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Main Suggestions:
– Fruit tree blossoming in the fjords
– Top tour skiing
– Fjord Cruises
– Cultural and culinary experiences
Spring is the season of joy in Fjord Norway – Spring in Western Norway is a special time. Both nature and people wake up from their long winter slumber. The days grow longer, the sun’s warmth can be felt again, and the first crocuses and daffodils spring forth. At Easter, you will have the fjord towns in Fjord Norway almost to yourself. Large parts of the population head to the mountains at Easter for their last skiing trip of the season. In May, the green and blossoming fruit trees are a unique and beautiful sight against the blue fjord and the mountains, which are still capped with snow. The roaring rapids are at their biggest this time of year, and the melted ice gives the fjords a green hue.
Spring truly is a season of contrasts and transformation. As the first signs of spring unfold down in the valleys in late April/May, it can still be full-on winter up in the mountains. Spring is a popular season for slush spring skiing, usually in shorts and a T-shirt, and dedicated cross-country skiers with tan lines can still be spotted in the cross-country tracks up in the high mountains. It can also be a wonderful time to cycle or hike along gravel roads and on historical trails, with rivers of meltwater cascading down the mountain sides and wild flowers stretching towards the sun along the side of the road. The locals also have a real spring in their step, as brighter times lie ahead.
Main Suggestions:
The King’s Road over Filefjell – an award-winning and historical multi-day hiking tour with shuttle service that combines farmlands, mountains and fjords.
Basecamp Filefjellstuene – multi-day spring skiing adventure at Filefjell. Experience the iconic snow cat ride from Tyin to Eidsbugarden! Spring truly is a season of contrasts and transformation. As the first signs of spring unfold down in the valleys in late April/May, it can still be full-on winter up in the mountains. Spring is a popular season for slush spring skiing, usually in shorts and a T-shirt, and dedicated cross-country skiers with tan lines can still be spotted in the cross-country tracks up in the high mountains. It can also be a wonderful time to cycle or hike along gravel roads and on historical trails, with rivers of meltwater cascading down the mountain sides and wild flowers stretching towards the sun along the side of the road. The locals also have a real spring in their step, as brighter times lie ahead.
Spring in the North is two steps forward and one back.
Spring in Northern Norway is an attitude thing. Leave every idea of spring flowers at home and pack all your warmest clothes. Don’t forget your sunglasses. You’ll have a whale of a time in the best weather of the year.
Spring in Northern Norway can be glorious; I was once on the island of Vega in early April. The countless little lakes froze over at night, but in the bright midday sunshine, the tiny purple saxifrages were blossoming. A few days later, I went to the North Cape behind a snowplough. Again, the sun was glorious, and we drove in a snow corridor to a totally snowed-in North Cape. Then, in Tromsø, I saw people shovel snow from their roofs after an extra solid snow shower. Nah, for Tromsø an average one. In the north, we often say there is no spring. It’s winter, then the snow melts, and that’s the start of summer. A slight exaggeration, there is some truth to it. Bring warm clothes and enjoy both winter and summer activities in Springtime.
Main Suggestions:
The white towns of Southern Norway – Few things characterize Southern Norway more than the charming white-painted towns that decorate the coastline from Risør to Flekkefjord like pearls on a string. Here, meals are enjoyed at a restaurant on the pier with sparkling views of boats on the water. Enjoy the cozy atmosphere, shopping, local cuisine, museums and art galleries, and a wide selection of concerts and cultural events.
White water rafting – Are you an adventure-seeker? Or are you looking for a fun activity for the entire family? Rafting may be just the thing for you, and the rivers in Southern Norway are perfect for safe and fun water sport. TrollAktiv in Evje and Adventure Norway in Marnadal offer both family rafting and regular rafting activities.
Main Suggestions:
Visit Oslo – The capital of Oslo is beautiful in spring time. one of Europe’s fastest growing cities. Oslo is a vibrant and leading food, fashion, art and music scene.
Munch Museum – A tour in Edvard Munch´s universe in the Oslo region make the art come alive. Enjoy his art in the new museum MUNCH in Oslo, and visit his homes in Åsgårdstrand, Ramme and Ekely.
Main Suggestions:
Discover a new perspective of Trondheim on an urban kayak trip along the Nidelva river that winds its way through the historic city. While paddling down the river you will be able to see the historical old town bridge, Nidaros Cathedral, Kristiansten fortress and old boats along the channel. The tours is lead by professional instructors with several years of experience.
Experience The Golden Road
This fun detour landscape at Inderøy Island is a golden opportunity to practice your love for nature and local food in easy-going surroundings. There are 22 stops along “The Golden Road”, including local food shops, galleries , and historical memorials. and with that said, the open landscape is the perfect green destination. There are possible to go from stop to stop along the route with a bus that offers a hop on hop off service.