{"id":2454,"date":"2019-10-23T06:53:03","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T06:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripfuser.com\/blog\/?p=2454"},"modified":"2024-05-21T08:07:51","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T08:07:51","slug":"fjords-northern-lights-snow-filled-activities-ultimate-travel-guide-norway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/fjords-northern-lights-snow-filled-activities-ultimate-travel-guide-norway\/","title":{"rendered":"Fjords, Northern Lights & Snow-Filled Activities: The Ultimate Travel Guide to Norway"},"content":{"rendered":"

Making up one-third of Scandinavia, there\u2019s one simple reason to visit Norway: it\u2019s breathtakingly beautiful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Deep blue fjords, sprawling glaciers, quaint arctic towns, long-spanning history and a plethora of magical natural phenomenons from the northern lights to the midnight sun meld together to create one extremely visually-appealing, winter paradise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

An intriguing blend of culture and nature, Norway, of course, offers much more than just beauty. Modern Norway has only been in existence for 200 years, yet these Nordic lands stretch far back to the last Ice Age. Whilst there were many settlers in between the Ice Age and modern-day, Norway is perhaps most famous for its Viking period, during which the whole of Scandinavia expanded.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, it is this intriguing history and the spectacular beauty of its lands of which most of Norway\u2019s activities and must-see attractions revolve around. Home to four distinct seasons, Norway is an all-year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts, history lovers and adventurers. From chasing the northern lights and witnessing the arctic dawn at midday to snowmobiling across vast ice fields and keeping cosy under reindeer hides in a hotel made entirely of ice, Norway is a country of \u2018firsts\u2019 and bucket-list tickers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Voted the happiest place in the world in 2017 and having retained its spot in the top 15 best places to live in the world, Norway\u2019s sophistication and charm ooze from its vibrant cultural life. The cities are famously cosmopolitan with a particular Scandinavian flair whilst its arctic-inspired remote towns bring warmth to any Norway trip.<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only is it one of Europe\u2019s top active destinations, but Norway is also one of the few places on the continent where you will be in the presence of whales (humpback, sperm and orca), wild reindeer, moose, prehistoric musk oxen and the elusive Arctic fox. Of course, polar bears and walruses are paraded as the poster species of the high Arctic regions and spotting one of them will you spellbound by Norway – that is, if you aren\u2019t already.<\/span><\/p>\n

When Is the Best Time to Travel to Norway?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Norway is a country blessed with beauty all year round. However, depending on what you\u2019re looking for, there may be a right or wrong season of the year for you to travel to this Arctic paradise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Spanning nine different climate types and with half of the country being above the Arctic circle, the temperatures and unique happenings vary drastically across this country. Ultimately, the best time to go to Norway depends on the activities you want to indulge in and the temperatures you find comfortable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The high season in Norway lasts from June to August (the European summer) when the hotspots will be busy and you\u2019ll have to book tours and accommodation in advance. Low season in Norway lasts from November to April. This is when the temperatures are at their most extreme and most attractions are closed for the winter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ultimately the best time to visit Norway are the shoulder seasons – May to June and September to October. During the shoulder seasons in Norway, the weather is comfortable and there aren\u2019t too many other tourists.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For those on the hunt for the northern lights, this magical natural phenomenon is best seen at higher altitudes during the colder months, namely between September and March and peaking from December to February. If you want to see the famous midnight sun on your Norway tour, June, July and August are the ideal months. You\u2019ll also have great hiking, cycling and cruising opportunities if you do your Norway tour during these months. Whilst winter in Norway can be bitter, the country turns into a snowy paradise where snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross country skiing are popular activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Experiences You Must Have and Places You Must Visit in Norway<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/h2>\n

From north to south, west to east, Norway is packed with unique local experiences and wonderful places to visit. Of course, depending on interests and travelling style, different activities will interest different people. However, if you have an appreciation for culture, history and spectacular scenery, a Norway trip won\u2019t disappoint.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Catch the Elusive Northern Lights in Norway<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Tromso is renowned as one of the best places in Norway to catch the magical show that has come to be known as the northern lights. As well as heading out each night in search of this often-playful-in-its-attendance lights show, you\u2019ll be exploring Norway\u2019s historic cities and towns and diving into the Norwegian culture by day on this <\/span>11-Day Northern Lights and Sami Culture<\/a> <\/strong>trip.<\/p>\n

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