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Mountain Climbing in Norway

Explore the rugged and remote arctic mountains of Norway.

Norway is tucked away in northern Europe and home to a large chunk of the Scandinavian mountains and stunning scenery the Lyngen Alps. With half of the country lying beyond the arctic circle, it’s a great remote location for mountain climbing.

Top mountain climbing trips | Norway:

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Guided Stetind ascent in northern Norway

Come climb Stetind (1391 meters), Norway's national mountain, accompanied by local IFMGA-certified mountain guide Magnus.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromNOK 3500

Climb Stetind, Norway's National Mountain

Climb Norway's national mountain with a certified local guide. Depending on your experience and wishes, choose either a Normal Route ascent or a South Pillar adventure!

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromNOK 6800

Climb to the top of Stetind (1,392m), the national mountain of Norway, near Narvik

Join Fredrik, an aspirant IFMGA mountain guide, and reach the top of Stetind, Norway's national mountain. Traverse an airy passage and witness breathtaking views as you climb!

1 day

Beginner

Fit

FromNOK 3950

Stetind South Pillar 1-day rock climbing trip

Join Marius, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, and reach the summit of Stetind, Norway's national mountain, on a classic multipitch climbing route.

1 day

Advanced

Fit

FromNOK 5000

Stetind normal route rock climbing trip

Reach the summit of the Stetind, Norway's national mountain, on this rock climbing trip along with Marius, an IFMGA certified mountain guide.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromNOK 4250

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Norway winter mountaineering course for beginners

Learn how to practice activities in the mountains safely with this winter mountaineering course in Hemsedal or West Jotunheimen, Norway.

1 day

Beginner

Fit

FromNOK 1250

3-day glacier course on Nigardsbreen, Beginner level

Follow one of our IFMGA certified guides for a 3-day Norwegian mountaineering adventure in the glaciers of Nigardsbreen or the snow-covered paths of Tuftebreen and Jostedalsbreen.

3 days

All Levels

Fit

FromNOK 3530

Jostedalsbreen 5-day glacier course, mountaineering

Explore the breathtaking Jostedalsbreen glaciated area on this exciting 5-day trip with one of our IFMGA certified guides.

5 days

All Levels

Fit

FromNOK 5500

6-Day Alpine Climbing Course Near Jostedalen in Norway

Come to northern Europe with an IFMGA-certified Jostedalen Breforarlag guide and experience the isolated thrills of mountaineering in Norway on a six-day alpine climbing course near Jostedalen.

6 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromNOK 6150

1-day Soria-Moria ridge climbing traverse, Ersfjord

Join Tore, an IFMGA-certified guide, on this 1-day Soria-Moria ridge climbing traverse, in the spectacular Ersfjord, in the island of Kvaløya. An exciting adventure in the beautiful Troms region in northern Norway.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromNOK 1000

Ersfjord 2-day ridge traverse in Kvaloya island, Tromso

Join this spectacular Ersfjord ridge traverse, covering 16 km along the entire fjord, in the island of Kvaløya, in Tromso. IFMGA-certfied guide Tore takes you on this amazing climb in northern Norway.

2 days

Intermediate

Fit

Climbing Otertind in the Lyngen Alps

Join Tore, an IFMGA mountain guide, on this 1-day climbing trip to the summit of Otertind, one of the most iconic peaks in the Lyngen Alps, lying in the Signaldalen valley.

1 day

Beginner

Occasional

FromNOK 2000

Piggtind ascent in the Lyngen Alps

Tore, an IFMGA-certified guide, takes you on a 1-day ascent in the Lyngen Alps. The objective? Reaching the summit of Piggtind, an iconic pyramid-shaped mountain in Troms county.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromNOK 3500

What people are saying about these trips

Justin Johns

5.00

July, 2022

Guided Stetind ascent in northern Norway

Outstanding guide! Highly recommend! Very professional - thanks for the great climb!

Ward Chewning

5.00

July, 2022

Guided Stetind ascent in northern Norway

Great climb. Thoroughly enjoyed Magnus. Very skilled guide, always put safety first. It is a long day. Took us 12 hours from parking lot to parking lot but the views were well worth it.

Gregory Beattie

5.00

July, 2021

Guided Stetind ascent in northern Norway

Magnus was simply the best guide we could have hoped for! A fantastically experienced, safe and fun person to successfully take us up the summit of this incredible mountain. He was also incredibly kind in helping to facilitate me proposing to my girlfriend (now fiancé) on the summit and to safely bring us back down to earth again, for which we’re both very grateful! The climb itself was a truly memorable and wonderful one. Though physically arduous and exposed at times, it was totally worth it for the magnificent views and with Magnus, there wasn’t a single moment where we felt at risk. Huge thanks for a perfect trip!

Kristian Ruth

5.00

July, 2021

Guided Stetind ascent in northern Norway

We had a great walk up Stetind (normalveien) with Magnus! Magnus is professional, easy to talk with, calm and friendly, and made out trip just perfect! I’m giving Magnus my best recommendations!

Linn Eide

5.00

July, 2019

Guided Stetind ascent in northern Norway

Got a fantastic trip up Stetind. Magnus was calm and safe all the way so it was a super experience.

Ina Eide

5.00

July, 2019

Guided Stetind ascent in northern Norway

We had an incredibly wonderful trip at Stetind, Magnus contributed greatly to making the trip a fantastic experience with his peace, knowledge and security. Thanks for the ride:-)

Carlos Bregni

5.00

December, 2018

Norway winter mountaineering course for beginners

Pawel was an outstanding instructor!! Extremely satisfied with the course.

Lena Hope

5.00

July, 2018

Guided Stetind ascent in northern Norway

Magnus is absolutely amazing !!! Quiet, safe and secure. He gave the trip to Stetind an extra great experience, created complete security. Recommended!

There are many reasons for choosing Mountain Climbing in Norway

Hunting down and seeing the aurora borealis is the experience of a lifetime. Northern Norway, particularly Tromsø, is one of the best places on earth to see this beautiful phenomenon.

Good to know:

Country Code

+47

Currency

Norwegian krone

Best time to visit

May through September

Language

Norwegian but English is largely spoken

How to get there

Fly to Oslo then move around the country with domestic flights, trains, buses or car

Weather

The weather in Norway depends on where you are. Oslo has milder weather with warm summers and cold winters. Further North in areas like Tromso you can expect summer averages of around 12°C and winter averages of around -4°C

More info about Mountain Climbing in Norway:

A must-do climb in Norway is the Stetind ascent. The Stetind mountain, which is located in Nordland sits at 1391 meters. It’s actually the national mountain of Norway. The climb is exposed so it’s not for the faint-hearted. You’ll also need ropes and a certified guide to help you climb. Close to Tromsø, you’ll find a number of fjords. One of them is a particularly good location for climbing. The Ersfjord fiord is surrounded by tall mountains which you can traverse. Mount Otertind is another classic Norwegian climbing spot. This is a steep but straightforward climb that even beginners can handle

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