Norway Vacations

Nature is front and center with a vacation to Norway, a country that boasts soaring cliffs, dense forests and an extensive coastline. The Norwegian landscape is perhaps best known for its glaciers and fjords—distinct valleys formed by glaciers and filled with water. The incredible Jostedalsbreen National Park in Western Norway is situated between the deep, blue waters of the Sognefjord and the Jostedal Glacier, the largest glacier in Europe.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy skiing during winter, hiking to dramatic waterfalls in the crisp mountain air, or taking a midnight-sun cruise for a romantic retreat. The capital city of Oslo will delight history buffs with its numerous museums, stunning architecture and Viking folklore.

Wyndham Vacation Rentals offers cottages, cabins and apartments for rent in Norway to accommodate any type of vacation, whether your focus is on sightseeing, history or outdoor fun.

1. Hordaland

   In Bergen, the Bryggen waterfront features restaurants, boutiques and artists' studios in a district that dates back to the Middle Ages. Voss offers hiking, biking and skiing, while Hardanger is a wonderland of mountains and moors, fruit orchards and fjords, waterfalls and glaciers.

2. Mountain Area

   The Jotenheimen range, the "Home of the Giants," claims the highest peaks in Norway. The remote town of Finse offers Nordic skiing, sail skiing and glacier hiking on "blue ice." Hemsidal, Lillehammer and Trysil feature plentiful powder for downhill skiing and snowboarding.

3. Northern Norway

   Billed as the world's northernmost town, Hammerfest is one of the few Norwegian cities found within the Arctic Circle. Hearty travelers that venture to this region of rough seas and rocky terrain are rewarded with rich fishing grounds, glacier hikes, Northern Lights and a Midnight Sun.

4. Oslo

   From dinosaurs to Vikings and paintings to planets, the many museums of Oslo offer enlightenment on a variety of subjects. Fjord cruises allow visitors to take sightseeing tours by boat. Olso Winter Park is the area's largest ski resort, with 18 slopes, 11 lifts and a ski & snowboard school.

5. Rogaland

   The mountainous region of Rogaland is known for its mineral deposits and oil production. Striking geological formations here include Pulpit Rock, a 2,000-foot cliff overlooking the Lysefjord, and a large boulder trapped between two rocks that is sometimes used by BASE jumpers.

6. Romsdal

   Norway is a land of fjords, but one in Romsdal stands out from the rest. Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is considered one of the "most scenically outstanding fjord areas on the planet." The peaks in Trollstigen reach incredible heights perfect for skiing and BASE jumping.

7. Sogn and Fjordane

   The largest glacier in continental Europe, the Jostedal Glacier and its surrounding National Park offer glacier hiking, lake kayaking and whitewater rafting. Around Sognefjord, the country's longest and deepest fjord, visitors can hike to Norway's highest protected waterfall.

8. Southern Norway

   Though Oslo is a cosmopolitan capital with a wealth of museums and a hip coffeehouse culture, it encompasses quite a bit of natural splendor within its borders. Farther off the beaten path, villages such as Risor and Kragero attract even fellow Norwegians with their coastal charm.

9. Trondelag

   The islands of Hitra and Froya offer an authentic coastal heritage experience, with lighthouses, wharfs and fishing charters. In Trondheim, the ornate Romanesque and Gothic style of Nidaros Cathedral strikes a sharp contrast to the simplicity of traditional Trondelag architecture.