Solo Female Travel in Norway

Tromso, Solo travel

I stayed 4 days in Tromso with my mom. Everything was supper expensive , but nice and clean. The scenery is beaitiful. We went to see the seals at the oceanarium and we did a husky ride and raindeer feeding. All very nice experiences.

Norway, Solo travel

I traveled to Oslo and l liked it. But for the Oslo, one and half day is enough to travel. I do not recommend Torp Sandefjord airport to fly off if you need to be there at nighttime. Because even in April it is too cold and you will need to walk until airport from the train station, rings don’t work. I walked in the blinding dark untill to airport. Also, because they were cleaning the airport they closed the airport untill they finish it. You have to wait outside untill they open it again in the cold weather.

Preikestolen, Family travel

I went to Preikestolen this summer with my two children. It is in the south west of Norway and is a must see for visitors to that region. It is steep and a bit rocky so wear good shoes. I van recommend going in the late afternoon.

Norway, Solo travel

I went on a hitchhiking trip first from Rovaniemi in Finland to Tromso in Norway with a friend. But then I continue solo from Tromso to the Netherlands. It was on of my best travel experience ever. Hitchhiking in Norway may take a bit of time since their is not much car but people are so nice and I met so many wonderful person. I went through the Lofoten Island, which was breathtaking all the way. I cannot emphasise how this should be anyone destination if they go in Norway. Especially in may and June where there is not a lot of people but it’s supper sunny (if you’re lucky). So much spot to hike, paddle, and wonder around. Hitchhiking was really easy on those island, never waited more than 5/10min. You can also camp everywhere with your tent, and it’s 100% worth it! So much thing to talk about this trip, if you want to know more don’t hesitate to send me a message :)

Oslo, Solo travel

sharing from the local： Nature stuff: - Maybe take the ferry to one of the islands, maybe Hovedøya. You take the boat with a normal bus ticket. - If you have the time, go to bogstad gård. I would say it’s the prettiest lake in Oslo, you can swim there, walk around and have a kanelsnurr - You should really stop by botanisk hage! It’s close to city center and really pretty! - The kings castle have a really pretty park! Culture stuff: - I would really recommend the national gallery! It’s new and kinda different I would say to other museums! I go there maybe twice a week myself. It’s so peaceful and astonishing at the same time. - You can have a tour in the kings castle, it’s interesting I think! Foods and drinks!: For coffee the cafe “Time Wendelboe” is world class! But there’s a lot of coffee places that are good, Norwegians love their coffee.. I really like the Italian food at Baltazar ristorante! The best Chinese food is probably Szechuan Chengdu by Grunerløkka. There’s a bunch of god sushi places just don’t eat at Sabrura❌ it sucks. I would also stay away from Egon! For Norwegian food i like Fiskeriet on Youngstorget, they got fish mostly! Here’s a link to all the best Norwegian restaurants but it’s written in Norwegian:/ https://www.visitoslo.com/no/artikler/norske-restauranter/ Shopping: - For vintage shopping, grunerløkka have some good stores like good vibes vintage, Robot, Frøken Dianas salonger and velouria vintage. - For classic shopping i would recommend Svean on Frogner, they get a lot of Scandinavian clothing. - Dapper on Grunerløkka, they mostly have menswear but a lot of it I would say is unisex. - Ganni postmodern and Acne archive also on grunerløkka! Mostly women’s fashion. It’s really cool! - - Valkyrien is a shopping mall on majorstua with stores like Other stories and Moniker, both cool stores one with mostly women’s clothing and the other a sports store. + a bunch of other stores. - Steen og strøm in Karl Johan is cool, more brands that are well known, four floors of different things. - Paleet is a shopping mall in Karl Johan as well closer to the kings castle. They have a really good clothing store on the second floor!

Oslo, Solo travel

I felt very safe during my time in Oslo, even though it was only a night! People were friendly. The transport and food is expensive, but there’s enough to see in the city for an evening. I enjoyed my time there and would recommend to other solo female travellers

Oslo, Solo travel

Oslo is a lovely, clean city. People were very friendly and the city is very safe. There are lots of museums and art galleries. The public transportation is very easy to navigate. There are many parks and restaurants. I did a walking food tasting tour (from Viator) to learn more about the local foods and history. The city is very walkable and it wasn't difficult to find people who spoke English. I stayed at an Airbnb apartment near a train station, walking distance to the dock where I was taking a cruise. Since I used public transport and travel light enough to carry my stuff, I never needed a taxi or ride share service.

Norway, Group travel

Travelled with a friend doing a road trip from bergen to Oslo. As avid hikers we wanted to explore the country and its beauty. We did ao muc hiking, we kayaker and wild camped.... it was absolutely amazing We absolutely loved this country The scenery, the Waterfalls, mountains and oh my god the fjords were absolutely stunning We fell in love, and would absolutely recommend

Skjervøy, Solo travel

Went solo to Skjervøy. Totally safe here to hitchhike, as the people here are really nice and open! I met s lot of locals and they shared with me their experiences and tips places to go to. I slept in tent (camping), the midnight sun is stunning! I recommmend to use local sites for hiking tracks

Norway, Solo travel

I felt very safe travelling to Norway. It’s a country with law obidient people that love rules lots. I felt safe to walk even during the late evening walks. It was amazing. The food is quite expensive but if you a good researcher you can find a cheap places as well.

Norway

Norway is still considered very safe, yet the biggest cities such as Oslo and Bergen have crime risk. The nature is stunning! The Norwegian culture is not. As a temporary visitor you won’t notice much of the downside to the negative culture of this boondocks land at the Northern tip of Europe. Alcohol consumption is typically very high on the weekends, so take great care when out on the town weekend evenings as the males get vulgar and conceited. The later in the evening, the drunker and more prone to approaching and bothering you they are. It is common to see locals of ALL ages staggering drunk.

Bergen

Bergen is a really safe city. I have gone home from town alone in the middle of the night and never had a problem. Its a great place to travel for a solotraveler as a women. I never exsperienced any dangerous situation here and i livet here almost all my life and is 34 years old now. I never been mugged or felt afraid in any way here.

Oslo is one of the safest cities in the world. It has many good restaurants and lovely parks. You can walk anywhere in the city feeling safe and sound. The city has lovely architecture and hosts many museums. The people are friendly. In summer time the parks are full and I recommend visiting the lakes or nearby islands to enjoy the cool waters.

As a foreigner living in Stavanger, these are my main insights: Is it safe for women? Very safe, very low risk of pickpockets Things to do: hiking to Pulpit rock, take a boat to pulpit rock, visit old Stavanger, visit the oil museum, go the colors street and grab a drink, take a ferry to one of the small islands in the area. Hiking tips: download “all trails” and “UT” apps (or go to the website) to see all the trails details. Best time to visit: spring and summer If visit in winter: it’s still cozy with lots of winter lights all over the city. If you like skiing, go to Sirdal, 2 hs max from the city and there is a bus that takes you there Transportation: buy a daily/ weekly pass in Kolumbus app. You can use the bus, the ferrys and the bikes. You can also rent scooters

Definetly safe for women, also at night. A bit crowded outside som of the bars/clubs at Saturday, but not overcrowded at all. And also a lot of people at Solsiden at Sundays. “Basic” things to do but worth it: Nidarosdomen: a big church, costs a bit to go inside but you could also just look at it from outside for free. Festningen: look at the view from festningen. Gløshaugen: the university, looks really cool. Bakklandet: really cosy place with cosy bars like: Antikvariatet (looks like a bookstore) or Den gode nano (you can sit on this floating thing at the river). A bit expensive at Bakklandet due to the tourists. Partying; Cava Sunday is a big thing for students where cava is 175kr out (really cheap in Norway). Clubbing: Lokal or Tyven (more hip places), the best clubs in my opinion. Rock bar: Circus (55kr for bier also cheap in Norway) Pizza: Grano has the best pizza but it’s expensive. Super hero pizza has cheaper and they have cheap biers. Other things to do: Take sauna at Havet, and also swim in the cold fjords. Sundays: go to Tantes hage, cafe outside and inside and have animals walking around, really cosy place. You can definitely walk around a lot of places in Trondheim, at least in the city center. But also take the buss where you get a ticket by downloading the app: Atb. It’s expensive, so if you like walking I would walk. You could also take taxi or uber, that’s safe.

Most foreign visitors find Norway expensive, especially when it comes to beer. Our laws prohibit alcohol marketing, including information about happy hours and specials. You should always ask if there are any specials when visiting bars. Currently (April 2024) you can buy cheap beer the following places: 1. Los Tacos (all locations) NOK 55 for 0,4liter from opening until 9pm. 2. Døner bros NOK 49 for 0,4 liter all day. 3. Thorvalds NOK 72 for 0,4 liter until 8pm. 4. Radio Løkka NOK 180 for 3 units until 8pm. 5. No name bar NOK 50 and 2 for 1 offers on wine, aperol spritz, shots. Different offers every day. 6. No Stress 2 for 1 every Friday until 6pm. Entire menu valid. NOK 93 for 0,4 liter

- Stavanger is a small place, it’s safe for women. - You can visit Tom&Lello, Loft og Alf&Werner for a good nightclub. - Polka, HarryPepper and Villa22 is a good place to eat. Not to expensive and has good food. - Pulpit rock is a good walk, and an experience I would definitely recommend.

Bergen is very safe for solo travelers. Summer is amazing, but everything is also more expensive. The weather changes all the time, so just bring various layers of clothing and prepare for rain. You don't need to withdraw cash, as credit cards are widely accepted. If you love hiking, you should check out Fløyen, Stoltzekleiven and Ulriken for incredible views. Trekroneren is the best place for cheap food (I recommend the reindeer sausage), but overall food and alcohol are very expensive.

Halden is a wonderful city right at the border to Sweden. With a beautiful fortress with Norwegian history the city has its charm. Halden is a natural stop on the Norwegian road trip. A stop at the nice restaurants by the harbour a hot summer day is idyllic.

Oslo is wonderful! The Ekeberg Sculpture Park is a pleasant tram ride from the city, and the view is amazing, both during the day and at night! Grünerløkka is very charming, although a bit expensive, but it's there that you will find many more specialized shops such as cool shops with used clothing, etc. My favorite place is the 70's cafe named Fuglen. My favorite spots are the botanical gardens in spring and summer, they are so beautiful, and the Tøyen area has so many good restaurants. You must take the boat from Rådhuset in late spring/summer to the islands, it is free if you have a travel card for Oslo, especially to Hovedøya. Bring your lunch and something to drink, and walk around until you find a nice place to sit, the farther from the main path, the better.

Norway is a country with incredible nature. The Lofoten and the western coast are known for their magnificent views. In Oslo, take time to get to know the city. Walk along Akerselva on a nice day. Sample dishes in food halls. Swim in the fjords (you can swim out to several islands). Visit Kampen, an old working-class district with wooden houses. In Trondheim, see Nidaros Cathedral and enjoy the restaurants. An hour north from Trondheim is Stiklestad - the place where Norway was Christianized in 1030 - a spectacle about this event takes place there in the summer.

The opera, the Munch Museum, the Viking Ship Museum, the ethnographic museum (the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History - a living historical interpretation museum, where you can see how Norway evolved physically and culturally), and the royal residence are places worth seeing in Oslo. If you decide to travel outside of Oslo, Bergen is fantastic. Try the scenic Flåm Railway to see some of the beautiful fjords.