One Week Best of Norway Itinerary
The most efficient way to see the best of Norway is to combine the modern capital Oslo, historical trading port Bergen, and the western fjords into your Norway itinerary—and you can see it all by rail and ferry.
Explore magnificent fjords, museum-hop in Oslo, and bask in the glow of northern lights: Get to know your inner Viking with Moon Norway. Inside you’ll find:
- Flexible itineraries including three days in Oslo, the best of Norway in one week, four days in Arctic Norway, and a two-week fjord road trip
- Strategic advice for outdoor adventurers, families, history buffs, foodies, road-trippers, and more
- Do more than sightsee: Hike to cliffs that soar over glacial lakes and take the perfect photo of Geirangerfjord’s slender waterfalls. Hop in the car and drive over islets and skerries on the Atlantic Road, wander through fishing villages along Norway’s dramatic coastline, or admire the architecture in cosmopolitan Oslo. Savor sustainable salmon at Michelin-starred restaurants, taste farm-to-table delicacies, or mingle with the locals at a neighborhood pub. See the impressive restored vessels at the Viking Ship Museum or trek to the best spots to see the mystical aurora borealis dance across the sky
- Discover the real Norway with expert insight from Norwegian transplant David Nikel
- Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
- Helpful tools including a Norwegian phrasebook, packing suggestions, and travel tips for international visitors, families with kids, seniors and LGBTQ+ travelers
- Detailed background on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and culture
With Moon Norway’s practical tips and local insight, you can experience the best of Norway.
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Incredible Museums in Oslo, Norway
Gone are the days when a museum visit involved merely looking at dusty artifacts. The museums of today are interactive experiences for the entire family, and this is especially true in Oslo, Norway.
Explore Norway’s Coast on Hurtigruten Cruise Ships
Norway is increasing in popularity as a cruise destination, perhaps because the country's Hurtigruten cruise ships offer a much more intimate home-grown cruising experience. The fleet of 13 Hurtigruten ships travel the length of the Norwegian coastline from Bergen to Kirkenes by the Russian border.
Exploring Norway Fjords by Car
Renting a car opens up a wealth of options to customize a Norway fjords itinerary. Even in high season there will be times when you are all alone on the roads. Turn off the main routes and perhaps you’ll end up in a dense forest, or on top of a hill with an unspoiled view of a fjord all to yourself.
Norway’s Pulpit Rock Hike
Also known as Pulpit Rock, Preikestolen is the region’s biggest tourist attraction. A cubed cliff 604 meters (1,982 feet) above the Lysefjord, Preikestolen is known around the world for the photographs of tourists dangling their feet over the ledge.
Norway World Heritage Sites
Norway’s eight World Heritage Sites are a diverse mix of world-famous sights and little-known gems, from natural wonders like beautiful fjords to cultural wonders including prehistoric rock carvings.