21 days in Europe Itinerary

Norway's capital city, Oslo boasts a thousand years of history and a diverse mix of architecture that blends old, new, and ultra-modern.

On the 1st (Fri), stroll around Vigeland Park, then admire the masterpieces at Vigeland Museum, and then contemplate the long history of Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning).

For reviews, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Oslo sightseeing app.

Zurich, Switzerland to Oslo is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Zurich in September: high temperatures in Oslo hover around 19°C and lows are around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Longyearbyen.

A coal-mining town, Longyearbyen draws visitors interested in viewing the northern lights.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Svalbard Kirke and Magdalenefjord Svalbard. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at North Pole Expedition Museum, relax and rejuvenate at Golden Hands Wellness, stop by Arctica, and stroll through Snowmobile Safari Svalbard.

To see maps, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Longyearbyen trip itinerary planning app.

Traveling by flight from Oslo to Longyearbyen takes 4.5 hours. Traveling from Oslo in September, expect nights in Longyearbyen to be a bit cooler, around 1°C, while days are colder, around 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Tromso.

The cultural and economic hub of northern Norway, Tromso boasts a historical city center containing one of the highest concentrations of wooden houses in Europe.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Grotfjord and Prestvannet Lake. When in Tromso, make a side trip to see Haaja in Sommaroy, approximately Sommaroy away. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Troll Museum, pause for some photo ops at Memorial to Deportation of Jews of Tromso, take in the dramatic natural features at Tromso Fjords, and trek along Coastal Hiking.

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You can fly from Longyearbyen to Tromso in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Longyearbyen in September, things will get a bit warmer in Tromso: highs are around 13°C and lows about 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Alta.

Alta is the most populated municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sat): pause for some serene contemplation at Alta Church, explore and take pictures at Northern Lights Observatory at Haldde, then see the interesting displays at Tirpitz Museum, then experience rural life at Omdal Farm, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Kafjord Church. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get up close to creatures of the deep with Icecube of Aurora, then explore the stunning scenery at Alta Canyon, then learn more about the world around you at Alta Museum - World Heritage Rock Art Centre, and finally get a taste of life in the country at Sami Siida.

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You can fly from Tromso to Alta in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. In September, plan for daily highs up to 14°C, and evening lows to 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Hammerfest.

Hammerfest is a municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. Discover out-of-the-way places like Museum of Reconstruction for Finnmark and Northern Troms and Fountain Mother and Child. Step out of Hammerfest with an excursion to Trollholmsund in Lakselv--about 1h 40 min away. Next up on the itinerary: pause for some serene contemplation at Hammerfest Church, get engrossed in the history at The Polar Bear Society, take in the exciting artwork at Galleri Syvstjerna, and don't miss a visit to Struve Geodetic Arc.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Hammerfest trip planner.

You can drive from Alta to Hammerfest in 2.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Hammerfest can reach 12°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. On the 16th (Sat), you're off to Nordkapp Municipality.

Some 200,000 visitors take a trip to Nordkapp Municipality every year, drawn by its two main attractions--North Cape and Knivskjellodden, considered by many the northernmost point of Europe.

On the 17th (Sun), take some stellar pictures from Knivskjellodden, admire the masterpieces at Nordkappmuseet, then get a taste of the local shopping with The Gallery - East of the Sun, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Nordkapphallen. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the dramatic natural features at Kirkeporten in Skarsvag, don't miss a visit to Gjesvaerstappan Nesting Cliffs, Nordkapp, appreciate the history behind Bamse statue, then surround yourself with nature on Arctic Guide Service, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Honningsvag Church.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Nordkapp Municipality trip planner.

You can drive from Hammerfest to Nordkapp Municipality in 3.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Nordkapp Municipality can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Tromso.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Tromso Botaniske Hage and Telegrafbukta Beach. Change things up with a short trip to Haaja in Sommaroy (about 1h 15 min away). Explore Tromso further: contemplate the waterfront views at Grotfjord, stroll around Prestvannet Lake, stop by Snarby Strikkestudio, and take a tour of MS Polstjerna.

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Getting from Nordkapp Municipality to Tromso by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus.