In Norway you will find the most beautiful nature in the world - no doubt about it. But you don't have to go all the way north to the Arctic Circle for cliffs, fjords, turquoise lakes and dramatic peaks. Over the course of a week, we'll visit some of the most beautiful places southern Norway has to offer.
We'll move around in the mountains, peek into Jostedalsbreen and Jotunheimen National Parks and enjoy the fjords. We'll take on some of the most beautiful hikes in southern Norway, including the iconic Trolltunga and Preikestolen, which we'll do a bit of hiking again - just to have them to ourselves. We'll make the whole roadtrip more enjoyable with stops at gigantic waterfalls and breathtaking viewpoints you'll remember for a long time.
This trip is suitable for all ages who love to explore natural beauty and don't mind throwing a pack on their back and pedaling for a few hours. We won't be climbing glaciers, but it does require at least basic fitness, as we'll be doing several moderately challenging hikes.
We will cover a little over 1,000 km in the car and to optimize our transfer time we will fly into Ålesund and depart from Stavanger.
We'll be arriving in Ålesund. We can take a stroll around the historic centre full of colourful houses or stop for a coffee before we get a feel for the Norwegian atmosphere.
We take the beginning of the roadtrip very lightly. By car, we take a look at the iconic road that weaves between small islands. An alternative is the archaic Snohetta viewpoint, which is a hair further away. Unfortunately we won't be able to make both, so we'll decide on the spot.
Even though the views from Romsdalsfjorden are absolutely fascinating, it is not necessary to climb up the crag for several hours. In fact, there is a cable car that runs here, which is very unusual for Norway. At the top station of the cable car there is an excellent glass-enclosed restaurant, Eggen, where you can either have lunch or at least a coffee. We can take the cable car down again or - if your knees can handle it - run down on foot.
In the afternoon, we will drive along perhaps the most scenic road in all of Norway. It's lined with waterfalls and rocks, and there's a great viewpoint at the top. Often the viewpoint is under fog, but maybe we'll get lucky!:)
We move on to the Geiranger Fjord, which has made its mark on UNESCO. We can admire it from the vantage point above it, or directly from the boat we can take to its bowels. During the boat ride, we'll be sure to check out the famous Seven Sisters waterfalls.
Lake Lovatnet is perhaps the most turquoise lake in the world. And it's at Lovatnet that we'll make a few more stops. Hardy people can even swim in this glacial lake.
To get some rest, we'll take it easy on the fourth day. We'll stop at a little concrete archipelago we have on the way. Gaularfjellet is definitely worth it!
Nigardsbreen is one of the most accessible outcrops of the Jostedalsbreen glacier. A two-kilometre hike takes us up to the immediate vicinity.
On the way we will have another viewpoint after a few kilometres, this time a wooden one. It is called Stegastein and it has a great view of the fjord.
On the fifth day, we will have a relaxing walk around the huge Vøringsfossen waterfall complex.There are many footbridges and paths with different views, so you can spend 2 hours here.
The hike on Trolltung (or Troll's Tongue) is one of the more challenging ones. Not so much by its elevation as by its length. It will take us about 4 hours one way, but believe me, it's really worth it. Not only will we be walking alongside a beautiful dam the whole way, but the view from the top of the hanging rock is absolutely phenomenal.
When we move on to the next spot, we stop at the Låtefossen waterfalls, which are just off the road.
There will also be a couple of design rest areas by the road, which are a real archaic beauty!
We will visit the iconic Preikestolen Table Rock on day 8. The hike is 4 km long and we should be able to do the whole parade in half a day. We will start early in the morning, because Preikestolen is usually full of tourists with selfie sticks in the afternoon - and we don't want that!:)
Before departure we can explore the picturesque town of Stavanger.
In Norway you will find the most beautiful nature in the world - no doubt about it. But you don't have to go all the way north to the Arctic Circle for cliffs, fjords, turquoise lakes and dramatic peaks. Over the course of a week, we'll visit some of the most beautiful places southern Norway has to offer.
We'll move around in the mountains, peek into Jostedalsbreen and Jotunheimen National Parks and enjoy the fjords. We'll take on some of the most beautiful hikes in southern Norway, including the iconic Trolltunga and Preikestolen, which we'll do a bit of hiking again - just to have them to ourselves. We'll make the whole roadtrip more enjoyable with stops at gigantic waterfalls and breathtaking viewpoints you'll remember for a long time.
This trip is suitable for all ages who love to explore natural beauty and don't mind throwing a pack on their back and pedaling for a few hours. We won't be climbing glaciers, but it does require at least basic fitness, as we'll be doing several moderately challenging hikes.
We will cover a little over 1,000 km in the car and to optimize our transfer time we will fly into Ålesund and depart from Stavanger.
We'll be arriving in Ålesund. We can take a stroll around the historic centre full of colourful houses or stop for a coffee before we get a feel for the Norwegian atmosphere.
We take the beginning of the roadtrip very lightly. By car, we take a look at the iconic road that weaves between small islands. An alternative is the archaic Snohetta viewpoint, which is a hair further away. Unfortunately we won't be able to make both, so we'll decide on the spot.
Even though the views from Romsdalsfjorden are absolutely fascinating, it is not necessary to climb up the crag for several hours. In fact, there is a cable car that runs here, which is very unusual for Norway. At the top station of the cable car there is an excellent glass-enclosed restaurant, Eggen, where you can either have lunch or at least a coffee. We can take the cable car down again or - if your knees can handle it - run down on foot.
In the afternoon, we will drive along perhaps the most scenic road in all of Norway. It's lined with waterfalls and rocks, and there's a great viewpoint at the top. Often the viewpoint is under fog, but maybe we'll get lucky!:)
We move on to the Geiranger Fjord, which has made its mark on UNESCO. We can admire it from the vantage point above it, or directly from the boat we can take to its bowels. During the boat ride, we'll be sure to check out the famous Seven Sisters waterfalls.
Lake Lovatnet is perhaps the most turquoise lake in the world. And it's at Lovatnet that we'll make a few more stops. Hardy people can even swim in this glacial lake.
To get some rest, we'll take it easy on the fourth day. We'll stop at a little concrete archipelago we have on the way. Gaularfjellet is definitely worth it!
Nigardsbreen is one of the most accessible outcrops of the Jostedalsbreen glacier. A two-kilometre hike takes us up to the immediate vicinity.
On the way we will have another viewpoint after a few kilometres, this time a wooden one. It is called Stegastein and it has a great view of the fjord.
On the fifth day, we will have a relaxing walk around the huge Vøringsfossen waterfall complex.There are many footbridges and paths with different views, so you can spend 2 hours here.
The hike on Trolltung (or Troll's Tongue) is one of the more challenging ones. Not so much by its elevation as by its length. It will take us about 4 hours one way, but believe me, it's really worth it. Not only will we be walking alongside a beautiful dam the whole way, but the view from the top of the hanging rock is absolutely phenomenal.
When we move on to the next spot, we stop at the Låtefossen waterfalls, which are just off the road.
There will also be a couple of design rest areas by the road, which are a real archaic beauty!
We will visit the iconic Preikestolen Table Rock on day 8. The hike is 4 km long and we should be able to do the whole parade in half a day. We will start early in the morning, because Preikestolen is usually full of tourists with selfie sticks in the afternoon - and we don't want that!:)
Before departure we can explore the picturesque town of Stavanger.
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In Norway you will find the most beautiful nature in the world - no doubt about it. But you don't have to go all the way north to the Arctic Circle for cliffs, fjords, turquoise lakes and dramatic peaks. Over the course of a week, we'll visit some of the most beautiful places southern Norway has to offer.
We'll move around in the mountains, peek into Jostedalsbreen and Jotunheimen National Parks and enjoy the fjords. We'll take on some of the most beautiful hikes in southern Norway, including the iconic Trolltunga and Preikestolen, which we'll do a bit of hiking again - just to have them to ourselves. We'll make the whole roadtrip more enjoyable with stops at gigantic waterfalls and breathtaking viewpoints you'll remember for a long time.
This trip is suitable for all ages who love to explore natural beauty and don't mind throwing a pack on their back and pedaling for a few hours. We won't be climbing glaciers, but it does require at least basic fitness, as we'll be doing several moderately challenging hikes.
We will cover a little over 1,000 km in the car and to optimize our transfer time we will fly into Ålesund and depart from Stavanger.
We'll be arriving in Ålesund. We can take a stroll around the historic centre full of colourful houses or stop for a coffee before we get a feel for the Norwegian atmosphere.
We take the beginning of the roadtrip very lightly. By car, we take a look at the iconic road that weaves between small islands. An alternative is the archaic Snohetta viewpoint, which is a hair further away. Unfortunately we won't be able to make both, so we'll decide on the spot.
Even though the views from Romsdalsfjorden are absolutely fascinating, it is not necessary to climb up the crag for several hours. In fact, there is a cable car that runs here, which is very unusual for Norway. At the top station of the cable car there is an excellent glass-enclosed restaurant, Eggen, where you can either have lunch or at least a coffee. We can take the cable car down again or - if your knees can handle it - run down on foot.
In the afternoon, we will drive along perhaps the most scenic road in all of Norway. It's lined with waterfalls and rocks, and there's a great viewpoint at the top. Often the viewpoint is under fog, but maybe we'll get lucky!:)
We move on to the Geiranger Fjord, which has made its mark on UNESCO. We can admire it from the vantage point above it, or directly from the boat we can take to its bowels. During the boat ride, we'll be sure to check out the famous Seven Sisters waterfalls.
Lake Lovatnet is perhaps the most turquoise lake in the world. And it's at Lovatnet that we'll make a few more stops. Hardy people can even swim in this glacial lake.
To get some rest, we'll take it easy on the fourth day. We'll stop at a little concrete archipelago we have on the way. Gaularfjellet is definitely worth it!
Nigardsbreen is one of the most accessible outcrops of the Jostedalsbreen glacier. A two-kilometre hike takes us up to the immediate vicinity.
On the way we will have another viewpoint after a few kilometres, this time a wooden one. It is called Stegastein and it has a great view of the fjord.
On the fifth day, we will have a relaxing walk around the huge Vøringsfossen waterfall complex.There are many footbridges and paths with different views, so you can spend 2 hours here.
The hike on Trolltung (or Troll's Tongue) is one of the more challenging ones. Not so much by its elevation as by its length. It will take us about 4 hours one way, but believe me, it's really worth it. Not only will we be walking alongside a beautiful dam the whole way, but the view from the top of the hanging rock is absolutely phenomenal.
When we move on to the next spot, we stop at the Låtefossen waterfalls, which are just off the road.
There will also be a couple of design rest areas by the road, which are a real archaic beauty!
We will visit the iconic Preikestolen Table Rock on day 8. The hike is 4 km long and we should be able to do the whole parade in half a day. We will start early in the morning, because Preikestolen is usually full of tourists with selfie sticks in the afternoon - and we don't want that!:)
Before departure we can explore the picturesque town of Stavanger.
In Norway you will find the most beautiful nature in the world - no doubt about it. But you don't have to go all the way north to the Arctic Circle for cliffs, fjords, turquoise lakes and dramatic peaks. Over the course of a week, we'll visit some of the most beautiful places southern Norway has to offer.
We'll move around in the mountains, peek into Jostedalsbreen and Jotunheimen National Parks and enjoy the fjords. We'll take on some of the most beautiful hikes in southern Norway, including the iconic Trolltunga and Preikestolen, which we'll do a bit of hiking again - just to have them to ourselves. We'll make the whole roadtrip more enjoyable with stops at gigantic waterfalls and breathtaking viewpoints you'll remember for a long time.
This trip is suitable for all ages who love to explore natural beauty and don't mind throwing a pack on their back and pedaling for a few hours. We won't be climbing glaciers, but it does require at least basic fitness, as we'll be doing several moderately challenging hikes.
We will cover a little over 1,000 km in the car and to optimize our transfer time we will fly into Ålesund and depart from Stavanger.
We'll be arriving in Ålesund. We can take a stroll around the historic centre full of colourful houses or stop for a coffee before we get a feel for the Norwegian atmosphere.
We take the beginning of the roadtrip very lightly. By car, we take a look at the iconic road that weaves between small islands. An alternative is the archaic Snohetta viewpoint, which is a hair further away. Unfortunately we won't be able to make both, so we'll decide on the spot.
Even though the views from Romsdalsfjorden are absolutely fascinating, it is not necessary to climb up the crag for several hours. In fact, there is a cable car that runs here, which is very unusual for Norway. At the top station of the cable car there is an excellent glass-enclosed restaurant, Eggen, where you can either have lunch or at least a coffee. We can take the cable car down again or - if your knees can handle it - run down on foot.
In the afternoon, we will drive along perhaps the most scenic road in all of Norway. It's lined with waterfalls and rocks, and there's a great viewpoint at the top. Often the viewpoint is under fog, but maybe we'll get lucky!:)
We move on to the Geiranger Fjord, which has made its mark on UNESCO. We can admire it from the vantage point above it, or directly from the boat we can take to its bowels. During the boat ride, we'll be sure to check out the famous Seven Sisters waterfalls.
Lake Lovatnet is perhaps the most turquoise lake in the world. And it's at Lovatnet that we'll make a few more stops. Hardy people can even swim in this glacial lake.
To get some rest, we'll take it easy on the fourth day. We'll stop at a little concrete archipelago we have on the way. Gaularfjellet is definitely worth it!
Nigardsbreen is one of the most accessible outcrops of the Jostedalsbreen glacier. A two-kilometre hike takes us up to the immediate vicinity.
On the way we will have another viewpoint after a few kilometres, this time a wooden one. It is called Stegastein and it has a great view of the fjord.
On the fifth day, we will have a relaxing walk around the huge Vøringsfossen waterfall complex.There are many footbridges and paths with different views, so you can spend 2 hours here.
The hike on Trolltung (or Troll's Tongue) is one of the more challenging ones. Not so much by its elevation as by its length. It will take us about 4 hours one way, but believe me, it's really worth it. Not only will we be walking alongside a beautiful dam the whole way, but the view from the top of the hanging rock is absolutely phenomenal.
When we move on to the next spot, we stop at the Låtefossen waterfalls, which are just off the road.
There will also be a couple of design rest areas by the road, which are a real archaic beauty!
We will visit the iconic Preikestolen Table Rock on day 8. The hike is 4 km long and we should be able to do the whole parade in half a day. We will start early in the morning, because Preikestolen is usually full of tourists with selfie sticks in the afternoon - and we don't want that!:)
Before departure we can explore the picturesque town of Stavanger.
