With all the severity and willfulness of nature, millions of tourists visit the country every year. Romantics, fans of the Scandinavian sagas and polar exoticism mainly strive here. Here guests are enchanted by picturesque fjords, cozy towns such as Oslo, wonderful ski resorts and excellent excursion programs. If you are tired of touristy countries and standard routes, try visiting Norway, where new discoveries and enchanting northern beauty await travelers.

The country's climate differs depending on the region.

  • The southwestern coast is characterized by a temperate maritime climate.
  • The interior regions are characterized by a continental climate with more pronounced temperature fluctuations.
  • The extreme north of the country is characterized by a subarctic climate.

Holiday seasons in Norway offer guests sea cruises, mountain skiing, various excursions, yachting, fishing, ecotourism, participation in festivals and other exciting activities. Depending on the type of vacation you choose and decide when is the best time to go to Norway. However, many tourists strive to combine several types of pastime in one trip.

Winter holidays

Many travelers prefer to relax in this picturesque country during the winter. Tours to Norway on New Year are quite in demand and allow you to comfortably rest in the ski resorts of the kingdom. By the way, the brightest winter holiday here is Christmas.

The weather in winter depends on the region, but in general it is quite cold here in any area. In Oslo, daytime temperatures are usually between 0 and -17 ° C. The deeper into the central regions, the colder it gets.

In the Arctic, the weather is characterized by severe frosts (-20 ° C and below) and snowstorms. But such cold weather does not stop those who dream of seeing the mesmerizing northern lights.

The coldest months are January and February, so if you wish to celebrate St. Valentine or February 23rd, then be prepared for severe frosts. At the same time, holidays at the ski resorts are in full swing these months.

Springtime

In spring, the ski season ends. In March and April, it is still cold to take walks, and it is too early to swim in the sea. The temperature in many regions is still within the range of -4 ... -10 ° C. In this regard, tours in the spring are not very popular. And in order to attract tourists, hotels cut their prices and give good discounts. This opportunity is used by many independent travelers who specifically choose low seasons to save money.

If you dream of visiting Norway, having a rest as cheaply as possible, then plan your route in the spring. Better during May holidays when winter finally leaves many cities, giving way to spring. Nature blooms at this time and becomes unusually beautiful. The end of spring is the beginning of the most interesting excursions, boat trips and various cruises.

Scandinavian summer

There is no doubt that summer is the most enjoyable holiday in Norway. Tour prices are increasing this season, but this is the best time to travel to Norway in 2019. The weather in summer is favorable and allows you to spend your holidays in very comfortable conditions.

In June, you can get to know Oslo and Bergen, visit the exciting troll trail and take a fascinating journey along Flomska railroad... In June, the white nights begin in the country, which last a whole month.

At the height of the summer season, that is, in July, it will already be possible to swim and sunbathe a little on beach resorts country. Thanks to the Gulf Stream sea ​​waters here they warm up to acceptable temperatures (18-22 ° C). One of best beaches, according to tourists, is Sjosanden in the Mandal resort. The same good conditions can be found in coastal areas of Oslo as well. For those who have a rest with children, good conditions have been created on the nearby islands with pretty houses.

In general, it is warm here in summer. The average daytime temperature is within +22 ° C. V mountainous areas it usually does not exceed 13 ° C, and in the west, 18 ° C. In the Arctic, the weather always remains cold, even in summer time.

If you are wondering when to go on holiday to Norway to go on fjord cruises, then summer is the best time to do so. Traditionally, these routes start in Bergen.

The fishing season in Norway also falls during the summer and lasts from June to September.

Autumn cold

The beautiful autumn season in the land of the Vikings does not last long, as in October the first snow falls in many regions. If you did not have time to visit Norway in the summer, but definitely want to visit here in 2019, you should book a tour in September in order to have time to visit the best excursion routes in comfortable weather conditions. During this month, Oslo is still very pleasant thanks to the mountains that protect the cozy town from Atlantic cyclones. The first snow appears here usually during the November holidays.

In general, in the fall, the flow of tourists here significantly decreases, and therefore prices in hotels are somewhat lower. And by the end of autumn, many ski resorts begin to function fully.

For all the severity of the climate, millions of tourists visit Norway every year. That's why high season in Norway twice a year. A favorable time to visit is the period from December to March, and the second option is from May to September. A trip to Norway will help you enjoy the harsh northern romance and at the same time will leave in your memory the warmest memories. Low season in Norway the off-season is from October to December and from March to May.

When to go to Norway? But this directly depends on which season you want to get into. No, now we are not talking about climate and weather. And about when and why it is better to relax in Norway. This is a tricky question. After all, there are seasons of ecotourism, excursions, sea holidays, sea cruises, yachting, northern lights, alpine skiing... And also the season of festivals and the season of sales. Many tourists want to combine several goals at once. And we, together with TRIPMYDREAM, will help with this.

Many, choosing when to fly to Norway, are guided by the ski season. You can read about it in detail in the corresponding section. It lasts until the end of spring. Most often they come to Lillehammer. And in the western part of the country on the Stryn and Gallhopiggen glaciers, they ride even in summer.

Do you decide when is the best time to go to Norway? The season for excursions and travel runs from May to September. At this time, at least two million tourists visit the country. Prices are high here in summer, so many people choose economy bus tours.

Winter remains the high season for skiers and extreme lovers. winter holiday... The local winters are very cold minimum temperatures in the central regions of the country they reach arctic cold weather.


Winter weather in Norway varies by region. On west coast soft climatic conditions, in the afternoon a small minus. In Oslo, seasonal temperatures range from -7 ° C to 0 ° C. If you move inland, the weather will get colder. In the cities of the central regions of Norway in January from -17 ° C at night to -7 ° C during the day.

Blizzards and severe frosts are raging in the Arctic, with an average of about -22 ° C. The cold record was recorded a few years ago in Finnmark, -50 ° C. Until mid-January, there is a dense twilight here, and the sky lights up from time to time. northern lights... Only for the sake of him they come to the country of cold and snow. Most often they choose cruises to Trondheim or to the island of Svalbard.

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Holidays in Norway in spring

March and April are considered off-season. The weather in Norway is damp and rainy in spring. But it is at this time that independent tourists come. Many hotels offer discounts, and excursions are much cheaper. Ski season it's already running out, it's early to swim, and it's cold for walking along the routes in the cities and the surrounding area. That is why prices are falling. It is most comfortable to come to, and other large excursion cities.


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Holidays in Norway in the summer

This is without a doubt the peak of the season. The best time to see the sights of Norway is summer. Troll trail, Flåm railway near a steep slope, ancient Oslo. Most of the country's attractions are best viewed at this time. And a beach vacation in Norway is possible only in the midst of the summer heat. And then, of course, it is best appreciated by seasoned extreme lovers. Although on the southwest coast there are many secluded bays with wonderful beaches.


The weather in Norway is warm in summer, even hot in the sun. They begin to swim en masse not earlier than July, when the water warms up to + 18 ° C to + 22 ° C in shallow water. In July, the thermometer rises to + 21 ° C. In the central regions of the country it is warmer than in the south. In the west, the maximum temperature mark is around + 18 ° C.

V highlands during the day from + 9 ° C to + 13 ° C. In the Arctic in summer, the air temperature does not rise above -5 ° C. In Tromsø, the light period lasts from 17 May to 25 June, in Finnmark from early June to late July, and in Svalbard from 20 April to 26 August. At night in summer, the air is cooled to + 6-10 ° C in almost any region.


Summer months best suited for yachting. Fishing in the north of the country better in summer, in the south and southwest more popular in winter. The fishing season lasts from June to September, with the spawning season in the spring and autumn, so fishing is prohibited. The best time for cruises to the fjords during the summer. Tours traditionally start in the city of Bergen. Of course, it cannot be said that in winter they are not at all popular, because the water near their shores never freezes.

The white nights season lasts here from June to July. The sun does not set over the horizon for almost a whole day. Due to the fog, it is not very bright. In August, the polar day is over, the sun rises early, at about 03.00, and it gets dark not earlier than 22.00.

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Being at the same latitude in Alaska and Greenland, Norway still has a softer character and pampers its guests with both snowy mountain peaks and warm spring sun. At the same time, each season is beautiful in its own way and opens up opportunities for pleasant relaxation: active sports flourish in winter, and in summer tourists are attracted by the clear waters of the Norwegian fjords.

Climate in Norway: general information

Most of the country is in temperate, which guarantees a completely familiar cold winter and warm summers. However, the climate in Norway is very changeable. Each part of the country has its own unique factors that determine the weather conditions throughout the year.

The warmest in the south of Norway. Here, even in January, the temperature is above zero. The reason for this is the warm current in the Norwegian Sea. Flowing at a depth of 50-100 m, it heats the water and coastal air, and the constant westerly winds move it another 300 km to the southern outskirts of the country.

The current not only raises the temperature, but also increases the humidity of the region.

The central and eastern regions are fortunate enough to be completely under the influence continental climate... Temperature drops are rare here. Typically, the thermometer is kept around 0 ° C in the cold season and does not rise above 20 ° C in the warm season.

Traveling to Norway? Be sure to visit the fjords, which are written about in the article.

The frosty arctic air only reached the northern regions of Norway. This is followed by cold masses from the Baltic and higher latitudes. The North Atlantic current no longer penetrates this part, and the Scandinavian mountains protect only the east, turning the extreme north into a cradle for winds and precipitation.

The northern country rarely pampers tourists on hot days. For Norwegians, 20 ° C above zero is already the height of the summer heat. Despite the low air temperature, the whole summer shines in the country bright sun, meadows turn green and warm summer rains fall.

The polar day beyond the Arctic Circle begins in the middle of summer.

The main advantage is consistency weather conditions... Even at night, the temperature does not drop below 6 ° C.

The bulk of precipitation in summer period drops out in northern Norway. As for the rest of the regions, the rainy season may begin at the end of August. It is accompanied by a strong cold snap throughout the country. Therefore, the most favorable month July is considered for tourists.

In summer, it is customary in Norway to go fishing, explore cycling routes, and visit the fjords.

Autumn tale

Many people come to Norway in autumn to admire the local nature, painted in golden-purple hues.

All over the country go torrential rains, reaching an indicator of 240 mm of precipitation. This situation is observed in the first two months of autumn, and by November the rains are replaced by snow.

From mid-autumn, the number of days with precipitation can reach 2/3 of the month.

The temperature starts to drop, but not abruptly. In early autumn, you can still enjoy warm days, and readings of + 5-7 ° C are found even in November.

At this time of year, tourists do not deny themselves the pleasure of visiting Norwegian forests in search of berries and mushrooms. Here you can pick up cloudberries and blueberries.

The Northern Lights are best seen in October.

Winter period in Norway

In the central and northern regions, they begin to winter early. Low temperatures have been observed since mid-November. Thanks to this, most of the country is covered with soft white snow. Only coastal areas retain relative warmth.

The most severe winters fall in the northern part of Norway. The temperature can sometimes reach -40 ° C, and -20 ° C is considered a common indicator in the dark. Most of the cold winds crash about high mountains, therefore, frosts in other parts of the country do not exceed 5-7 ° C below zero.

For tourists, the Norwegian winter is considered the golden season. It is during this period that opportunities for active recreation open up. People come here to do winter sports, go dog sledding, visit local shamans and enjoy the northern exoticism.

In the coastal area, storms, torrential rains and clouds are often observed in winter.

Frosts usually begin to recede in mid-March. During this time, Norway is sheltered by verdant meadows, fruit trees and wildflowers.

In spring, the difference is most noticeable between the south and north of the country, day and night temperatures. The weather itself is also very changeable.

V spring months frosts may descend on Norway, and literally in a few days it will become warm and sunny again. However, it is spring that reads the most favorable time for traveling in Norway.

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Precipitation during this period is much less than in autumn and winter, but the weather can be spoiled by gusty winds - a frequent companion of the Norwegian spring.

The average temperature ranges from 6 to 15 ° C.

Norway is a northern country. From the south it is washed by the warm North Atlantic current, from the north cold air masses, and the central part is comfortably located in a temperate climatic zone. For the most comfortable trip through the fjords, it is better to choose the summer-spring period, in the fall he will go to the forest for mushrooms and berries, but for those who like active rest, the Norwegian winter will be a real gift.

August to visit Stavanger - best month... You shouldn't come here for a trivial beach holiday, best experience gives admiring landscapes, fishing, coastal routes for tourists. We stayed at the campsite for 16 days, and what is remarkable, exactly half, that is, 8 of them, were completely sunny, cloudless, dry. After that, it began to moderate, then heavy precipitation, but still kept a comfortable warmth - an average of 17 degrees. This means that it is better to divide the vacation into 2 halves: the beach during the warm dry period and other entertainment when it rains (fishing, walking on the water). One interesting point for potential travelers: here you can always know exactly how many degrees will be at night - the daytime temperature should be divided by 2. In the evenings / nights they wore sweatshirts, during the day they almost always did with T-shirts and T-shirts. Clothes with hoods or light caps must be taken! V evening time the breeze is palpable, because the sea is not southern, Norway is the north of Europe.

We planned our trip to Norway for the winter, since it is at this time of the year that it is best to understand this northern country... But here real winter we just met in the central part of Norway, and on the North Sea coast, where you can feel the influence warm current The Gulf Stream, the weather, to put it mildly, is not wintry at all. The air temperature in January was + 3- + 5 о С. It rained in the mornings and evenings, sunny weather in winter is very rare here. The humidity is high enough, but this does not interfere with walking along the streets of Bergen, because the rain is warm.

1. Visit Holmenkollen

Holmenkollen is one of the main attractions of the Norwegian capital, national symbol countries - the birthplace of skiing. Includes a ski jump, the world's oldest ski museum (Skimuseet) and a biathlon track. More than a million tourists visit Holmenkollen every year. The ski jump offers stunning views of the capital and the Oslo Fjord. The observation deck can be accessed from the museum, which costs NOK 110 for an adult.


Ski jump

2. Visit the sculpture park

Vigeland Sculpture Park is Oslo's main park with over 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and iron. The theme of the park is “human states”. Most of the statues depict people who are captured during various activities such as running, wrestling, dancing, hugging, etc. The park is open all year round, Free admission.


3. Stand on the edge of the cliff

Not far from Stavanger there are two interesting natural monuments: Preikestolen cliff and a huge boulder stuck between two rocks on the Kjerag plateau. Preikestolen- a giant cliff 640 m above. Having been here, we can say with complete confidence that “I stood on the edge”. The cliff overhanging the fjord offers a magnificent view. Looking from a cliff into an abyss is a kind of attraction even for local residents... Boulder (Kjeragbolten) hanging at an altitude of 984 meters on a fjord, only a really brave man dare to step on it. Due to the geographical proximity to each other, both attractions are incredibly popular among travelers. It is also worth adding to this the Troll's tongue (although it is distant from them) - a stone ledge on Mount Skjeggedal, towering over Lake Ringedalsvatn at an altitude of 350 meters. With its shape, the protrusion resembles a language, for which it received such a name.



Preikestolen


Boulder on the Kjerag plateau



Troll's Tongue

4. Take a ride on the Bergen railway

"Norway in miniature" – excursion tour, which includes a trip on the Bergen railway, recognized as one of the most picturesque in Europe, a bus tour on the Stalheimskleiva mountain road, a mini-cruise on the Aurlandsfjord and Nэрrøyfjord and a trip on the Flåm railway. Renowned travel publications rate the Bergen Railway train ride as the most exciting and scenic rail journey in the world. You can start from both Bergen and Oslo. Round trip route Bergen - Voss - Gudvangen - Flåm - Myrdal - Bergen will cost only 1045 CZK. The rest of the prices can be found at.


5. Go to the Bergen fish market

When you arrive in Bergen, head to the fish market (Fisketorget), which has a long rich history... Despite the fact that now the market is hackneyed tourist place, you can still enjoy the atmosphere of the once medieval fishing center by purchasing some Norwegian seafood. The market is open from September to May.


6. Climb the glacier

Driving a little further north, we can get to the location of the largest glacier in Europe. Justedalsbreen is located near the city of Sogndal and stretches for 60 kilometers in length! The glacier area is almost half a thousand square kilometers, and the highest point is 2 km. It has about 50 glaciers-paws, such as, for example, Briksdalsbreen and Nigardsbreen. On the Jostedal Park website you can see the glacier map and hiking trails.




7. Enjoy the fjord

Famous all over the world for its unearthly natural beauty... One of its manifestations is the fjords, which literally cut the entire western coast of the country with their valleys. The most popular fjord in Norway is called the Gairangerfjord and is included in the List world heritage UNESCO.


8. Fishing in the Lofoten Islands

The Lofoten Islands is an archipelago located in northwestern Norway, north of the Arctic Circle, at 67 ° -68 ° north latitude. The archipelago consists of 7 islands: Austvogøy, Gimsøy, Westvogøy, Flakstadøy, Moskenesøy, Veryoi and Røst. In November 2007 National Geographic Traveler has awarded Lofoten the third most attractive island in the world. The Lofoten Islands offer amazing landscapes, excellent sea fishing, small fishing villages, midnight sun and white sandy beaches and purest water emerald color.


9. Get closer to the north

North Cape is a 306-meter cliff that rises above the Arctic Ocean, and at the same time is the northernmost point of Europe (in fact, this is not entirely true, but this is the opinion among tourists). Every year about 200,000 tourists visit this place to feel the freedom and proximity to the cold north.