Hiking · NORWAY
Good guided day hikes in Norway fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you are on the trail.
Review of the guided Pulpit Rock hike from Stavanger, with route details, fitness advice, guide quality, transport, weather tips, and value.
“The views are great, but this hike is closer to strenuous than moderate. Very busy on the day that we did it (Saturday).”
Review of Stavanger’s guided Pulpit Rock hike, with pickup, small groups, scenic tunnel drive, alternate trails, costs, and practical tips.
“I absolutely loved the Pulpit Rock guided hike! Teodor is a very Knowledgeable and Fun Guide who made this day trip extremely memorable for all of us! Even though the weather wasn’t at its sunniest best, Teodor made sure we discovered the joy of hiking by taking lesser known (and hence tourist free!) routes along the trail and engage in some fun berry hunting! Thankyou Teodor for giving us memories for a lifetime :) Absolutely Recommend this hike to all !”
Review of the guided Kjeragbolten hike from Stavanger, with honest advice on fitness, weather, guides, transport, price, and what to pack.
“This is a must do tour if you're in Stavanger! My guide, Sean, was funny and incredibly insightful while articulating Norwegian customs, the mountain code, allemannsretten, and much more. The hike itself was a good workout and provided some stunning views. Once at the top, the scenery is breathtaking and the lodging of the Kjeragbolten is quite remarkable. This was by far my favorite tour and hike while in Stavanger. I highly recommend it if you're in the area!”
Review of Olden’s Briksdal Glacier hike, with mountain views, waterfalls, practical cruise timing advice, and honest value tips.
“The bus company picked us up right next to the cruise ship. Coach was very comfortable with an excellent driver. The guide was delightful and her narrative was full of interesting facts and thoughts. The scenery was absolutely stunning the whole way to the Briksdal Glacier. The walk to the Glacier is on a really well formed and wide track with a few stone steps here and there. Although quite uphill in places, there was plenty of time to pace yourself and the walk is well worth the effort. you want to stop often anyway and take lots of photos. Take your raincoat even on a fine day as one…”
Review of Stavanger’s guided Preikestolen hike, with fjord views, small groups, practical tips, pricing, gear advice, and honest drawbacks.
“The landscape from the Preikestolen is breathtaking this fjord is beautiful. Everyone has to see it! Furthermore our guide "Lisa" was very kind. We used the old path to down from the mountain, which more peaceful and less crowded as well. Entertaining tour, totally worth it.”
Review of Haugesund’s Himakånå hike: steep trail, fjord views, local lunch, transport details, fitness advice, and $249 value.
“We got picked up just outside the port .1 hour bus ride .Our guide Howard was great . We did the hike up a gravel road which took about 1 hour some of it was quit steep. The views at the top where amazing. In the way down we went through the forest whichever enjoyed . I would say you need to be reasonably fit to do the trip .”
Hike Malmøya Island from Oslo for fjord views, quiet beaches, forest paths, local history, and a cozy waffle with a warm drink.
“antonie was very nice. we had a great time! the hike distance was around 2.6 miles total around the island with a nice break in the middle.”
Cruise Lysefjorden and hike Preikestolen in winter with a guide, seasonal gear, lunch, and quiet fjord views from Stavanger.
“Świetnie zorganizowana wycieczka, wszystko było zaplanowane, świetny przewodnik, czułam się bardzo bezpiecznie.”
Review of the Mjelle Beach hike from Bodø, with transport, guide details, scenery, value, fitness advice, and practical booking tips.
“Ivar is a guide who is that rare mix of giving you space and getting you the info you need. He was gracious enough not to cancel the tour even though I was the only one who had signed up for that particular day. Besides Mjelle, he also took me to two other beautiful lakes, and even showed me a couple of his own favorite spots.”
Hike Platåfjellet above Longyearbyen for fjord views, Arctic wildlife, local stories, hot drinks, and a rewarding 3.5-hour outing.
“Great walk up Platåfjellet. Good views all around and interesting flora. Good to see the little auks on the cliffs at the top, and a snow bunting further down, as well as the barnacle geese. Really enjoyed the company of our Austrian guide Andreas. A fantastic introduction to Svalbard.”
Review of Bergen’s private Trolltunga hike, with Steindalsfossen, ferry views, pricing, fitness demands, guides, and practical booking advice.
“We really enjoyed our guide, Luis Fernando. The scenery on this hike is absolutely breathtaking. It's worth doing, for sure!”
Climb Mosjøen’s Øyfjellet by via ferrata, then zip over the Vefsna River on this active five-hour Norwegian adventure.
“Great day, challenging enough Via Ferrata, excellent guides who ensured safe and enjoyable climbing at all times. Zipwire was a perfect end to a great day.”
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