National Park Guide
Norway is home to more than 20 national parks on its mainland, with additional protected areas on the Svalbard archipelago. These parks safeguard a vast range of landscapes, from the high alpine peaks and deep valleys of the interior to coastal mountains that rise directly from the sea. The terrain includes Europe's largest high-mountain plateau, vast glaciers, and extensive, untouched wilderness areas. The primary outdoor activities across these protected landscapes are hiking, mountaineering, and various forms of cycling.
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Lofotodden Nasjonalpark offers diverse outdoor activities like hiking and cycling amidst coastal mountains, deep fjords, and sandy beaches.
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Rondane, Norway's first national park, features diverse mountainous terrain with ten 2,000m+ peaks, offering extensive routes for hiking, gravel biking, and trail running.
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Jotunheimen National Park in Norway offers monumental mountains, deep valleys, and glacial lakes for hiking, cycling, and mountaineering across diverse terrain.
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Hallingskarvet National Park features dramatic alpine scenery with high plateaus and valleys, offering diverse routes for hiking, cycling, and more.
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Hardangervidda National Park, Europe's largest high-mountain plateau, offers diverse terrain for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor sports.
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Dovre National Park features an Arctic-like, high-mountain landscape above the tree line, offering diverse routes for hiking, cycling, and gravel biking.
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Ånderdalen National Park on Senja island offers diverse subarctic landscapes, from forests to mountains, ideal for hiking and other outdoor routes. Its varied terrain suits all skill levels.
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Raet National Park in southeastern Norway features unique coastal landscapes, including pebble beaches and woodlands, ideal for hiking, gravel biking, and mountain biking.
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Femundsmarka National Park offers vast, untouched wilderness with diverse terrain for hiking and jogging routes. It's one of Scandinavia's largest continuous wilderness areas.
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Færder National Park, in Norway's outer Oslo Fjord, offers diverse hiking and cycling routes across its archipelago and coastal trails.
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Ytre Hvaler is Norway's first marine national park, offering diverse coastal and underwater landscapes for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities.
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Rago National Park in northern Norway offers pristine alpine wilderness with dramatic landscapes, ideal for challenging hiking routes through forests, rock formations, and powerful waterfalls.
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Jomfruland National Park on Norway's Telemark coast offers diverse, glacier-shaped landscapes with even terrain, ideal for cycling, hiking, and jogging.
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Gutulia nasjonalpark features ancient primeval forests and unique geological features, offering routes for hiking and jogging through its diverse terrain and cultural landscapes.
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Gutulia National Park features ancient forests, open marshlands, and the Gutulivola mountain, offering diverse terrain for hiking and jogging routes.
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Gutulia National Park features ancient forests, open marshland, and cultural landscapes, offering diverse routes for hiking and jogging.
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Junkerdal National Park in Norway offers diverse terrain, from mountains to valleys, for outdoor activities like hiking, with a relatively dry summer climate.
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Sjunkhatten National Park in Norway offers a rugged Arctic landscape with steep mountains and fjords, perfect for hiking, road cycling, and jogging routes.
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Stabbursdalen National Park in Northern Norway offers diverse subarctic landscapes, from mountains to the world's northernmost pine forest, with numerous hiking routes.
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Møysalen nasjonalpark offers dramatic coastal alpine landscapes, deep fjords, and high mountains with diverse routes for hiking through birch forests, marshland, and glacial features.
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National parks in Norway are protected areas safeguarding a wide range of natural landscapes, from high alpine peaks to coastal regions. There are 40 national parks on the mainland and seven on Svalbard. This page aggregates routes and information for 25 of these parks, focusing on human-powered outdoor recreation.
Based on visitor data, some of the most frequented national parks include Lofotodden Nasjonalpark, known for its coastal alpine landscape, and Rondane, which is Norway's first national park. Other significant parks are Jotunheimen, home to the country's highest mountains, and Hardangervidda, Europe's largest high-mountain plateau.
The primary activities are human-powered, including hiking, cycling, and mountain biking. In total, there are more than 1,100 routes available across the parks featured on this page. Specific parks also offer opportunities for mountaineering, trail running, and gravel biking depending on the terrain.
The terrain in Jotunheimen is characterized by high alpine landscapes, containing Norway's highest mountains, glaciers, and deep valleys. It is known as the "Home of the Giants" and offers challenging routes for experienced hikers and mountaineers. The park features more than 80 routes for various activities.
As Europe's largest mountain plateau, Hardangervidda offers an extensive network of trails suitable for hiking and cycling. The park has over 60 hiking trails and is also a destination for long-distance cycling. The terrain is a mix of barren moorland, lakes, and rivers.
Yes, hiking is the most prominent activity, with hundreds of trails available across the national parks. For example, Rondane offers more than 70 hiking routes through its mountainous terrain. Hardangervidda provides over 60 hiking trails across its vast plateau.
Cycling is a popular activity in many of Norway's national parks, with routes for road cycling, touring, and mountain biking. Hallingskarvet has over 30 routes suitable for various types of cycling. The famous Rallarvegen cycling route also passes through Hardangervidda National Park.
Yes, many parks offer trails suitable for a range of abilities, including families and beginners. For instance, Raet National Park has coastal landscapes with gentler trails. It is always recommended to check the difficulty, distance, and elevation profile of a specific route before starting.
The main hiking season in most Norwegian national parks is during the summer months, from June to September. During this period, the weather is generally milder, trails are mostly free of snow, and services like mountain cabins are open. Higher altitude areas, such as in Jotunheimen, may have a shorter season.
General access to Norway's national parks is free and does not require an entry permit, in accordance with the Norwegian right to roam ('allemannsretten'). However, specific activities like fishing or hunting require separate licenses. Organized commercial groups may also need special permission.
Established in 2018, Lofotodden Nasjonalpark protects a unique coastal alpine landscape where sharp peaks rise directly from the sea. The park offers dramatic scenery with deep fjords and sandy beaches. It provides routes for hiking, mountaineering, and cycling.

