Holidays in Norway often involve exciting excursions, many of which include sea cruises. For instance, you can embark on a cruise from Bergen, sailing to northeastern Kirkenes. Such excursions typically cover cities like Olesund, Trondheim, Tromso, and other coastal towns in Norway. The cost of these tours and excursions in Norway can start at around 1500 EUR, depending on the class of the cruise ship.
If you're looking for excursions within Norway that don't include boat trips, you can find options starting at approximately 1000 EUR, offering a comprehensive selection of cities to explore. One such example is the Nordic Way excursion that begins in Bergen and takes you through Mjørdal, Kjosfossen, Flomsbane, Flom, Sognefjord, Balestrand, Fjærland, Sognefjord, and many other towns in the Viking kingdom.
Reviews of these excursions in Norway often highlight the breathtaking beauty of the fjords and valleys, the chance to witness polar bears and the shimmering Northern Lights in the sky, as well as opportunities for skiing or leisurely walks through ancient streets in picturesque towns. You can also immerse yourself in Viking history by witnessing dramatic reenactments of Viking battles in Stavanger.
If you're going to the Lofoten Islands, be sure to visit the Viking chieftain who lives near Leknes.
And of course, the place to start is Oslo. This city was sung by the Norse skalds, there are dozens of museums, among which you should definitely visit the Kon-Tiki Museumand the Viking Ship Museum at University of Oslo.
Try to choose the right time for excursions. In summer in Norway is still much warmer, and on sunny days even hot. However, in winter, diligent Norwegians will provide guests with the warmest welcome even in the northern Honningsvåg.
