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
Norway is built for slow travel. Rugged mountains drop into glassy fjords, roads trace the edges of glaciers, and tidy campsites sit exactly where you want your coffee mug to face the morning sun. Renting a campervan in Norway lets you carry your bed, kitchen, and view with you. It is freedom with a steering … Read more
A campervan gives you rare freedom in Norway. One day you are parked beside a silent fjord, the next you wake under a glacier or on a wind-polished beach in the north. The country is built for road roaming with clean facilities, frequent ferries, and views that reset your idea of scale. The flip side … Read more
Norway’s rail network is simple to navigate once you know where to buy tickets and which app to use. As a Norwegian who rides these trains weekly, I’ll walk you through the easiest, most reliable ways to purchase tickets, how to unlock discounts, and the small details locals know that save time and money. If … Read more
Buying bus tickets in Norway is straightforward once you know which app or ticketing system applies to your route. Norway’s public transport is mostly regional, so the way you buy a ticket in Oslo is different from how you do it in Bergen, Trondheim, Tromsø, or the fjord areas. As a Norwegian who rides these … Read more