Public transportation in Oslo is reliable, safe, and the easiest way to move around the capital. The system is run by Ruter and covers the metro (T-bane), trams, buses, local ferries, and local trains within the fare zones. Prices are set by the number of zones you travel through, with Zone 1 covering virtually all … Read more
Fueling up in Norway is straightforward once you know the local quirks. Most stations are unmanned, you’ll use a card at the pump, and the labels can look a bit different from what you’re used to. We also have long stretches with few stations, especially in rural and northern areas, so a little planning pays … Read more
Arriving at Sogndal Airport Haukåsen (SOG) drops you right into the heart of fjord country. The airport sits up on the ridge above Kaupanger with Sogndal’s compact center, Sogndalsfjøra, a short journey away. You’ve got a few reliable options: the dedicated airport bus, taxis, and rental cars. Each works well; the best choice depends on … Read more
Lofoten feels like the edge of the world: jagged granite rising straight from teal water, fishing cabins on stilts, and that soft arctic light that makes your photos look edited even when they aren’t. Getting there is part of the adventure, and there’s more than one good route depending on your budget, time, and season. … Read more
The Rauma Line is one of Norway’s most beautiful railway journeys, gliding through the dramatic Romsdalen valley from the mountain junction of Dombås to the fjord-side town of Åndalsnes. It is a short route with an outsized punch: emerald rivers, towering cliffs, arched stone bridges, and postcard vistas that appear one after another before you … Read more
Renting a car in Tromsø gives you the freedom to chase the northern lights, explore quiet fishing villages, and reach viewpoints that tour buses skip. As someone who grew up in Northern Norway and still drives these roads in all seasons, I can tell you a car opens up a very different Tromsø than the … Read more
Norway runs on ferries. From quick one-bay crossings that complete a highway, to sleek express boats in the archipelagos, to the legendary coastal voyage that snakes along the entire west coast. If you are planning a trip, understanding how ferry booking works will save you time, stress, and sometimes money. The short version is that … Read more
Norway’s mountain passes are where road trips turn into adventures. High plateaus, hairpins that cling to rock faces, sudden views of glaciers and turquoise lakes, and the feeling that weather makes its own rules up here. As a Norwegian who grew up crossing these roads in all seasons, I can tell you that mountain driving … Read more
A road trip from Oslo to Lofoten is the kind of journey that reminds you how large and varied Norway really is. You start among leafy city neighborhoods and smooth motorways, pass farmland and deep forests, then roll into the wide shoulders of the mountains before crossing the Arctic Circle and following a coastline that … Read more
Visitors and locals alike occasionally end up with a yellow slip under the wiper. Norway’s parking system is organized, but it can feel confusing if you don’t know the differences between public and private parking tickets, where to find the payment details, and how appeals work. I’ve lived in Norway all my life and have … Read more