The scenery of Norway instantly draws my thoughts to Lord of the Rings and the rolling green hills and jagged mountain peaks of New Zealand.? With its spellbinding fjords, dozens of wonderful national parks, northern lights and midnight sun, Norway is the country you want to put on your top list of countries to visit. Norway is probably one of the most backpacking friendly countries in the world. It is super safe, travelling in Norway is easy and the locals are super friendly.
The biggest attraction of Norway is its nature and visiting nature is always free its just a matter of getting there. Once again, the scenery is just magical and though it may be cold the crowds are almost non-existent compared to surfing in California or surfing in Hawaii.
This is your ultimate Norway travel guide. Read through top to bottom or use the shortcuts below if you wan to skip ahead. Regardless of which season you are visiting Norway in; you are in for a treat. You will be able to hike and swim and enjoy a cold beer with your toes dangling in the water. The winters never cease to disappoint. If you are looking for something exotic, something out of this world, make sure to take a trip to Norway during the winter. The winters are like taken straight from a fairytale.
With the frozen lakes, glistening snow-covered mountains and bucket list-worthy aurora lights, it is hard to beat the Norwegian winter experience. It gives you the best chances of camping and saving money on accommodation and it will be the best time to go hiking. Regardless of when you go backpacking through Norway- be prepared that the temperatures can change fast regardless of the season. At all times you have to be prepared for rain, sun, snow, hail and wind, all in one day. Norway is expensive.
It will most likely break the bank more than any other country you plan to visit. Being the second most expensive country in the world it takes a bit of planning, but it is definitely possible to travel to Norway on a budget. I calculated with an average spend of 50 Euro per day and it was still tight.
