30 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Vigeland Museum and Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning). Head to Karl Johans gate and Galleri Kampenfor some retail therapy. There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at Fram Museum, stop by Tjuvholmen Neighbourhood, see the interesting displays at Kon-Tiki Museum, and enjoy the sand and surf at Ingierstrand Beach.

Before you visit Oslo, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Bengaluru, India to Oslo is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You'll gain 4.5 hours traveling from Bengaluru to Oslo due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Bengaluru, expect slightly colder days and much colder nights in Oslo, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough 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.

Get some cultural insight at Norwegian Fjord Centre and Kraft- og Skredsenter i Tafjord - Ville Krefter. Visiting Geiranger Fjord and Flydalsjuvet will get you outdoors. Go for a jaunt from Geiranger to Norddal to see Herdalssetra about 1 hour away. The adventure continues: admire the sheer force of The Seven Sisters, don't miss a visit to Fossevandring Geiranger, hike along Korsmyra - Hiking Track, and do sightseeing your way with eMobility Geiranger.

For photos, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, use the Geiranger online tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Oslo to Geiranger takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or drive. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Oslo in July: highs in Geiranger hover around 21°C, while lows dip to 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Maloy.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): admire the striking features of Hagevik Tondefabrikk, stroll through Refviksanden, then make a trip to Kannesteinen Rock, and finally take an in-depth tour of The Maloy Raid Center.

To see ratings, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read our Maloy trip planner.

You can drive from Geiranger to Maloy in 3.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Maloy can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Bergen.

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

Get some cultural insight at Bryggen and KODE Art Museums of Bergen. Get in touch with nature at Mount Floyen and the Funicular and Fishing Charters & Tours. Get out of town with these interesting Bergen side-trips: The Coastal Museum in Oygarden (in Rong), Telavag (North Sea Traffic Museum & Nordsjofartsmuseet) and Fjell Fortress Museum Vest (in Fjell). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Fish Market, see the interesting displays at Theta Museum, take an in-depth tour of Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene, and steep yourself in history at Troldhaugen Edvard Grieg Museum.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Bergen trip planning tool.

Getting from Maloy to Bergen by car takes about 6 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Bergen can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to fly 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.

Do your shopping at Tou scene and Galleri G. Get a sense of the local culture at Gamle Stavanger and Norsk Hermetikkmuseum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Stavanger: Orre Beach (in Orre) and Borestranden Beach (in Kleppe). And it doesn't end there: admire the verdant scenery at Lysefjord, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Stavanger Cathedral, kick back and relax at Vaulen Beach, and stop by Ivar Skei Musikkhandel.

To find reviews, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, go to the Stavanger trip planning website.

Traveling by flight from Bergen to Stavanger takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Stavanger are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Leknes.

Leknes is a town in Nordland county, Norway. Start off your visit on the 1st (Tue): enjoy the sand and surf at Haukland Beach, take an in-depth tour of Lofotr Viking Museum, and then admire the verdant scenery at Himmeltinden.

For photos and other tourist information, you can read our Leknes sightseeing planner.

Traveling by flight from Stavanger to Leknes takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, ferry, and car. Traveling from Stavanger in August, expect Leknes to be a bit cooler, temps between 17°C and 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) to allow 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.

Head to Profil Glassdesign and Lone Slydahlfor some retail therapy. Get outdoors at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Tromso Fjords. Change things up with these side-trips from Tromso: Aurora Spirit (in Lyngseidet) and Ersfjordstranda (in Senja). Next up on the itinerary: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, kick back and relax at Telegrafbukta Beach, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Polaria, and see the interesting displays at Tromsø Museum – Universitetsmuseet.

To find reviews, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Tromso itinerary website.

Fly from Leknes to Tromso in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. August in Tromso sees daily highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Grimstad.

Grimstad is a town and municipality in Aust-Agder county, Norway. Start off your visit on the 7th (Mon): browse the different shops at Alti Arendal, pause for some serene contemplation at Trinity Church, stop by Unwrapped Butikkafe, then have fun and explore at Vitensenteret Sorlandet Arendal, and finally kick back and relax at Grimstad's Archipelago.

For photos, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Grimstad online itinerary builder.

Getting from Tromso to Grimstad by car takes about 26 hours. Traveling from Tromso in August, things will get a bit warmer in Grimstad: highs are around 22°C and lows about 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Grimstad.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Tue): take an in-depth tour of Naes Ironworks Museum and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Hove and Spornes.

For where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read Grimstad trip itinerary builder tool.

Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Voss Municipality.

A vacation in Voss Municipality offers great opportunities for bird-watchers--more than 155 avian species live in the region, including the great egret and the European hobby.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Thu): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Undredal Stave Church, examine the collection at Flamsbana Museet, admire the sheer force of Rjoandefossen, then take in the dramatic scenery at Espelandsfossen, then take in the views from Hardanger Bridge, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Eidfjord Church. On the 11th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stop by Evanger Landhandleri, then add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Bakka Church, and finally explore the striking landscape at Naeroyfjord.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Voss Municipality road trip planner.

You can drive from Grimstad to Voss Municipality in 7 hours. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in August, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.