Bergen

Cruise ships often start their journey of Norway’s fjords from this bustling ferry port. Huddled amongst towering mountains, the town is famous for its Fish Market which not only sells raw oysters but also holiday souvenirs and vegetables. Next to the Fish Market you will see Dyvekegangen which is the narrowest street in Norway at just 99cm wide. Walking in Norway’s narrowest street may not seem a particularly enjoyable prospect, especially for the claustrophobic amongst you. However the Dyvekegangen is home to the popular Dyveke’s wine cellar a Victorianesque building which is definitely worth the stroll.   

Also located in the centre of Bergen is the Witch Stone, where 350 suspected witches were burnt at the stake from 1550 to 1700. Equally gruesome is the dungeon at the Rosencrantz Tower which was used from 1400 to 1800.

Voss

The town of Voss is one of the best locations for hiking in Norway, with an abundance of lakes and mountains. It is also the gateway to the breathtaking Sognefjord, which makes it one of the best places to spend a couple of days before continuing on to visit this natural wonder. Whilst the town of Voss may be incredibly scenic for walking in Norway it is also the ideal place to take part in a number of adventure sports. Skiing, watersports and paragliding are all common in this area and the extreme sports festival, Ekstremsportveko, takes places every year in June.     

When all the sports that the region has to offer have worn you out, it’s time to take a break from walking in Norway and board the scenic railway which stretches from Bergen to Flam. The railway cuts into the side to the mountain and descends 865m in 13 miles to the shores of Aurlandsfjord. Aurlandsfjord can be experienced from boat and kayak and the mountains are the perfect place for walking in Norway’s scenic landscapes.

Sognefjord

Sognefjord is Norway’s most dramatic fjord and the area is sure to be the highlight of your hiking holiday in Norway. The fjord is not only the largest in Norway, but also the second largest in the world, extending more than 200km inland to the national parks of Jotenheimen and Jostedalsbreen. Both parks are equally attractive, and both merit a visit whilst on your walking holiday in Norway. Jotunheimen, ‘the Home of the Giants’, contains Norway’s highest mountain, Galdhøpiggen, and all the country’s peaks above 2300m. Meanwhile Jostedalsbreen’s craggy mountain peaks and verdant grass make the park ideal for hiking but the area is equally attractive by boat as it boasts the largest glacier within mainland Europe. If the glaciers are something that particularly fascinate you whilst on your walking holiday in Norway then you may even want to join a glacier walking tour and enjoy a thrilling walk with an experienced guide on the blue glacier ice.    

Tony Maniscalco is the Sales and Marketing for Ramblers Countrywide Holidays. Ramblers Worldwide have been operating since 1946 and now offer over 250 holidays in more than 70 different countries.  They are dedicated to providing the very finest holidays walking in Norway at the best value prices.

Walking in Norway will afford some spectacular sightseeing, with a unique environment making for beautiful scenery. Glaciers and dramatic fjords await you on Norway walking holidays, with icy landscapers being distinctly beautiful.

Whether you choose to walk, cruise or ski, being active is the best way to explore the snow-capped Norwegian mountains. And with the weather being a little chilly, you’ll want to keep busy to keep warm when enjoying the scenery.

Walking in Norway

Beginning in the bustling little seaside town of Bergen, you will experience some of the best scenery in the world when hiking in Norway. And for the first part of your holiday, you can have this quaint fishing town to return to each night. Bergen is a busy port, and you can sit and watch the ships come and go if you want to relax after a day out walking.

The next part of this Norway walk can take you to Voss, a pretty and small town affording beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and lake. Hiking in the Norway mountains here will be superb, and you can also enjoy the spectacular scenery when you take a train trip to your next destination – along one of the steepest mountainsides!

The third destination covered on this Norway walking holiday is Dragsvik, a small hamlet providing an excellent base for exploring Sognefjord.

Cruising and Hiking Norway’s Fjords

One of the best ways to view Norway is to go cruising and walking in Norway’s fjordlands. May and June prove to be the best months to go on such a holiday, where Norway is warmers, and covered in fruit blossoms. In Bergen, you can cable car up Mount Floyen, where spectacular views and Norway hiking trails await you.

Hiking in Norway promises some exceptional views. For example, in Olden, you can make your way to a viewpoint which overlooks four magnificent fjords, a sight which you will not see anywhere else in the world. Another breathtaking view when walking in Norway is the Voringfossen Waterfall, which you can add into your itinerary when stopping at Eidfjord.

Norwegian Delights: A Skiing Holiday

If hiking in Norway doesn’t sound like your ideal holiday to the country, skiing can afford you some excellent opportunities to see some exquisite scenery too. One of the best places to stay is at the Rondane Spa Hotel. 125 miles of ski area surround you, where gentle slopes with superb quality snow make for excellent skiing.

The famous Troll Trail is available to you too, where you can practise your long distance skiing. The snowy white scenery is beautiful, where frozen lakes and trees covered in thick snow form a picturesque setting. And after an active day outdoors, you can return to the hotel for a dip in the heated pool, a welcome bit of heat after a day out in the snow. Candlelit yoga and spa treatments can help you unwind and calm your mind, while in the day you can have enormous amounts of fun skiing through the white countryside.

Tony Maniscalco is the Sales and Marketing for Ramblers Countrywide Holidays. Ramblers Worldwide have been operating since 1946 and now offer over 250 holidays in more than 70 different countries.  They are dedicated to providing the very finest holidays hiking in Norway at the best value prices.