Our Norway walking holidays
From fjordside rambles to mountain clambers, our Norway walking holidays hike through some seriously spectacular landscapes. Group tours start in cities like Bergen, before heading into wilderness in the company of expert mountain guides who know these paths like the back of their hand. Keeping group sizes small allows you to stay in small, independent guest houses and hotels, making for a warm welcome – and some very tasty homemade Nordic cuisine. Brilliant locally owned accommodation is also favoured in our self guided trips, which follow routes such as marked pilgrim paths that take you well off the usual tourist track – to places like Dovrefjell and the King’s Road.
Fjords walking holiday in Norway
Discover a world etched with beauty
From
£3599 to £3999
8 days
ex flights
Walking holiday in Norway, Dovrefjell National Park
Hike Dovre, Norway: breathtaking nature, historic journey.
From
NKr9900
5 days
ex flights
Fjords hiking holiday, Norway
Norway’s heart of fjords on hiking adventures.
From
NKr24300
8 days
ex flights
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What does walking in Norway entail?
Tailor made tours
A tailor made walking holiday in Norway allows you to adjust your own itinerary and go at a pace which suits you. These can be either guided or self guided, and there are advantages to both. Guides are usually local, and they'll take you to all the secret spots and provide assistance in case of any mountain mishaps. However, if you prefer to walk independently, an organised self guided walking holiday takes care of your accommodation and some meals, plus you'll get maps, suggested itineraries and copious sightseeing tips, as well as luggage transfers and emergency support.
Small group tours
If you don't fancy going it alone and enjoy sticking to a schedule, joining a group of around six to 10 likeminded hikers can take the pressure off. You get the advantages of travelling with a knowledgeable guide who’ll ensure things run efficiently and provide a shortcut to cultural and natural highlights, plus there’s the camaraderie of sharing not only the stunning views, but also the aches and pains with your fellow walkers. Small group walking holidays are also a great option for solo travellers.Nomadic or centre based
If you like to come home to familiar comforts after a good day's hike then Norway has small group, centre based walking holidays where you can take on a different route every day, but return to the same bed every night. This gives more time for walking, without the hassle of packing and unpacking. Alternatively, if you're looking to channel your inner nomad then hiking from one bed to another is your best option. Your luggage will usually be transferred for you, though on the odd trip you might have to carry your bags yourself, particularly in remote areas.Accommodation
On most Norway walking holidays, you’ll sleep in a comfortable lodge or cosy guesthouse at the end of the day, and some may have hot tubs or saunas in which to rest your aching limbs. Most trips will include meals, many based around local, seasonal cuisine such as Norwegian mountain trout, venison and local cheese. However, if you’re hoping to walk in remote areas then you’ll have fewer options, and may be camping in a tent.Watching wildlife
As well as wearing yourself out on the trails, you should also get the chance to see some of the country’s diverse wildlife, and if you’re travelling with a guide, she or he will be able to point you in the right direction. Elk and moose are common and there are myriad birds, such as golden eagles and different species of grouse. If you’re lucky you could even spot one of Norway's four large predators – bears, wolves, lynx and wolverines – or perhaps head off on a muskox safari.
Keeping active
A walking holiday in Norway is not just about pounding the trails. There are plenty of other optional activities to get you going. You could, for example, spend a day horse riding or rafting, get the rope and ice axes out for a glacier walk, kayak around arctic islands or on the fjords in search of birds and sea creatures, or partake in some heart pumping downhill cycling. Gentler pursuits include fishing or learning bushcraft.How tough are they?
Most of our Norway walking holidays are graded as moderate, with walks lasting between five and 10 hours a day, often at a steep incline, although you can walk at your own pace on self guided tours. In most cases you’ll either be based in one spot, or you’ll have your bags transported from one lodging to another, so you won’t have to haul around your own gear. In hard to reach areas, however, you might have to sleep under canvas and carry your own backpack, often over difficult terrain. In these instances, a high level of fitness and previous hiking experience are required.Our Walking holidays in Norway reviews
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