The peak season for summer tourists in Norway is over

The high season for the summer tourist is over, and now we are entering the winding down of the autumn season.

Aurland, 08.09.24

Many hundreds of thousands of tourists from all different parts of the world have visited different parts of Norway this year, including Norwegian fjords and Norwegian mountains. Famous destinations such as Geiranger, Trollstigen, Tyssedal and Trolltunga, Lysefjorden with the spectacular Preikstolen, Sognefjorden with Flåm, Aurland and Stegastein viewpoint. Lofoten and many other places and cities.

Millions of photos have been taken, by acquaintances, loved ones, family members, colleagues, etc. In social media such as Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, and various travel companies' websites and promo videos, the web is flooded with destinations worldwide.

Flåmsbrygga Hotell
Flåmsbrygga Hotell (flamsbrygga.no)

Well, one wonders when is enough?Will we see the same tendencies as elsewhere in Europe, with the local population protesting against mass tourism. Mobile home campers that overflow Norwegian roads, and camp everywhere as a matter of course. Crowded roads, traffic jams that take hours to clear up. Organized electric scooter trips along the main roads between east and west, with a guide. Along heavily trafficked roads. Tourists who look beyond the fjord and take pictures, and forget to look at the road. Garbage floating in many places.. Yes, we are ready for the next season. And are we able to take into account that we catch the mistakes we made this year. So that they do not repeat themselves for the 2025 season.

We are ready. Let's welcome you all for 2025