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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 Mathia Pacenti
active 4 hours 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 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 Krista Muuk
active 10 hours ago

Krista Muuk

Hi! During my travels I love to explore the diversity of each country. Originally from Estonia, I have travelled in many countries and try to experience all that different cultures and nature...

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Travel specialist Kadri Talvik
active 8 hours ago

Kadri Talvik

Hi! For me, travelling allows you to immerse yourself in different cultures and experiences and opens your eyes to things you would never have thought of without travel. I believe everyone should...

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Trip Reviews for Norway

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Fantastic Scandinavian Adventure!
Norway | May 20 - Jun 5, 2026

Russ
Russ K.
Santa Ana, CA | Reviewed on Jun 07, 2026
From the beginning of our planning stages, Krista was amazing. We had a broad idea of what we wanted to do and where we wanted to go, which of course was probably a bit grand for our available time, and budget. Krista was great in helping us to navigate what we could reasonably get in and do in the time alloted. During our trip, we ran into a few issues that needed to be addressed, and the customer service team took care of all of them! I would not hesitate to recommend Krista and NORD/KimKim... Read more

From the beginning of our planning stages, Krista was amazing. We had a broad idea of what we wanted to do and where we wanted to go, which of course was probably a bit grand for our available time, and budget. Krista was great in helping us to navigate what we could reasonably get in and do in the time alloted. During our trip, we ran into a few issues that needed to be addressed, and the customer service team took care of all of them! I would not hesitate to recommend Krista and NORD/KimKim for anyone wanting to visit Scandinavia!

Hotel Reviews
Heimly Pensjonat
Flåm

Great small boutique hotel just a 10 minute walk from the center.

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Scandic Torget
Bergen

Perfect location right across the street from the fish market and Brygenn.

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Thon Hotel Ålesund
Ålesund

Great location!

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Hotell Utsikten
Geiranger

This is an amazing hotel with unprecedented views...but you MUST have a car to stay here. Too far away and a steep walk to town, with no or limited taxi service

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Hotel Lilla Rådmannen
Stockholm

Now called the Corner Hotel, it's a little far away from the center of the city.

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Viking Line overnight cruise
Stockholm

Loved this overnight cruise across the Baltic and into the Stockholm Archipelago!

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Upgraded Superior Room was a necessity, and was great!
St.Barbara
Tallinn

Great hotel just outside the old town.

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Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Helsinki

Great hotel in a great location!

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Activity Reviews
Food & Culture Walk
Food & Culture Walk
Bergen
Geraingerfjord Safari by RIB
Geraingerfjord Safari by RIB
Geiranger
Food & Beer Walk
Food & Beer Walk
Oslo
Walking Tour Stockholm
Walking Tour Stockholm
Stockholm

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Estonian Food Tour
Estonian Food Tour
Tallinn

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Copenhagen: A Food Tour of Past & Present
Copenhagen: A Food Tour of Past & Present
Copenhagen
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Local specialist: Krista Muuk
Krista
Krista Muuk
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Jun 09, 2026

Hi Russ! Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure helping you plan your Scandinavian adventure. I'm delighted to hear that you were able to experience so much of what you hoped for.
I'm especially glad that our team was able to quickly resolve the issues that came up along the way. Knowing that you felt supported throughout your journey means a lot to us.
We hope the memories from Scandinavia stay with you for years to come, and we'd be thrilled to help you plan another adventure someday!
Warm regards,
Krista

Bucket list trip that fulfilled heart and soul
Norway | May 24 - Jun 1, 2026

Karen
Karen M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 07, 2026
Katie was very easy to work with and extremely knowledgeable about the areas we were visiting. We had a fantastic time and the guides we interacted with both did a very good job. Aspan, our driver, was very knowledgeable about the area and took us on a beautiful scenic drive along the edges of the fjords and to many scenic waterfalls and other spots. We also really enjoyed our day with Elin, she is a sweetheart and made sure that we were all having a great time and she was full of fun stories... Read more

Katie was very easy to work with and extremely knowledgeable about the areas we were visiting. We had a fantastic time and the guides we interacted with both did a very good job. Aspan, our driver, was very knowledgeable about the area and took us on a beautiful scenic drive along the edges of the fjords and to many scenic waterfalls and other spots. We also really enjoyed our day with Elin, she is a sweetheart and made sure that we were all having a great time and she was full of fun stories and knowledge as well. The only “glitch“ was on the morning that it was pouring rain and we decided to not go on the guided E bike tour. As Katie was on her maternity leave we were working with Tom and that communication wasn’t as fluid. I assumed we would be refunded the money we paid for the tour but Tom said we had to cancel within 72 hours but I do not believe that any bike tours took place that morning due to the heavy rain so it was probably cancelled by the company anyways. We asked for a couple of other options to do that morning and one of the options he gave us was closed and the other one was an outdoor museum. But we figured out a fun activity for that morning, regardless. At the last minute, I wanted to have the experience to ride a Norwegian fjord horse and asked the kimkim team if they could arrange for that at a farm, Øvre-Eide Gård. I was told by kimkim they had nothing available, but when I emailed them they were able to accommodate us, and it was one of the highlights of our trip! Overall, we had a phenomenal time in Norway and are looking forward to hopefully being able to go back in the future. This was a bucket list trip for me and it fulfilled my heart, as well as my soul to visit the land of my ancestors!

Hotel Reviews
Thon Hotel Opera
Oslo

A beautiful hotel with wonderful staff. The balcony overlooking the harbor was great and the breakfast buffet was amazing. Just like the other two hotels, the lack of air-conditioning was a bit of a problem for us. We would highly suggest that the hotels install ceiling fans or fans for those of us who like to sleep in cooler rooms. We had to sleep with all the windows open, and it was a bit noisy since it was right in the hub of the downtown activities. But the location was great with lots of walking activities nearby, and easy access to public transportation.

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Vangsgaarden Gjestgiveri
Aurland

The view of the fjord from our room was spectacular. We were not expecting the dock to be right in front of our room, though, and sometimes made it a little awkward when people were out on the dock looking into our room. The room was absolutely beautifully appointed, but the only thing it was lacking was a place to put our luggage. Due to lack of air-conditioning the room did get a bit warm so I would suggest a fan or a ceiling fan.

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Grand Hotel Terminus
Bergen

The room was very comfortable and spacious. Although it got very hot due to lack of air-conditioning. The bathroom did not have an electrical plug so that made getting ready in the morning a bit tricky. Even though it was right next to the train station the noise was not really a problem. We ate dinner in the restaurant on the first night and we’re not overly impressed, but it’s a fantastic location, and they have an amazing breakfast buffet.

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Waterfall Hike & Stegastein Viewpoint
Waterfall Hike & Stegastein Viewpoint
Norway

Our guide, Elin, is who made the day as amazing as it was. The drive up to the viewpoint was windy and twisty but once we got there, it was amazing. And I am very glad that we got there first thing in the morning as it got very crowded and when we arrived, we were the only ones there. The waterfall hike was fine, it really wasn’t a hike that we needed a “guide“ for, but what made it so fun was Elin’s enthusiasm and fun stories.

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Fjordcruise on UNESCO Nærøyfjord
Fjordcruise on UNESCO Nærøyfjord
Norway

Another amazing day out on the fjords. Again, spectacular views, and this time it was not pouring rain so we were able to enjoy without getting soaking wet, although it was a bit chilly.

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Mostraumen Fjord Cruise from Bergen
Mostraumen Fjord Cruise from Bergen
Bergen

This was amazing! Even though it was raining and very cold, it was well worth it. One of the highlights of our trip!

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Guided Bike Tour: See the City Like a Local
Guided Bike Tour: See the City Like a Local
Bergen

We did not go on this activity as it was pouring rain that morning. We contacted Tom and he said that we could not be refunded our money for the tour as we did not cancel 72 hours in advance. I highly doubt the company even had the bike tours that morning, as it was raining so hard. But we were never offered a refund.

Local specialist: Katie Acheson-Gray

The best
Norway | Jun 2 - Jun 6, 2026

Fran
Fran C.
Casselberry, FL, USA | Reviewed on Jun 07, 2026

This was my first time using Kimkim and I highly recommend it. Accommodations were nice, the one in Balestrand was exceptional, with a gorgeous view.
I love the way Alex and Maria were so accessible and knowledgeable.
I would absolutely recommend!

Local specialist: Alex Mottler
Alex
Alex Mottler
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Jun 08, 2026

Fran! It was so much fun working with you! I'm so glad you loved Balestrand like I do, I knew you would! Thank you so much for your kind review and recommendation! We're delighted to hear that your first experience with kimkim was such a positive one.

Maria and I greatly appreciate your kind words about our accessibility and knowledge. It was a pleasure helping you plan your journey, and we're thrilled that we could make the process smooth and enjoyable from start to finish.

We hope to help you plan another memorable adventure in the future!

Best,
Alex, Maria, and the kimkim Team

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