How to be a Tourist in Norway

When I travel back home to the beautiful fjords of Norway, it seems that so has the rest of the world. Growing up in one of the most visited areas of Norway has gotten me used to tourists trampling around my driveway on a regular basis.

And I’ve picked up a few ways to point out the tourists from miles away.

I figured I would give you a firsthand guide to exactly how to be a tourist in Norway. If you are heading to Norway at any point in the near future, I’m sure it will be helpful. That way you don’t have to worry about whether people understand that you are a tourist. You’re welcome.

Disclaimer

I feel like a disclaimer is quite natural here; please take this post with a good dose of humor.

Everything listed below relates to tourist stereotypes I have personally encountered. And each point on the list can usually be used to tell the visitors from the locals. When several of these are present, you are guaranteed to have met a tourist.

However, this does not mean that I or my fellow Norwegians hate tourists, or have anything against them. Growing up by the fjords, I know and understand the value visitors from all over the world bring to our villages and communities.

Visiting Norway?

Whilst this is a fun post intended to be tongue-in-chic, I also have lots of *actual* Norway guides on this site to help you. Browse all my Norway guides here!

Planning a trip to Norway? Here is my step-by-step guide to planning your perfect trip!

How to be a tourist in Norway: A quick guide

I was inspired by this article by my friend Tara when I wrote this. I thought it was hilarious, and wanted to do the same for Norway. Here’s exactly how you can be a tourist in Norway.

Now you should be all set to come and visit my beautiful country, without having to worry about standing out from the crowd. Welcome!

Welcome to Norway!

In all seriousness; I do love it when people come to visit Norway. There’s a reason I share so many guides to Norway here on my blog.

I hope you have an amazing time during your visit, and that you’ll know better than to follow this list. In fact, you should see in as a list of things to avoid doing when you visit Norway.

If you are planning a trip to Norway in the next few months, but you are a little unsure of where to start when it comes to the planning, don’t miss my itineraries. They are easy to follow, and ready for immediate download. They range from a 1-2 to several days. You can start them in several of Norway’s major cities. They all focus on how you can best see the fjords during your visit!