Norway Travel Guide

  • Capital: Oslo
  • Currency: Kroner (NOK)
  • Country Size: 323,802 km2
  • Population: 5,063,000 (approx)

 

Top Reasons to Visit Norway

This is why you plan a gap year to this Scandinavian country:

  • Spectacular scenery
  • One of the best qualities of living in the world
  • Things to do both in summer and winter
  • Some of the most scenic locations in the world
  • Experience the magical Northern Lights

 

What to Do on a Gap Year in Norway

Whether you are planning a short 3 days in Norway, or a longer adventure, find affordable gap year ideas and amazing things to do where you can be more than just your average traveller. 

How to Get to Norway
There are daily regular flights to Norway from worldwide destinations. Most flights arrive into Oslo which is the most popular destination in terms on tourism and business.

Weather & Best Time to Visit
The climate and what you are interested in will play a key role in establishing what time of year you visit. A lot of people visit during winter (around December to March) for winter sports like skiing but temperatures can be freezing during this period. Spring and summer are very pleasant times to visit the country especially if you want to go sightseeing in the great outdoors.

Where to Go
Norway might look small on a map but there are so many things to see and do here. Here are some of the top rated places to see: Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Hurtigruten, Geirangerfjord and the Arctic Circle.

Other places worth also seeing include Lillehammer, Atlantic Ocean Road, Jotunheimen, Spitzbergen, Flåm, The Lofoten islands, Tromsø, The Stavanger region, Geirangerfjord, Kirkenes and Eastern Finnmark, Ålesund and Sunnmøre. 

 

Budget Tips

Budget & Costs
Norway is one of the most expensive countries to visit in the world. Not many things here are cheap but there are ways to keep costs down when travelling here.

Food
One of the best recommendations is to avoid eating out, this will be one of your biggest outgoings. A normal meal in a restaurant can be around £20-£40 - and this is nothing amazing either. We recommend buying food at supermarkets where food costs and a lot lower.

Accommodation
Finding somewhere to stay cheap is tough. Hostel dorms are your best option and remember to book well in advance to secure the best deals.