The Perfect 7 - 10 Day Itinerary of Norway
In this article, our itinerary breaks down each of the numbered major locations identified on the map below into its own separate segment. Each segment then further explores the best sights to see and things to do and identifies the hidden gems that you won't want to miss along the way. Bubbly Tourist loves the mountains, waterfalls, and pristine landscape and Norway has it in spades. It truly is a stunning country and so our itinerary makes sure you have plenty of time to enjoy it all.
How much time do I need to experience Norway?
Norway is not a big country, but it is a long country. With preferably somewhere between 7 and 10 days it can definitely be done properly. The Bubbly Tourist itinerary starts you in the amazing capital city of Oslo, takes you through stunning Fjord country with jaw-dropping mountain and fjord views and hikes, and ends in the charming coastal town of Ålesund. Given this timeframe and with a stretch, we could get you further north to Trondheim or perhaps all the way up to the Arctic Circle, but that would truly be aggressive travel and resultantly would have diminishing returns. Our itinerary is a combination of trains, ferries and automobiles and allows you to fully immerse yourself into the majestic fjordic lands of the ancient vikings and norsemen and truly see "the land of a thousand waterfalls".
Bubbly Tips on Norway Travel
Norway Bubbly Tip 1: Prepare for the Weather
It rains a lot in Norway so bring proper rain clothes including coats, shoes/ boots and umbrellas. And bring layers because you'll need to be able to layer up or strip down depending on the hour of the day. Don't feel like packing everything? Well there's plenty of fashionable stores throughout the country that set the standard with cool and stylish rain gear.
Norway Bubbly Tip 2: Cashless Purchases
The official currency of Norway is the Norwegian Krone (NOK). It is not part of the European Union (EU) and therefore does not use the Euro. However, that doesn't mean you have to change your currency to NOK because literally everywhere uses credit and debit cards. Bubbly Tourist recommends you use cards with no foreign transaction fees.
Norway Bubbly Tip 3: Norway is Expensive
The cost of living is higher than that of the US, but the standard of living is higher in Norway than that of the US. Be prepared to spend more than you might be used to for travel in Norway. Especially dinner. The silver lining for dinner expenses, at least from an American's perspective, is that tipping is appreciated, but not generally expected.
Norway Bubbly Tip 4: Taxis are Unregulated and very Expensive
Don't plan on using a Taxi for travel. That includes Uber. The industry is unregulated therefore it will be far more expensive than you're expecting and there are also unscrupulous drivers who will take advantage of you. If you have to use a taxi, negotiate the price ahead of the ride.
The Perfect 7 - 10 Day Itinerary of Norway by Segment:
5. Bergen to Balestrand in a 1 day Itinerary of Sognefjord
6. More Majestic Fjords in your Western Norway Itinerary at Olden and Geiranger
7. The Coastal Charm of Ålesund on our Norway Itinerary
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