37 days in Norway Itinerary

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

Visit Bryggen and Museum Lepramuseet St. Jorgens Hospital for their historical value. Get outdoors at Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall and Mount Floyen and the Funicular. Get out of town with these interesting Bergen side-trips: Fossen Bratte (in Eikedalen) and Gone Paddling AS (in Herdla). There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of Gamle Bergen Museum - Bymuseet i Bergen, browse the eclectic array of goods at Fish Market, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St John's Church, and take in the awesome beauty at Ulriken.

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Stavanger to Bergen is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in July, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) 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.

On the 31st (Fri), cross one thing off your bucket list with Skydive Voss, then take a memorable tour with Tours, and then get outside with VossVind Indoor Skydiving. Keep things going the next day: admire the sheer force of Tvindefossen, find something for the whole family at Voss Active High Rope & Zip-Line Park, then take in the views from Hardanger Bridge, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Eidfjord Church.

To find more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Voss Municipality route builder tool.

You can drive from Bergen to Voss Municipality in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Voss Municipality can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): take in panoramic vistas at Stegastein Lookout, then make a trip to Aurlandsfjellet National Tourist Route, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Borgund Stave Church, and finally take a stroll through Gamle Laerdalsoeyri. On the 3rd (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the dramatic scenery at Brekkefossen, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then examine the collection at Flaamsbana Museet, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Naeroyfjord.

To see reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Flam road trip planning tool.

You can drive from Voss Municipality to Flam in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in August, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to drive to Rjukan.

Rjukan is a town and the administrative centre of Tinn municipality in Telemark, Norway. On the 4th (Tue), pause for some serene contemplation at Heddal Stave Church, take in the awesome beauty at Gaustatoppen, and then hit the slopes at Gaustabanen. On the next day, explore the striking landscape of Hardangervidda Nasjonalparksenter, examine the collection at Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum, and then fly down the slopes at Krossobanen.

For reviews, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, use the Rjukan trip itinerary builder tool.

Drive from Flam to Rjukan in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and car. When traveling from Flam in August, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Rjukan: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) to allow time to drive 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 inner history buff will appreciate Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning) and Oslomarka. Discover out-of-the-way places like Norges Hjemmefrontmuseum and Botanical Gardens (Botanisk Hage og Museum). The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Vigeland Museum, stroll around Vigeland Park, examine the collection at Kon-Tiki Museum, and get in on the family fun at Norsk Folkemuseum.

For reviews, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Oslo sightseeing site.

Traveling by car from Rjukan to Oslo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can travel to Roros.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): get a dose of the wild on Roros Husky Day Tours, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Roros Church, and then take an in-depth tour of Roros Museum Smelthytta. On the 13th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Slegghaugan and then examine the collection at Roros Museum Olav's Mine.

To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Roros day trip planner.

You can fly from Oslo to Roros in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Oslo in August; daily highs in Roros reach 18°C and lows reach 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Longyearbyen.

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

Start off your visit on the 14th (Fri): see the interesting displays at North Pole Expedition Museum, then see the interesting displays at Svalbard Museum, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Svalbard Kirke. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Sat): take in the local highlights with Better Moments and then head outdoors with Spitzbergen Outdoor Activities.

To see ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Longyearbyen driving holiday tool.

You can fly from Roros to Longyearbyen in 7 hours. When traveling from Roros in August, plan for slightly colder days in Longyearbyen, with highs around 9°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can travel 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.

Visiting Polar Charter and Lyngstuva will get you outdoors. Appreciate the collections at Northern Norwegian Science Center and The Polar Museum. And it doesn't end there: admire the natural beauty at Tromso Botaniske Hage, appreciate the history behind Memorial to Deportation of Jews of Tromso, explore the world behind art at Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Arctic Cathedral.

For traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Tromso trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Longyearbyen to Tromso takes 4 hours. Traveling from Longyearbyen in August, things will get a bit warmer in Tromso: highs are around 16°C and lows about 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can travel to Leknes.

Leknes is a town in Nordland county, Norway. We've included these beaches for you: Haukland Beach and Kvalvika Beach. Lofoten Krigsminnenmuseum and Northern Norway Art Centre are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with these side-trips from Leknes: Reinebringen (in Reine) and Svolvaer (Fishing Charters & Tours & Lofoten Lights). And it doesn't end there: head off the coast to Lofoten Island, examine the collection at Smeden i Sund/Sund Fiskerimuseum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Flakstad Church, and kick back and relax at Uttakleiv Beach.

To see reviews, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Leknes day trip planning site.

Fly from Tromso to Leknes in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August in Leknes, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to travel to Trondheim.

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

Kristiansten Fortress and Sverresborg Trondelag Folk Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Head to Babel Bok and Galleri Hannefor some retail therapy. The adventure continues: see the sky in a new way at Vitensenteret i Trondheim, visit Bakklandet, see the interesting displays at Erkebispegarden (Archbishop's Palace), and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of Our Lady.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Trondheim journey website.

Traveling by flight from Leknes to Trondheim takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, ferry, and train; or drive. When traveling from Leknes in August, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Trondheim: temperatures range from 21°C by day to 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) 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.

Take a break from the city and head to Geiranger Fjord and Gudbrandsjuvet. Norwegian Fjord Centre and Geiranger Church are good opportunities to explore the local culture. When in Geiranger, make a side trip to see Valldal Aktivitetspark in Valldal, approximately Valldal away. The adventure continues: take in the dramatic scenery at The Seven Sisters, don't miss a visit to Fossevandring Geiranger, contemplate the waterfront views at Mollsvatnet, and cruise along Ornevegen - Ornesvingen.

To find photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Geiranger trip planner.

Getting from Trondheim to Geiranger by car takes about 6.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in August, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.