Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
High Se
High Season (
n (mid-Jun-mid-Aug))
Accommodation and transport often booked out in advance.
Accommodation prices at their lowest (except in Lofoten).
No guarantees with the weather - can be warm and sunny or cool and rainy.
SShoulde
r (May-mid-Jun & mid-Aug-Sep))
A good time to travel, with generally mild, clear weather and fewer crowds.
Accommodation prices can be high, except on weekends.
Book accommodation well ahead for festivals.
ulder (
Low Se
n (Oct-Apr))
Can be bitterly cold.
Many attractions are closed.
March is considered high season in Svalbard.
Accommodation prices high, except on weekends.
w Season (
Useful Websites
Fjord Norway
(
www.fjordnorway.com
) Focused on Norway's star attractions.
LonelyPlanet.com
(
www.lonelyplanet.com/norway
) Destination information, hotel book-
ings, forums etc.
Northern Norway
(
www.nordnorge.com
) Everything you need to know about northern Nor-
way.
Svalbard
(
www.svalbard.net
)
Online guide with accommodation and activities bookings.
Visit Norway
(
www.visitnorway.com
)
Norwegian Tourist Board site ranging from practical to
inspirational.