Discover Norway

This self-guided, seven-day tour crosses Norway's fjord country from Ålesund to Åndalsnes, linking the Sunnmøre Alps, the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord and the famous Trollstigen mountain road. Riders cycle beside Hjørundfjorden and through the narrow Norangsdalen valley, with luggage transferred between stays.

A scenic fjord cruise from Hellesylt to Geiranger passes the Seven Sisters and Bridal Veil waterfalls. From Geiranger the route climbs the eleven hairpin bends of Ørnevegen (Eagle Road), crosses by ferry to Valldal, then tackles the long ascent of Trollstigen before descending to Åndalsnes.

Daily distances are short, but the climbing is steep and demanding, so good fitness is recommended. A free day in Åndalsnes offers hiking, via ferrata and cable car options before the tour ends.

Highlights:

• Ride beside Hjørundfjorden and through the Norangsdalen valley
• Fjord cruise on the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord past the Seven Sisters waterfall
• Climb Ørnevegen (Eagle Road) and its eleven hairpin bends
• Ascend Trollstigen and descend through its famous hairpins
• Stay in fjord-side hotels, with optional fjord-view rooms
• Free day in Åndalsnes, the mountaineering capital of Norway

Surface and terrain:
Hilly to mountainous, with daily ascents of about 630 to 1,000 m. Key climbs are Ørnevegen and Trollstigen, and Trollstigen's descent can have traffic. Low-traffic riding along Hjørundfjorden, with ferry crossings at Solavågen and Eidsdal. Parts follow a Norwegian Scenic Route.

Suitable for:
Fit, experienced riders comfortable with sustained mountain climbing. Daily distances are short (30 to 36 km) but steep, and the page rates the tour challenging. A good level of fitness and mountain riding experience is recommended.

This self-guided, eight-day tour explores the Lofoten Islands by bike, from Svolvær to Reine. The route passes fishing villages, beaches, fjords and dramatic mountain scenery, using quieter roads where possible, with luggage transferred between stays.

Riders visit well-known places such as Henningsvær, Hov, Nusfjord and Reine, with a bicycle ferry from Kremmervika on the final riding day. Accommodation varies between hotels, lodges and traditional fishermen's rorbu cabins in Reine. Three free days allow extra rides, hiking, kayaking, fishing or a RIB safari to Trollfjorden.

Parts of the route follow the Norwegian Scenic Route Lofoten, National Cycle Route 1 and EuroVelo 1. The tour suits riders who want to explore at their own pace, with the midnight sun in early summer and crisp light in late summer.

Highlights:

• Ride from Svolvær to Reine through fishing villages, fjords and beaches
• Henningsvær, Hov, Nusfjord and Reine along the route
• Stay in traditional rorbu (fishermen's) cabins in Reine
• Bicycle ferry from Kremmervika, with time to explore Nusfjord
• Optional rides to Uttakleiv and Unstad beaches on free days
• Midnight sun in early summer and possible Northern Lights late in the season

Surface and terrain:
Quieter roads where possible, though some busier sections are unavoidable. Day 6 follows the E10 with some traffic and short tunnels (an old road bypasses some). Day 4 is relatively flat.

Weather:
Early summer brings long days and midnight sun (busiest June to mid-July). Late August and September bring crisp air, changing colours, darker nights and possible Northern Lights.

Suitable for:
Riders after a relaxed, flexible island tour with modest core distances and optional extra rides. Comfortable navigating with an app and tracks. Rated moderate.

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This self-guided, eight-day ride follows the Arctic coast from Tromsø to Svolvær, the "capital" of Lofoten, covering roughly 350 km. Riders pass fjords, dramatic peaks, sandy beaches and fishing villages, with luggage transferred between stays.

The route crosses the long bridge to Kvaløya and reaches Sommarøy, then ferries to Senja, Norway's second-largest island. Here the Scenic Route winds in and out of fjords with steep climbs, tunnels and descents. A second ferry leads to Andøya, with its marshlands, peaks and the long beach at Bleik, before the route continues to Sortland in Vesterålen.

On the second last day, riders choose between cycling on to Svolvær or taking the Hurtigruten coastal ferry through Trollfjorden. Parts of the route follow National Cycle Route 1 and EuroVelo 1.

Highlights:

• Ride from Tromsø to Svolvær through the Land of the Midnight Sun
• Norwegian Scenic Routes on Senja and Andøya
• Island hopping by ferry between Senja and Andøya
• Fishing villages, sandy beaches and dramatic peaks along the coast
• Optional Hurtigruten coastal ferry through Trollfjorden

Surface and terrain:
Paved coastal and island roads, including two Norwegian Scenic Routes. Hilly, with steep climbs to passes (up to about 150 m), seven lit tunnels on Senja and flatter riding on Andøya. The longest Day 7 option has more E10 traffic, and an optional Andøya loop is gravel.

Weather:
The season is June to August, and the midnight sun is visible in Tromsø from 19 May to 27 July.

Suitable for:
Fit, experienced riders comfortable with hilly stages, tunnels, ferries and self-navigation. Daily distances are mostly 40 to 63 km, with a long option on Day 7. Rated moderate to challenging.

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This self-guided, eight-day ride explores Vesterålen, the quieter archipelago just north of Lofoten, from Sortland to Stokmarknes. Riders follow quiet roads past fjords, sweeping coastlines, dramatic peaks and marshlands, with luggage transferred between stays.

The route reaches Nyksund, a fishing village once abandoned as a ghost town and now revived. A rest day allows a hike along the Queen's Route (Dronningruta), voted Norway's most beautiful hike in 2012. Later stages include a long climb and tunnel towards Kråkberget, a relaxed stay in Bø, and a RIB boat transfer from Ringstad to Stokmarknes.

From June to mid-July, the midnight sun allows late-evening riding. Maps, a guidebook, GPX files and a travel app support each day.

Highlights:

• Quiet roads past fjords, coastlines, peaks and marshlands
• Nyksund, a revived fishing village
• Hike the Queen's Route (Dronningruta) between Nyksund and Stø
• Cycle the Ryggedal tunnel section, followed by a long downhill
• RIB boat transfer from Ringstad to Stokmarknes
• Midnight sun riding from June to mid-July

Surface and terrain:
Mostly quiet roads in slightly hilly terrain, partly along fjords and partly inland. The last 10 km of Day 2 is a narrow dirt road. Day 4 has a long climb towards the Ryggedal tunnel, a 1,600 m tunnel, then a long descent. Day 5 is short and easy.

Suitable for:
Nature lovers and moderately fit riders comfortable navigating with maps and GPX files. Daily distances are modest, though Day 4 is long and partly demanding (a boat shortcut is available). A good, quieter alternative to Lofoten.