Norway

Fjords, mountain railways and painted wharf houses, on a Schengen visa and a very high price tag.

Schengen short-stay visaUp to 90 days in any 180Oslo

Entry rules for Indian passports

EntrySchengen short-stay visa (type C), lodged through VFS Global
StayUp to 90 days in any 180
Government fee€90 for adults (€45 for ages 6 to under 12) plus a €8 VFS service fee
ProcessingNormally 15 days, up to 45 calendar days in some cases
Official sitewww.vfsglobal.com

When to go

The best months are May, June, July, August, September. Flights from India: No direct flights: about 11–16 h via a Gulf or European hub to Oslo or Bergen. Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK), roughly ₹8.5–9; check the day's rate. Clocks: IST − 3:30 (IST − 4:30 in summer).

Trip guides

Norway guides