3-Week Norway Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 3-week Norway tour itineraries

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• 20 Days in Scandinavia, incl. Copenhagen and Oslo

  An extensive 20-day Norwegian voyage connects 11 cities from Honningsvåg to Oslo. Highlights include the North Cape, Trondheim's Nidaros Cathedral, UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord, and Lom's Stave church. Accommodations feature distinctive properties like Scandic Nordkapp and Hotel Havila Geiranger.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Copenhagen, Denmark

    Start with two full days in the Danish capital. Visit Amalienborg Palace in the morning to avoid crowds. Book your dinner at Cofoco restaurant at least 2 weeks ahead. They're known for their zero-waste Nordic cuisine and spots fill up quickly. Want better photos of the iconic Nyhavn harbor? Go early morning or evening when it's less crowded.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Stockholm & Baltic Sea Crossing

    Take the morning ferry from Helsingør to Sweden (45 minutes), then travel through Swedish countryside to Stockholm. Spend day 4 exploring Stockholm's City Hall and old town before your overnight ferry to Helsinki. Bring motion sickness tablets. The Baltic can get rough, especially in shoulder season.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Helsinki & Finnish Lakeland

    Once you arrive in Helsinki, head to the harborside Market Square before it gets too hot. "The food market was a highlight - try the smoked reindeer and cloudberry jam, but prices are high so share portions," one traveler suggests. Drive north to Jyväskylä to experience traditional life in Finland's lake district.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Rovaniemi & Santa's Village

    Welcome to the Arctic Circle and Rovaniemi, Santa's official hometown. Get to Santa Claus Village early to beat the crowds. "Book the optional Arctic wildlife park tour - seeing the native animals in their natural habitat was incredible. Dress in layers as temperatures vary widely even in summer," recommends a recent visitor.

    
  • Days 9-11

    Northern Norway

    The journey to North Cape takes you into Norway's dramatic landscapes. Stop in Honningsvåg, Europe's northernmost mainland point. If weather permits, take the Arctic cruise. In Tromsø, you'll see the midnight sun in summer or northern lights in winter. Get the best city views from Mount Storsteinen by cable car, but book ahead in peak season.

    
  • Days 12-13

    Lofoten Islands

    The drive to the Lofoten Islands offers stunning views at every turn. Stay in Svolvær and look for the distinctive "Svolvær Goat" mountain peak. "The optional Viking Museum visit was fascinating - they serve traditional food cooked over open fire. Book it even if you're not usually into museums," shares one traveler.

    
  • Days 14-17

    Central Norway

    Head south through spectacular scenery to Mo i Rana, crossing the Arctic Circle again. Visit historic Trondheim before reaching Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Watch out for Trollstigen road's 11 hairpin turns. Take motion sickness medication and plan extra time for photos.

    
  • Days 18-20

    Oslo & Departure

    Finish your Nordic adventure in Oslo. Visit Vigeland Sculpture Park early before tour groups arrive. The Viking Ship Museum is a must-see. "The preservation of these ships is remarkable. Go when they first open at 10 AM to avoid the crowds," notes a recent visitor.

    

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• 15 Day Northern Norway Itinerary, incl. Tromsø and Lofoten Islands

  Northern Norway unfolds over 15 days, with 4 nights in Lofoten, 2 nights each in Tromsø, Narvik, Sortland, and Senja, plus overnight in Harstad. The pace allows deep cultural connection without rushing.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Tromsø & Drive to Narvik

    Begin in Tromsø, often called the Paris of the North. Take the cable car up Mount Storsteinen around 8 PM when the crowds thin out. The midnight sun creates beautiful lighting for photos. The next day is a 4-hour drive south to Narvik. Keep an eye out for whales in the coastal fjords. Check road conditions before you leave, especially in winter.

    
  • Days 3-7

    Lofoten Islands

    Spend 5 days exploring the Lofoten Islands. A recent visitor shared: "The red fishing cabins (rorbuer) perched on stilts over the water in Hamnøy created the most picturesque scene I've ever photographed. Go at sunrise when the light is softest." Visit Henningsvær, spread across 8 small islands. Take a hike to Kvalvika Beach but wear good hiking boots since the trail gets muddy. Stop in villages like Reine to see traditional stockfish racks where cod dries in the Arctic wind.

    
  • Days 8-10

    Vesterålen & Harstad

    Travel north to Vesterålen archipelago. The Queen's Route hike between Nyksund and Stø takes 6-7 hours. Bring lots of water. Book a whale watching trip from Andenes. The deep waters here attract sperm whales year-round.

    
  • Days 11-12

    Senja Island

    Next is Senja, nicknamed Norway in miniature. Explore the untouched wilderness of Ånderdalen National Park. Drive the National Tourist Route along the western coast to see dramatic peaks rising from the sea. Pack warm clothes since weather changes quickly.

    
  • Days 13-15

    Return to Tromsø

    Finish with two nights in Tromsø. Visit the northernmost botanical garden in the world and try local foods like reindeer fillet. On your final night, take an evening boat trip to see the midnight sun on the Arctic waters.

    

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• Norwegian Fjords, Wildlife of Svalbard & The Arctic

  

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  • Bergen Norway

    68 mi

  • Flam Norway

    9 mi

  • Gudvangen Norway

    112 mi

  • Alesund Norway

    35 mi

  • Hellesylt Norway

    11 mi

  • Geiranger Norway

    456 mi

  • Leknes Norway

    168 mi

  • Tromso Norway

    624 mi

  • Svalbard Norway

    29 mi

  • Longyearbyen Svalbard

    1,269 mi

  • Oslo Norway

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