Norway is a Scandinavian country renowned for its dramatic fjords, northern lights, and stunning natural beauty. From the vibrant streets of Oslo to the UNESCO-listed Bryggen in Bergen, Norway offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.
Top day trips
Handpicked excursions within easy reach.
Drobak
Highlights: Norway's Christmas town with charming wooden houses · Drobak Aquarium · Oscarsborg Fortress — site of Germany's 1940 naval repulse · Fresh shrimp at the harbour
Hadeland Glassverk
Highlights: Norway's oldest glassworks (est. 1762) · Live glass-blowing demonstrations · Craft shop with locally made glass · Adjacent strawberry farms in summer
Flam and the Flamsbana Railway
Highlights: Flamsbana railway — one of the world's steepest standard-gauge lines · Kjosfossen waterfall stop · Naeroyfjord UNESCO scenery · Aegir Viking brewpub at journey's end
Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)
Highlights: Iconic 604m cliff above Lysefjord · 600m sheer drop views · Classic 8 km return hike · Wild blueberries along the trail in season
Fredrikstad Old Town
Highlights: Best-preserved fortress town in Scandinavia · 17th-century moated city walls · Cobbled streets with artisan workshops · Kongsten Fort ruins
Trips by distance
How far you can go in a day.
Getting there
Transport options for day trips.
- Tours
- Organized Norway in a Nutshell day tours from Bergen or Oslo from NOK 1,400 ($130). Fjord Norway day tours from Bergen from NOK 800 ($74).
- Private
- Car hire from NOK 500-900 ($46-84)/day — essential for accessing fjord viewpoints, waterfalls, and rural areas not served by public transport
- Public
- NSB/Vy trains, Nor-Way buses, and Fjord1/Norled ferries connect most major day trip destinations. Book in advance for minipris train fares.
- Rental
- Car rental from NOK 500-900 ($46-84)/day from Hertz, Avis, or Sixt at Oslo and Bergen airports — mandatory for scenic coastal route drives
Day trip tips
Make the most of your excursions.
Start hiking day trips (Preikestolen, Trolltunga) by 7-8AM to beat tour groups to the summit
Book Flåmsbana Railway tickets 4-8 weeks ahead in summer — it sells out completely
Norway in a Nutshell round trip from Bergen (Bergen-Flåm-Gudvangen-Voss) is the classic day tour