2025 Forsand Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in February)

🌎In remote Northern Europe, there is a country favored by God alone - Norway. This is the home of fjords and glaciers, and a gorgeous stage for the Northern Lights. Driving through Norway is like stepping into a moving picture. Every step is a surprise and every scene is a swan song. Today, let us embark on this self-driving journey together and experience the unique tranquility and mystery of Norway! ⭐️Route recommendations 🚩Oslo→Stavanger→Bergen→Flåm→Sogndalfjord Town→Geirangerfjord Town→Finn Island→Alesund 🌼Daily schedule DAY1: Oslo - Vigeland Sculpture Park - Munch Museum - National Gallery of Norway DAY2: Stavanger—Petroleum Museum—Lysefjord—Pulpit Rock DAY3: Bergen Old Town – Bryggen Pier – Bergen Fish Market DAY4: Hardangerfjord-Hardanger Road-Flåm DAY5: Flåm-Aurland Road-Sognefjord-Kersdal Glacier-Sogndal DAY6: Sogndalfjord Town-Geirangerfjord Town DAY7: Eagle Road-Elf Road-Molde DAY8: Molde-Atlantic Road-Finn Island-Aalesund DAY9: Alesund Church-Alesund Museum-Airport 🌸The self-driving mileage is about 1,600 kilometers, and the recommended travel time is 9 days, which is suitable for everyone. 💖Overview of attractions ✔️Petroleum Museum: Located in the seaport of Stavanger, Stavanger is the famous North Sea oil capital, where many oil giants gather here. At the Norwegian Petroleum Museum you can learn about petroleum formation, detection and extraction and other popular science knowledge. The museum combines the progress of oil exploration technology with the image data of important moments in the history of Norwegian oil development. It also has many interactive projects, which are both informative and interesting. ✔️Bryggen Pier: Bryggen, which means wharf in Norwegian, was listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979. Bryggen is located in the eastern part of the harbor. In the mid-14th century, many merchants from northern Germany operated the cod trade here, and the prosperity was unprecedented. The pier wooden house was once the liaison office of Norway's underground organization fighting against the German Nazis. The century-old building has witnessed the vicissitudes of history. ✔️Sognefjord: Norway’s longer and deeper fjord, stretching from the coast north of Bergen to the mountainous Jotunheimen National Park and the glacier-lined Josdabrian National Park. Glacier meltwater flows into it, making the water of the fjord as green as emerald and the scenery picturesque. The depth of Sognefjord reaches more than 1,300 meters, and the peaks on both sides are more than 1,700 meters above sea level. ✔️Hardangerfjord: Located in Hordaland County, Norway, it is 179 kilometers long. It is the fourth longest fjord in the world and the second longest fjord in Norway, second only to Sognefjord. The Folger Glacier in Hardangerfjord is the third largest glacier in Norway. The glacier consists of three parts, covering 220 square kilometers of land, and has been protected as a national park since 2005. ✔️Aurland: Walk 2-3 kilometers further along the fjord from the town of Flåm to Aurland. Aurlandsfjord is 29 kilometers long and is a branch of Sognefjord, the longest fjord in Norway. Aurlandsfjord is deep and narrow, with the deepest reaching 962 meters below sea level, and its width is usually less than 2 kilometers. The Norwegians took advantage of the terrain and designed the water-rich Aurlanddalen Gorge into a hydroelectric power station for domestic use. ☀️Norway, a picturesque country with some of the most beautiful fjords and glaciers in the world. Self-driving travel not only allows you to deeply experience the magnificence and delicacy of this land, but also allows you to experience the rich Nordic style in the towns along the way. Whether it is the magnificent natural scenery or unique cultural customs, Norway can bring you unprecedented shock and emotion. #trip # Self-driving # Car rental # Self-driving tour

Norway 7-day tour, seniors can also have fun! Fjord scenery, Pulpit Rock, and the magnificent Trollstigen, surrounded by forests, enjoy the beauty of nature! . Norway, the pearl of Northern Europe🌟, has a thousand-year Viking history🛶, magnificent fjords and midnight sun🌅, as well as unique Sami culture and folklore🎭. Come to Norway and experience an adventure through time and space!🚀 . Route overview:🗺️ DAY1️⃣: Heddal Stave Church Explore the ancient Heddal wooden church and feel the weight of history and the sacred atmosphere. DAY2️⃣: Pulpit Rock - Lysefjord Challenge the spectacular Pulpit Rock, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lysefjord, and enjoy the magnificence and tranquility of nature. DAY3️⃣: Bryggen - Fløibanen Funicular - Bergen Fish Market Stroll through the ancient buildings of Bryggen, take the Fløibanen Funicular to overlook the panoramic view of Bergen, and finally visit the lively Bergen Fish Market. DAY4️⃣: Sognefjord Cruise the Sognefjord, enjoy the beauty of Norway's deepest fjord, and enjoy the tranquility and harmony of nature. DAY5️⃣: Fjord Town - Fjærland (Bøyabreen Glacier + Glacier Museum) - Ålesund - Fjord Town Visit the fjord town, visit the Bøyabreen Glacier and Glacier Museum in Fjærland, then head to the picturesque Ålesund, and finally return to the fjord town to rest. DAY6️⃣: Atlantic Road Drive on the Atlantic Road and feel the shock and joy brought by this beautiful road. DAY7️⃣: Maihaugen Open-Air Museum Visit the Maihaugen Open-Air Museum to learn about Norway's traditional culture and history, and end the journey with a perfect ending.🌟 . Travel list:🧳 Go to Norway to play, you have to bring these! 📞 Phone card: Travel abroad, phone card must be prepared! Norwegian phone card, buy online in advance, can be used upon arrival, convenient and worry-free. 🔌 Plug adapter: Norwegian plug standards are different, adapters are a must! Don't forget to bring one, no worries about charging. 🪪 Documents: Passport, visa, air ticket, important documents are not missing! A copy is also prepared, safe and secure. 👚 Clothing: Norway is cold in February, down jackets and thermal underwear must be worn! Waterproof shoes are also a pair, not afraid of getting wet in the snow. 🔋 Chargers and others: Camera and mobile phone chargers are essential for travel! There is also a Norwegian dictionary, communication is smoother. . The trip to Norway ends like this, I hope next time, I can explore more secrets of this magical Nordic with you!🌄✨

Nordic family tour, hot springs + fairy tales! The new Munch Museum, Vigeland Park, and Hans Christian Andersen's hometown are waiting for you to visit. Start a warm Nordic trip with your kids! -------- Nordic tour, explore Viking historical sites🏰, and immerse yourself in natural wonders such as fjords and auroras🌌. Experience the unique local customs and culture🎉, and make your journey full of fairy tales and mystery.🧚‍♀️ -------- 📅Itinerary: Day 1: Beijing✈Stockholm Fly to Stockholm and start your European tour! Day 2-3: Stockholm⛴Tallinn⛴Helsinki Visit Stockholm City Hall, the Old Town, etc., take a boat to Tallinn, admire Tallinn City Hall and Kohtuotsa Viewing Platform, and then go to Helsinki. Day 4-6: Helsinki✈Reykjavik🚌Iceland Town🚌Glacier Lake🚌Golden Circle Fly to Reykjavik and then go to Iceland Town, visit Glacier Lake, and then go to the Golden Circle. Day 7-10: Reykjavik✈Oslo🚌Sognefjord🚌Fjord Town🚌Bergen🚌Stavanger Go to Oslo for a tour, then go to Sognefjord and Flam Town, and then visit Bergen and Stavanger Old Town. Day 11-13: Stavanger🚌Lysefjord⛴Hirtshals🚌Aarhus🚌Odense🚌Copenhagen Visit Pulpit Rock, go to Aarhus and Odense, and finally arrive in Copenhagen. Day 14: Copenhagen✈Beijing Admire the Little Mermaid Statue and Rosenborg Castle, and then fly back to Beijing. Day 15: Beijing Arrive safely in Beijing, and the European tour is over!🎉 -------- 🧳Preparation: Nordic tour, have you got these essentials? 📂Documents: Passports and visas are essential, and a translated driver's license is also prepared for a worry-free trip. 🔌Electrical appliances: Chargers and plug adapters to deal with the unique voltage in Northern Europe, don't forget to bring them. 📱Communication: SIM cards and mobile Wi-Fi, always online, not afraid of losing contact. 👚Clothing: Windproof jackets and warm sweaters, it is very cold in Northern Europe in December, so keep warm. 👟Shoes: Waterproof hiking shoes and warm boots, to deal with changeable weather, and walk more comfortably. 🎒Personal items: Lightweight backpacks and umbrellas, daily travel is more convenient, and easy to play. 💊Health: Common medicines and first aid kits, health and safety are guaranteed, and the journey is more assured. -------- Nordic tour, enjoy the dreamy scenery and cultural charm, what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and go now!

When you come to Norway in winter, it would be a shame not to go through the 7-day highlight route! Click here for this private ice and snow travel guide to ensure your trip is worth it! ------------------- Norway, known as the Pearl of Northern Europe🇳🇴, has rich history, culture and unique natural scenery, from the magnificent fjords🏞️ to the shining Northern Lights🌌, from Norway’s unique wooden house culture🏠 to the world-famous Norwegian coffee ☕. Everywhere is touching and every moment is unforgettable. ------------------- 🌞🌎Route suggestions: D1: Heddal Stave Church->Heddal National Park Let’s start our trip to Norway. Find the historical footprints, the churches of Heddal, and then set out for the natural wonders of Hardanger! D2: Lysefjord->Pulpit Rock Get in touch with nature, explore the majesty of the Lysefjord, and get a stunning view of Pulpit Rock. D3: Fronberg Funicular->Bryggen->Bergen Fish Market On the Norwegian Sky Tour, we first took the Frön Mountain Funicular, then walked through the antique streets of Bryggen, and finally ended the day at the Bergen Fish Market. D4: Gudvangen->Sognefjord->Flem Train The day trip starts in Gudvangen, then takes in the stunning views of the Sognefjord, and ends with a ride on the Flem train. D5: Norwegian Glacier Museum->Boeyabreen Glacier->Alesund Main Street We started learning about glaciers, visiting the Boeyabreen Glacier, and then wandering around the main street of Alesund. D6: Atlantic Road Spend the whole day focusing on the Atlantic Way itinerary, savoring the sea breeze and freedom of Norway. D7: Maihaugen Open Air Museum On the last day of the trip, we'll end at the Maihaugen Open Air Museum to immerse yourself in Norwegian history and culture. ------------------- 📌Travel list: Norway winter exploration trip 📜Documents: Passport and Norwegian visa are essential, and remember to bring your driver's license. The roads in Norway are beautiful, and self-driving is a good choice. 📱Electronic products: Bring your mobile phone, charger, and buy a local phone card to make travel communication more convenient. Don’t forget the plug adapter, Norway uses European standard sockets. 🧥 Clothing: The weather in Norway is very cold in December, so remember to bring a down jacket, fur hat, scarf and snow boots. Count on them for open-air ice sculpture displays and snowmobiling. 📸Photography equipment: Norway is a paradise for aurora and ice and snow scenery. Bring your camera and tripod to record this unforgettable moment with your lens. ------------------- Norway is a place you will regret not going to, and a place you want to go to again. I hope you will experience the beauty of every moment with your heart! 🥳

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Another view from Preikestolen cliff that looks like it's in a picture frame. Lysefjord: Located in the southwest of Norway, this fjord stretches 42 kilometers through the mountains. Standing at the edge of the cliff, you can experience a view that looks like a painting, extending as far as the eye can see. It's so beautiful that you'll have to blink to believe it's real. Anyone who hikes at Preikestolen will get two types of views. The first is the cliff edge view, showcasing the height of the cliff, and the second is the fjord view, where you can see the winding waterways through the mountains.

Finally got a chance to hike the kjeragbolten, the hike is a bit technical which sometimes u might need to use your hands to lift your body up, it is not recommended to children or pregnant women. The view is stunning and i couldnt step on the stone coz its really scary

#summerdestinations Pulpit Rock, or Preikestolen in Norwegian, is a famous cliff formation in Lysefjord, Norway. It offers breathtaking panoramic views of the fjord. 📍Take a bus or train to Stavanger, then a local bus to Preikestolen. 🧭 The hike is approximately 8 kilometers round trip, typically takes 1.5-2 hours to reach Pulpit Rock. The trail is well-marked and no need to use guide. 🌳 Best time to visit is during summer season, when the weather is good, no rains and long days.

June 21, Stavanger - Pulpit Rock Hiking - Bøssgrenda Depart from the hotel at 7:30 AM, drive for 1 hour, and arrive at the Pulpit Rock parking lot around 8:30 AM. The name Pulpit Rock comes from its unique 'pulpit-like' shape. This cliff is entirely rectangular, with a vertical wall and a platform at the top forming a massive natural podium. One side of the cliff edge is incredibly smooth, like a giant tabletop, while the other side plunges straight into the clouds. The entire hiking trail to Pulpit Rock is not too difficult, but it is definitely not easy. The initial mountain path is relatively gentle, covered with moss and passing through a primeval forest. As you continue, the challenge increases, with the flat path replaced by steps made of piled rocks. These steps show no signs of artificial carving, looking natural and rustic, but they are uneven and quite strenuous to walk on. The overall trend is upward, with occasional small downward slopes, followed by a long boardwalk. It's a relief to finally not have to step on rocks, but the boardwalk soon ends. I don't know how long I walked, turning one bend after another, always hoping the next bend would bring an end to the steps and a flatter path. But my hopes were dashed; after each bend, there were more steps, and then more steps. Just when you think you're almost there, another steep slope appears, which is really frustrating. The last section of the trail is the most challenging. Just a few hundred meters from the end, you will encounter a sinkhole, like a giant pit blocking your way. This pit is several hundred meters deep, with a narrow wooden footbridge on one side. When you stand at the edge of the sinkhole and look down at the bottomless cliff, your legs will involuntarily tremble. The bridge is only wide enough for one person, with no handrails or protection. I tried to stay as close to the inside as possible, avoiding looking at the pit, and slowly moved across. Despite the hike to Pulpit Rock sounding very thrilling, it is also an excellent place to appreciate the natural beauty of Norway. Besides the unforgettable view from the top of the cliff, the scenery along the way is equally beautiful. Numerous streams flow through the mountains, and the grasslands and forests are lush and green. Occasionally, you might encounter squirrels and other animals, adding a touch of vitality to the journey. From a distance, Pulpit Rock stands abruptly among the towering mountains of the fjord, very spectacular. When you get closer and stand on the platform of Pulpit Rock, the magnificent view of Lysefjord unfolds before your eyes, leaving you in awe. If you are a fan of the 'Mission: Impossible' series, you might recognize Pulpit Rock. Yes! It is the very rock that Tom Cruise climbed in 'Mission: Impossible 6'. After the movie was released, the Pulpit Rock hiking route became famous, undoubtedly the 'star route' among many hiking trails. If you can only hike once in Norway, Pulpit Rock is definitely the top choice. The entire hiking process is simpler than imagined, 8 kilometers round trip, taking 4 hours...

I have compiled the classic global hiking routes I have walked in 2023, each one is a must-visit in this lifetime, let's see how many you have walked! 1 Norway·Three Great Strange Stones Devil's Tongue Preaching Stone-Mission Impossible filming location Miracle Stone-Brave Stone, the highest peak of the fjord Devil's Tongue-A huge rock hanging 700 meters above sea level Preaching Stone/8km, Miracle Stone/11km, Devil's Tongue/30km 2 Nepal·ABC Hiking in Nepal with Everest at your back, encounter a feast of snow mountains, with the sacred Fish Tail Peak accompanying you all the way Hiking: 60km Season: March-May, September-December 3 Nepal·EBC Known as the route "in the paradise of snow peaks", admire 4 8000-meter-level snow mountains up close Hiking: 130km Season: March-May, September-December 4 Nepal·ACT Circuit Rated as the top of the world's top ten hiking routes by National Geographic Hiking: 100km Season: March-May, September-December 5 Indonesia·Rinjani Volcano Lonely Planet heavily recommends it as a must-visit in this lifetime, a unique sight of a large volcano enclosing a smaller one! Hiking: 28km Season: April-December 6 Japan·Kumano Kodo Cross through the primitive forest of Wakayama, a pilgrimage to cleanse the soul Hiking: 1000km Season: March-May 7 Spain·Way of St. James One of only two global cultural heritage routes, with no fixed starting point, the final destination is Santiago. Southern Route/1000km, Northern Route/800km, French Route/764km, Portuguese Route/610km Season: May-October 8 Italy·Dolomites Known as the backyard left by God in the Alps, a fairy-tale-like beautiful scroll of dolomite snow mountains, alpine grass slopes, Catholic churches, and small towns in the valley Hiking: 150km Season: June-October 9 France Italy Switzerland·TMB Circuit around Mont Blanc National Geographic's most beautiful hiking route in the world, pilgrimage to the Alps, hiking through three countries of Italy, France, and Switzerland Hiking: Essence Section 60km Season: July-September 10 Iceland·Laugavegur Trail Rhyolite mountain range presents a variety of strange colors, matcha cake-like green mysterious canyon Hiking: 55km Season: June-August 11 Peru·Inca Trail One of the New Seven Wonders of the World, crossing the Andes and the Amazon rainforest to reach the "City in the Sky" Machu Picchu Hiking: 43km Season: April-August 12 Chile·Torres del Paine National Park Geographic Magazine rated as "Top Five Most Beautiful on Earth", the world's top outdoor hiking route Hiking: 76km Season: November-March Where do you most want to go hiking in 2024? Leave your New Year's outdoor flag~

One of the three major fjords in Norway, the Preikestolen cliff is an easy hiking trail with clear signposts, beautiful scenery and magnificent views. The Lysefjorden at the bottom of the mountain is spectacular and majestic. Since there is no fence around the edge of the mountain, be careful. It’s safe. We drove there in an RV. We ate, drank, and slept in the RV. There are hotels available for rent nearby. It’s a good choice for travelers who love hiking.

Travelled to Pulpit Rock from Stavanger, as we travelled in Aug we managed to hop onto a boat ride there ⛴️ The photos definitely don't do justice to the magnificent view when u reach the top. Aug might be summer, however, as we climbed higher it gets more chilling so do cover up! Another note was to bring a mini first-aid kit along, never did we know that it would come into use. We offered our survival blanket and bandages to a lady who fell while heading down. Its also impt to have reliable telco network to call the emergency hotline during such time. #tripaway #pulpitRock #norway #backpacker

Norway has the reputation of the country of the fjord, with 80% of the world's fjords in Norway and her more famous Milford Sound in New Zealand. Therefore, the fjord has become a world heritage and it is also expected. As a boulder stone of one of the three megaliths, the summit can overlook the Sognefjord, just need to hike for 4-6 hours. The more famous Gaillang Fjord and the Nryfjord are located in the southwest of Norway and can be visited in Norway. It is recommended to experience the fjord scenery slowly and stay in flam or Ai Yulan for one night. Summer is the peak season, the weather is relatively good, and the reflection of the fjord under the blue sky and white clouds is very magnificent. Moreover, there are countless large and small waterfalls on the cliffs, which are very beautiful. There are also small town fishing villages on both sides, and the colored wooden houses are also very cute. Transfer from the country to the capital Oslo, then take a plane or train to Bergen or Stavanger to start your fjord tour!