NORWAY QUICK GUIDE
THOUGHTS: Norway is the most picturesque place I have ever been, but is also THE most expensive place in the world. If you are able to swing it financially, the incredible landscapes and hikes are well worth the high costs.
TOP PLACES: Lofoten Islands, Western Fjord Region
CURRENCY: Norwegian Krone (8.6:1 USD)
TRAVEL ROUTE: Oslo -> Arendal -> Stavanger (Preikestolen, Kjeragbolten) -> Odda -> Bergen -> Voss -> Gudvangen -> Flam -> Myrdal -> Jotunheim NP (Besseggen Hike) -> Trondheim -> Bodo (Ferry to Moskenes, Lofoten) -> Moskenes -> A -> Reine -> Svolvaer -> Tromso
TIPS:
THOUGHTS: Norway is the most picturesque place I have ever been, but is also THE most expensive place in the world. If you are able to swing it financially, the incredible landscapes and hikes are well worth the high costs.
TOP PLACES: Lofoten Islands, Western Fjord Region
CURRENCY: Norwegian Krone (8.6:1 USD)
TRAVEL ROUTE: Oslo -> Arendal -> Stavanger (Preikestolen, Kjeragbolten) -> Odda -> Bergen -> Voss -> Gudvangen -> Flam -> Myrdal -> Jotunheim NP (Besseggen Hike) -> Trondheim -> Bodo (Ferry to Moskenes, Lofoten) -> Moskenes -> A -> Reine -> Svolvaer -> Tromso
TIPS:
- Do a "Norway in a Nutshell" tour for an easy way to see lots of Norway in a little time
- Go to the Lofoten Islands!!
- Plan to rent a car, cook food and wild camp to minimize costs
- Reinebringen Hike: Reine, Lofoten Islands, Northern Norway
- Trolltunga Hike: Odda, Southern Norway
- Kjeragbolten Hike: Lysefjorden, Southern Norway
- Besseggen Ridge Hike: Jotunheimen National Park, Southern Norway
- Preikestolen Hike: Lysefjorden, Southern Norway
Southern Norway
Northern Norway