Hiking / Walking

Walking holidays and hiking tours in Norway

If its a breath taking walking or hiking holiday in Norway that you are searching for then you have arrived at the right place. It is impossible to tire of Norway’s beautiful, awe-inspiring landscapes and the perfect place for the keen walker and hiker. There is an astonishing variety, of serene fjords, dramatic wildernesses and from Arctic islands to enthralling cities such as Tromso in North Norway. Whether you enjoy hiking holidays involving steep mountains, in deep forests, or along quiet forest trails and byways, it is possible in diverse Norway. Well-marked roads and trails in the mountains, forests and other natural areas make it easy for even the least experienced in walking holidays in Norway to find their way.

From the variety of walking holidays abroad you cannot fail to be astonished by such a place like Norway. A walking or hiking vacation to Norway is an unforgettable experience for those who want the perfect hiking walking tour or a walking breaks in Norway.

Walking holidays and hiking tours in North Norway

Within minutes of leaving Tromsø City you have the feeling you are in a huge National Park. Stunning coastlines, sheltered fjords, mountains of all shapes and sizes, some topped with alpine meadows, others with rocky outcrops and some snowcapped with mini glaciers year round. There are crystal clear tumbling streams, deep river valleys live the Reisa, and a profusion of wild flowers and alpine plants. Wildlife is abundant too. With such a diversity of terrain walking and hiking here is stupendous. There are gentle walks and treks to more strenuous trails up and along mountain ranges.

It is possible to organise self guided walks that suit all age groups, particularly along the coast and on islands like Arnoy. Fully guided walks and hikes can be arranged at a number of our accommodations with knowledgeable and professional guides. These treks are generally for a day (or in summer in the land of the midnight sun) nightly. Some suppliers will organise a 2 to 4 night trek with tented accommodation and meals and August into early September is the perfect season. Inland the mosquitoes and blackfly have generally disappeared by late July. They are hardly to be seen on the coast at any time. The winter is also perfect for those who are interested in winter walking holidays and winter hiking in Norway.

These walks/hikes are ideal for the active botanist, wildlife viewer and photographer. Generally small groups of 4 to 10 persons are catered for, providing a high level of personal attention and service. Målselv, Lyngen Lodge, Lauksletta House, Malangen Brygge and Hamn are excellent centres. Guides Helge and Oisten and the Villmark Centre are also ideal for more serious hiking treks.

For more information on the best walking and hiking holidays, walking breaks, walking trips and family walking vacations in Norway contact Martins World Group your number one Norwegian hiking/walking holiday specialists on: 01246 221 717