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Preikestolen, Lysefjord

Safety first: a guide for safe mountain hikes during the summer in Norway

Norwegian nature is world famous for its majestic mountains and beautiful fjords. However, hikes in the Norwegian mountains are a serious matter, and can be challenging for even the fittest among us. Therefore, it is important to be well prepared. Always bring the right equipment, and enough food and drinks, and check the weather forecast before you set out on a hike. Happy hiking! Film production: Kristian Paulsen (selvestepaulsen.no) Creative Direction & Art Direction: Bleed

Hiking Opportunities

The Fjord Norway region offers incredible varied scenery. Hike along the many fjords, in the national parks, on the glaciers with a guide or climb the mountains by the coast.

Fjord Norway offers almost unlimited hiking opportunities. The two most popular offer some of the most famous photo opportunities in the world. Trolltunga (The Troll's Tongue) is a piece of rock protruding horizontally 700m above the Ringedalsvatnet lake, overlooking the luscious green valleys of Hardanger. Meanwhile, the journey from Stavanger to Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) is an attraction in itself. To reach the huge steep cliff overhanging the Lysefjord you must take a 3.8km trail around ridges and through varied mountain landscapes. Check out Fjord Norway’s top 5 hikes.

You should also check out another spectacular hike: Mt Skåla (1848 meter) by Loen in Nordfjord. It is considered to be Norway’s highest mountain with its foot in the fjord. The round Skålatårnet tower stands at the summit.

Romsdalseggen is one of Norway’s most beautiful, iconic hikes, offering spectacular views of the Romsdalsfjellene mountains.

In the Sognefjord area, close to the UNESCO listed Nærøyfjord, you find Mt. Keipen. The hike starts in charming Balestrand and offers a spectacular view over the Sognefjord. Close by, the Aurlandsdalen valley is wild and beautiful and rich in culture and history. Whether you want to do hikes that can be done in a day or longer hikes where you stay overnight in a trekking association cabin, this is a great area.

Hiking is even possible in urban areas. Seven mountains surround Bergen, each offering a variety of trails to suit varying skill levels. The summits of Ulriken and Fløyen can be reached by cable car and funicular respectively, opening up opportunities for smaller hikes for the less experienced.

When you go hiking in the Norwegian mountains, be aware that the weather can change quickly, and in some areas you can even have snow in the middle of summer. Read more about safety and equipment.