53 days in Norway Itinerary

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

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Frogner Park and Oslo's Harbour Promenade. There's lots more to do: learn about all things military at Norges Hjemmefrontmuseum, examine the collection at Fram Museum, step off the mainland to explore Hovedoya, and stroll around Ekebergparken.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Oslo is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Expect little chillier evenings in Oslo when traveling from Amsterdam in July, with lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Andalsnes.

Andalsnes is a town in Rauma Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Trollstigen and Romsdal Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Molde (Mountain trips in Romsdal, Varden the Molde Panorama, &more) and Hoyt & Lavt Bjorli (in Bjorli). On the 19th (Wed), hike the day away at Romsdalseggen. The adventure continues: make a trip to Rampestreken, admire the sheer force of Stigfossen Waterfall, and take in the awesome beauty at Trollveggen Besoksenter.

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Getting from Oslo to Andalsnes by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. While traveling from Oslo, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Andalsnes, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to The Seven Sisters and Flydalsjuvet. Spend the 21st (Fri) exploring at Geiranger Fjord. There's still lots to do: take a memorable drive along Ornevegen - Ornesvingen, get outside with Storseterfossen, see the interesting displays at Norwegian Fjord Centre, and look for gifts at Geiranger Sjokolade.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Andalsnes to Geiranger. In July in Geiranger, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can take a bus to Lom.

Lom is a municipality in Oppland county, Norway. On the 25th (Tue), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Lom Stave church, stroll through Norwegian Mountain Center, then trek along Sognefjellvegen, and finally take in the awesome beauty at Fannaraken. Keep things going the next day: admire the sheer force of Hoeljafossen, then take in the awesome beauty at Galdhopiggen, and then get interesting insight from Tours.

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You can take a bus from Geiranger to Lom in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. July in Lom sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can catch the bus to Stryn.

Stryn is a municipality in the county of Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. Explore hidden gems such as Olden and Glacier Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Stryn: Fjaerland (Boeyabreen Glacier & Supphellebreen), Volda (Volda Ski Centre & Rotsethornet) and Brenndalsbreen (in Briksdalsbre). Spend the 30th (Sun) exploring nature at Jostedalsbreen National Park. The adventure continues: go for a walk through Briksdal Glacier (Briksdalbreen), explore and take pictures at Horndola Bridge, explore the striking landscape at Jostedals Glacier, and pause for some serene contemplation at Olden kyrkje.

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You can take a bus from Lom to Stryn in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Lom in July since evenings lows in Stryn dip to 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Longyearbyen.

A coal-mining town, Longyearbyen draws visitors interested in viewing the northern lights.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Pyramiden and North Pole Expedition Museum. There's much more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Svalbard Kirke, look for gifts at Barbara Foto & Ramme, get a new perspective on nature at Svalbard Museum, and take an exotic tour of a safari tour.

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Getting from Stryn to Longyearbyen by flight takes about 6.5 hours. In July, Longyearbyen is a bit cooler than Stryn - with highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Leknes.

Leknes is a town in Nordland county, Norway. Explore hidden gems such as Lofoten Island and Haukland Beach. Explore Leknes' surroundings by going to Reinebringen (in Reine) and Svolvaer (Speed Boats Tours, Lofoten Krigsminnenmuseum, &more). Next up on the itinerary: kick back and relax at Kvalvika Beach, cruise along Uttakleiv Beach, stop by Lofoten Gaver og Brukskunst AS, and pause for some serene contemplation at Flakstad Church.

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Getting from Longyearbyen to Leknes by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Longyearbyen in August, with highs in Leknes at 17°C and lows at 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Bodo.

Explore hidden gems such as Norsk Luftfartsmuseum and Saltstraumen.

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Traveling by flight from Leknes to Bodo takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In August in Bodo, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can fly to Trondheim.

The oldest of Norway's major cities, Trondheim sits on the southern shore of one of the country's longest fjords.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Ringve Museum and Bymarka. There's lots more to do: stop by Bakklandet, see the interesting displays at Erkebispegarden (Archbishop's Palace), test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and brush up on your military savvy at Kristiansten Fortress.

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Traveling by flight from Bodo to Trondheim takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In August, daily temperatures in Trondheim can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Aurlandsfjellet National Tourist Route and FjordSafari. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Flam: Kjelfossen Waterfall (in Gudvangen), Kjosfossen Waterfall (in Myrdal) and Borgund (Vindhellavegen & Borgund Stave Church). And it doesn't end there: take in panoramic vistas at Stegastein Lookout, see the interesting displays at Flamsbana Museet, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Undredal Stave Church, and wander the streets of Gamle Laerdalsoeyri.

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Getting from Trondheim to Flam by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. August in Flam sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Bergen.

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

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall and Gamle Bergen Museum - Bymuseet i Bergen. When in Bergen, make a side trip to see Fossen Bratte in Eikedalen, approximately Eikedalen away. Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the extensive heritage of Bryggen, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Floyen and the Funicular, take an in-depth tour of Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St John's Church.

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Traveling by car from Flam to Bergen takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In August in Bergen, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight 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 25th (Fri): explore the striking landscape at Hogsfjorden, take some stellar pictures from Pulpit Rock, and then take in the pleasant sights at Solspeilet - The Norwegian Stonehenge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape at Gloppedalsura Scree and then take in the awesome beauty at Kjerag.

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Traveling by flight from Bergen to Forsand Municipality takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In August, daily temperatures in Forsand Municipality can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) to allow time 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Flor & Fjære and Norsk Hermetikkmuseum. Venture out of the city with trips to Dalsnuten (in Sandnes) and Gloppedalsura Rock Fall (in Algard). There's lots more to do: appreciate the history behind Sverd i fjell, take a stroll through Ovre Holmegate, steep yourself in history at Gamle Stavanger, and hike along The North Sea Road.

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You can drive from Forsand Municipality to Stavanger in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Stavanger can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) early enough to fly back home.