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Troll's Road, Mre og Romsdal county, Norway
Map of 5 Top Norway Road Trips: Villages, Fjords, & Scenic Routes
5 Top Norway Road Trips: Villages, Fjords, & Scenic Routes

If you're in Norway and you've got four wheels, throw away your guidebook. You're going to want to visit towns you can't pronounce, places your friends don't know exist, and vistas you won't find on Instagram. With plenty of time — driving through mountains and fjords, hopping on ferries, and navigating single-lane roads is never quick — the entire country should be on your list. Here are five specialist-recommended ideas for an incredible road trip through Norway.

A small harbor in the village of Solvorn.
Map of Western Norway Road Trip - 5 Days
Western Norway Road Trip - 5 Days

This self-drive trip through western Norway offers history, amazing scenery, and even guided hikes—all while staying in some of Norway's best family-run hotels. Start with a local tour of Bergen, and then drive north to explore Norway's two biggest fjords. Finish the adventure with a ferry ride across the Lusterfjord to a UNESCO-listed stave church built in the 12th century.

The pretty port city of Ålesund shines at dusk.
Map of Western Norway Fjord Road Trip - 8 Days
Western Norway Fjord Road Trip - 8 Days

Get ready to hit the open road on this self-drive adventure down Norway's stunning west coast. Starting in Bergen, you'll hike, bike, and take one of the world's steepest train rides through the country's villages, mountains, and fjords. Top off your well-rounded trip in charming Ålesund, a fairytale city renowned for its Art Nouveau architecture.

Climb to Preikestolen, or 'Pulpit Rock' – a steep cliff above Lysefjorden
Map of Ultimate Norwegian Fjord Road Trip - 10 Days
Ultimate Norwegian Fjord Road Trip - 10 Days

Experience the best of Norway's spectacular fjords on this active self-drive tour. The trip starts in Norway's second-largest city (Bergen), where you'll pick up a rental car and spend several days exploring charming fjord-side villages and stopping for outdoorsy activities, like hiking, summer skiing, and kayaking. Finish the adventure traveling along Norway's longest and deepest fjord towards Jotunheimen National Park — with more than 250 peaks — to see some glaciers.

A view of the "aurora borealis" near Tromsø, Norway.
Map of Norway Northern Lights Road Trip - 7 Days
Norway Northern Lights Road Trip - 7 Days

This scenic winter adventure traverses the Norwegian Arctic and checks off a number of natural and cultural sites starting in the city of Tromsø, nicknamed "Paris of the North." From here, hit the road and see rock art in Alta, learn about the Indigenous Sámi people in Karasjok, and visit a hotel made of snow along the Finnish-Russian border. Each day ends with another opportunity to view the northern lights in this beautiful and remote part of the world.

A summer evening in the village of Reine
Map of Summer Road Trip: Norway's West Coast - 7 Days
Summer Road Trip: Norway's West Coast - 7 Days

This lightly-trafficked, summertime road trip is a great way to experience Northern Norway's stunning coastline from late May to early September. The adventure starts with a half-day in Tromsø—"Paris of the North"—before you continue to Sommarøy, the first of many islands. You'll then take car ferries to Senja island and Andoya island to enjoy remote nature where fewer travelers venture. Finish the adventure in Lofoten's stunning, and yes, more popular, islands for hiking and kayaking while based in the charming village of Reine.

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Travel specialist Christina Wang
active 4 hours ago

Christina Wang

I love spending my spare time out hiking in the forest, exploring a charming village, or spending the day at the beach. My passion for traveling led me to study Tourism for three years in...

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Travel specialist Anna Grindevoll Strønstad
active 7 hours ago

Anna Grindevoll Strønstad

I love adventuring, whether that be hiking in the forest with my dog or traveling to a new country. This passion led me to get a bachelor's degree in tourism management, and now I am lucky enough...

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Travel specialist Mathia Pacenti
active 28 mins ago

Mathia Pacenti

I am a passionate traveler who, after years of exploring our incredible planet, has fallen in love with Norway’s majestic landscapes. With experience as both a hotel receptionist and a guide, I...

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Travel specialist Katie Acheson-Gray
active 6 hours ago

Katie Acheson-Gray

I'm passionate about outdoor adventures and authentic travel experiences, and I love to share that with others visiting Norway. After two years of living in Norway's most northern and remote...

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Trip Reviews for Norway

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Norway: An amazing adventure
Norway | Oct 16 - Oct 29, 2025

Ashley
Ashley K.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Mar planned our perfect getaway to Norway. Two weeks with train travel, cruises, and planes to see Oslo, Røros, Trondheim,Tromso, Longyearbyen, and kirkenes. She hit all our highlights as requested with a price range that was within our budget. We had a couple minor hiccups (not related to kimkim planning) and their emergency number was personally manned with resolutions within 15 min. Will definitely use again. They made it so easy! Read more

Mar planned our perfect getaway to Norway. Two weeks with train travel, cruises, and planes to see Oslo, Røros, Trondheim,Tromso, Longyearbyen, and kirkenes. She hit all our highlights as requested with a price range that was within our budget. We had a couple minor hiccups (not related to kimkim planning) and their emergency number was personally manned with resolutions within 15 min. Will definitely use again. They made it so easy!

Hotel Reviews
Radisson RED Hotel, Oslo Airport
Ullensaker

Great rooms so close to the airport. Made our one night layover perfect before starting home. The restaurant seemed very understaffed at dinner leading to some ppl getting upset. We luckily didn’t have anywhere else to be so no issue for us. Breakfast was great.

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Snowhotel Kirkenes

Loved staying at the snow hotel for the experience! Once in a lifetime! Wish there had been a little more explanation at check in about what to expect but they did have a tour and explanation for everyone later in the day. They do have a lounge that was very private if you can’t get sleep in the snow hotel you can go there to get warm or more comfortable

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Havila Capella

Great state rooms. Great food. The staff were very accommodating. The views were amazing!

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Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen
Longyearbyen

Great place to stay. Centrally located. Great food.

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Thon Hotel Polar
Tromsø

Great hotel. Close to most things. Staff were very helpful

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Scandic Solsiden
7042

Great location. Close to lots of food options and right on the river.

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Bergstadens Hotel
Røros

Such great character! The people were friendly and everything was clean. Short walk to everywhere

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Hotell Bondeheimen
Oslo

Easy walk to most of the major sights. Staff was nice and food was awesome!

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Gamme Northern Lights Cabins
Bjørnevatn

So cozy with great views!

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Everyone was so nice and helpful
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Activity Reviews
King Crab Safari
King Crab Safari
Kirkenes

Great time. The traps are pre-baited and you ride out and watch them pull the traps up. So many crabs!! And eating them was obviously amazing

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Early Husky Sledding (Oct-Nov)
Early Husky Sledding (Oct-Nov)
Kirkenes

The dogsledders are so nice and helpful. The dogs were friendly and loved to get attention. Amazing experience!

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Wildlife and Glacier Cruise
Wildlife and Glacier Cruise
Longyearbyen

Great tour with amazing guides! The views of the glacier were amazing.

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Guided afternoon tour around Longyearbyen and surroundings
Guided afternoon tour around Longyearbyen and surroundings
Norway

Maxim was an amazing guide who has lived in Longyearbyen for many years. Very knowledgeable

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Reindeer Feeding & Northern Lights Experience
Reindeer Feeding & Northern Lights Experience
Tromsø

The Sami were so friendly and have such amazing history.

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Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise by Traditional Boat
Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise by Traditional Boat
Oslo

Great views of the city by boat. We really enjoyed hearing about the history and seeing the sights

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Local specialist: Mar Quiñones
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Great trip to Norway!
Norway | Oct 17 - Oct 28, 2025

Wiley
Wiley C.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
We had a terrific trip to Norway and all of the kimkim team did a great job! One of my travel fears is being underway and encountering a snag. How can I easily get it resolved? Twice we needed help and the kimkim 24/7 service team came through quickly and decisively. Read more

We had a terrific trip to Norway and all of the kimkim team did a great job! One of my travel fears is being underway and encountering a snag. How can I easily get it resolved? Twice we needed help and the kimkim 24/7 service team came through quickly and decisively.

Hotel Reviews
Scandic Ishavs Tromso

For us, seeking a luxury trip experience, this was just so-so. But great location with amazing views.

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Home Hotel Bryggen
Bergen

From the moment we entered reception we were not happy. We were trying to book a luxury trip to Norway and this was clearly a budget hotel. Not at all what we wanted. And our first room was a dungeon looking at the side of the adjoining building. kimkim customer service was able to get us an upgraded room that was much better but we still found NOTHING to like about this place. Terrible way to start our trip to Norway.

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Sorrisniva Arctic Wilderness Lodge
Alta

Wow wow wow! This is a great lodge in an ideal wilderness setting. Great views- Yes, great staff- Yes, gourmet food- Yes! We loved this place.

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Activity Reviews
Reindeer Feeding & Northern Lights Experience
Reindeer Feeding & Northern Lights Experience
Tromsø

Another excellent excursion. It was great to learn more about the Saami people and customs, but really cool to be able to feed a herd of reindeer (40-50?).

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Northern Lights Hunt by Boat
Northern Lights Hunt by Boat
Tromsø

We should not have gone on this excursion. It was a run down , cramped boat with a rag tag crew. And very unsafe. We felt like this should not be offered by kimkim.

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Husky Puppy Training Visit
Husky Puppy Training Visit
Tromsø

One of our top 3 experiences in Norway. Boy we loved this. It is located in a very scenic spot. They had a very friendly and helpful staff but more importantly some 170 dogs! And we got plenty of time to play with them. And the provided lunch was very good and delivered in a very nice traditional building.

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Northern Lights Dinner Cruise
Northern Lights Dinner Cruise
Tromsø

Yes- we finally saw the northern lights! Very nice tour boat and crew. The dinner was good, Even though they had a large crowd on board the boat was big enough to not feel crowded.

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Northern Lights Hunt
Northern Lights Hunt
Alta

We are conflicted on this. The weather was far less than optimal- it was snowing. So we ended up driving around in a van for 3 hours basically doing nothing. For any lights "hunt" the issue is what to do when the weather is just not cooperating. Like no chance of seeing lights.

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Winter Whale Watching Excursion
Winter Whale Watching Excursion
Alta

Wow, one of the coolest experiences we have ever had on vacation! Our captain was just amazing.

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Private Hardangerfjord & Waterfalls Day Trip
Private Hardangerfjord & Waterfalls Day Trip
Bergen

Our guide, Arne, was the best guide we have ever had. We had a great day with him. He is a local and was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and really treated us as VIP's. And we were surprised at how much we enjoyed the visit to Viking village.

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Private Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway Day Trip
Private Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway Day Trip
Bergen

Our guide, Arne, was the best guide we have ever had. We had a great day with him. He is a local and was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and really treated us as VIP's.

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Cultural Walk with a Local
Cultural Walk with a Local
Bergen

Fernando was an excellent guide even though he is from Ecuador (how is this a local?)

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Fløibanen Funicular Ticket
Fløibanen Funicular Ticket
Bergen

Fun thing to do and great views.

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Explore Bergen
Explore Bergen
Bergen

Fernando was an excellent guide and we enjoyed the tour.

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Local specialist: Alex Mottler
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Nordic Wonder
Norway | Sep 23 - Oct 1, 2025

Jennifer
Jennifer L.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
This was a great trip. First of all, I'm sure we were lucky by having sunny or "almost sunny" weather for 7 days. My husband and I were thrilled with Anna's responsiveness and ability to modify our trip as a few unforeseen things such as a strike at KLM for baggage handling that changed our inbound flight. It really is worth it to have local expertise that can arrange hotels and transport in Norway. Also, it is important that you do your own research before reaching out to KimKim so that... Read more

This was a great trip. First of all, I'm sure we were lucky by having sunny or "almost sunny" weather for 7 days. My husband and I were thrilled with Anna's responsiveness and ability to modify our trip as a few unforeseen things such as a strike at KLM for baggage handling that changed our inbound flight. It really is worth it to have local expertise that can arrange hotels and transport in Norway. Also, it is important that you do your own research before reaching out to KimKim so that they can know what exactly you want to see and where to go. Norway is beautiful, the people are friendly, and the accommodations and transport are excellent. Again, the experience using KimKim, especially with Anna, was excellent. Bergen was lovely, Balestrand and Flåm railway breathtaking, Oslo is a fascinating city. Our guide, Stig, in Oslo, took us for an unbeatable off the main path tour - great! So much to see - we hope to go back to see even more of Norway.
Go and see the fjords for yourself!

Local specialist: Anna Grindevoll Strønstad
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