Norway Family Bike Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Deluxe & Premiere Hotels
2027: Jun-Aug
From Oslo to Seaside Villages & Island-Dotted Shores
Explore the sunlit southern coast of Norway, with the royal-blue Oslo fjord and gentle rocky outcrops. These Norwegian islands and harbors reveal a surprising truth: the south doesn’t have the last word on summer.
Highlights
- Cruise Norway’s coast and pass ancient Viking burial grounds as you bike through coastal villages and historic landscapes
- Ride through Gea Norvegica Geopark, admiring ancient bedrock and evidence of continental collisions and Ice Age sculpting
- Pedal scenic country roads amid tidy farms, tufts of forest and charming summer cabins
- Dine on Scandinavian specialties, prepared with fresh-caught seafood and locally sourced ingredients, and sample the ubiquitous aquavit
- Relax at an award-winning spa fueled by natural mineral springs and experience a guided Nordic sauna ritual
Start/End Oslo
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
Ride through farmland and forested countryside shaped by post-glacial lakes • Cross from Agder into Telemark and pause in Gea Norvegica Geopark, where Norway’s rugged coastline began • Follow scenic roads toward Søndeled, admiring the rocky shoreline and expansive views of sky and sea.
Night 1
Set on a peaceful island just off Norway's southern coast, this stylish seaside retreat offers serene views, coastal charm and a renowned spa. (spa)
Days 2-3
See the landscape from a new perspective on a local ferry • Pedal along quiet shoreline roads past small marinas, seaside campsites and summer cottages, with frequent views of the open waters of the Skagerrak • Pause in the historic town of Stavern, known for its white-painted wooden houses, naval history and laid-back summer charm • Follow the Numedalslågen River along one of Norway’s celebrated national cycling routes, passing wooded valleys, pastoral farmland and lively rapids • Enjoy a guided Nordic sauna experience featuring marble-clad steam rooms, herbal saunas and an invigorating cold plunge.
Nights 2-3
Rejuvenate at this sensual spa resort, offering extraordinary spa facilities and pools fed by natural mineral springs. (pool, spa)
Days 4-6
Experience the quiet country roads of Vestfold’s rolling farmland, with its forested hills and red, yellow and black barns • Spin past mirror-like Goksjø Lake and through the villages of Kodal and Høyjord • Visit one of Norway’s few remaining stave churches, a remarkable wooden structure from the 1100s • Enjoy sweeping views of the coastline as we sail from Tønsberg to Grimestad Bay • Settle into the quiet elegance of our intimate Relais & Châteaux hotel and experience its floating sauna.
Nights 4-5
Secluded on a peaceful island in the Oslofjord, this elegant boutique retreat offers refined Nordic charm, serene coastal views and exceptional cuisine. A Relais & Châteaux member. (spa)
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
In order to take advantage of the best weather and best bike routes in Norway, this itinerary explores southern Norway, known for sunny skies, rolling hills and serene coastlines—a contrast to the rugged mountains and fjords of the north, where cycling routes are limited and the weather is unpredictable.
Dates & Prices
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