8 days in Norway Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 8th (Wed): explore the world behind art at Munch, get engrossed in the history at Nordisk bibelmuseum, then look for gifts at Kon-Tiki Museum, and finally walk around Vigeland Park. On the 9th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning), see the interesting displays at Holmenkollen Ski Museum, and then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

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Edinburgh, UK to Oslo is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of train and ferry. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect slightly colder evenings in Oslo when traveling from Edinburgh in November, with lows around -3°C. On the 10th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Bergen.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Fri): view the masterpieces at Galleri GEO & Ramme Service and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas. On the 11th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the exciting artwork at DMG Gallery, view the masterpieces at Gunvor Handmade Illustration, take a leisurely stroll along Bryggen, then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Floyen and the Funicular, then make a trip to Fish Market, and finally pause for some photo ops at Ludvig Holberg Statue.

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Traveling by flight from Oslo to Bergen takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Oslo in November since evenings lows in Bergen dip to 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Tromso.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Mon): explore the striking landscape at Tromso Fjords, examine the collection at Tromsø Museum – Universitetsmuseet, then pause for some photo ops at Memorial to Deportation of Jews of Tromso, then explore the world behind art at Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Tromso Domkirke. On your second day here, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Polaria, examine the collection at The Polar Museum, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Arctic Cathedral.

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You can fly from Bergen to Tromso in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Bergen in November; daily highs in Tromso reach 2°C and lows reach -2°C. On the 15th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.