Norwegian Fjords & Midnight Sun
Norway is in the unique position of being one of the world’s most prosperous nations, yet one of the cleanest, most environmentally concious, and abundantly blessed by nature in it’s landscapes, including two of the most popular bucket list items for a traveler – the midnight sun experience and the northern lights experience. Watch the midnight sun from locations such as lofoten islands up north and experience the country’s endless snow-capped mountain peaks and deep fjords – interspersed with a Viking history
Trip Highlights
- Begin your trip in Bergen – Norway’s second largest city and explore the Bryggen neighborhood – one of the most important trading posts of the Hanseatic league in the middle ages
- Take the popular and iconic “Norway in a nutshell” tour which combines picturesque fjord cruises with spectacular train and bus journeys
- Head up to the Arctic circle to experience one of mother nature’s most curious phenomenon – the Midnight Sun – where the setting sun grazes the horizon to rise up again
- Spend a couple of days on the remote yet stunning Lofoten islands with Alpine snow-capped mountains and nesting seabirds, abundant marine & wildlife.
- Finish up the trip in charming Stockholm, often called the Venice of the North
Which Visa Do I Need
Indian citizens require Schengen Visa for visiting all the destinations in this itinerary. US & UK passport holders do not require visa.
Length of Stay
We recommend at least 10 days for this itinerary. There are no direct flights to Norway, so almost a full day is spent in getting there and back.
Best time to visit
Midnight Sun is observed starting around mid-May through mid-Sep, depending on where in the country you are. July and August tend to be the warmest and busiest months.
midnight sun experience, glaciers, fjord cruise, scenic drives, viking history, medieval architecture
Did you know
- Norway – or, more correctly, the Kingdom of Norway – has two official names. And neither of them is “Norway!”. The country’s two official names are Norge and Noreg, depending on which written standard of the Norwegian language you’re using – Bokmål or Nynorsk.
- The World’s longest road tunnel is in Norway – At an astonishing 15 miles (24.5 km) long, the Lærdal Tunnel connects the small communities of Lærdal and Aurland.
- Income and wealth of all residents is on public record
- The world’s most expensive gas is found in Norway. Norwegians pay over $7.50 for a gallon of gas. Norway has significant oil reserves but instead of subsidizing vehicle fuel, the country uses the money elsewhere. For example, to fund free college for its residents.
- It is forbidden to die in the small town of Longyearbyen. The town hasn’t buried any dead people for 80 years, because bodies can’t decompose in the permafrost. Terminally ill people are flown out of the town to die elsewhere.
