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Types of Skiing Explained: Alpine, Nordic, Touring & SkateOutdoorsy people (like us) love Norway – you can literally visit all year round. Ski through a Norwegian winter wonderland, kayak through glittering fjords and trek through rugged archipelagos. Our Norway adventure tours take you to bucket list destinations throughout the seasons. This country really knows how to make an impression.
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Norway Adventure Tours
Friluftsliv is the Norwegian love for being outdoors — it’s a philosophy and a way of life. No matter the season, activity or your age, friluftsliv is for everyone, at any time. And with so much stuff to do in Norway, getting outdoors and experiencing that special friluftsliv feeling is easy. So, what are you waiting for?
Adventure tours for every season
What to do in Norway
It’s addictive. Once you start visiting Norway for ski breaks or fjord tours, you won’t want to stop. And whilst many tour companies will only take you to the must-visit places in Norway, we’ve put together thoughtful adventure travel itineraries that show you more (without all the other tourists).
Norway Adventure Tours
Combine city life with an outdoor adventure in Norway’s capital, Oslo. Soak up lively city neighbourhoods and taste test the local food, dip your toes in a sauna and then go island hopping around the Oslofjords. Head further afield for cute towns and some of Norway’s best skiing locations.
National Geographic, content creators and travel influencers love photographing the wild beauty of the Lofoten Archipelago. With dramatic scenery, think mountains, sandy coves and natural harbours, there’s plenty to see (and photos to take).
Halfway between Norway and the North Pole, step into untouched wilderness. Svalbard is like nowhere you’ve ever been before. Kayak through crystal clear fjords, scramble up glaciers, and if you’re lucky, you might even spot the king of the Arctic, the polar bear.
The “Edge of Norway” — where endless beaches meet towering mountains, and the longest, at 42km, fjord in Norway, Lysefjord. Beyond the coastline, experience Stavanger city’s cultural highlights, iconic street art, cosy cafés and even Michelin-starred restaurants.
Home to some of Norway’s largest ski resorts, long valleys and dramatic mountains. Peaceful surroundings and rugged routes offer ideal conditions for hiking, biking, climbing and riding.
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The mountain valleys in the Rondane National Park are perfect for learning how to cross-country ski. With reliable snow, gentle gradients and frozen lakes, you’ll quickly build confidence and technique.
The perfect introduction to the snowy wilderness, cross-country skiing has a faster learning curve than downhill skiing, making it the perfect starting point for those new to winter sports. You’ll make quick progress over just a few days (plus it’s friendlier on the knees).
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Pop on your snowshoes and tackle the wilderness on foot – it’s essentially winter hiking. There’s less technique to master in this winter sport, so you get more time to look around and take in the views.
Navigate across the high peaks and scenic fjords of Norwegian winter landscapes. Winter hiking means no crowds, just endless snow, crisp mountain air and some new local reindeer friends. And, if you’re lucky, head out for an evening hike to catch those rare, magical Northern Lights.
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Explore Norway’s trails on a Norwegian Døle horse. Visit Rondane National Park, a rider’s paradise with uncrowded trails, serene forests and open pastures. The mountain backdrop provides a beautiful and varied landscape, perfect for an adventure riding on horseback.
Go further north to Lofoten for horse riding with a difference. Experience the midnight sun whilst you’re exploring this Arctic expanse, and look out for the colours of the Northern lights. The perfect way to combine exploration with natural wonders.
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With its fjords being one of Norway’s USPs, summer kayaking is the best way to explore these long bodies of water, where towering cliffs rise straight out of their banks.
Head straight from your cabin on the water. You can explore, glide and paddle through the fjords with zero crowds — just tranquil waters and the sound of your own paddle cutting through the water (and probably a few laughs from your group along the way).
Or, if you really want to push yourself, take the hard route and kayak the same locations in winter. It might be snowing, and the water will be subzero, but that’s what a challenge is all about, right?
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The Norwegian landscape offers a plethora of colours, from harsh grey rocks and trails to brightly coloured forests, greens, yellows and reds depending on the season.
Navigate mountain terrain and steep ascents, scramble over exposed ridges, and deal with unpredictable weather. You’ll wind through mountain paths and forest trails, and heading above Norway’s dramatic fjords will reward you with serious views.
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Offering all types of slopes, Norway is the ideal place to either get started as a beginner or level up on blue runs or take on the reds and blacks. Head East for some of the largest ski resorts, long valleys and dramatic mountains.
The top 3 ski resorts, as ranked by locals, include Trysil as the country’s largest ski resort, Hemsedal ski centre, whose surrounding mountain village is known for the best après ski in the country, and finally, Hafjell alpine resort. It has plenty of powder and its season lasts into April – ideal for those last-minute ski trips.
Must visit places in Norway
There’s so much to do in Norway, it’s hard to choose. From skiing the backcountry and dropping by a woodfire sauna, to getting out on the fjords or lakes.
Looking for iconic pieces of human history? Visit Instagram-worthy wooden buildings in Bergen or the West Norwegian Fjords — don’t miss these protected areas.
Conquer mountain and glacial trails across 47 national parks. From the untamed beauty of Rondane to the largest glacier in continental Europe, in Jostedalsbreen National Park.
Every day is a David Attenborough day in Norway. Arctic seabirds soar above, spot whales along the Vesterålen coast, and you might even see a polar bear (ideally from a distance).
Catch the vibrant colours of the aurora borealis, dip into a hot spring or freeze your nips off in an icy lake. When it comes to natural phenomena, Norway has plenty up its sleeve.
Capture striking mountain backdrops all over Norway. Kayak through enchanting fjords, hike across rugged glaciers and stumble across art, design and architecture nestled together with nature.
We've got you covered
You can visit Norway all year round, as there’s always something to do or see. Typically though, if you’re interested in hiking, kayaking, long daylight hours and festivals, visit in the summer between June and August. You can actually see almost 24 hours of daylight and lush green landscapes. For winter activities like skiing, snowshoeing and the Northern Lights visit during winter, between November and March.
To be honest, it’s pretty variable. Even in summer it can rain or drop below 10°C up in the mountains. On the west coast and fjords it’s usually wet and temperate, whereas in the north and interior mountains there’s cooler, drier summers and harsher winters. And in winter, you can expect temperatures between -5°C to -20°C in northern areas.
The climate in Norway really varies, so layers and a good waterproof are essential, no matter which time of the year you visit. Be prepared for unpredictable weather, especially during outdoor adventures.
There are so many things to do, but a few highlights include: natural wonders, fjords (for example; Geiranger, Sognefjord and Nærøyfjord,) waterfalls, Pulpit Rock and Trolltunga. Plus, there are also cultural things to see, for example, Bryggen in Bergen, Holmenkollen Ski Jump, Nidaros Cathedral and Vigeland Park.
You can typically see the Northern Lights from September to April, although it’s often recommended that they’re best seen in late winter (February-April) and late autumn (October-November) although can be seen in the other winter months too. Northern regions like Tromsø are a great place to see them due to dark skies and a lack of light pollution, but they can also be seen in other regions too.
This is one of Norway’s more amazing natural wonders, where the sun is out basically all day – including midnight. It occurs north of the Arctic Circle during summer. The best time to visit to experience 24 hours of daylight is between May and August, and the further north you go, the longer the midnight sun lasts.
Visit Norway today
Need we say much more? An adventure to Norway won’t disappoint (we can actually guarantee that). Every Gutsy Girl who has joined a Norway ski break or fjord tour has returned feeling like they’ve had a proper adventure and they always come back for more.
