Tromsø sits high above the Arctic Circle and still feels surprisingly easy to reach. Whether you’re flying in to chase the northern lights, road tripping along the coast, or riding the coastal express through island-studded waters, you have several good options from anywhere in Norway. As a born-and-raised Norwegian who has done these routes more … Read more
Electric cars are part of daily life here, from city streets in Oslo to hairpin roads over the fjords. If you are visiting or new to the country, you will find that Norway is one of the easiest places in the world to drive electric, as long as you know where to look and how … Read more
Bodø sits at the end of the mainland railway, just north of the Arctic Circle, facing the Lofoten Wall across Vestfjorden. It is a gateway to Northern Norway, the Saltfjellet plateau, and the Helgeland coast. Whether you want the fastest hop by air or a scenic slow journey, getting to Bodø is straightforward once you … Read more
Stavanger sits on Norway’s southwest coast where beaches, fjords, and oil history meet. It’s a compact city with a big travel network: planes stream into Sola Airport, trains roll in from Oslo, long-distance buses knit the west coast together, and the E39 highway links Stavanger with Bergen and Kristiansand. I’ve lived and traveled this corridor … Read more
Driving from Oslo to Lofoten is one of the most ambitious and rewarding road trips you can take in Norway. It takes you from the urban southeast of the country, through long valleys, mountain passes, forested inland roads, coastal towns, ferry crossings, and eventually into one of the most dramatic island landscapes in Northern Norway. … Read more
Bergen Airport Flesland is the main airport for Bergen and the gateway to the fjords of western Norway. The airport is located about 18 kilometers from Bergen city center, so getting into town is usually simple, whether you are arriving for a weekend trip, a fjord cruise, a work visit, or the start of a … Read more
Ålesund is that photogenic town on Norway’s west coast where art nouveau facades meet sharp mountain ridges and deep blue fjords. Getting there takes a bit of planning because the city sits on islands poking into the Norwegian Sea, but the options are many. You can fly straight in, combine train and bus for a … Read more
Flåm sits at the inner end of Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the mighty Sognefjord. For a small village, it’s incredibly well connected by rail, road, and fjord boats. Whether you’re coming from Oslo’s city buzz, Bergen’s coastal charm, or way up north, you can reach Flåm year-round with a bit of planning. This guide breaks … Read more
Bergen is Norway’s gateway to the fjords, wrapped by seven mountains and a UNESCO-listed old wharf. Getting here is straightforward from anywhere in the country, whether you prefer quick flights, one of Europe’s great railway journeys, or scenic coastal routes that turn travel into part of the adventure. If you just want the short answer: … Read more
Trondheim is Norway’s historic heart, home to Nidaros Cathedral, a lively student scene, and fjordside neighborhoods that always make visitors linger. Getting here is straightforward from anywhere in the country if you know your options. Trains follow scenic mountain corridors, the E6 highway ties the country together like a spine, and short flights connect every … Read more