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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Packing for Norway https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-norway Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:13:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php The Cat on "Packing for Norway" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-norway#post-2387261 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:26:36 +0000 The Cat 2387261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Re: Weather conditions I highly recommend the website yr.no, which offers DETAILED 9-day weather forecasts in English and Norwegian for more than 700,000 places in Norway and 6.3 million places worldwide. (yr.no is the joint online weather service from the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation. Fun (?) fact: The meteorological meaning of the Norwegian word "yr" is "light drizzle." ) kkards on "Packing for Norway" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-norway#post-2387203 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 15:03:57 +0000 kkards 2387203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ No packing alive, but wondering if there’s room for me in your luggage  Sounds like a fabulous trip!  Carol on "Packing for Norway" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-norway#post-2387199 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 14:44:36 +0000 Carol 2387199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So, all I can say is that having lived in the West/Southwest, the temperature can say 60 degrees one day, but then a wind picks up like the witches are coming.  And then it (feels) super, super cold. And without looking it up, I feel that might happen in this part of  the world. So I would think about what makes me feel invincible/comfortable on those days. Like a thin pair of leggings/thermals under pants--I automatically put those on on a cloudy, 45 degree day.  A turtleneck. A gaiter scarf or infinity scarf. Gloves. A good hat to cover the ears. A thermal undershirt. High socks, like knee socks or crew socks. You get the idea.  Suz on "Packing for Norway" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-norway#post-2387180 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:55:48 +0000 Suz 2387180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Karie, I'm so glad the jet lag advice helped! It works quite well for me, at least in the summer months. I'm not sure it works as well in the winter, when it is harder to control light exposure. It worked well for me and my family on our recent trip, too.  Hope you have a wonderful time!!  Karie on "Packing for Norway" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-norway#post-2387177 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:38:05 +0000 Karie 2387177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, I wish that my wardrobe was more colorful than it is - I have an abundance of navy, some white and some pink, but I’d like to add some other bright colors to the mix. BTW, I followed your advice on how to avoid jet lag last year for my trip to Switzerland and then again to Iceland, and it worked like a charm! I will be doing it again for this trip. The Cat, when I look on the weather apps it looks like Norway is having weather in the 60s with a lot of rain. I hope it at least stops raining by the time I get there! NancyW, I live near Albany, NY and it currently is very wet and rainy here. I do own rain pants and I’m bringing them. RobinF, I did put in two more tops. I always try to pack everything for me and DH into two suitcases, but I’m tired of wasting the time and energy it takes to do that. Three suitcases it is! Suz on "Packing for Norway" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-norway#post-2387122 Fri, 30 May 2025 23:49:13 +0000 Suz 2387122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is so exciting! It sounds as if you are well prepared but I agree with those who say bring something for if it is warmer (on land) and also something (like a hat) for the colder temps. I would also wear colourful clothes (as it looks like you have chosen) because, well, because it seems right! You'll have long long days (or a lot of daylight) and that will be joyful and you will want to be a bit festive sometimes!  ETA also an eye mask, as it mentions in cat2's terrific link. Very smart advice!  The Cat on "Packing for Norway" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-norway#post-2387116 Fri, 30 May 2025 21:55:49 +0000 The Cat 2387116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I live in Norway and am happy to share the following advice (which I myself have found very useful) from the Norwegian cruise and ferry operator Hurtigruten: <a href="https://www.hurtigruten.com/en/practical-information/what-to-pack" rel="nofollow">https://www.hurtigruten.com/en.....at-to-pack</a> NancyW on "Packing for Norway" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-norway#post-2387094 Fri, 30 May 2025 13:42:51 +0000 NancyW 2387094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Norway is a rainy place! It reminded me of my girlhood outside Syracuse, NY. Bring the rain pants if you have room RobinF on "Packing for Norway" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-norway#post-2387088 Fri, 30 May 2025 12:50:36 +0000 RobinF 2387088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ooh fun! That is a trip on my wish list! Your list wouldn't have enough tops for me, I guess that is where I get anti-boredom variety. But I am an over packer. I would rather check a bag and have what I want than not have what I am looking for.  Karie on "Packing for Norway" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-norway#post-2387080 Fri, 30 May 2025 10:23:22 +0000 Karie 2387080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kookaburra and Runcarla, yes, I should throw in a few easily packable clothes for warmer weather. When we were in Switzerland last year, it was warmer than expected in the villages and colder than I expected in the mountains (snow and skiing in August!). MsMary, rain pants are a good idea, and I do have a pair. I always pack long underwear as I am always cold. I have a few lighter weight ones that can double as pjs. MsMary on "Packing for Norway" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-norway#post-2387078 Fri, 30 May 2025 07:59:47 +0000 MsMary 2387078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I was in Norway recently and was happy to have my silk long underwear and my lightweight waterproof pants. Carla on "Packing for Norway" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-norway#post-2387074 Fri, 30 May 2025 04:47:35 +0000 Carla 2387074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Plan for cool evenings and nights, but days can get quite warm.  Norway is shockingly GOGEOUS.  We were there in August years back, and mostly wore shorts and sometimes jeans with various tops including t-shirts, however we always started and ended the day with a fleece topper.  There is snow at some elevations - even in summer!  Our time was spent in some obscure place called Nytun, where my dad had a cottage (long story) and we visited Alesund and Bergen. Fun fact - my first avatar photo when I joined YLF was of a photo taken during that Norway trip!  I was wearing an olive green fleece top. <div> </div><div>Bruges is beautiful.  We visited it in September as a side trip when we went to Amsterdam and Rotterdam.  So much to see in such a small package, but I could have spent more than the one day we allotted and still not seen everything.  You can dress up a bit more, but be prepared for cobblestone walkways.  </div> Kookaburra on "Packing for Norway" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-norway#post-2387071 Fri, 30 May 2025 03:24:23 +0000 Kookaburra 2387071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The one question I ask myself when I pack is: what if it's somewhat warmer or colder than what I anticipate? It seems you have packed well for the cold. But what if it's warmer? When I was in Norway at a similar time of the year, it was freezing on the boat, but then when we got to Geiranger (where we were staying overnight) it was absolutely boiling! As they are light to pack, I'd make sure you have shorts, a short-sleeve T-shirt and a packable sun hat in the mix. Karie on "Packing for Norway" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-norway#post-2387068 Fri, 30 May 2025 02:18:17 +0000 Karie 2387068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ JAileen, according to Google Article Circle temps should be between 37-55 F JAileen on "Packing for Norway" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-norway#post-2387064 Fri, 30 May 2025 01:40:07 +0000 JAileen 2387064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You mention going to the Arctic Circle.  We went to Barrow (Utqiagvik), Alaska several years ago, in June.  Maybe it’s further north than you’re going, but there was a lot of snow on the ground, and it barely got above freezing while we were there.  I needed to wear very warm clothes.  Karie on "Packing for Norway" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-norway#post-2387063 Fri, 30 May 2025 01:09:21 +0000 Karie 2387063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sal, Lucy, and Angie, yes, I am planning on bringing a knit hat and a few Uniqlo tops and bottoms, I forgot to include them in the pic. A scarf is a good idea, I’ll pack that too. I was debating on a second fleece and a cute knit top - I had them out, then put both back in the closet. I hate to pack too much, but then it’s even worse to not have packed enough! Angie on "Packing for Norway" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-norway#post-2387062 Fri, 30 May 2025 00:26:02 +0000 Angie 2387062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ FUN, Karie! :) I echo Sal and Lucy. I'd also throw in some dressier knitwear to wear with your dress pants, and a pair of dressy boots.  Lucy on "Packing for Norway" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-norway#post-2387059 Thu, 29 May 2025 23:17:57 +0000 Lucy 2387059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So fun! We have a similarish trip planned for 2026, so I'm following with interest!  Take what I say with a grain of salt, as I live in the sub-tropics, and have always run cold. so will feel the chill more than many. But I would add in a couple of Uniqlo heat tech tops for the mountain days, and maybe a second fleece. Also a hat and scarf? But you may not see these temps as very cold :)  Sal on "Packing for Norway" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-norway#post-2387058 Thu, 29 May 2025 22:29:58 +0000 Sal 2387058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ How exciting Karie! It looks good to me - the truth is you won't be packing and unpacking as much on a cruise, and these trips are not carry on only.... I would throw in a sunhat and maybe a beanie too - or a cap that double for both.  And your favourite sunglasses. Have a wonderful time. Karie on "Packing for Norway" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-norway#post-2387056 Thu, 29 May 2025 21:20:35 +0000 Karie 2387056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ DH and I are headed out on a cruise to Norway and the Arctic Circle, and as always, I struggle with what to pack. It looks like temps will be in the 45-65 degree range. Not counting flying days, we will be there for 10 days. - In Geiranger, we will be hiking to Storseter Waterfall and then to a farm. - In Homingsvag, we will be going to North Cape (I think it’s a lookout). - In Haugesund, Alesund, Flam, and Bruges (Belgium), we will be sightseeing, going to Fjords, up mountains (not hiking). Here’s what I have packed: For excursions: Two pairs of LL Bean cargo pants (for the fjords and mountains excursions) One pair of jeans (sightseeing) One pair of hiking pants One moisture wicking tee shirt Two Eddie Bauer button down shirts One fleece top Rain jacket Puffer jacket Packable Travelon Backpack (my fav travel backpack) For Dinner: Three pairs dress pants Two tops (I can also wear the Eddie Bauer shirts) For morning walks (I walk a few miles every morning on the ship’s track): Two pairs lightweight sweat pants Two long sleeve tees Not pictured, but I’ll also bring a pair of dressy shoes, sneakers, and hiking sneakers. What do you think? Too much of something, not enough of something else? What are your suggestions?