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What does it really cost to hike in Norway? Update for 2024

A real 2024 budget for a hiking trek in Norway. Camp and be self-sufficient or travel light and stay at the mountain huts and lodges. Find your way of trekking in the Norwegian mountains to suit your budget.

Breathtakingly awesome fjords, mountains and Northern Lights – this is what people most associate with Norway. But travel costs are not far behind. ‘How much money should I set aside for a holiday in Norway?’ ‘Is Norway really that expensive?’ ‘Can you travel in Norway on a budget?’ This blog looks at 2024 prices and uses a trek in Jotunheimen to illustrate your options.

Hiking Norway, Budget, JotunheimenUte KoninxMay 16, 2024Comment

How to get to the Preikestolen/Pulpit Rock Trail Head in 2023

Low budget options to get to the trail head no longer exist as public transport has been scrapped over the last few years. This blogpost unpacks alternatives on how to reach Preikestolen BaseCamp trail head for hiking up the Pulpit Rock that hovers so majestically over the Lysefjord, making it Norways #1 hike.

Hiking Norway, Lysefjord, PreikestolenUte KoninxJuly 30, 2023Comment

Lysefjord hiking - 7 day trip without the need for a car

One of the beauty of hiking around the Lysefjord area is that so many hikes are reachable by public transport. Once you are here, explore the iconic Preikestolen, world-famous Kjerag and the incredibly steep 4444 Flørli steps, then go on and discover the other hidden gems of the area, both around the magic fjords and the superb coast. Use train, ferry and buses to get around. All you need is a bit of planning and you can easily explore for seven days or more.

Hiking Norway, guidebook, hiking without a car, LysefjordUte KoninxJuly 17, 2023 Comment

How to book a bed in a Cabin of the Norwegian Trekking Association in 2023

The Norwegian Trekking Association has changed its system for booking a bed. It used to be first come, first served. Now, if you feel the need to secure a bed at the end of your hiking day in Norway, you can. The booking system is popular with many hikers and is now being extended and enlarged with the aim to include all DNT cabins in the future. Get your free guide to the booking process.

Hiking Norway, guidebookUte KoninxJuly 3, 2023Comment

New - coming June 2023! Hiking Lysefjord and Beyond: day trips in the Stavanger Region

Norway’s western fjords are home to world-famous hikes, such as Preikestolen and Kjerag. Yet stepping a bit beyond these admittedly spectacular treks, you will find many more superb vistas. Glacier carved valleys, extensive beaches and windswept coastlines, rugged peaks and thundering waterfalls. Here, near the coast, the milder climate extends the hiking season and hiking with good equipment can be a year round outdoor activity. Get going with our guide packed with advice and tips, whether you are here on a short visit or have made the western fjords of Norway your home. There is something here for everyone who wants to get out and explore.

Hiking Norway, guidebookUte KoninxApril 17, 2023Comment

What does it really cost to hike in Norway? Update for 2023

A real budget for a hiking trek in Norway. Camp and be self-sufficient or travel light and stay at the mountain huts and lodges. Find your way of trekking in the Norwegian mountains to suit your budget.

Breathtakingly awesome fjords, mountains and Northern Lights – this is what people most associate with Norway. But travel costs are not far behind. ‘How much money should I set aside for a holiday in Norway?’ ‘Is Norway really that expensive?’ ‘Can you travel in Norway on a budget?’ This updated blog looks at 2023 prices and uses a trek in Jotunheimen to illustrate your options.

Hiking Norway, Budget, JotunheimenUte KoninxMarch 11, 2023Comment

Norway - no more pandemic restrictions for travellers

Sommer hiking plans for Norway are possible again! All pandemic restrictions scrapped.

Hiking Norway, Pandemic restrictionsUte KoninxFebruary 15, 2022Comment

Hiking Norway vs Hiking Altai - knowing paradise can wilderness tempt you?

The Altai Mountains, a far away cousin of the Himalayas, have been our home these last few weeks. It took me a long time to commit to a visit. Yet my doubts and hesitation turned first into wonder then delight. Tomorrow I will leave enchanted by the landscapes, sights and smells wanting to be back.

Hiking Norway, Hiking Altai, Golden Mountains of Altai, Norway versus AltaiUte KoninxOctober 11, 2021

Norway vs Iceland? - Ultimate hiking comparison guide - Part 2

‘Norway… or Iceland?’ The names alone evoke powerful images in many people’s minds. If you are unsure which of the two countries to choose for your next hiking/trekking trip, you are not alone. Part two of this comprehensive review post will help you on your way, it covers accommodation, food on the trail, transport options and much more.

Hiking Norway, Hiking Iceland, Norway versus Iceland, Comparison, ReviewUte KoninxMarch 10, 2021 Comments

Norway vs Iceland? - Ultimate hiking comparison guide - Part 1

‘Norway… or Iceland?’ The names alone evoke powerful images in many people’s minds. If you are unsure which of the two countries to choose for your next hiking/trekking trip, you are not alone. This comprehensive review post will help you on your way, it covers landscapes, hiking season, trails and tracks as well as accommodation and much more.

Hiking Norway, Hiking Iceland, Norway versus Iceland, ComparisonUte KoninxMarch 9, 2021Comment

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