30 days in Norway Itinerary

A city famed for its underground music scene, Bergen also serves as the gateway to the fjords of Norway's western coastline.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Bryggen and Gamle Bergen Museum - Bymuseet i Bergen. Step off the beaten path and head to Troldhaugen Edvard Grieg Museum and Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall. Go for a jaunt from Bergen to Voss Municipality to see Tvindefossen about 1h 55 min away. Spend the 27th (Sun) exploring at Hardangerfjord. There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene, hunt for treasures at Fish Market, take in the exciting artwork at KODE Art Museums of Bergen, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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London, UK to Bergen is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from London to Bergen, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from London in August, expect nights in Bergen to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to fly to Trondheim.

The oldest of Norway's major cities, Trondheim sits on the southern shore of one of the country's longest fjords.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Kristiansten Fortress and Ringve Museum. Escape the urban bustle at Bymarka and Stand-Up Paddleboarding. There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Bakklandet, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, examine the collection at Erkebispegarden (Archbishop's Palace), and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of Our Lady.

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Traveling by flight from Bergen to Trondheim takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. August in Trondheim sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) early enough to fly to Alta.

Alta is the most populated municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. On the 1st (Fri), explore the stunning scenery at Alta Canyon, then pause for some serene contemplation at Northern Lights Cathedral, then learn more about the world around you at Alta Museum - World Heritage Rock Art Centre, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Alta Church. On the next day, pause for some serene contemplation at Kafjord Church and then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

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Traveling by flight from Trondheim to Alta takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. While traveling from Trondheim, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Alta, ranging from highs of 18°C to lows of 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to fly to Longyearbyen.

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

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sun): see the interesting displays at North Pole Expedition Museum, get a new perspective on nature at Svalbard Museum, and then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: push the limits with an extreme tour and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Svalbard Kirke.

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Traveling by flight from Alta to Longyearbyen takes 6.5 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Alta in September; daily highs in Longyearbyen reach 5°C and lows reach 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Leknes.

Leknes is a town in Nordland county, Norway. Start off your visit on the 5th (Tue): stop by Lofoten Gaver og Brukskunst AS, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Haukland Beach, then kick back and relax at Uttakleiv Beach, and finally step off the mainland to explore Lofoten Island. On your second day here, pause for some serene contemplation at Flakstad Church, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Kvalvika Beach, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Rambergstranda Beach, and finally discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

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Fly from Longyearbyen to Leknes in 6.5 hours. Traveling from Longyearbyen in September, expect Leknes to be somewhat warmer, temps between 14°C and 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Oslo.

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

Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning) and Rådhuset will appeal to history buffs. Get outdoors at Oslo Fjord Boat Fishing and Oslofjord. There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Oslomarka, see the interesting displays at Fram Museum, learn about all things military at Norges Hjemmefrontmuseum, and walk around Frogner Park.

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Fly from Leknes to Oslo in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, ferry, and train; or drive. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Leknes in September: highs in Oslo hover around 19°C, while lows dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can fly to Stryn.

Stryn is a municipality in the county of Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. On the 13th (Wed), stroll through Munken badeplass, then explore the striking landscape at Kjenndalsbreen Glacier, and then relax in the rural setting at Lovatnet. On the 14th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of Olden, then take in the pleasant sights at Briksdal Glacier (Briksdalbreen), then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Olden kyrkje, and finally take in the views from Horndola Bridge.

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Fly from Oslo to Stryn in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can travel to Geiranger.

Surrounded by pristine nature, the scenic village of Geiranger serves as a gateway to some of Norway's most famous landscapes.

Get outdoors at Geiranger Fjord and Storseterfossen. You'll discover tucked-away gems like The Seven Sisters and Norwegian Fjord Centre. There's still lots to do: explore the stunning scenery at Flydalsjuvet, make a trip to Fossevandring Geiranger, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and admire all the interesting features of Ornevegen - Ornesvingen.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Stryn to Geiranger. In September in Geiranger, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can catch the bus to Lom.

Lom is a municipality in Oppland county, Norway. On the 18th (Mon), learn more about the world around you at Norwegian Mountain Center, don't miss a visit to Lom Stave church, see the interesting displays at Fossheim Steinsenter, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Galdhopiggen, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Hoeljafossen.

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Take a bus from Geiranger to Lom in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Geiranger in September, expect Lom to be slightly colder, temps between 13°C and 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can travel to Flam.

Nestled in a kingdom of mountains and fjords, the scenic village of Flam serves as a good base for exploring some of the most beautiful sights of Norwegian nature.

Get outdoors at FjordSafari and Kjelfossen Waterfall. Visit Borgund Stave Church and Bakka Church for their historical value. Change things up with a short trip to Kjosfossen Waterfall in Myrdal (about 30 minutes away). There's lots more to do: admire the sheer force of Brekkefossen, enjoy breathtaking views from Stegastein Lookout, take in the dramatic natural features at Naeroyfjord, and see the interesting displays at Flamsbana Museet.

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Traveling by combination of car and bus from Lom to Flam takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in September, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.