Walking holidays in Norway

- Marvel at astonishing scenery

With scenery on a grand scale, walking holidays in Norway are a fulfilling experience, revealing serene fjords, rugged mountains, creaking glaciers and more. Pause as often as you like to admire it all – you’re not part of a group, and don’t have to worry about any of the arrangements (we make sure everything runs like clockwork). Watch the sea eagle gliding above the waves, visit that stave church, and enjoy a walking holiday that's worth it.

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Top pick for 2025

2025 is a solar maximum year, which only comes round every 11 years. This is when the sun reaches its peak activity within a solar cycle, which also means excellent chances of seeing the Northern Lights. In Senja, the Northern Lights are visible almost all year round, and will be especially spectacular around September.

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The best walking in Norway

There are many reasons to go walking in Norway. A hiking holiday here promises, above all, memorable views. In the south, you could explore either Hardangerfjord, which is characterised by apple orchards and waterfalls, or the islands and fjords around the small Art Nouveau city of Ålesund. Beyond the Arctic Circle, Senja and the Lofoten Islands offer a fusion of mountain, moorland and coast, making for varied and satisfying walking.

For more holiday ideas, see our full range of walking, touring and snow holidays in Norway.

How we grade our walking holidays in Norway

Despite the grandeur of the scenery, you don’t need to be an experienced hiker to go walking in Norway – our hiking holiday in Hardangerfjord can cater for occasional walkers by making use of the excellent transport links, while our holiday in Ålesund offers a choice of easy-to-moderate walks. Even some of the routes on our flexible walking holidays on Norway’s justly popular Lofoten Islands and the dramatic island of Senja require no more than average fitness (though the rough terrain requires surefootedness).

Grade 1

These gentle strolls range typically between 5-10km per day and involve few ascents or descents. Go at your own pace, pause at every opportunity, and take it all in.
Grade 1-2

You don't have to be a seasoned hiker to enjoy these walks, but someone who's happy to take on around 5-15km each day – with the occasional hill thrown in.
Grade 2

Expect to cover approximately 10-15km a day, across varied terrain with regular ascents and descents. You'll be challenged in places – but enjoy superb views.
Grade 2-3

Where rugged terrain goes hand in hand with the satisfaction of reaching a peak or high pass. Typically, days range between 7-20km and involve significant ascent and descent.
Grade 3

Our most thrilling walks involve full days on the trails, more challenging terrain, and testing ascents and descents, but there's still time to appreciate your surroundings.
Flexible

Choice of easier or harder routes, so that you can tailor most days to your requirements.

Why choose Inntravel?

Comprehensive route notes

We take great pride in our route guides, updating them constantly so that you have the most current information and can enjoy the richest possible holiday experience. Walking at a pace that suits you, you can rely on them to steer you from A to B, and fill you in about places of interest and local culture along the way.
Your holiday, your way

Not being part of a group means you can stay in intimate hotels and guesthouses, and gives you so much freedom. Freedom to choose your start date, the length of your holiday (feel free to add extra nights) and your travel route – we’ll happily book a bespoke travel package for you, either by air, by rail or by ferry.
Friendly experts

We’ve built up a wealth of experience since we started in 1984. Whether you’ve got a query or wish to book a holiday, you’ll deal with friendly experts who share a passion for travel and who have stayed in our featured hotels and walked our routes. They’ll be delighted to answer your questions and help you plan your perfect holiday.

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