How many days do you need in Bergen & Tromsø?
- Most travelers spend 6-10 days in Bergen and Tromsø combined
- Visiting Bergen and Tromsø in 5 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 11 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Oslo, Stavanger, and Flåm
How Many Days to Spend in Norway
Recommended Itineraries for Bergen & Tromsø
Recommended Itinerary for 6 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Welcome to Bergen | Bergen |
| Day 2 | Explore Bergen with a Local | Bergen |
| Day 3 | Norway in a Nutshell Fjord Tour | Bergen |
| Day 4 | Bergen - Flight to Tromsø | Tromsø |
| Day 5 | Trapper for a Day | Tromsø |
| Day 6 | Depart Tromsø |
Take a whirlwind tour through Norway's most enchanting destinations on this diverse six-day itinerary. Start on the southwest coast, where you'll settle into historic UNESCO-listed Bergen for three nights. Discover the charming port city's character-filled cobbled streets and lively atmosphere, then venture deep into the iconic scenery of the fjords, where you'll travel by train and boat through some of the country's most spectacular landscapes. End your Norwegian adventure with a flight to the far north, where the Arctic city of Tromsø serves as your base to explore pristine wilderness by dogsled and go searching for the elusive northern lights. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
1-Week Itinerary Including Oslo
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Oslo | Oslo |
| Day 2 | Explore Oslo with a Local | Oslo |
| Day 3 | Train to Flåm - Fjord Wintercruise - Train to Bergen | Bergen |
| Day 4 | Bergen City Tour | Bergen |
| Day 5 | Flight to Tromsø - Transfer to Malangen Peninsula | Tromsø |
| Day 6 | Dogsledding & Northern Lights Excursion | Tromsø |
| Day 7 | Depart Norway |
Escape the summer crowds with this winter trip highlighting both southern and northern Norway. Starting in Oslo—Europe's fastest-growing capital—you'll take one of the steepest trains in the world toward the fjords. Then train to Bergen, a UNESCO-listed city loaded with culture and restaurants. Finish with two nights at a resort in the Arctic, where you'll dog sled and search for the northern lights. Read more
8-Day Itinerary Including Oslo & Balestrand
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Oslo | Oslo |
| Day 2 | Train to Flåm - Ferry to Balestrand | Balestrand |
| Day 3 | Ferry to Bergen | Bergen |
| Day 4 | Bergen City Tour | Bergen |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Tromsø | Tromsø |
| Day 6 | Explore Tromsø - Chase Northern Lights | Tromsø |
| Day 7 | Explore Tromsø | Tromsø |
| Day 8 | Depart Tromsø |
After arriving in Oslo, you'll have an afternoon to explore this capital before traveling along the scenic Flåm Railway to the Flåm Village and then taking a ferry to Balestrand, and you'll spend the evening at this fjord-side town. You'll then take another ferry to Bergen, a culturally-rich city with a vibrant bar and restaurant scene, where you'll enjoy a walking tour that includes heading to the top of Mount Fløyen for a view over the city. Your final destination is Tromsø, a charming seaside town, and from here, you'll head out in the evening to chase the northern lights! Read more
10-Day Itinerary Including Oslo & Flåm
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Oslo | Oslo |
| Day 2 | Free Day in Oslo | Oslo |
| Day 3 | Oslo - Train to Flåm | Flåm |
| Day 4 | Fjord Adventure| Bus, Fjordcruise & Train to Bergen | Bergen |
| Day 5 | Explore Bergen with a Local | Bergen |
| Day 6 | Bergen Free Day | Bergen |
| Day 7 | Bergen - Flight to Tromsø | Tromsø |
| Day 8 | Explore Tromsø & Chase the Northern Lights | Tromsø |
| Day 9 | Dogsledding outside Tromsø | Trapper`s farm | Tromsø |
| Day 10 | Depart Norway |
Bundle up warm and immerse yourself in the beauty of a Norwegian winter with this exciting 10-day itinerary. Start in the country's south, where you'll spend two days soaking up the culture and cool of Oslo. After a day sailing through the breathtaking scenery of the fjords, head to the coast to explore the historic port city of Bergen without the summer crowds. Fly north to finish your adventure above the Arctic Circle, where you'll search for the northern lights, learn to dogsled, and discover the lively Arctic city of Tromsø. Read more
How to travel between Bergen & Tromsø
Tromsø is one of the best places to see the northern lights, which is one of the most beautiful wonders of the world. Tromsø is located in northern Norway and is above the Arctic Circle. Read more
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