29 days in Norway Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): admire the sheer force of The Seven Sisters and then take in breathtaking views at Flydalsjuvet. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: make a trip to Fossevandring Geiranger, then see the interesting displays at Norwegian Fjord Centre, then get outside with Storseterfossen, and finally look for gifts at Geiranger Sjokolade.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Geiranger is an approximately 9-hour combination of flight and ferry. Traveling from Amsterdam in July, things will get slightly colder in Geiranger: highs are around 21°C and lows about 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to travel to Roros.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Roros Church, take an in-depth tour of Roros Museum Smelthytta, and then examine the collection at Roros Museum Olav's Mine.

To find where to stay, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read Roros online visit planner.

Traveling by car from Geiranger to Roros takes 6.5 hours. Traveling from Geiranger in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Roros, with lows of 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Kristiansten Fortress and Ringve Museum. Rockheim and Church of Our Lady are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at Sverresborg Trondelag Folk Museum, see the sky in a new way at Vitensenteret i Trondheim, admire the landmark architecture of Trondheim central station, and stop by Bakklandet.

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Traveling by car from Roros to Trondheim takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Roros in July, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 13°C in Trondheim. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can 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.

On the 26th (Wed), take in the exciting artwork at Gallery Dagfinn Bakke, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Kabelvag Church, and then get engrossed in the history at Lofoten Museum. On the 27th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get interesting insight from Tours, see the interesting displays at Lofoten Krigsminnenmuseum, then take in the exciting artwork at Northern Norway Art Centre, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Svolvaergeita.

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You can fly from Trondheim to Svolvaer in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and ferry. In July in Svolvaer, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can go by car to Leknes.

Leknes is a town in Nordland county, Norway. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): take a memorable drive along Uttakleiv Beach, kick back and relax at Haukland Beach, then step off the mainland to explore Lofoten Island, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Flakstad Church. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the sand and surf at Kvalvika Beach, then get engrossed in the history at Lofotr Viking Museum, and then get a new perspective on things with Lofoten fishing & searafting.

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Drive from Svolvaer to Leknes in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Leknes are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Northern Norwegian Science Center and Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Discover out-of-the-way places like Tromso Botaniske Hage and Speed Boats Tours. There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Tromso Fjords, examine the collection at Tromsø Museum – Universitetsmuseet, don't miss a visit to Tromso Bridge, and explore the world behind art at Perspektivet Museum.

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Getting from Leknes to Tromso by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. July in Tromso sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Longyearbyen.

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

Get a sense of the local culture at Pyramiden and Svalbard Museum. Step off the beaten path and head to Safaris and Adrenaline & Extreme Tours. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at North Pole Expedition Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Svalbard Kirke, and stop by Ingenior G. Paulsen.

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You can fly from Tromso to Longyearbyen in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Tromso in August, things will get little chillier in Longyearbyen: highs are around 9°C and lows about 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) to allow 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Norges Hjemmefrontmuseum and Armed Forces Museum. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Frogner Park and Hovedoya. There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Sognsvann Lake, see the interesting displays at The Ibsen Museum, browse the different shops at Aker Brygge, and contemplate the long history of Ostbanehallen.

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Getting from Longyearbyen to Oslo by flight takes about 4.5 hours. While traveling from Longyearbyen, expect much hotter days and somewhat warmer nights in Oslo, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Kristiansand.

Kristiansand, historically Christianssand / Christiansand, is a city and municipality in Norway. Start off your visit on the 9th (Wed): brush up on your military savvy at Kristiansand Cannon Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at Ravnedalen Naturpark, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Baneheia. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Thu): test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kristiansand Domkirke, then don't miss a visit to Fiskebrygga, and finally cool off at Aquarama Bad.

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Fly from Oslo to Kristiansand in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in August, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) to allow time to fly 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.

On the 11th (Fri), explore the striking landscape at The Magic White Caves in Gudvangen, then make a trip to Aurlandsfjellet National Tourist Route, and then enjoy breathtaking views from Stegastein Lookout. On the 12th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll through FjordSafari, then examine the collection at Flamsbana Museet, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Brekkefossen.

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You can fly from Kristiansand to Flam in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Kristiansand in August, you will find days in Flam are slightly colder (19°C), and nights are about the same (10°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) to allow enough 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Troldhaugen Edvard Grieg Museum and VilVite - Bergen Vitensenter. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene and Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall. The adventure continues: examine the collection at Lepramuseet St. Jorgens Hospital, take an in-depth tour of Bergenhus Festningsmuesum, take in the pleasant sights at Stoltzekleiven, and view the masterpieces at KODE Art Museums of Bergen.

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You can drive from Flam to Bergen in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, daytime highs in Bergen are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.