The Western Fjords
The Sognefjord, Hardangerfjord, and Geirangerfjord each have a distinct character, and covering them well requires more than a single base. Private boat charters, kayaking between waterfalls, and the Flam Railway, one of the steepest and most scenic rail journeys in Europe, are the standard ways to move through the region. The fjords reward slow travel, and the best itineraries build in enough time to get off the main routes.
The Lofoten Islands
Above the Arctic Circle in the Norwegian Sea, the Lofoten Islands combine hiking, sea kayaking, fishing, and photography in a landscape of extraordinary visual intensity. The traditional red fishing cabins, known as rorbuer, have been converted into some of the most characterful accommodation in Norway, and the seafood, pulled directly from some of the coldest and cleanest water in the world, is exceptional.
The Arctic North
Tromso is the base for Norway’s Arctic experiences, and the seasonal contrast here is more extreme than anywhere else in the country. In winter, dog sledding, snowmobile expeditions, and reindeer sledding with Sami guides sit alongside the northern lights. In summer, the midnight sun turns the landscape luminous around the clock and whale watching in the surrounding waters is among the best in Scandinavia.
