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The Trolltunga rock ledge above a deep blue lake

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Norway's fjord country offers hikes that end on dramatic rock ledges: Trolltunga above Lake Ringedalsvatnet and Preikestolen, the flat-topped cliff above the Lysefjord.

Best months
Jun–Aug
Signature peak
Galdhøpiggen, 2,469 m
Fly into
Bergen (BGO)
Destinations
12
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12 of 12 destinations · Main season Jun–Aug

The Trolltunga rock ledge above a deep blue lake Best Jun–Sep

Hardanger, Vestland

Trolltunga

A full-day hike to a rock ledge jutting out about 700 m above a fjord lake.

1,100 m · Jun–Sep · Challenging

Good for: Trekking · Lakes

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Visitors on the flat top of the Preikestolen cliff above Lysefjord Best May–Sep

Rogaland, Lysefjord

Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)

A flat-topped cliff 604 m above the Lysefjord, reached by a stone-stepped path of about 4 km.

604 m · May–Sep · Moderate

Good for: Trekking · Scenic views

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The Geirangerfjord winding between steep green mountainsides Best May–Sep

Møre og Romsdal

Geirangerfjord

A narrow, steep-sided fjord with waterfalls such as the Seven Sisters, in the UNESCO-listed West Norwegian fjords.

1,038 m · May–Sep · Easy

Good for: Scenic views

Stays Flights Tours
Red fishermen's houses and jagged peaks at Reine in the Lofoten Islands Best Jun–Sep

Nordland

Lofoten

A chain of jagged islands north of the Arctic Circle, with red fishing huts, sheltered bays and white-sand beaches.

1,000 m · Jun–Sep · Moderate

Good for: Scenic views · Trekking · Villages & culture

Stays Flights Tours
Green Gjende and blue Bessvatnet seen from the Besseggen ridge Best Jul–Sep

Innlandet

Jotunheimen and Besseggen

Norway's highest mountains and its most famous ridge walk, between a green lake and a blue one.

2,469 m · Jul–Sep · Challenging

Good for: Trekking · Lakes · Scenic views

Stays Flights Tours
The hairpin bends of the Trollstigen mountain road Best Jun–Sep

Møre og Romsdal

Trollstigen

A mountain road of eleven hairpin bends and a waterfall, climbing a steep valley in western Norway.

858 m · Jun–Sep · Easy

Good for: Scenic views

Stays Flights Tours
Snow-capped mountains reflected in the Nærøyfjord Best May–Sep

Vestland

Flåm and the Nærøyfjord

A narrow UNESCO-listed fjord and a steep mountain railway that makes one of the best scenic journeys in Europe.

866 m · May–Sep · Easy

Good for: Scenic views · Lakes · Villages & culture

Stays Flights Tours
The Kjeragbolten boulder wedged in a crevice above the Lysefjord Best Jun–Sep

Rogaland

Kjerag

A steep hike to a plateau above the Lysefjord, where a boulder, Kjeragbolten, is wedged in a crevice 984 m above the water.

1,110 m · Jun–Sep · Challenging

Good for: Trekking · Scenic views

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A turf-roofed hut beside the Lyngen fjord with the Lyngen Alps beyond Best Jun–Sep

Troms

Lyngen Alps

A range of sharp, glaciated peaks on a peninsula in northern Norway, loved by ski tourers and northern lights photographers.

1,833 m · Jun–Sep · Challenging

Good for: Scenic views · Snow & ski · Trekking

Stays Flights Tours
Red rock peaks on the coast of Senja in low evening light Best Jun–Sep

Troms

Senja

Norway's second-largest island, with sharp peaks, fjords, white beaches and fewer visitors than Lofoten.

1,000 m · Jun–Sep · Moderate

Good for: Scenic views · Trekking · Lakes

Stays Flights Tours
Mountains and a quiet lake near Rondane National Park Best Jul–Sep

Innlandet

Rondane

Norway's oldest national park, a high plateau of rounded peaks, with wild reindeer and long views.

2,178 m · Jul–Sep · Moderate

Good for: Trekking · Scenic views

Stays Flights Tours
Åndalsnes and the Isfjord seen from the Romsdalsgondol cable car above the town Best Jun–Sep

Møre og Romsdal

Romsdalseggen and Åndalsnes

A famous ridge walk above the Romsdal valley and the Isfjord, with a big view of Åndalsnes and the surrounding peaks.

1,555 m · Jun–Sep · Challenging

Good for: Trekking · Scenic views

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About Norway

Norway at a glance

Norway's mountain scenery meets the sea in its fjords. In the west, steep trails climb to famous rock ledges, such as Trolltunga above Lake Ringedalsvatnet and Preikestolen above the Lysefjord, while the wider Scandinavian Mountains run the length of the country.

Norway has a strong tradition of outdoor life, supported by a network of marked trails, many of them maintained by the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT), and by the right to roam on open land. Conditions still demand respect: trail times are long and the weather changes fast.

The main hiking season is June to August, when trails are largely free of snow. Winter brings skiing, but the famous fjord hikes are best left to guided groups then. Norway is expensive, so book accommodation and transport early.

Getting there

Bergen (BGO) is the gateway for Trolltunga and the Hardanger fjords, and Stavanger (SVG) serves Preikestolen and the Lysefjord. Oslo (OSL) is the main international hub, with onward flights and trains to the west.

Getting around

Buses, ferries and trains connect towns and fjords, though timetables are thinner outside summer. Renting a car gives flexibility, but mountain roads and ferry crossings add time. Many trailheads have paid parking, so check in advance.

Entry and safety

Norway is part of the Schengen Area but not the EU. Entry rules depend on your nationality, so check the official government information before you travel.

Weather can change quickly, and conditions on high trails depend on snow cover. Check the forecast at yr.no and local advice, tell someone your route, and start early on long hikes. The emergency number is 112.

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