Lonely Planet Norway

Dive headfirst into Norway and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.

Norway rewards curiosity - discover glacier-hewn landscapes decorated with rushing waterfalls and ancient cities punctuated by striking modern architecture. Our on-the-ground experts have visited the UNESCO-listed 12th-century Urnes Stave Church, taken a snowmobiling trip into Svalbard's wilderness, and cruised the Telemark Canal. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Norway travel guide. Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning your trip to Norway effortlessly, including:

• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Inspiring photography and detailed maps including a pull-out map of Norway
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Lofotr Viking Museum to the Northern Lights at Tromsø
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Norwegian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Updated as part of Lonely Planet's reimagined guidebook collections, built to help travellers plan smarter, travel easier and explore with confidence
• Covers: Oslo, Southern Norway, Central Norway, Bergen & the Southwest Fjords, The Western Fjords, Trøndelag, Nordland, The Far North, Svalbard

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Norway.