A picturesque coastal town with a long maritime history, wooden houses, and a lively harbor promenade. A place where you can soak up the atmosphere of a typical Norwegian port and enjoy coffee overlooking the sea and colorful sailboats. The local church is also worth a visit, adding to the character of the whole town. The name of the town, Arendal, may also remind you of the town of Arendelle from Frozen, just like it does for me. Coincidence? I don't think so ;) Just dream for a moment and you will definitely discover certain similarities here.

Optional stop - A quieter town with an authentic atmosphere. It offers the historic Flekkefjordbanen railway Flekkefjordbanen, which you can cycle along, a trip to the island of Hidra, or easy hikes with beautiful views of the coast.

A unique rock formation hidden in nature (also called Troll's dick). The hike to it is easy and leads through a beautiful landscape full of interesting rocky formations created by ice in the Ice Age. You can find the route here. The whole area is part of the Magma UNESCO Global Geopark. The place is less touristy, which makes it a pleasant alternative to the more famous attractions.

In the morning, you will go for a short walk, inspired by the locals who often go here on weekends. You will arrive by car at the Gamle car park. From there, you can take a pleasant walk towards the Dalsnuten viewpoint (route in maps here), where you can enjoy views of the city of Stavanger, or take a slightly more difficult route over the peaks of Mattirudla and Bjørndalsfjellet (route in maps here) offering beautiful views of Lake Lutsivatnet.

The monumental sculpture of three Viking swords stuck into the ground above the fjord commemorates the Battle of Hafrsfjord, where Norway was united under one king. A symbol of strength, unity, and peace – an ideal stop for history buffs and photographers alike.

Cruise on one of Norway's most breathtaking fjords. You will see views of steep rock walls and waterfalls falling directly into the sea. Every turn of the fjord offers a new, breathtaking view. The trip is planned as a short, leisurely walk around Florli - if you want to climb the entire staircase, set aside a whole day for this trip. 

Booking tickets on this page, e.g. these times for a short trip:

Forsand 14:00 - Florli 14:40

Florli 16:45 - Forsand 18:20

A unique village known primarily for the world's longest wooden staircase – 4,444 steps alongside an old hydroelectric power station. However, we will only go to the 800th step, which already offers stunning views of Lysefjord. From there, we will turn off towards the Florlifossen waterfall via the Fossastien path (route on maps here, the entire route takes about 2 hours). You can find more information here.

One of the most famous Norwegian viewpoints, 604 meters above Lysefjord. The moderately challenging climb to the rock platform rewards you with an unforgettable view that is among the most iconic in all of Scandinavia. You can find the 8km route in mapy.cz at this link.

After the trip, Norway's fourth largest city awaits you, surrounded by the sea and mountains. Here, you can take an early evening stroll through the old town of Gamle Stavanger, which has the largest collection of wooden houses in Northern Europe. The city offers great restaurants, modern cafes, and a lively harbor, making it a perfect place to relax after a hike.

First, you'll head to the Oanes ferry stop, which, even in name, evokes an oasis of calm and sunshine. The ferry between Oanes and Lauvvik runs every half hour, and tickets do not need to be purchased in advance and can be obtained directly on board. You can check the current departure times of the ferry (number 1024) on Google Maps.

On the way, be sure to stop at the viewpoint before the tunnel to the town of Dirdal (link to maps here) - the viewpoint is a great opportunity to see another corner of Lysefjord and take a moment to stretch your legs.

An impressive waterfall cascading from a height of almost 90 meters into a narrow valley. A shorter but steeper climb (there are short sections with chains, but even children can manage them) will take you to a viewpoint from where you can see the waterfall and the surrounding mountains like the palm of your hand. The path to the waterfall and back follows the same route and you can shorten it as you wish. (link to maps here) You can only go to the first viewpoint or you can go all the way to the Mån cabin.

A journey that is an experience in itself. You drive through a dramatic landscape along the river, where lakes, tunnels and forests alternate. Every kilometer offers a new view of the Norwegian autumn scenery. Don't be afraid to stop along the way wherever you like 😉. Of course, I will also show you some of my suggestions for short stops.

Nice spot with a picnic table, perfect for lunch on the go.

A small village, the only one far and wide with charging stations for electric cars. You can use the charging break to shop and replenish your energy, perhaps thanks to the excellent typical cinnamon snails.

You'll finish the day near Sandefjord, and maybe you'll see the Northern Lights like we did on one of the days. Autumn is the perfect time for watching them - the activity is often high, but compared to the winter months, the sky is clearer and without clouds. I recommend watching the forecast in the Aurora app.