Group accommodation in Norway at HI group hostels
Rich in history, Norway is a popular destination for historical education trips, but it is equally popular for winter sports trips and other group travel. Visitors flock to Norway between September and March to try to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, and year- round the breathtaking landscapes offer groups spectacular rugged coastlines, fjords, glaciers, waterfalls and beautiful lakes and rivers. Travel within Norway is easy and allows you to explore both the urban and rural environments of this diverse country.
Hostelling International have a good range of hostels in all areas of Norway offering excellent group accommodation, and many offer extra group facilities and services such as:
- Private rooms for leaders and drivers
- Parking for coaches, buses or mini-buses
- Seminar rooms, games rooms and/or lounge areas
- Full meals service, and lunch packs for days out
- Staff who understand the needs of groups and can assist with recommended excursions and attractions
Our group accommodation in Norway provides an excellent base for exploring the amazing geology, learning about Viking and other ancient history, or participating in outdoor activities such as downhill and cross-country skiing, hiking, climbing and walking.
Whether you want to go skiing or snowboarding in Lillehammer, fishing or hiking in Voss, photographing fjords in Bergen or absorbing the culture in Oslo, HI’s group hostels in Norway provide the perfect budget accommodation for groups of all types.
Choose from the following locations to view our group hostels in Norway:
Bergen – The gateway to Norway’s southernmost fjords and is home to a leading Norwegian university. The city centre is easy to walk around and it is here you will find the world famous Torget fish market.
Mehamn – Home to the northernmost mainland point in Europe; Nordkyn. It is a beautiful area, where you can experience the midnight sun in summer, or chase the Aurora Borealis in winter.
Narvik – A town where you can experience both the sea and the mountains. Skiing in the midnight sun, mountain biking, climbing, diving and killer whale safaris are some of the activities available to visitors.
Lunde – Our group hostel in Lunde is a great base for exploring the Telemark Canal – which allows you to experience history bustling crowds and a constantly changing landscape. It is a centre for outdoor activities such as canoeing, kayaking, cycling and horse riding.
Voss – HI’s group accommodation in Voss is the perfect place for anyone interested in sports and activities. The varied mountain terrain makes it an excellent base for walks and mountain hikes. There are plenty of lakes and rivers for fishing, and good terrain for cycling and golfing.
Sarpsborg – Norway´s third oldest town - founded in 1016 by St. Olav. Places of interest include Borgarsyssel museum, the manor Hafslund Hovedgård, rock carvings and iron age burial mounds.
Oslo – One of our most popular hostels in Norway, guests at the HI group hostel in Oslo can visit the capital’s many attractions such as the Kon-Tiki Museum, the Norwegian Folk Museum and the Edvard Munch gallery as well as being within reach of fjord country.
Hamar – Home to Medieval and art museums, the world’s oldest paddle steamer, ice skating, a water park, a sandy beach, a candle foundry , a zoo and lots of outdoor activities.
Lillehammer – Our group hostel in Lillehammer is a great base for outdoor activities. In the winter it is a superb ski area and the magical winter theme park of Hunderfossen. In the summer there is mountain biking, hiking and fishing.
Gjovik – Situated on the west shore of Lake Mjosa, the town offers a wide selection of cultural, sporting and recreational activities. Guests at our group accommodation in Gjovik can visit the Olympic Cavern Hall, the world’s largest auditorium, Eiktunet open air museum and the Gjovik Glassworks.
Kongsberg – Originally built on silver mining from 1624, there are many cultural monuments originating from its wealthy silver mining period. The Numedalslågen River, with its impressive waterfalls, flows through the town centre, and the town is surrounded by hills and mountains.
Geilo – Visitors to our group hostel in Geilo can enjoy mountain biking, hiking, fishing, water rafting, go-carting and many other outdoor activities in summer. In winter it becomes one of Norway's best winter sports centers with excellent alpine and cross-country facilities.
Åndalsnes – Åndalsnes is an alpine town surrounded by the spectacular mountains of Romsdal and Romsdal Fjord. The HI group hostel is an excellent starting point for day trips by foot, bicycle or by car. Sports activities such as horse riding and mountain hiking are available in the area, as well as fishing salmon in the famous River Rauma.
Førde – Førde is a Norwegian Alpine town surrounded by beautiful scenery and home to the country’s largest folk festival. In summer, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, water rafting and many other outdoor activities can all be enjoyed whilst in winter it is great place for winter sports. Our group accommodation in Førde is also a great base for exploring the nearby Huldefossen and Halbrendsfossen waterfalls.
Or, if you already know which of our hostels in Norway is right for your group trip, use our Group Accommodation Finder to enquire about availability:
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