Is Norway Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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I spent two days in Oslo, took the train out to Bergen, rented a car, and drove out to/hiked Trolltunga, then flew north to Tromso and rented a car/drove the Lofoten Islands. It was the most monumental solo trip I’ve ever taken.
Posted: July 7, 2023Solo travel experience
Norway was my first international solo trip and it was amazing! Beautiful rugged landscapes, well-marked hiking trails, interesting culture, and everyone spoke English. It felt really safe to me (I was diligent and careful still), and everyone there was so friendly and helpful.
Posted: May 19, 2023Family travel experience
Norway is STUNNING. I went to the Lofoten Islands up north, and I was in awe the entire time. I’m from Alaska, so I’m used to mountains and incredible nature. When I say I’ve never seen anything like Norway’s northern mountainous islands, you can believe I mean business. Absolutely beautiful, and it’s so easy to navigate and get around—people speak English everywhere!
Posted: May 8, 2023Solo travel experience
Norway is absolutely gorgeous. I've been there 4 times, coincidentally once in each season. For cities, I recommend Oslo for the Viking Museum and the Munch Museum, Bergen and Stavenger for the panorama and Trømso for the northern lights and learning about the Sami people.
Posted: December 6, 2022Solo travel experience
I loved Oslo. I stayed on an island in Oslo and the host had kayaks: absolutely fantastic experience and host. I took ferries to islands, went to the Nobel Peace Museum, went to the Frogner Park, even did the Norway in a Nutshell tour which hadn't been the plan but it was amazing. My host encouraged it. I don't usually do tours but it was a fantastic way to make sure I saw fjords and waterfalls and included train, ferry, bus, etc.
Posted: November 28, 2022Solo travel experience
Itinerary: Day 1: Oslo Day 2: Bergen Day 3: Bergen Day 4: Stavanger Day 5: Oslo Safety: It’s really really safe,especially the tourist places. Recommendations: Norway is a beautiful country with lovely people and amazing scenery.
Posted: September 25, 2022Solo travel experience
Itinerary: 3 nights in Oslo 1 night in Balestrand 4 nights in Bergen 1 night in Trondheim Safety: I felt totally safe. Recommendations: Norway is a very safe country, and most Norwegians speak pretty good English
Posted: September 25, 2022Solo travel experience
Itinerary: Day 1: arrive in stavanger Day 2: stora stokkavanet and dalsnuten Day 3 and 4: lysenfjord Day 5: manafossen Day 6: magma geopark and trollpikken Day 7: stavanger Day 8: drive to bergen Day 9: stoltzen to sandviksfjellet, floyen Day 10: sherpa stairs Ulriken Day 11: Lovstakken, danmarksplass Day 12: hardanger scenic route drive Day 13: dronningstien Day 14: voringfossen Day 15: trolltunga Day 16: kjeasan mountain farm Day 17: kinsarvik to hardangervidda hike Safety: I felt extremely safe at all times. Recommendations: Norway is beautiful.
Posted: September 25, 2022Solo travel experience
Itinerary: 3 days in Bergen 2 days in Oslo Safety: I felt very safe. Recommendations: Norway is very safe and almost everyone knows English.
Posted: September 25, 2022Local experience
Norway is a country with amazing nature. Lofoten and the West coast is known for their scenery. In Oslo, use time to get to know the city. Walk along Akerselva on a nice day. Experience the food halls. Go swimming in the fjords (you can take a boat to several islands). Go visit Kampen, an old working class neighborhood with wooden houses. Trondheim, see Nidarosdomen and enjoy the restaurants. One hour north of Trondheim is Stiklestad - were Norway got christianized in 1030 - they have a play about it in the summer.
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Emma
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Hi! I’m Emma and I’m from Norway. At the moment I’m planning a trip to go to Latin America and maybe visit USA on my way there/home. I’m very exited and will be doing most of the trip alone. I have some friends that will be joining me for about a month, but I’ll be travelling for around four months in total. I really look forward to this trip and would love both advice and someone to meet up with☺️
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Nnenna🌸
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18 year old girl on a solo interrailing trip! I reallyyyy want to get to know some people<3 I love music (90s rock holy grail) and culture, so museum trips or drinks over some live music is perfect for me🪩
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Polina
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Hi, I’m from Ukraine and due to the war I had to live my country. Right now I’m in Norway. It’s a wonderful city I love being here. I also love travelling and dogs))
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Polina
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Hi, I’m from Ukraine and due to the war I had to live my country. Right now I’m in Norway. It’s a wonderful city I love being here. I also love travelling and dogs))
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🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇺🇦 Ukraine, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Jelena
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Hey! I'm Jelena, a 25 years old pianist! I used to be on Couchsurfing, but after the app got much more mainstream and pricy I decided to look for an alternative and stumbled across this one and decided to give it a try! I'm very open minded, friendly and outgoing (when I have enough social energy hehe) and I adore meeting new people randomly 🤩
Elise
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Hi! My name is Elise and I’m 25 years old. My favourite thing in the world is travelling and meeting new people.
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Isabelle
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Passionate skier from the Netherlands, traveling all over the world. 😊
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Victoria
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Hey!, My name is Victoria and I'm interested in architecture, books, food & cuisine, nature, sightseeing and solo travel
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Local discussions
TravelHave you heard any good recommendations for Oslo in December?
I just booked a trip to Oslo, Norway for the beginning of December and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations.
Posted: October 28, 2022TravelHello! First time heading to Europe in winter and we are heading to Tromso to see the northern lights 🤞🏼 Can anyone recommend a chasing lights tour, and any other tours you recommend?
Hello! First time heading to Europe in winter and we are heading to Tromso to see the northern lights 🤞🏼 Can anyone recommend a chasing lights tour, and any other tours you recommend? I’m curious about an ethical dog sledding tour? Also recommendations on where to stay, itineraries/how much time you need would be appreciated. We are going in early December this year
Posted: October 17, 2022Solo travelWill I be able to get around Norway without a car?
Looking for advice about public transit in Norway. If I fly in and out of Oslo, will I be able to get around Norway without a car? Has anyone done any tours for hiking or biking? What about to Sweden and Finland? Either train or cheap flights would be preferred.
Posted: October 3, 2022TravelAre the Northern Lights bright enough to be seen with the human eye?
Northern lights: what’s your experience? Are they really bright enough to see with the human eye? I hear a lot about people being disappointed because they can only be seen with a special camera lens.
Posted: July 25, 2022Explore safety in Norway
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