Travel Stories

• activities

7 min read • 12 January 2022

From cruising the fjords to camping in the wild, here are the 13 top things to do on a visit to Norway.

• astrotourism

• national parks

10 min read • 29 November 2021

Discover archipelagos in the arctic circle, mythical mountain passes and epic coastal roads on Norway’s best road trips.

• adventure travel

• wildlife and nature

5 min read • 3 March 2022

The northern lights if you're lucky, an ice hotel if you're brave: Norway's Far North is a premier Arctic playground.

• destination practicalities

5 min read • 29 November 2021

Deciding to go to Norway is easy, but figuring out the entry regulations can be tricky. To assist, here's our guide to Norway's visa requirements.

• beaches

5 min read • 29 November 2021

Forget what you think you know about beaches. Norway has a different story to tell: one of windswept dunes, Iron Age burial mounds and midnight sun.

• hiking

• national parks

11 min read • 29 November 2021

From mountains where wild reindeer roam to rock formations with giddying fjord views, read on for the top 9 hikes in Norway.

• budget travel

• sustainable travel

6 min read • 29 November 2021

Find out how to travel around Norway, from planning your journey and buying train tickets to driving and taking the Hurtigruten coastal ferry.

• national parks

• wildlife and nature

11 min read • 29 November 2021

From sapphire-blue fjords to the glacier-capped wilderness of the Arctic, nature in Norway is off the scale. Here's a guide to Norway's top national parks.

• explore

• tips and advice

7 min read • 28 April 2022

Norway's appeal is remarkably simple: this is one of the most beautiful countries on earth. Here are the must-visit places on your trip to Norway.

• explore

• festivals and events

5 min read • 29 April 2022

Here’s our guide to deciding when to travel to Norway.

• explore

• public transport

6 min read • 2 March 2022

The Bergensbanen, or Bergen Line, is a wonder of the world as well as a matter-of-fact way of linking Norway’s two most important cities.

• travel writing and blogging

• wildlife and nature

12 min read • 29 November 2021

Orla Thomas visits Norway’s Lofoten Islands to find that the surrounding Arctic waters are far more than a scenic backdrop – the sea is the islands’ lifeblood, a source of great wealth and unforgettable stories.

• adventure travel

• history

13 min read • 3 March 2022

Join three centuries of adventurers and fortune-hunters by traveling to Svalbard and, like them, experience the Arctic wilderness in its purest form.

• adventure travel

• travel gear and tech

8 min read • 3 March 2022

What is it like sailing across the North Sea from Shetland to Norway? A lot easier now than it was for the intrepid Vikings of yore, especially with Musto sailing gear in tow.

• food and drink

• travel writing and blogging

4 min read • 29 November 2021

Brunost is a unique brown cheese native to Norway – and it's the perfect companion for hiking the Scandinavian countryside.

• adventure travel

• sports fitness

5 min read • 3 March 2022

Norwegians love to explore their own country, and it's not difficult to see why – they live in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

• explore

• disney

3 min read • 3 March 2022

Frozen 2 arrives in cinemas on November 22 and families the world over are looking forward to catching up with Elsa, Anna, Olaf and the gang. But what if you want to visit this fairytale land in real life? Here are five Frozen 2 locations you can check out for yourself.

• luxury travel

• wildlife and nature

4 min read • 3 March 2022

Seeing the Northern Lights is on many travellers’ bucket lists. Here’s what it’s like to travel on Norway's iconic Hurtigruten to find the aurora borealis.

• adventure travel

• beaches coasts and islands

4 min read • 29 November 2021

Stand up paddling (SUP) has become a fun and popular pastime. Here are our favorite places in the world to go stand up paddle boarding.

• adventure travel

• wildlife and nature

5 min read • 2 March 2022

The best adventures are experiences travelers hold dear for a lifetime and recount with reverence. They are trips you never forget and that become the…

• food and drink

• food

5 min read • 29 November 2021

When it comes to coffee, Norway is a nation that knows its joe. According to a recent poll by Euromonitor, every Norwegian person consumes an average of 7…

• food and drink

• art and culture

6 min read • 29 November 2021

When it comes to Europe’s coolest neighbourhoods, there are a few candidates that spring to mind: Hoxton and Shoreditch in London, Nørrebro in Copenhagen,…