With shimmering fjords, soaring mountains and just four million people, Norway is a spectacular, tranquil country that offers the chance to witness nature at its most unspoilt. It's not just about the scenery, however; Norway's cities - from northern Tromso, famous for the Aurora Borealis and summer 'white nights', to bustling Oslo and waterfront Bergen - ooze effortless Scandi style, and seafood to die for.
It's not often that I stand around with my mouth open, but drifting up the Hardangerfjord, the third largest fjord on the planet, proved hard to not have my jaw on the floor. The clear water is flanked by vast cliffs which rise sharply hundreds of feet into the air, softened by waterfalls and sleepy villages, huddled at the bottom of the slopes. My trip around Norway has been my favourite; hundreds of spectacular miles, topped off with a seafood feast on Bergen's pretty harbour.
This trip to Norway includes two contrasting destinations that make for a fantastically varied family holiday. Spending two nights in the city of Tromsø, with two nights on the island of Sommarøy in between, you will find yourselves on an array of adventures, including husky sleigh ride, whale watching and hunting for the Northern Lights.
An exploration, on foot and by car, of one of the most dramatic – and little-visited – corners of Europe, offering spectacular scenery and unique coastal accommodation.
4 night city break in Oslo, Norway
Prices from £724pp. Includes return flights, and 4 nights bed & breakfast accommodation.
At the end of the Oslofjord and surrounded by islands and forested hills, Oslo is an interesting and rewarding city to visit, it is also one of the oldest capitals in Europe. Our 4 night city break, includes an O
Featuring boat and train journeys, this holiday of contrasts reveals the bustle of Oslo and Bergen as well as the serenity of enchanting Sognefjord.
Nestling on a cluster of granite islands against a backdrop of mountains on the northern fringes of Norway’s fjords, Ålesund promises a truly Norwegian experience amid archetypal scenery.
