Holiday houses in mountainous Norway & holiday apartments in mountainous Norway

Vacation in a holiday home in mountainous Norway

When many imagine the epic beauty of Scandinavia, with its dramatic fjords and tree-topped peaks, they imagine the scenery that could surround you when you book a vacation in a holiday home in mountainous Norway. With names like “The Home of the Giants”, Norway's mountains and fjords are a truly breathtaking and unique destination for holiday rentals or private holiday apartments. With a wealth of national parks, serene recreational destinations and lovely villages, many visitors rent their own holiday homes to enjoy the region at their own pace.

The Top of The World: Holiday Houses in Mountainous Norway

To arrive at holiday apartments in mountainous Norway, many international flights land in Oslo, Haugesund, Molde and Ålesund and connect through some of Europe's most scenic roads. Choosing alternative highways like routes 7, 55, and 55 will offer an even more lovely experience. Ferries from Denmark are also a popular method to reach holiday homes in mountainous Norway and can get you aquainted with the many colourful fishing villages that line the dramatic coastline. Expect warm weather during the summertime, with long days and some midnight sun during the longest days.

Norway's Enchanting Skylines

Covering Scandinavia's best hiking, mountain biking, mountaineering and camping locations, mountainous Norway is a destination for those who love the outdoors. In the south, Jotunheimen National Park, which straddles the regions Sogn og Fjordane and Oppland, contains most of Norway's highest and most dramatic peaks, which can be appreciated in many lodges and its comprehensive trail network. Dovrefjell Park attracts active visitors and provides many opportunities for fishing, cross-country skiing and snowkiting, but should only be attempted by those prepared for the world's most extreme conditions. For families, the parks and holiday houses near Hedmark are a great destination, with gentle trails surrounded by spectacular natural beauty.

Neighbouring holiday regions mountainous Norway

• Valdres
• Hallingdal and Hemsedal
• Buskerud
• Telemark
• Langsua National Park
• Rondane National Park
• See Randsfjord
• See Storsjøen
• See Krøderen
• See Sperillen