Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Activities
» White-water rafting - family-friendly trips in Sjoa and elsewhere
» Dog-sledding - possible from Røros in central Norway to Svalbard in winter, with sleds
on wheels in summer
» Skiing - year-round skiing at centres used to catering for kids, including Lillehammer,
Trysil and, in summer, Stryn
» Kayaking - shorter family-friendly trips in Voss, Svalbard and the fjords
Wildlife-Watching
» Whale-watching - see the giants of the sea off the Nordland coast
» Musk-ox safaris - search for this otherworldly beast in central and southern Norway
» Elk safaris - free-range moose in southern and central Norway
» Reindeer and arctic foxes, Svalbard - often seen within Longyearbyen itself
» Polar bears, Svalbard - just hope you don't see one at close quarters!
Other Highlights
» The myths of Seljord - troll-rich country home to Selma the Serpent
» Midnight sun - endless days have huge novelty appeal
» Northern lights - one of the natural world's most mysterious phenomena
» Hurtigruten coastal ferry - some kids' activities on board, and an alternative to long car
journeys
Planning
As you'd expect, children's products such as baby food, infant formulas, soy and cow's
milk and disposable nappies (diapers) are widely available in Norway (in supermarkets,
pharmacies and more expensive convenience stores), but they're much more expensive
than back home. You may want to bring a reasonable supply in order to keep costs down.
