13 days in Norway Itinerary

The coastal city of Stavanger ranks among Norway's top culinary destinations, its fine restaurants and food fairs an increasingly popular attraction with impassioned foodies from around the globe.

On the 29th (Mon), identify plant and animal life at Rogaland Arboret, stroll through Borestranden Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Orre Beach, then stroll through Vigdelstranden, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Tou scene. On the 30th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a stroll through Ovre Holmegate, steep yourself in history at Gamle Stavanger, kick back and relax at Sjobadet Myklebust, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Lervig, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Godalen Beach.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Stavanger is an approximately 12-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Dubai to Stavanger. Traveling from Dubai in May, things will get colder in Stavanger: highs are around 16°C and lows about 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Bergen.

A city famed for its underground music scene, Bergen also serves as the gateway to the fjords of Norway's western coastline.

On the 31st (Wed), see where the ancients bathed at Heit Bergen Sauna, sample some tasty brews at Bergen Food Tours, then take in the waterfront at Bryggen, then see the interesting displays at Theta Museum, and finally take in the awesome beauty at Mount Floyen and the Funicular.

To see reviews, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Bergen sightseeing planner.

You can fly from Stavanger to Bergen in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in May, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Flam.

Nestled in a kingdom of mountains and fjords, the scenic village of Flam serves as a good base for exploring some of the most beautiful sights of Norwegian nature.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Thu): identify plant and animal life at FjordSafari and then see the interesting displays at Flamsbana Museet.

To find ratings, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Flam travel planner.

Traveling by car from Bergen to Flam takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Trondheim.

The oldest of Norway's major cities, Trondheim sits on the southern shore of one of the country's longest fjords.

On the 2nd (Fri), trek along Bymarka, walk around Trondheim par3golf, then pause for some serene contemplation at Nidaros Cathedral, and finally wander the streets of Bakklandet.

To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Trondheim attractions planner.

Fly from Flam to Trondheim in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In June, daytime highs in Trondheim are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time to travel to Geiranger.

Surrounded by pristine nature, the scenic village of Geiranger serves as a gateway to some of Norway's most famous landscapes.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): explore the activities along Geiranger Fjord.

To find ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Geiranger trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Trondheim to Geiranger with the Route module. In June in Geiranger, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to travel to Fredrikstad.

Fredrikstad is a city and municipality in Østfold county, Norway. Start off your visit on the 4th (Sun): play a few rounds at Gamle Fredrikstad Golfklubb, then relax and rejuvenate at Humle Yoga, then enjoy the sand and surf at Maerrapanna Bathing and Recreational Area, and finally kick back and relax at Saltholmen.

For maps, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Fredrikstad trip planner.

You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Geiranger to Fredrikstad in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. While traveling from Geiranger, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Fredrikstad, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Larvik.

Larvik is a town and municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Mon): stroll through Batteristranda, then kick back and relax at Molen, then enjoy the sand and surf at Rakke, and finally play a few rounds at Larvik Golf Course.

To see more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Larvik road trip planning app.

Explore your travel options from Fredrikstad to Larvik with the Route module. In June in Larvik, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can drive to Oslo.

Norway's capital city, Oslo boasts a thousand years of history and a diverse mix of architecture that blends old, new, and ultra-modern.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Fram Museum and Norsk Folkemuseum. There's lots more to do: step into the grandiose world of Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning), see the interesting displays at Holmenkollen Ski Museum, take a stroll through Vulkan Neighbourhood, and make a trip to Karl Johans gate.

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You can drive from Larvik to Oslo in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in June, and nighttime lows around 9°C. On the 9th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.