36 days in Norway Itinerary

A city famed for its underground music scene, Bergen also serves as the gateway to the fjords of Norway's western coastline.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Bryggen and Mount Floyen and the Funicular. There's much more to do: cool off at Iskanten, take an in-depth tour of Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene, take in the awesome beauty at Lyderhorn, and shop like a local with DMG Gallery.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Bergen itinerary maker tool.

London, UK to Bergen is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Bergen is 1 hour. When traveling from London in July, plan for a bit cooler days in Bergen, with highs around 20°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Andalsnes.

Andalsnes is a town in Rauma Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. On the 31st (Mon), tour the pleasant surroundings at Romsdalseggen. On the 1st (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get in on the family fun at Hoyt & Lavt Bjorli, then take in the awesome beauty at The Romsdalen Valley, then admire all the interesting features of Trollstigen, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Stigfossen Waterfall.

To find photos, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Andalsnes travel planner.

Traveling by flight from Bergen to Andalsnes takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July in Andalsnes, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to travel to Geiranger.

Surrounded by pristine nature, the scenic village of Geiranger serves as a gateway to some of Norway's most famous landscapes.

Spend the 2nd (Wed) exploring at Geiranger Fjord. Next up on the itinerary: take some stellar pictures from Geiranger Skywalk - Dalsnibba, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Laushornet, head outdoors with Storseterfossen, and pause for some serene contemplation at Geiranger Church.

For maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Geiranger trip planning tool.

Explore your travel options from Andalsnes to Geiranger with the Route module. August in Geiranger sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can travel to Lillehammer.

Lillehammer is a town and municipality in Oppland county, Norway. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Norwegian Road Museum, then admire all the interesting features of Maihaugen Open-Air Museum, and then get in on the family fun at Totenbadet. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get engrossed in the history at Sigrid Undsets hjem Bjerkebaek, take an in-depth tour of Norwegian Railway Museum, and then get engrossed in the history at Anno Museum Domkirkeodden.

To see ratings, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Lillehammer trip planner.

You can do a combination of bus and train from Geiranger to Lillehammer in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Geiranger in August: high temperatures in Lillehammer hover around 17°C and lows are around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Leknes.

Leknes is a town in Nordland county, Norway. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Lofoten Island and Rambergstranda Beach. Take a break from Leknes with a short trip to Festvagtind Hike in Henningsvaer, about 56 minutes away. There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Haukland Beach, admire the verdant scenery at Himmeltinden, pause for some serene contemplation at Flakstad Church, and stroll through Offersoykammen Hiking Trail.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Leknes day trip planning website.

Fly from Lillehammer to Leknes in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, ferry, and bus; or drive. In August, daily temperatures in Leknes can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Oslo.

Norway's capital city, Oslo boasts a thousand years of history and a diverse mix of architecture that blends old, new, and ultra-modern.

Family-friendly places like Vigeland Museum and Vigeland Park will thrill your kids. There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Fram Museum, find something for the whole family at Norsk Folkemuseum, admire the masterpieces at Munchmuseet, and contemplate the waterfront views at Oslofjord.

To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Oslo trip builder.

Traveling by flight from Leknes to Oslo takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, ferry, and train; or drive. When traveling from Leknes in August, plan for a bit warmer days in Oslo, with highs around 23°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can fly to Kristiansand.

Kristiansand, historically Christianssand / Christiansand, is a city and municipality in Norway. Attractions like Dyreparken and Baneheia make great kid-friendly stops. There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Ansgarkapellet, make a trip to Kulturhuset i Vennesla, identify plant and animal life at Ravnedalen Naturpark, and get interesting insight from Tours.

To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Kristiansand online trip itinerary builder.

Fly from Oslo to Kristiansand in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August in Kristiansand, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Flam.

Nestled in a kingdom of mountains and fjords, the scenic village of Flam serves as a good base for exploring some of the most beautiful sights of Norwegian nature.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Naeroyfjord and Aurlandsdalen. Change things up with these side-trips from Flam: Stalheimskleiva (in Stalheim) and Kjelfossen Waterfall (in Gudvangen). There's much more to do: see exotic creatures in open habitats at FjordSafari, take in the dramatic scenery at Brekkefossen, don't miss a visit to Aurlandsfjellet National Tourist Route, and examine the collection at Flamsbana Museet.

For photos, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Flam journey builder app.

Getting from Kristiansand to Flam by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. While traveling from Kristiansand, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Flam, ranging from highs of 19°C to lows of 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Odda.

Odda is a municipality in Hordaland county, Norway. When in Odda, make a side trip to see Mikkelparken in Kinsarvik, approximately Kinsarvik away. On the 25th (Fri), plan a day focused around Trolltunga. There's more to do: explore the striking landscape at Buarbreen and admire the sheer force of Latefossen Waterfall.

For reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Odda road trip site.

Traveling by car from Flam to Odda takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of car, ferry, and bus. August in Odda sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to travel to Forsand Municipality.

With a cluster of villages surrounded by untouched nature, Forsand Municipality is a great destination for those looking to immerse themselves in scenic surroundings, far from the city bustle.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Mon): take an unorthodox tour of Solspeilet - The Norwegian Stonehenge, get great views at Pulpit Rock, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Hogsfjorden.

To see traveler tips, ratings, photos, and tourist information, use the Forsand Municipality trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Odda to Forsand Municipality. In August, daytime highs in Forsand Municipality are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to drive to Stavanger.

The coastal city of Stavanger ranks among Norway's top culinary destinations, its fine restaurants and food fairs an increasingly popular attraction with impassioned foodies from around the globe.

Attractions like Lysefjord and Gamle Stavanger make great kid-friendly stops. Change things up with these side-trips from Stavanger: Borestranden Beach (in Kleppe), Orre Beach (in Orre) and Gloppedalsura Rock Fall (in Algard). And it doesn't end there: get curious at Norwegian Petroleum Museum, enjoy the sand and surf at Sjobadet Myklebust, take in the dramatic natural features at Gloppedalsura Scree, and get to know the fascinating history of Helleristninger (petroglyphs) Austre Amoy.

For traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read Stavanger trip planner.

Drive from Forsand Municipality to Stavanger in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or ride a ferry; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.