Norway · Europe
Norwegian Fjords
Mirror-still fjords, mountain railways and Arctic light.
- Best time
- Jan–Feb, Jun–Aug
- Flight time
- 2h from London · 7.5h from New York (to Bergen via Oslo)
- Language
- Norwegian
- Currency
- Norwegian krone (NOK)
- Time zone
- Europe/Oslo
About Norwegian Fjords
Why we love Norwegian Fjords
Norway's fjords are some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Europe: sheer cliffs plunging into deep green water, cascading waterfalls and tiny farms perched impossibly high above the sea.
Explore by private RIB boat and scenic railway, stay in wooden boutique hotels at the water's edge, and in winter travel north of the Arctic Circle to Tromsø and Lofoten for the northern lights.
Highlights not to miss
- 01
Geirangerfjord by RIB
Race past the Seven Sisters waterfall on a private speedboat.
- 02
The Flåm Railway
One of the world's most beautiful train journeys, from mountain plateau to fjord.
- 03
Lofoten in winter
Red fishing cabins, snowy peaks and the aurora above the Arctic sea.
- 04
Fjord-side stays
Historic wooden hotels with rooms that open straight onto the water.
When to go
The best time to visit Norwegian Fjords
Our travel designers recommend Jan–Feb, Jun–Aug for Norwegian Fjords. Temperatures are average daytime highs; rainfall is the monthly average.
| Month | Average high (°C) | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | 190 |
| Feb | 3 | 150 |
| Mar | 5 | 170 |
| Apr | 9 | 110 |
| May | 14 | 110 |
| Jun | 16 | 110 |
| Jul | 18 | 140 |
| Aug | 18 | 190 |
| Sep | 14 | 250 |
| Oct | 10 | 230 |
| Nov | 6 | 230 |
| Dec | 4 | 220 |
Journeys
Journeys to Norwegian Fjords
FAQ
Norwegian Fjords, answered
May to September for long days, open mountain roads and green scenery. For the northern lights, visit Arctic Norway between October and March.