Imagine hiring a big holiday apartment in Oslo or Trondheim; renting a ski chalet in Trysil; or staying in a holiday home in Bergen by the beautiful fjords of West Norway.
Where to Stay in Norway
It’s not easy choosing where to stay in Norway, with such a fabulous range of hiking and wildlife-spotting destinations, pretty fjord towns, and superb group holiday accommodation.
Hire a holiday home in West Norway to explore the deep fjords of the west coast, or stay in a holiday apartment in Bergen, the second largest city in Norway, by the fjord of Byfjorden, surrounded by the Seven Mountains. This is one of the most popular tourist regions in the country, known for its fjord landscapes, picturesque town, and unspoilt natural beauty. Take a cruise on the fjords and visit other cities such as Ålesund; the huge Jostedalsbreen glacier; the stunning Hordaland region with its North Sea coastline; Sognefjorden, Norway’s longest fjord; and charming villages such as Balestrand.
In East Norway, hire a holiday apartment in Oslo for city sightseeing in Norway’s capital; visit the Gudbrandsdalen valley in Oppland and Hallingdal valley in Buskerud; and explore the mountains of Jotunheimen national park.
In Middle Norway, rent group accommodation in Trondheim the oldest of Norway’s major cities, home to the fantastic Nidaros Cathedral, the largest church in Northern Europe, which towers over the city centre; lots of lively student bars and cultural venues; numerous wooden mansions and buildings in and around the city centre and harbour; the Museum of Musical Instruments; Trøndelag folkemuseum; and Vitensentret (Trondheim Science Museum). Time your visit for the end of July and beginning of August, and you can also enjoy the city’s St. Olav Festival, celebrating Olav Haraldsson, who attempted to christianise Norway.
If you hire a holiday home in wild Northern Norway, which is a region dominated by nature, bordering the Arctic Circle, you can explore peaceful fjords and remote islands, enjoy fishing, and catch amazing views of the midnight sun in summer – while you may even spot the Northern Lights in winter.
Explore Norway’s gentlest coastline by renting a holiday home in South Norway or staying in a big holiday apartment in Arendal, Farsund or Risør. Alternatively, you could hire a big apartment in Kristiansand, a city that is a firm favourite as a summer holiday destination amongst Norwegians. The sea and fjords in this region offer a whole host of outdoor activities like sailing and fishing, and Kristiansand itself has a cosmopolitan atmosphere with plenty of sights – including the Fiskebrygga (fish market), a pleasant seafront boardwalk, Kristiansand Dyrepark (Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park), Posebyen (the Old Town), and the Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand open-air-museum.
To experience truly wild Arctic nature, visit Svalbard _ a group of islands north of mainland Norway – and stay in group accommodation on Spitsbergen. Hire a large apartment in Longyearbyen, the small ‘capital’ of Svalbard, and hire a guide to help you explore untouched glaciers and rugged mountains, or go wldlife-spotting for polar bears, reindeer, whales, seals, walruses and polar foxes.