Walking holidays in Norway

Head off on a non-group, self-guided walking holiday in Norway, on which you stay in superbly located accommodation and walk at your own pace through impressive scenery, following our comprehensively researched route notes along scenic paths.

Marvel at astonishing scenery on a

walking holiday in Norway

With scenery on a grand scale, walking holidays in Norway are a fulfilling experience, revealing serene fjords, rugged mountains, creaking glaciers and more. In the true spirit of a Slow holiday, break 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), so don’t rush. Watch the sea eagle gliding above the waves, visit that stave church, pause a while by the water’s edge…

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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

Generally easy walking with few ascents / descents, but perhaps the occasional long day.
Grade 1-2

Easy-to-moderate walking with some ascents / descents, and occasional longer days.
Grade 2

Moderate walking on varied terrain, with some long days and regular ascents / descents.
Grade 2-3

Moderate-to-challenging walking on more rugged terrain with significant ascents / descents on most days. Compass skills may be required (check the individual holiday).
Grade 3

Challenging hikes, featuring long days with significant ascent / descent on challenging terrain. Compass skills may be required.
Flexible

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