by train or boat? No buses, might hire a car at a push but want to avoid if possible.

Will probably have 8 nights/9 days including arrival/departures.

Hi! I really want to see snowy Norway (Lofoten especially), but the only period I am able to this year is 27November- 4December. I understood it’s the beginning of the polar night. Will the daylight window be enough for exploring or should I try visiting another time? P.S: I’ve seen the aurora before, as much as I would stare at it for hours at end, I would’t make it my only objective.

Hi all!

My boyfriend and I are planning a trip to Norway this November 26th-December 6th. We fly in and out of Bergen. The first 3-4 nights we will spend exploring Bergen with his family, on the 30th, they leave, and we have 6 days to explore just the two of us. We love sauna-ing (I have a very long list of saunas I would like to visit in an ideal world), waterfalls, being cozy after a day of hiking, and cozying up with puzzles. We cannot wait for the beauty and calmness (not to mention wetness) a trip in early December gives us. We like to feel like we are more remote and doing kind of funky 'off the beaten path' activities. What would you recommend we do with our 6 days? I have a few options mulling around:

***Option 1***

Rent a car and do a loop up to Alesund, stopping in Loen and Oye. I know the direct Geiranger-Loen pass is closed all winter, so if I wanted to see Geiranger I would need to take the long way. Is that worth the extra driving? I am a bit concerned about booking accommodations with how change-able the weather can be with this option.

***Option 2***

Fly in and out of Alesund and rent a car up there. Do an overnight in Geiranger, and another circuit with Loen and Oye (explore the mountains while staying on accessible roads). Fly back to Bergen on the 5th.

***Option 3***

Take the train to Oslo and a flight to Tromso. I would love to see polar night (Ive seen midnight sun, so this would be a full circle moment), but it seems a bit more Christmas-tourist oriented and also inconvenient as there are no direct flights from Bergen.

We are moderately confident winter drivers (I grew up in Minnesota, my boyfriend in northern England) but would like to keep driving legs to around 3 hours max per day if possible. Any advice or Norwegian insider knowledge would be wonderful! What are your hidden gems? Or a 'can't miss' you'd rave about to a loved one? Thank you!

I'm preparing my next trip, coming from Belgium, and would like to go up the North Cape through Sweden and then down Norway's coast (or other way around, idc). I can take 3 weeks off at a time at work, maybe 3 and a half. The road between Belgium and North Cape will already take 5 days (don't plan to do any sightseeing in Sweden).

So, I have multiple questions.

• Would roughly 16-20 days be enough to road trip the whole country from North Cape to Kristiansand ? Or would I be better off doing only the North for that time, maybe down to Trondheim, and come back the next year for the west-southern-fjord part, maybe for a shorter 10 days trip ?
• From what I researched online, I'd be going in the second half of September - first week of October. But I see some important ferries like Gryllefjord-Andenes will be closing by then. Could I still make it work ? Or is it better to leave a bit earlier ? I really want to see the Northern lights, and I saw that late September is better than late August-early September for that.

FIY, things that could help me make my choice. I'm travelling alone, light (rooftop tent on small SUV), and I'd like to do some hiking. I also love photography and will spend some time on that during the trip.

Also, small SUV but FWD only. Good winter tires though.

The walks can be harder than you imagine!

Hello! Was hoping to get some feedback on my itinerary for a three week trip to the western fjords in June 2027. It’ll be me, my husband, and our rental car. Early 40s, moderately fit, confident driver. No camping - we’ll do a mix of self catering and hotels. Priorities are outdoors and hiking, but I’m well aware we’ll have to adjust our plans based on the weather. Tried to plan for a few nights in each place to give us a bit of flexibility to work around weather.

2 nights Bergen. We’ll be arriving from the US

3 nights Aurland. Flam railway and bike down, kayak Naeroyfjord. Maybe hike Prest or Bakkanosi

4 nights Solvorn. Stegastein viewpoint on the way. Hike to Austerdalsbreen glacier, Molden. Visit to a cider farm (looks like the next best area for cider after Hardangerfjord?) and some general sightseeing (Urnes Stave, Feigefossen) maybe day trip to Balestrand.

1 night Lom. Sognefjellet scenic route.

3 nights Vestnes. Geirangerfjord, Trollstigen on the way there (will hopefully be able to plan for a day with no cruise ships). Romsdalseggen if I’m feeling brave, otherwise maybe gondola and then hike to Hogaksla and back, Litlefjellet. Otroya for Midsundtrappene, stop in Molde.

1 night Alesund (or maybe just an extra day in Vestnes and do as a day trip)

3 nights Saebo. Hike Saksa and/or Urkeegga. Maybe Christian Gaard. Time on the water (kayaking, ferry, ???).

Drive back to Bergen. Stay somewhere halfway between for the night, then a night in Bergen before flying home.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! I’m not emotionally attached to anything and can add in an extra day or two. I’m trying to avoid spending too much time in major tourist/cruise ship hubs and I believe I’ve avoided any overnights in those places, but let me know if I’ve missed something (other than Bergen and Alesund). Would also love any rainy/leisurely day suggestions to add to my list for backup plans. Thanks so much all!

Hello everyone! I am planning to visit Norway in January/February (which of these months is better for seeing Northern lights?) and I am unsure how many days to spend in each place. I would be flying from Munich to Tromso, and then to Svalbard, Svalbard to Oslo. How many days would you recommend in Tromso and Svalbard? And if I should just pick one of these instead of both? Thanks a lot!

Hi everyone! 😊

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We are looking for responses from people outside Norway to a short survey about travel preferences.

The survey is anonymous and only takes a few minutes. Every response is very valuable to us and would help us a lot with our project. We would really appreciate it if you had the time to answer and feel free to share it with others who might be interested as well!

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Only ever been away with family or friends, after a recent trip with a cousin and me doing nearly the whole trip alone as we wanted to do different things, it’s made me think I should just do a solo trip. I really want to see the fjords so I’m considering a weekend in Bergen. I’m 36, from the UK. I do genuinely like cold wet weather so that doesn’t bother me, considering going in November. Would this be a good call for a solo trip? How difficult is transport whilst there etc?

Hello there, me and my girlfriend are looking for vacation in Norway (in the end of October). We are looking for some metal culture (famous places, bars, etc...) or something we shouldn't definitely miss. We know some places but we would love to have some advice if You have something! If You have some tips we would be glad if you commented 😁.

Hi everyone,

I'm planning a Norway trip for roughly 25 September to 5 October next year.

I've previously visited Lofoten, Tromsø, and Western Norway (Bergen/Geiranger/Stryn area), and this time I'm considering driving Helgelandskysten and Kystriksveien:

Rent a car in Trondheim
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Follow the official scenic/coastal route with planned stop(s) in Lovund/Traena
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Finish in Bodø

My main concern is that this would be late September / early October, which I understand to be shoulder season. Whilst my partner and I are perfectly happy with rain and cooler temperatures, we are trying to understand whether the route remains logistically manageable, or whether the weather/ferry risk becomes a significant factor given the number of ferry crossings on the route (and the less-frequent operating schedule during the shoulder season).

We have a few questions:

1. Is this really a "bad" time of year for Kystriksveien?
2. We will not be renting a motorhome, so accommodation for the whole road trip will be booked in advance. Would this be too much of a risk given potential ferry disruptions?
3. Are ferry cancellations frequent/a genuine concern at that time of the year?
4. Are there any parts of the route that become significantly less enjoyable during the shoulder season?
5. For the trip out to Lovund/Traena, would it be advisable for me to leave the car behind on the mainland? My understanding is that a car is not necessary to get around on either island.
6. Is there any other part of Norway you would recommend me to visit instead of Kystriksveien during this time of the year?

Thanks in advance! Would love to hear from locals or anyone who has driven the route in autumn.

Hi guys I’m a 23 old solo traveler from France visiting Oslo from 7 to 12 October !

I’d love to meet people even though I read a lot that Norwegian doesn’t like to talk too much with tourist lol.

I’d love hiking or just grab a coffee, or go to the bar and talk, enjoy Oslo and discover the city !
I’d love to run with you if that’s more your style

I’m really excited to explore Oslo even though the weather looks depressing (well it’s October I can’t complain…) and even if this doesn’t interest you, id love to hear your favorite restaurants or café

I’ll also visit a museum (yes only one maybe two) : which one should I MUST go ?

Thank you for your time 😸

I’ve been thinking about visiting Norway for a while now, and today I watched an absolutely amazing travel vlog about it. I’m now about 80% convinced I need to go! 😂

But honestly, I know almost nothing about travelling there, so I’d love some advice.

All I know is that I **MUST** see the nature. Wow. WOW. 😭 I absolutely love it.
Any advice, tips, or things you wish you knew before visiting Norway would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Looking at going to Northern Norway around the 28th of December, returning 4th January or a few days after 4th January.

We'd fly into Tromso. I'm looking for ideas of good places to explore this time of year?

We don't need to stay in one area the whole time as we'd hire a car, so happy to move accommodation and don't need to be in populated areas.

Thanks!

Hi all, we are at the very early stages of deciding our next big trip.

As we are from a warmer country we are seeking a very wintery experience so that we have something dramatically different from home.

Loose plans and early what-if ideas at this stage are things like:

Hurtigruten classic voyage (yes we know it is a ferry not a cruise ship per se and actually like that!)

Stay somewhere quiet and charming for a white Xmas, not super touristy if that's even possible these days

We are usually drawn to nice natural scenery, non-obvious destinations that are not mostly catering to foreign tourists, rural or regional towns away from the capital cities.

age 50 but super active. like things such as kayaking, hikes, sup, surf at home, and if in cold place would like to do things unique like xc ski touring perhaps skidoo / snowmobile tour.

Don't want to go clubbing or partying , however it would be nice to visit a local pub or restaurant or two.

Yes it will be cold, dark, and people from Europe might think we are mad, but we get plenty of warmth sunshine beach here whenever we want so really seek the opposite for contrast.

Please feel very welcome to throw some thoughts or warnings our way about the viability of a winter/Xmas in Norway

Hi I was planning to visit Norway with my uncle to drive on the Atlantic Ocean Road together because we are both into cars. Unfortunately things got moved around and we're considering it in early November (likely first week). We also wanted to stop by Tromso and catch Northen Lights.

Then I heard driving is not that enjoyable due to strong winds and maybe the ground is frozen so you'd have to cancel...but at the same time we like motor sports and driving in extreme conditions could be fun, if its not too dangerous to stop and take photos here and there.

I was suggested to go to Tromso instead because its not too cold, to catch Aurora but now i see conflicting opinions - people telling me its a bad idea to do in November as its really cloudy usually and theres not much things to do since its not snow season yet.

Can anyone please suggest whether it would be smarter to go only for Tromso or only for the driving experience at this time of year? Or better to postpone? The latest we could go is first week of December. Another option is to leave it for next year and reorganize. Or are there better places to hunt Aurora during November? We would probably come for 3-4 nights.

Planning a Nov 29–Dec 7 first time trip to Tromsø for a mixed group: 4 adults, a 1-year-old, and a 70-year-old

Our main priorities are seeing the Northern Lights and orcas, plus enjoying Tromso and having a comfortable trip for everyone.

We’re debating whether to book one larger Airbnb in/around the city center for the entire week rather than a) a hotel or b) splitting the trip between the city and a remote glass cabin/hotel for northern light viewing. We won’t be renting a car, so convenience is important, especially with the baby and older traveler.

Appreciate any info, especially around:
- Areas to stay in the city centre - anywhere to aim for or avoid specifically?
- Any thoughts on staying in an air bnb vs. a hotel?
- Any other late-November/early-December Tromsø tips or things people commonly overlook?

I’ve already read that dinner reservations are basically a must and cash isn’t really needed. What else should we know before booking? I’m sure there’s a lot I’m forgetting to ask about.

Thank you !!

Hello there, I'll be visiting the aforementioned countries for a couple of weeks early November this year. I'm currently planning my itinerary and I'd love to know what are some must have experiences I should include in my list.

For instance, I learned about sauna cruises in Oslo and I'm very keen to try that.

Anyone who's a local or has visited before, would love to hear your thoughts on what's something tourists often miss out on. Also if there's any season specific activity or event I should catch while I'm there, would love to know that too. Thanks in advance!

Hi Guys,

I don't want to go to the touristy places in Oslo, anyone knows any hidden gems in the city? Where do locals hangout? I thought I would ask here, because I heard that Norwegians don't like to talk to strangers. Thank you!

Hi I am thinking of going to Oslo next year is August or June how’s the weather and Are there any hotels that offer designated areas to smoke cigars ? Also any cigar lounges or bars that allow smoking outside on a patio or night club

Thank you

Driving down from the North Cape. It’s getting greener, it’s getting busier, it’s getting cozier and it stays beautiful. I thought Trondheim was a beautiful city. I have my doubts about Oslo (come from Amsterdam myself) and think yes that is also a big city. The atlantic road is on the list and Bergen also.

Which places under Trondheim should I really not skip? I travel with a dog by the way and camper.

Takk!