For years, Thailand has been one of my favorite countries to return to. I’ve visited countless times—exploring bustling cities, island beaches, mountain towns, and everything in between—and every trip reminds me why it’s one of the easiest places in the world to combine work and travel. I truly don’t even remember how many times I’ve …
Norway
Travel blogs, features and photos from Norway
Norway Travel Guide
The ultimate guide to the best things to do and see in Norway
The land of fjords, midnight sun, and the Vikings is a fascinating place with beautiful scenery, a cool capital and quaint towns worth exploring. Start here with my basic Norway travel tips, or jump down below to read my latest Norway travel blogs.
When to Visit
The best time to visit Norway will depend a lot on what you’re looking for in your trip. If you’re only planning to visit Oslo, any time of year is good, as even in the cold winters, there’s still loads of cool stuff to see and do.
If you’re counting on seeing the northern lights, some time between October and March is best, and the same is true for skiers. If you want to get out an explore the natural wonders of this Nordic country, summer months are a much better option, with warm temperatures and long, long days.
Top Experiences to Have in Norway
See the Northern Lights – Between October and March, if you visit Arctic Norway (or even if you don’t) you have a pretty good chance of witnessing the aurora borealis dance over the sky in waves of colored light. Once you’ve seen this amazing natural phenomenon, it’ll stay with you forever!
Ride the Hurtigruten coastal ferry – Traveling from Bergen in the west to Kirkenes in the far north close to the Russian border, this famous five or six day ferry journey gives you a taste of the wonders of the Norwegian coast and pristine and spectacular landscape.
Take the Oslo Bergen train – Definitely the most beautiful train ride in Norway, and one of the most scenic in all Europe, this six and a half hour journey takes you through forest, over the Hardangervidda Plateau and through lovely countryside, and along fjords: basically all of Norway in one train ride!
Norway Tours
Taking a tour in or around Norway will save you time and get you in to some areas you might otherwise overlook, so it’s definitely worth you time to consider one.
LGBTQ – Gay Norway Travel Guide
Norway, like the other Scandinavian countries, is a forward-thinking and modern nation, and as such is very LGBT friendly. While most everywhere is welcoming for gay travelers, the capital, Oslo, is where the vast majority of the country’s gay life is centered. These are a few of the best things you should know about visiting gay Norway.
London Pub – The city’s oldest gay club, this place has a fun atmosphere and has regular karaoke evenings, quiz nights and drag queen bingo.
Tronsmo Books & Comics – Probably also the most radical bookshop in Oslo, this place has a nice selection of literature on range of subjects relating to the queer experience, including politics, feminism and fiction.
Oslo Pride – The largest LGBT festival in Norway, the annual Oslo Pride, this takes over the city completely and has been running since the early 80s. It’s free and in Oslo, really is an event for everyone with straight people and their kids joining in too!
More gay travel resources here.
Follow @travelsofadam on Instagram for more travel tips!
Norway Travel Blogs
We didn't find any posts for your search term.
Latest Posts
A Growing Entertainment Tradition Across the Islands The Caribbean is known for its vibrant culture, lively social traditions and strong sense of community. Over the past decade, bingo has become one of the region’s most popular structured leisure activities, enjoyed both in person and through digital platforms. Many adults exploring online bingo games are part …
Listen, if you’ve been following my blog, Twitter, or Instagram for any amount of time, you probably know I live for a sexy gay fashion moment. LGBTQ-owned fashion brands are a big part of my lifestyle. I’m always looking for local, independent designers on every trip and (like probably every other gay guy in the …
Rome has a siren song that calls to us. Perhaps it’s the dream of exploring centuries-old ruins in the morning, wandering down a cobblestone street to a family restaurant for fresh pasta at night, and eating gelato on a bench next to an ancient fountain as the sun sets. For Midwesterners, planning a city break …
Travel has always been about discovery. People visit new cities for food, culture, scenery, nightlife and the small surprises that make a trip memorable. For some adults, entertainment is also part of that experience, from hotel lounges and live shows to digital leisure enjoyed during quiet downtime. Australian casino entertainment has developed an appeal for …
For most travelers, the ideal setup is one device that handles everything. No extra lenses, no separate camera bag, no second battery to charge. The question is whether a smartphone can genuinely fill that role and not just for casual snapshots but for the kind of photos worth printing, sharing, or looking back on years …
Rome is a place to unpack and stack up days. Where, more than the hotel, the neighborhood you choose should create the tempo of the trip. A good choice will mean solid and balanced days full of walking, eating, and drinking, with few of the necessary, but stressful, taxi rides to get from here to …
I came to skiing late, and sideways — the way, I suspect, a lot of queer people come to things that have traditionally felt like they weren’t built for us. I didn’t grow up in a family that skied. Nobody in my immediate world treated a February half-term trip to the Alps as a rite …
A great queer-friendly city escape does not have to be expensive. With the right planning, LGBTQ+ travelers can enjoy culture, nightlife, food, community and style without overspending. The best city breaks are not always built around luxury hotels or packed itineraries. They often come from choosing the right neighborhood, finding welcoming spaces, balancing free and …
A city break can feel like the perfect escape. In just a few days, you can explore new neighborhoods, try local restaurants, visit museums, go out at night and get a real taste of a different place. But city trips can also get expensive quickly. Flights, hotels, meals, transit, drinks, event tickets and last-minute plans …