60 days in Norway Itinerary

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.

Get out of town with these interesting Stavanger side-trips: Ogna Beach (in Ogna), Varhaug Old Churchyard (in Varhaug) and Coastal Adventures (in Egersund). Pack the 21st (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Kongeparken. There's lots more to do: admire the verdant scenery at Lysefjord, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, pause for some photo ops at Sverd i fjell, and go for a walk through Solspeilet - The Norwegian Stonehenge.

For reviews, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Stavanger trip builder.

Istanbul, Turkey to Stavanger is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car, train, and ferry. The time zone changes from Turkey Time (TRT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Istanbul in December, Stavanger is little chillier at night with lows of 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Bergen.

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

Bergen is known for nature, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get to know the fascinating history of Bryggen, take in the awesome beauty at Ulriken, see what you can catch with a fishing tour, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To find photos, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Bergen trip planner.

You can fly from Stavanger to Bergen in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Bergen are 7°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) to allow time to drive 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.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): see exotic creatures in open habitats at FjordSafari, look for gifts at Arthousefern, and then take in panoramic vistas at Stegastein Lookout. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get to know the fascinating history of Vindhellavegen, then take in the dramatic scenery at Brekkefossen, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Naeroyfjord.

To see more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Flam online travel route planner.

You can drive from Bergen to Flam in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Bergen in January; daily highs in Flam reach -2°C and lows reach -6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can go by car to Geilo.

Geilo is a centre in the municipality of Hol in Norway, in the valley of Hallingdal, with around 2,300 inhabitants. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Geilo: Hemsedal (Hemsedal Ski Centre & Solheisen Ski Center), Al (Torpo stave church & Al Museum) and Uvdal Stave Church (in Uvdal). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, fly down the slopes at Slaatta Skisenter - Geilo Snowsports, contemplate the waterfront views at The Ustedalsfjord, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Hol Gamle Kyrkje.

To see reviews, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Geilo online travel route builder.

Traveling by car from Flam to Geilo takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Flam in January: high temperatures in Geilo hover around -6°C and lows are around -15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Trysil Municipality.

Explore Trysil Municipality's surroundings by going to Natthagen (in Hernes), Sjusjoen Ski Center (in Sjusjoen) and Solen Alpinsenter (in Engerdal Municipality).

For where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Trysil Municipality online driving holiday planner.

Drive from Geilo to Trysil Municipality in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to drive to Trondheim.

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Trondheim: Hjelseng Gard (in Stjordal), Kortmann Lysfabrikk (in Asen) and Falstadsenteret (in Levanger). Next up on the itinerary: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Nidaros Cathedral, sample the tasty concoctions at Austmann Bryggeri & Taproom, ski along the peaceful trails at Granaasen skisenter, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

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You can drive from Trysil Municipality to Trondheim in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus and train. In January, plan for daily highs up to 0°C, and evening lows to -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to fly to Bodo.

Bodo is known for museums, sightseeing, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get up close to creatures of the deep with Arctic Rib Event, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Baadin Brewery, take an in-depth tour of The Crofter’s Cottage in Kjelvik, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Ronvik Church.

For traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Bodo tour itinerary builder site.

Traveling by flight from Trondheim to Bodo takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In January, daytime highs in Bodo are 0°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Svolvaer.

The largest town on the Lofoten Islands, Svolvaer serves as a good base from which to launch your tour of the archipelago.

Explore Svolvaer's surroundings by going to Haukland Beach (in Leknes), Stamsund (Lofoten Wool & Lofoten Yoga Studio) and Lofoten Links (in Gimsoya). There's much more to do: step off the mainland to explore Lofoten Island, explore and take pictures at Nasjonal Turistveg Lofoten, contemplate the long history of Henningsvaer, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Flakstad Church.

To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, go to the Svolvaer trip website.

Traveling by flight from Bodo to Svolvaer takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or do a combination of ferry and car. January in Svolvaer sees daily highs of 1°C and lows of -2°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Tromso.

The cultural and economic hub of northern Norway, Tromso boasts a historical city center containing one of the highest concentrations of wooden houses in Europe.

Tromso is known for nightlife, wildlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take a memorable tour with Tours, examine the collection at Tromsø Museum – Universitetsmuseet, view the masterpieces at Profil Glassdesign, and explore the activities along Grotfjord.

To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Tromso trip app.

You can fly from Svolvaer to Tromso in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Svolvaer in January: high temperatures in Tromso hover around -1°C and lows are around -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Alta.

Alta is the most populated municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. Change things up with these side-trips from Alta: Stabbursnes Nature House and Museum (in Indre Billefjord) and Salen Lookout (in Hammerfest). There's much more to do: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, examine the collection at Tirpitz Museum, get a new perspective on nature at Alta Museum - World Heritage Rock Art Centre, and make a trip to Bubbelen.

To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and tourist information, use the Alta holiday planner.

Getting from Tromso to Alta by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Tromso in February, with highs in Alta at -3°C and lows at -10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Kirkenes.

Kirkenes is a town in Sør-Varanger Municipality in Finnmark county, in the far northeastern part of Norway. Get out of town with these interesting Kirkenes side-trips: Grense Jakobselv (King Oscar II Chapel & Lungomare) and Birk Husky (in Svanvik). Next up on the itinerary: see what you can catch with King Crab Safari by Snowhotel Kirkenes, pause for some serene contemplation at Kirkenes Church, see the interesting displays at Grenselandmuseet, and appreciate the history behind Soviet Liberation Monument.

To find photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Kirkenes day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Alta to Kirkenes takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Alta in February, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Kirkenes: temperatures range from -6°C by day to -13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Oslo is known for museums, nightlife, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take an in-depth tour of Fram Museum, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Norway Nasjonalgalleriet, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and see the interesting displays at Kon-Tiki Museum.

To see reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Oslo trip itinerary planning app.

You can fly from Kirkenes to Oslo in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and train. Traveling from Kirkenes in February, expect Oslo to be a bit warmer, temps between 6°C and -7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.