Long Weekend in Norway: Glaciers and Sunnmøre Alps by car

Intro

I have been 10 times to Norway and counting – this is one of my favourite places in the world, where you can seek connecting with yourself and get a sneak peak into life of people, that conquered the fjords and learned how to coexist with rough nature.

My favourite time is June, as lots of facilities are open again, not so many tourists and the midnight sun is full on. Alternatively second half of August for less snow on tops.

There are some travel staples I apply to all my trips to make sure I experience Norway to the fullest – and that will help you also form right expectations from what you can experience as well.

Staple 1: traditional accommodation options aka Norwegian cabins (hytte)

It is up to you if you prefer hotels, however I recommend to experience the slow life and traditional leisure at Norwegian cabins located in different campings. They vary in their facilities: some are basic like 2 bunkbeds and kitchen with shared F/M showers outside (those rarely cost higher than 70 eur per night per hytte); others have several rooms and shower+WC inside (these can be up to 120 eur per night per hytte). Apart from extremely budget-friendly option, amazing wooden aroma inside the cabins and authentic old decorations, you will experience a summer camp-like life and most probably best views – I hunt for great locations and good facilities.

Staple 2: transportation