Hiking in Norway
Hiking is to Norway what cycling is to the Netherlands, which means that there is a fine and infinite collection of trails. In fact, the right to roam (allemannsretten in Norwegian) has been enshrined in law 1957, so you can revel in this right in some seriously remote and ravishing places on our Norway walking holidays. Such as Jotunheimen National Park and Rondane National Park, or the King’s Road, which is an ancient 100km highway over the Filefjell Mountains. If you’re devoted to the remote, walking in Norway is a no-brainer, especially as they also have a superb national network of mountain lodges, run by the Norwegian Mountaineering Association. Making self-guided walking holidays so much more accessible, as we can combine stays in these lodges with other private accommodation along some of the best hikes in Norway. Of which there are many.
Our walking tours in Norway
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Best time to go to Norway
Winter or summer, Jotunheimen Mountains or Rondane National Park, here’s our guide to the best time to go to Norway. A country where hiking, cross-country skiing and cycling the likes of the magnificent Mjølkevegen are always refreshing – and life-affirming.
Our four best hikes in Norway
Norway’s landscapes are mythical and magnificent. Particularly when you zoom in on Jotunheimen and Rondane National Parks, which are home to some of the best hikes in Norway. With glaciers and Grieg thrown into the mix. Norway? Yesway!
Expert advice on walking in Jotunheimen National Park
Jotunheimen translates as Home of Giants, but this is one home that is not to be feared, only to be revered. For magnificent, remote hikes that are Nordic and energetic, read more about walking in a landscape with 250 peaks over 1,900m.
Our top lesser-known lake districts in Europe
Some lake districts in Europe are world-renowned, such as Lakes Como, Loch Lomond or England’s Lake District. However, we want to add a few more watercolours to the picture and highlight lakelands that are lesser known.
Staying in a mountain hut on walking holidays
If you are seeking out remote trails with a bed, bathroom and a bit of banter at the end of the day, then here are some of our favourite mountain huts as well as some general hut hints.
