Part of our Norway guide.
4 places and guides from our Norway coverage, gathered into one page.
Related travel guides: Hiking Trails and Outdoor Travel Guides and Hiking And The Outdoors In Europe.
Secret Spots For Waterfall Photography Gear Along Norway's Atlantic Road
Head to the small fishing village of Bud for a family-run outdoor shop that stocks compact tripods and waterproof camera bags. For lens filters and spare batteries, try the gear rental kiosk at the Atlanterhavsveien viewpoint near Vevang. The real secret is timing: visit the Storseisundet Bridge at golden hour, when the light hits the cascades beside the road. Pack a rain cover for your camera—Atlantic Road weather changes fast.
Exploring Storseterfossen, Norway: A Waterfall You Can Walk Behind
Storseterfossen is a waterfall in the Geirangerfjord region where a path leads behind the 20-metre cascade. The walk from the car park takes about 15 minutes. You stay dry behind the curtain of water, but the spray keeps the rocks slippery—wear sturdy boots. The site is open from late spring to early autumn, depending on snowmelt. It is a short detour from the Trollstigen mountain road, making it easy to combine with a day of fjord adventures in Norway.
Trollkirka Norway Ice Caves
Trollkirka (Troll Church) is a marble cave system on the island of Grytøya, accessible only by boat from the town of Harstad. The main chamber contains a frozen waterfall and a natural ice floor that forms each winter. Guided tours run from January to March; you must book ahead because the cave is remote and conditions change daily. The walk from the shore to the cave entrance takes about 30 minutes over uneven terrain. Bring a headlamp and crampons—the ice is slick and the tunnels are dark. This is one of the hidden gems in Norway for winter explorers.
Midnight Sun Hike At Trolltunga Norway
The midnight sun hike to Trolltunga runs from mid-June to mid-July, when the sun never fully sets. The trail is 28 kilometres round trip, with an elevation gain of about 900 metres. Start at 6 p.m. from the P2 car park at Skjeggedal; the late start means you reach the rock formation around midnight, when the light is soft and the crowds are thin. Pack warm layers, food for 10–12 hours, and a headlamp for the descent in case clouds block the sun. The hike is strenuous—allow for breaks. On a clear night, the views over the Ringedalsvatnet lake are continuous daylight. For more on the region, see things to do in flåm, Norway: cycling and fjord cruises, or plan a road tripping around Alesund and the fjords, Norway itinerary that includes this trail.
