From the classics like Preikestolen to off-the-beaten-path trails like Goksøyra or Klovane, these are some of my favourite day hikes in the Fjords region of Southern Norway.
The map of the best day hikes in Norway
I created a map of the best hikes in Norway and their corresponding trailheads for better orientation. Click on the arrow box in the top left corner to view the list.
How to use the map
The map has four different layers: easy day hikes (marked in green), moderate day hikes (blue colour), challenging hikes (red), and via ferratas (purple). You can switch the layers on and off by clicking the red check box next to the layer’s name.
For example, if you are only interested in easy hikes, switch off moderate, challenging, and via ferratas. As a result, only easy day hikes will appear on the map.
How do you incorporate these hikes into your visit to Norway?
I have created four self-drive road trip plans across Norway, including many of the enlisted hikes. Make sure to check them out and pick your favourite.
- Oslo to Oslo 10-14-day itinerary across the mountains and fjords of Norway
- Bergen to Bergen in 7-10 days for hiking enthusiasts
- Ålesund to Ålesund in 7-10 days for adventure seekers
- Stavanger to Bergen in 5-7 days through the tourist hotspots of Norway
Best easy day hikes in Norway
The first nine trails on my best day hikes in Norway list are easy trails with a maximum elevation gain of 450 meters (ca. 1500 feet). They can be completed in 1 to 4 hours. The easy hikes are marked in green on the map.
1. Bondhusvatnet
- Total distance: 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
- Walking time: 3-4 hours
- Elevation gain: 240 m / 790 ft
- Best time to go: May – October
- Location: Folgefonna National Park
- Type of hike: Out and back
Let’s start with one of Norway’s most enjoyable day hikes. Vatnet in Norwegian means lake. Keep that in mind because there will be a lot of vatnets on this list. Lakes dominate the landscapes of Scandinavia. There are 65000 of them in Norway alone!
Norwegians also tend to name places after their characteristics. Norway has many long lakes (Langvatnet), blue lakes (Blåvatnet), and deep lakes (Djupvatnet).
In the case of Bondhusvatnet, it means Farmhouse Lake, probably named because of the proximity of the farms near the Bondhus Valley entry, where the lake is located.
The views-to-effort ratio along this day hike is outstanding. From the parking lot to the lake, it’s a stroll on a wide gravel path suitable for strollers or motorized wheelchairs.
Comings soon: Guide to Hiking to Bondhusvatnet in Norway.
2. Blåvatnet
- Total distance: 9 km / 5.6 mi
- Walking time: 3 hours
- Elevation gain: 370 m / 1214 ft
- Best time to go: June – October
- Location: Hornindal, Møre Og Romsdal County
- Type of hike: Out and back
It is an unassuming hike in the Hornin Valley, visited only by local tourists. I decided to walk this trail on a whim, not knowing what to expect. I stayed overnight in my van near the trailhead and saw signs for Blåvatnet near the parking lot.
Sometimes, those types of hikes turn out to be the best. Throughout the day, I only met a few friendly locals, and once I ventured off the path beyond the lake, I had the whole landscape to myself (and my dog).
Read More: 10 Things to Know about the Hike to Lake Blåvatnet
3. Mardalsfossen
- Total distance: 4 km / 2.5 mi
- Walking time: 1-2 hours
- Elevation gain: 340 m / 1115 ft
- Best time to go: May – October
- Location: Eikesdalen
- Type of hike: Out and back
Do you love waterfalls? If so, this hike should be on your Norwegian bucket list.
Mardalsfossen is a two-tier waterfall that reaches a whopping height of 645 meters and is referred to as one of the tallest European waterfalls (source: Wikipedia).
Mardalsfossen waterfall empties into the beautiful Eiksdalvatnet Lake, one of my favourite hiking areas in Norway.
The hike to the waterfall is relatively easy; You can get very close to it and prepare to get completely soaked.
Coming soon: How to Visit Mardalsfossen in Norway
4. Austerdalsbreen
- Total distance: 11 km / 6.8 mi
- Walking time: 3.5 – 4 hours
- Elevation gain: 300 m / 990 ft
- Best time to go: June – October
- Location: Jostedalsbreen National Park
- Type of hike: Out and back
From the drive along the turquoise Veitastrondavatnet lake, through a coffee break in a beautiful Tungestølen backcountry hut to some of the best glacier views in Norway.
The trail to Austerdalsbreen Glacier is definitely in my top five. The best part? I met only around two dozen other people on this trail.
Read more: Austerdalsbreen Glacier Viewpoint Hiking Guide
5. Rakssetra
- Total distance: 2.7 km
- Walking time: 1.5 – 2 hours
- Elevation gain: 280 m / 920 ft
- Best time to go: May-October
- Location: Loen / Invikfjord
- Type of hike: Out and back
Rakssetra is one of many typical mountain farms built on mountain slopes. Farms like this can be found all over Norway. It has a fantastic view over Invikfjord and Oldedalen and is home to many other great day hikes in Norway.
The hike up to Rakssetra, though steep at times, is very short, and the effort you put into it is paid twofold by the views you will get.
6. Innerdalen
- Total distance: 8.6 km / 5.3 mi
- Walking time: 2.5-3 hours
- Elevation gain: 300 m / 1000 ft
- Best time to go: May – October
- Location: Innerdalen
- Type of hike: Out and back
Hailed Norway’s most beautiful valley, Innerdalen should be on your bucket list when road-tripping this country.
Take a walk through lush forests and green pastures, ending with homemade waffles at the Rendolsetra farm at the end of the hike.
This is one of the most beginner-friendly day hikes in Norway. Mostly, you will hike on a wide gravel road, like the one pictured above.
Coming soon: Hiking Guide to Innerdalen in Norway
7. Vøringsfossen
- Total distance: ca 5 km / 3.1 mi
- Walking time: 3 hours
- Elevation gain: ca. 450 m / 1480 ft
- Best time to go: June – September
- Location: Hardangervidda Scenic route
- Type of hike: Out and back
Vøringsfossen is one of the most visited waterfalls in Norway. It’s a trendy day trip for cruise trip attendants, who dock in the nearby Eidfjord village.
At 182 meters, it is far from the highest waterfall in Norway, but its beautiful setting at the top of Måbødalen valley is hard to beat.
Most tourists see the waterfall from above, walking along many platforms built in recent years to make it easier to access.
However, if you want to experience the waterfall up close, hike through the bottom of Måbødalen valley to the foot of the Vøringsfossen.
8. Snøhetta viewpoint
- Total distance: 3.2 km / 2 mi
- Walking time: 1 – 1.5 hours
- Elevation gain: 182 m / 597 ft
- Best time to go: June – October
- Location: Dovre
- Type of hike: Circuit
Slightly off the main road E6, which runs across the entire country of Norway, in what feels like the middle of Norway, stands an architectural wonder – Tverrfjellhytta.
The hut, which has won many design awards, was built in 2011 at the Mount Snøhetta viewpoint. Its primary purpose is to enable wildlife watching in the nearby Dovrefjell National Park.
Dovrefjell is home to Europe’s last wild reindeer herds and is the natural habitat of muskox. The hut can be reached in less than an hour from the parking lot, and it is a popular stop for people travelling across Norway.
9. Nigardsbreen
- Total distance: 5 km / 3.2 mi
- Walking time: 2 hours
- Elevation gain: 180 m / 590 ft
- Best time to go: June – October
- Location: Jostedalsbreen National Park
- Type of hike: Out and back
The hike to Nigardsbreen is the perfect option for anyone who wants to get up close and personal with a glacier. I was astonished at how close the viewpoint is.
The Nigardsbreen glacier tongue, along with the previously mentioned Austerdalsbreen, are, in my opinion, the two most impressive glaciers I have seen in Norway.
This trail’s elevation gain or distance is small, but there is quite a lot of rock hopping and slippery rock slabs, particularly after rainfall. If you are considering tackling the trail to Nigradsbreen, come equipped with proper footwear and balancing skills.
Read more: Visitor’s & Hiker’s Guide To The Impressive Nigardsbreen Glacier
Best moderate day hikes in Norway
Moderate day hikes in Norway require a good level of fitness. They can take half a day to a full day to complete, and you should only attempt them if you have some hiking experience. They have been marked in blue on the map.
10. Aurlandsdalen
- Total distance: 18 km / 11.2 mi
- Walking time: 5-7 hours
- Elevation gain: 424 m / 1390 ft
- Elevation loss: 1100 m / 3613 ft
- The best time to go: mid-June – mid-October
- Location: Aurland, Vestland
- Type of hike: One-way relocation
The route across the Aurland Valley is a multiday hike, but most travellers opt for hiking just one part, from the small mountain settlement of Østerbo to Vassbygdi.
Aurlandsdalen is a historic hike. In the past, it served as a transportation route for the local farmers and connected the East with the West of Norway.
I naively thought that since it’s a “walk through the valley,” it would be easy. My preconception came from my valley hikes in the Dolomites, mainly Vallunga and Val Venegia.
However, the Aurlandsdalen day hike is not easy. While some parts are a walk through the park, many other sections can be challenging.
A couple of fast-flowing river crossings and a sharp descent on slippery rocks on the last kilometre of the hike will undoubtedly put any hiker through a test.
Read more: Guide to Hiking through Aurlandsdalen in Norway
11. Bakkanosi
- Total distance: 17.5 km / 10.87 mi
- Walking time: 6-8 hours
- Elevation gain: 940 m / 3084 ft
- Best time to go: July – September
- Location: Næroyfjord World Heritage Park
- Type of hike: Out and back
If you are looking for the ultimate sunrise viewpoint in Norway, I think the summit of Bakkanosi will take the No. 1 spot. I spent the night at the peak with my dog, and we had it all to ourselves.
Even though this hike involves quite a lot of elevation gain, the slopes are never too steep, and the ascent stays gentle for most of the hike.
Once at the top, you get killer views of Næroyfjord – Norway’s narrowest Fjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the tiny villages down below, built right on its shoreline.
Read more: Guide to Hiking Bakkanosi Trail in Norway
12. Galdhøpiggen
- Total distance: 11.6 km / 7.2 mi
- Walking time: 6-8 hours
- Elevation gain: 650 m / 2120 ft
- Best time to go: June – September
- Location: Jotunheimen National Park
- Type of hike: Out and back
My list of the best hikes in Norway would not be complete without the hike to Norway’s highest mountain – Galdhøpiggen.
Located in Jotunheimen National Park, Galdhøpiggen is 2469 meters (8100 ft) above sea level, making it the highest peak in Northern Europe.
To reach the summit, a guided glacier crossing is required, and daily tours leave from Juvashytta, an alpine backcountry hut located approximately 650 vertical meters (2120 feet) below the summit.
Read more: A Guided Hike to Galdhøpiggen – Norway’s Highest Peak
13. Goksøyra
- Total distance: 13.5 km / 8.4 mi
- Walking time: 5-6 hours
- Elevation gain: 1220 m / 4007 ft
- Best time to go: July – September
- Location: Eikesdalen / Eresfjord
- Type of hike: Out and back
The hike to the summit of Goksøyra was my best find on my road trip across Norway. The trail takes you to a beautiful viewpoint of Eikesdalvatnet Lake, which is 18 kilometres long and the largest lake in Møre Og Romsdal County.
While this hike involves a lot of elevation gain, it is never extremely steep, and no scrambling is involved.
I hiked Goksøyra during the peak hiking season in the second half of July, yet I only met a dozen other people on the trail, mostly locals.
Coming soon: Hiking Guide to Goksøyra in Norway
14. Langvassegi above Langvatnet (Gamle Scenic Route)
- Total distance: 6 km / 3.7 mi
- Walking time: 3-4 hours
- Elevation gain: ca. 500 m / 1640 ft
- Best time to go: July – September
- Location: Gamle Scenic Route
- Type of hike: Out and back
A special law in Norway called Allemannsretten gives freedom to roam in nature and the wilderness. This freedom comes with the responsibility of caring for nature and leaving no trace behind.
I took advantage of this freedom on the hike to Langvassegi. This is the only trail on my best hikes in Norway list that does not follow any specific path.
My friend and I just parked a car along the Gamle Scenic Route. We were keen to take advantage of the beautiful weather, so we looked around at the surrounding mountains and picked a route.
We didn’t know what views would await us at the top, but we were not disappointed. Gamle Scenic Route is located on the northern border of the Jostedalsbreen National Park, home to Norway’s largest glacier.
From the Langvassegi summit, we had stunning views of glaciers and the turquoise lake Langvatnet in the valley below.
Coming soon: Hiking Guide To Langvassegi along the Gamle Scenic Route in Norway
15. Litlefjellet
- Total distance: 2km / 1.25 mi
- Walking time: 1 hour
- Elevation gain: ca. 100 m / 328 ft
- Best time to go: June – October
- Location: Åndalsnes
- Type of hike: Out and back
Regarding distance and elevation gain, the hike to Litlefjellet near Åndalsnes is a piece of cake. If it weren’t for a small section of scrambling around halfway into the hike, its place would have been in the easy day hikes category.
Litlefjellet gives a lot and asks for very little in return. The views on the top of the saddle, where the hike leads, are stunning.
The sharp peak of Romsdalshorn reflecting in the seasonal ponds, the turquoise river Rauma flowing in the valley below, and fantastic views of the infamous Troll Wall – the birthplace of base jumping is what you will get when reaching Litlefjellet.
Read more: Guide To Hiking To Litlefjellet
16. Mefjellet
- Total distance: 8.5 km / 5.2 mi
- Walking time: 3-4 hours
- Elevation gain: 705 m / 2314 ft
- Best time to go: June – October
- Location: Valldal
- Type of hike: Out and back
Mefjellet is an off-the-beaten-path trek in terms of international tourism. The trail offers great views over Tafjord and the Norddalsfjord, Norway’s lesser-known fjords.
The first half of the hike leads to Nysetra, a high alpine pasture with picturesque red huts dotted on the slope. Weather permitting, this part can be done almost year-round.
After Nyssetra, the path climbs steeply until it reaches the summit of Mefjellet, 1100 meters above sea level.
Coming soon: How to Hike to Mefjellet
17. Molden
- Total distance: 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
- Walking time: 3-4 hours
- Elevation gain: 600 m / 1950 ft
- Best time to go: June – October
- Location: Lusterfjord
- Type of hike: Out and back
The path to Molden’s summit follows forest and highland pastures, with stunning views of Lusterfjord. The ascent is generally gentle and steady.
Fed with water from glaciers of the Jostedalsbreen and Jotunheimen National Parks, Lusterfjord has a beautiful turquoise colour, particularly on a sunny day.
Molden is a popular trail amongst the locals, but the summit is so ample that it is easy to escape the crowds.
Read more: Hiking Guide to Molden Above Luster Fjord in Norway
18. Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)
- Total distance: 8.8 km / 5.4 mi
- Walking time: 3-4 hours
- Elevation gain: 460 m / 1500 ft
- Best time to go: June – October
- Location: Lysefjord
- Type of hike: Out and back
I felt conflicted about hiking to Preikestolen after consciously deciding to skip Trolltunga on my road trip to Norway.
I knew that Preikestolen was a very busy hike, but my parents were joining me then, and the need to find easy-to-moderate day hikes in Norway that they could walk with me made me give in.
I did enjoy the hike to Preikestolen, particularly the extensive views over the Lysefjord and the interesting shape of Pulpit Rock, which made the hike famous.
The fact that we did it very late in the evening helped, as by that time, the crowds had dispersed, and there were maybe three dozen other people on the trail.
Read more: Hiking Guide to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)
19. Prest
- Total distance: 6.33 km / 3.9 mi
- Walking time: 3 – 4 hours
- Elevation gain: 630 m / 2070 ft
- Best time to go: June – October
- Location: Aurlandsfjord
- Type of hike: Out and back
Another great hike if you are looking for an awesome sunset spot overlooking a Norwegian Fjord. From the summit of Prest, you get beautiful views of the Aurlandsfjord.
90 per cent of the hike goes above the treeline, with several fantastic viewpoints along the way, Røyrgrind being the major one.
The nearest towns are Flåm and Aurland, which are popular tourist destinations with plenty of attractions, including the famous Flåmbana, a scenic train route between Flåm and Myrdal.
Read more: Hiking Guide to Prest
Best challenging day hikes in Norway
If you are up for a challenge and are a seasoned hiker, then the following 8 hikes are for you. You should only attempt these hikes properly outfitted and with a good fitness level.
It would help if you also weren’t afraid of heights, as you often encounter very steep scrambling sections on these trails. They have been marked in red on my map of the best hikes in Norway.
20. Skageflå
- Total distance: 8 km / 5 mi
- Walking time: 4 hours
- Elevation gain: 550 m / 1800 ft
- Best time to go: May – October
- Location: Geiranger
- Type of hike: One-way relocation
The hike to the Skageflå alpine farm offers unbeatable views of Norway’s most famous Fjord – Geiranger.
The hike to Skageflå could easily be rated as medium difficulty in terms of distance or elevation gain. However, the very steep and, at times, slippery steps at the end of the hike, which you must take to reach the boat terminal, make the hike challenging.
My favourite part of the hike was the views of the Seven Sisters’ Waterfall. There are several viewpoints and outcrops along the trail from where you can photograph it.
Read more: Hiking to Skageflå farm: the complete guide
21. Urkeegga Circuit
- Total distance: 10 km / 6.2 mi
- Walking time: 5-7 hours
- Elevation gain: 950 m / 3117 ft
- Best time to go: July – October
- Location: Urke / Hjørundfjord
- Type of hike: Circuit
I haven’t hiked many circuit day hikes in Norway. Most of them go up and down the same way, so when I learned about the Urkeegga circuit after hiking the nearby Saksa mountain, I knew I had to return.
The circuit is mostly known for the Egilbu shelter, built by the local community, where hikers can enjoy the surrounding views.
Speaking of, the Urkeegga circuit, for the most part, runs along a ridgeline between three peaks with panoramic views of the Hjørundfjord and its surrounding peaks down below.
Read more: Guide to hiking the Urkeegga circuit in Norway
22. Besseggen
- Total distance: 15.4 km / 9.6 mi
- Walking time: 6-8 hours
- Elevation gain: 1134 m / 3720 ft
- Best time to go: June – October
- Location: Jotunheimen National Park
- Type of hike: One-way relocation
Besseggen is one of the classic and well-known day hikes in Norway. It lies in the Jotunheimen National Park, known for its ice fields and high plateaus. It’s also home to Norway’s highest peak, Galdhøppigen.
Besseggen is a full-day hike that traverses along the ridgeline high above the turquoise lake Gjende.
The most famous viewpoint along the Besseggen trail is Lake Gjende and Bessvatnet. The latter is located 400 vertical meters above Lake Gjende.
Read more: Summer 2024 hiking guide to Besseggen ridgeline trail in Jotunheimen National Park
23. Kattanakken
- Total distance: 11 km / 6.8 mi
- Walking time: 6-8 hours
- Elevation gain: 1300 m / 4265 ft
- Best time to go: July – September
- Location: Jostedalsbreen National Park
- Type of hike: Out and back
Kattanakken is one of my favourite day hikes in Norway, but it is also one of the hardest ones. Officially, it has been marked as a black trail, meaning it is for experts only.
Luckily, its difficult scrambling parts come to an end. Less risk-tolerant hikers can hike to a viewpoint of the Briksdalsbreen glacier point and Lake Oldenvatnet before turning around and skipping the scrambling section.
Read more: Guide to the Kattanakken day hike in Norway
24. Kjeåsen
- Total distance: 4 km / 2.5 mi
- Walking time: 2 hours
- Elevation gain: 320 m / 1050 ft
- Best time to go: June – October
- Location: Eidfjord
- Type of hike: Out and back
Similar to the previously mentioned Rakssetra or Skageflå, Kjeåsen is another high-alpine farm. Norway is full of them.
The farm no longer operates, but the buildings remain in use by the current owners. I won’t lie; I was slightly green with envy at the views that they get from Kjeåsen down to Eidfjord every day.
Getting to Kjeåsen by car is possible, but if you are feeling adventurous, you can take the steep hike equipped with chains and ladders instead. This way, you will experience the same route kids growing up on the farm had to take to get to school.
25. Klovane
- Total distance: 5.4 km / 3.36 mi
- Walking time: 5-7 hours
- Elevation gain: 903 m / 2962 ft
- Best time to go: June – October
- Location: Jostedalsbreen National Park
- Type of hike: Out and back
The summit of Klovane is near the isthmus of Oldenvatnet Lake, famous for its turquoise colour.
The lake is fed directly from the Jostedalsbreen Icefield – Norway’s largest Icefield, the Briksdalsbreen glacier tongue, to be exact.
It’s a real grind to get to the summit, with a few steep scrambling sections and lots of mud and roots sticking out from the ground, but you forget all about it once you stand at the summit and look at the views.
Read more: Guide to Klovane Day Hike in Norway
26. Romsdalseggen
- Total distance: 9.34 km / 5.8 mi
- Walking time: 5-7 hours
- Elevation gain: 912 m / 2994 ft
- Best time to go: July – September
- Location: Åndalsnes
- Type of hike: One-way relocation
The views along the Romsdalseggen Ridge hike are straight from a fantasy movie. Sharp peaks, sheer walls, and lush green valleys 1000 vertical meters below. Everything you can expect to see. That is if the weather plays along.
This famous ridgeline hike goes to Åndalsnes, a small town and a popular tourist destination thanks to its proximity to Trollstigen mountain road.
Romsdalseggen is not exactly a hidden gem. It is one of Norway’s most famous day hikes and is on its way to becoming the next Trolltunga. Go now before it gets too busy.
Read more: Guide to the Romsdalseggen day hike in Norway
27. Saksa
- Total distance: 7 km / 4.35 mi
- Walking time: 6-8 hours
- Elevation gain: 1000 m / 3280 ft
- Best time to go: July – September
- Location: Urke / Hjørundfjord
- Type of hike: Out and back
This hike was the first hike in Norway that I ticked off my list, and it gave me a love for the Norwegian fjords.
I quickly learned what hiking in Norway is all about. If you want the views, you will have to put a lot of effort into seeing them.
Saksa is known as the Queen of the Sunmøre Alps. The mountain rises sharply from the Hjørundfjord to 1300 m a.s.l. The views from the top are some of the best in the country.
Read more: Guide to the Saksa day hike in Norway
Best via ferratas in Norway
Via ferratas are scrambling and climbing paths equipped with ladders, stemples, and steel cables for aided assistance and protection. You should only attempt them with a guide or, if you have previous experience, then with proper via ferrata equipment.
29. Via Ferrata Loen
- Total distance: 2.8 km / 1.74 mi
- Walking/climbing time: 4-5 hours
- Elevation gain: 988 m / 3241 ft
- Best time to go: May – October
- Location: Loen / Invikfjord
- Type of activity: Via Ferrata
When it comes down to views, via ferrata Loen is hard to beat. The higher you climb, the better it gets.
Via ferrata Loen has risen to somewhat of a cult status in Norway. It starts in the little village of Loen, built on the shore of Invikfjord, and climbs to the summit of Mount Hoven, 1100 meters above sea level.
The highlight of via ferrata Loen is the impressive suspension bridge (pictured above) perched 800 meters above sea level with extensive views of Lodalen Valley, Loen, and the Fjord.
Read more: 12-Step Guide To Tackling Via Ferrata Loen In Norway
30. Via Ferrata Romsdalsstigen
- Total distance: 4.7 km / 3 mi
- Walking/climbing time: 3.5 – 4 hours
- Elevation gain: 700 m / 2309 ft
- Best time to go: June – September
- Location: Åndalsnes
- Type of activity: Via Ferrata
When it comes to via ferrata climbing, I consider myself very knowledgeable in that area. After all, I have done plenty of iron paths in the Dolomites, ranging in difficulty greatly.
Yet, via ferrata Romsdalsstigen Vestveggen challenged my abilities in every way. As soon as I climbed the first few hundred meters, I knew this would be the most difficult via ferrata I have ever done.
Via ferrata Romsdalsstigen is one of the top tourist attractions in Åndalsnes. Luckily, there are two versions of it, so if you are unsure, choose the beginner option or a higher guide.
Read more: Guide To Via Ferrata Romsdalsstigen
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Hi Marta!
Love your website 🙂 We used it to plan our trip to the Dolomites and are now using it for Norway too. We will be there in mid-May this year. Do you have any suggestions on where to spend most of our time (understanding that not all hiking is accessible in May). I have stays booked in Stavanger, Odda, and Flam so far. I have 6 nights left to book before we go back to Bergen. Any thoughts would be appreciated. We are fairly experienced hikers, but want to keep things a bit more relaxed on this trip.
Thanks so much!
Vicky
Hi Vicky. Thanks for your kind words. I am so glad to hear you have returned to my site to plan another trip. I would go for a stay Sogndalsfjora. From there you could check out Austerdalsbreen and Molden hikes. They should be fine to do in mid-May. Another location for me would be the area around Loen. You could rent bikes and cycle next to Lovatnet and Oldenvatnet lakes and do some low elevation hikes. The gondola in Loen should already be running too and you might even be able to do the Via Ferrata Loen. I hope that helps! Have a fanastic time in Norway.
Hi Marta,
I recently returned from the dolomites and used your website as inspiration for the day hikes we wanted to do. We decided on Seceda, Cinque Torri, Lago Sorapis, Tre Cime and Val Venegia to end the tour and we absolutely loved it. It exceed all our expectations and left us hungry for more. We will definitely be revisiting the Dolomites.
I can’t thank you enough for putting sharing your experiences and the invaluable advice on this website. It really is the most comprehensive guide I could find and will definitely be consulting the site again and be following in your footsteps. Maybe Norway next!!
Thank you once again,
Kash
Hi Kash. Thank you so much for taking the time to provide such lovely feedback. It made my day. I do hope you come back to the Dolomites to explore more (maybe even try some via ferrata). Norway is also amazing and you wouldn’t regret it. Happy travels!
This is a huge help for planning our trip to Norway this summer! Thank you so much for sharing all the insights and information. And wish you a lot of great adventures ahead.
Hi Loran. Thanks so much for your great feedback. Make sure to check out my Norway itineraries. I am sure you can find one that will suit your interests.
Hi Marta- We already had our trip to Norway planned (for June 2024) when we came across your website, but WOW – thank you for such informative, straightforward content. It really helped reinforce some of our choices for where to go/what to do!
Hi Jill! Thanks for your great feedback. I am glad you find it helpful. Feel free to browse through my Norway content (It’s not all up there yet but I am working on it) I hope you have a wonderful time in Norway.