Packing Suggestions for Norway Trip

🎒 Essentials (All Year)

• Passport, travel insurance, and copies

• Credit/debit cards (Norway is super card-friendly—cash isn’t essential)

• Universal plug adapter (Type C/F)

• Reusable water bottle (tap water is excellent)

• Sunglasses (even in winter—it gets bright with snow)

• Daypack for hikes or city roaming

🧥 Clothing (Layering is key!)

Spring/Fall/Summer (May–September)

• Waterproof jacket (Norway’s weather changes fast)

• Fleece or wool mid-layer

• Light down jacket (even in summer—it can be chilly)

• T-shirts & long sleeves

• Comfortable walking shoes (water-resistant if hiking or in rural areas)

• Hiking boots (if going out in nature)

• Jeans or trekking pants

• Hat & gloves (especially for higher altitudes, even in summer)

• Swimwear (yes, even for cold dips or saunas!)

Winter (October–April)

• Heavy insulated jacket

• Thermal base layers (tops & bottoms)

• Wool sweaters

• Wool socks (multiple pairs)

• Winter boots (insulated & waterproof)

• Gloves, beanie, scarf

• Ice grips/crampons (for walking on icy streets)

🧼 Toiletries & Health

• Any meds you need (carry a bit extra just in case)

• Sunscreen (even in winter—sun + snow = burn)

• Lip balm (Norwegian wind is no joke)

• Bug spray (if you’re going near water or forest in summer)

🏞️ Optional/Activity-Specific

• Camera or GoPro

• Binoculars (if you're into wildlife or birdwatching)

• Travel towel (for hiking or sauna)

• Power bank

• Notebook or Kindle