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Norway's Fjords in June

Everything open, long evenings, and snowmelt waterfalls. The best balance of scenery and crowds.

BestPleasant, highs near 63F (17C), nearly 19 hours of daylight

Geirangerfjord, Norway's Fjords — Norway's FjordsPhoto: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen), CC BY-SA 3.0

The straight answer

June is one of the best months of the year to visit Norway's Fjords. Everything open, long evenings, and snowmelt waterfalls. The best balance of scenery and crowds.

Weather: Pleasant, highs near 63F (17C), nearly 19 hours of daylight
Crowds: 4 of 5
Prices: 4 of 5

What June is like in Norway's Fjords

June is the best balance of the year. Highs near 63F (17C), nearly 19 hours of daylight and waterfalls still full of snowmelt. Everything is open, from the high roads to the seasonal boats and hotels. Midsummer on June 23 brings bonfires along the fjords, and the Bergen International Festival wraps up early in the month. Crowds build but are not yet at the July peak.

It suits nearly everyone: road trippers, hikers, families and first-timers. Book the Flam Railway and fjord cruises ahead. The unguided season for Trolltunga starts, so fit hikers can go. If you want smaller crowds, early June beats late June.

Make the most of June

What is especially good about Norway's Fjords this month.

Midsummer bonfires

On June 23, bonfires glow along the fjords and coast on the longest evenings of the year.

Trolltunga season opens

The unguided hiking season for Trolltunga starts in June, snow permitting. Expect a long 10 to 12 hour day.

Trollstigen and the Atlantic Road

The hairpin mountain road is typically open by June, and the coastal causeway road nearby makes a great drive.

What to pack for June

A rain jacket and warm fleece
Broken-in hiking boots
An eye mask for the long light nights
Sunglasses and sunscreen

Our timing tip

Start Preikestolen early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the midday crowds on the trail.

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What's on in June

Bergen International Festival

Late May into early June

Music, theater, and dance across Bergen, one of the oldest festivals in the Nordics.

Midsummer (Sankthansaften)

June 23 every year

Bonfires along the fjords and coast on the longest evenings of the year.

Things to do in Norway's Fjords

Full guide

Flam Railway

One of the steepest standard-gauge railways in the world, from the mountains at Myrdal down to the Aurlandsfjord. Book ahead in summer.

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Naeroyfjord cruise

The narrowest arm of the Sognefjord, best seen on the ferry between Flam and Gudvangen. Go early before cruise passengers arrive.

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Geirangerfjord

Take the ferry to Hellesylt past the Seven Sisters falls, and drive up to the Dalsnibba viewpoint. Summer mornings are calmer.

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Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)

A 4 to 5 hour round trip hike to a flat rock 604 meters above the Lysefjord. Start early or late in summer to dodge crowds.

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Trolltunga

A long, demanding hike of 10 to 12 hours round trip. The unguided season is roughly June to September; outside that, only go with a guide.

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Bergen and Mount Floyen

Walk Bryggen early, then take the Floibanen funicular up for the city and fjord views.

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Beat the crowds

Check cruise ship schedules for Geiranger and Flam; on big-ship days the villages are packed from mid morning to late afternoon. Visit early, late, or on quiet days.
Start Preikestolen at dawn or in the evening in June and July. The midsummer light makes a late-afternoon start safe.
Stay overnight in fjord villages rather than day-tripping from Bergen; you get the fjords to yourself after the day boats leave.
Book the Flam Railway, popular ferries, and small fjord hotels months ahead for July and early August.

Know before you go

Many high mountain roads close in winter, including Trollstigen and the Geiranger road over Dalsnibba. Most typically reopen in late May or June, depending on snow. Check the Norwegian road authority before driving.
The unguided hiking season for Trolltunga and Kjeragbolten runs roughly June to September. Outside that, snow and ice make them dangerous without a guide.
Many fjord-village hotels, cafes, and tour boats are seasonal, open roughly May to September.
The Flam Railway and Hurtigruten ships run year-round, with reduced winter schedules.

Norway's Fjords in June, quick answers

Is June a good time to visit Norway's Fjords?

June is one of the best months of the year to visit Norway's Fjords. Everything open, long evenings, and snowmelt waterfalls. The best balance of scenery and crowds.

What is the weather like in Norway's Fjords in June?

Pleasant, highs near 63F (17C), nearly 19 hours of daylight.

Is Norway's Fjords crowded in June?

Norway's Fjords is busy in June, though mornings and late afternoons stay workable.

What is happening in Norway's Fjords in June?

Bergen International Festival (late may into early june); Midsummer (Sankthansaften) (june 23 every year).