Skiing and snowboarding
There is a good selection of alpine resorts, offering slopes for beginners and advanced skiers, snowboard parks and off-piste areas for extreme skiers. There are cross-country trails in forests and mountains.
Fjord cruise
The best way to experience the fjords is to join a cruise. There are several companies offering half-day and one-day cruises. The international cruise lines stop at many ports and make several detours within the fjords.
Hiking
Norwegians use the large mountain areas for hiking between the service and non-service cabins. There are thousands of kilometres of marked trails and many lakes with fish in them.
Biking
There are several routes that are ideal for biking, and there are package deals with bike rentals and accommodation available. Rallarvegen is the most popular tour.
Fishing
Along most of the coast in Southern Norway, it is recommendable to fish from a boat to get the big catch. In Northern Norway you can fish from shore as well, and expect to get more than you can possibly eat.
Glacier walking
Norway still has glaciers from the last ice age. You are strongly advised not to walk on these glaciers by yourself. There are guides available at many of the glaciers.
Wildlife safaris
Experience sea eagles and whales from a close range, or get into the water and swim with killer whales. There are bird watching safaris, elk safaris and safaris to see king crabs and the ancient musk ox.
Round trips
There are several recommended rount trips by train and car and ferry. Follow one of our suggestions and get the most out of your stay.
Norwegian food
The cold waters make the fish meat fresh and firm, and the light summers lead to high quality in fruits and berries. Norwegian specialities are roast pork ribs, cured mutton, sheep’s heads, salmon, dried fish and lutefisk, a mixing lye of potash in the water the dried fish is soaked in.
Last updated: 05 July 2008