Places to visit in Norway
What to visit in Norway
A trip to Norway is a great choice for those who love landscape photography. At any time of the year, you'll find plenty of places for incredible shots, especially along the famous coastal fjords. The landscape here changes greatly throughout the year, from the lush green of summer to the reds and oranges of autumn or the dazzling white of winter. And the journey here will not take long if you travel to Norway by ferry.
The season and prevailing weather play an important role in deciding which place to visit. Some areas become inaccessible in winter, while others, on the contrary, become most attractive in winter. For this reason, we have compiled a list of the best places to visit in different seasons.
What to see in Norway with the family
Ålesund (visit in spring). in 1904 the city was destroyed by fire, but a colorful Art Nouveau paradise rose from the ashes. The city is now spread over 7 islands, but the old center is still the most picturesque. The brightly colored facades reflected in the harbor waters are perfect for photos. And the best view is from the Byrampen viewpoint.
7 Sisters Waterfall (visit in spring). About 65 km south-east of Ålesund, 7 separate streams merge and fall 250 meters down into the Geiranger Fjord. This view is simply mesmerizing, which is why the fjord is one of the most popular among visitors to Norway. Explore the falls on the Geiranger Fjordservice ferry to see the falls from below. It is best to visit in spring, as the waterfalls are more abundant when the snow melts.
Tromsø (visit in winter). Tromsø, also known as the "Gateway to the Arctic", is the largest city in Northern Norway. It is a beautiful and lively city in the summer, but we recommend visiting it in the winter. Tromsø has the highest chance of seeing the northern lights, even over the brightly lit city.
Natural wonders of Norway
Trolltunga (visit in summer). This place quickly became very popular, attracting more than 80,000 people every season. This number is really impressive, because you have to walk a difficult 27 km route to reach the rock. As the location is popular, it is best to arrive early or late in the season, around mid-June or mid-September.
Innerdalen valley (visit in autumn). Although this valley near Sunndalsøra is beautiful almost any time of the year, it is most beautiful in autumn, when the trees turn bright colors. The picturesque valley between the Trollheimen mountains was Norway's first nature reserve, so you won't find many buildings there. A few mountain huts (some of which you can stay in) have a traditional thatched roof, which makes them especially beautiful when the weather turns cold and the color palette changes from green to orange and brown.
Wonderful at any season
Fjords. Norway is probably more famous for its beautiful fjords than anything else. The deep glacial waterways that divide the west coast into thousands of small islands are breathtaking at any time of the year. Greenery pleases summer, winter - half moons, and spring and autumn - colors. A good way to see as many fjords as possible is to take the Hurtigruten ferry along the entire coastal route from Bergen to Kirkenes.
Lofoten Islands. The remote Lofoten archipelago is popular at any time. In spring, it attracts tourists for its good weather, pristine beaches and red-painted houses. In summer, you can see the otherworldly glow of the midnight sun here. In autumn, everything becomes colorful, like the houses in the village. Well, winter complements everything with the northern lights.
