Amazing portrait of bride and groom in the sunset in Norway

Where to elope in Norway

Maybe you’ve always been dreaming to go to Norway one day and now decided to combine this trip with your elopement plans. Or maybe you’ve been searching for places to elope, and you fell in love with Norway? Regardless what your answer is, I promise you: Norway is epic and so so so amazing! And I’m going to share some ideas on where to elope in Norway.

Where in Norway can you elope?

The answer is: almost anywhere. In Norway, there is a freedom to roam – the right allowing you to enjoy great outdoors as long as you show respect for the nature. On one hand, it gives you a huge variety of places to choose from. On the other hand, it can be overwhelming too. So why not to ask someone local who has scouted many different locations and knows pros and cons for many of them?

First, define what you wish for your elopement day

What is it about Norway that attracted you the most? Is it peaky mountains, narrow fjords or waterfalls? Or maybe views of old charming fisherman villages? Or blue alpine lakes and glaciers? Everything is possible in this amazing country. But I want you to envision what does YOUR heart desire for YOUR awesome adventure elopement?

Usually, you can explore many different locations on your elopement day. Therefore you can often combine several wishes, so that you’ll get the most out of your adventurous day. But the most epic places (maybe even those you’ve fallen in love with) are often the most popular too. That’s why there can be crowds of tourists – especially during specific seasons and times of the day. We’re going to try to find time slots when these places are less crowded or even empty. Maybe even better – we’ll find more secluded locations that will give you the privacy and intimate feeling you’ve been wishing for your special day!

My first advice: no matter where you choose to go, rent a car! It’ll give you a ton of flexibility and allow you to explore a lot of areas around on your own. This is especially important in small places! Some of the places may seem to be hard to get to, but I promise you: all places I suggested below are really worth checking! Most likely, the best solution is to fly to a bigger town nearby, then drive to whatever place you choose. P.S: when you decided on your elopement location, I can help you to find the best travel route there! Let’s start exploring Norway together!

Pretty much at the end of the worldSørøya island

One of the most amazing places to elope in Norway, yet – one of the most secluded ones – is an island far away in the North – it’s called Sørøya island. Raw, beautiful, off the beaten path and so unique! You can get there by the car+ferry or fly from Oslo (there is an airport on the island).

Raw and beautiful view to the mountain cliffs on Sørøya island in Norway
Raw and beautiful view to the mountain cliffs  and sea on Sørøya island in Norway
Raw and beautiful view to the mountain cliffs  and sea on Sørøya island in Norway
Bride and groom on the cliffs of Sørøya island in Norway - if one wonder where to elope in Norway, Sørøya is a good choice
A bride is walking on a secluded beach in Sørøya Norway. Her reflection is showing on the white sand
Where to elope in Norway: Sørøya island in the North is an amazing place. Stunning cliffs and the midnight sun and the bride and groom walking around

Alta

One of the “bigger cities” in the Northern part of Norway. My home. Meaning I’m available here pretty much all year round without any additional travel fee. We’ve got tons of hidden gems here, and especially it’s a great place for winter adventures! There is a direct flight from Oslo to Alta, so pretty easy to get here.

Northern lights elopement and Aurora Borealis wedding in Alta Norway
Elopement under the northern lights in Alta Norway - the bride is watching beautiful Aurora Borealis show
Bride and groom enjoying their elopement day in the mountains in Alta Norway
Bride and groom kissing each other under snowflakes summer wedding in Alta Norway
Fall elopement on a mountain top in Alta Norway captured by Norway elopement photographer TS Foto Design
Winter elopement in Alta Norway - the groom is kissing his bride on the chick. The bride is wearing a flower crown and caring beautiful winter wedding bouquet in pink and peachy tones
One of the best places in Norway where you can elope in wintertime is Alta. Beautiful bride and groom holding hands and smiling to each other. The bride is wearing white knitted sweater and boho style flower crown

Lyngen alps (Lyngsalpene)

This place is a pure paradise if you want to elope in Norway! Jaw-dropping landscapes with peaky mountains, glaciers, stunning alpine lakes and epic sea views. Not the easiest place to get to, but you can drive there from Tromsø or combine driving with a ferry (ca. 2 hours drive each way).

Amazing view to a lake and Lyngen alps Lyngsalpene in Troms region in Norway. Midningt sun is lighting up the mountain tops
First look for the bride and groom in front of the stunning mountains - Lyngen Alps in Troms region
Blue alpine lake in Troms region in Norway - bride and groom enjoying the stunning views on their elopement day
Where to elope in Norway: by the lake in Troms region amoung stunning mountains lyngen alps - lyngsalpene
Bride in a blue wedding dress overlooking a stunning fjord in Northern Norway Lyngen ALps

Tromsø

The biggest town in Northern Norway (population ca. 76.000 people – just for the reference). Here you’ll get a feeling of a “city life” (sort of, depending on where you’re coming from). But if you drive outside of town, you’ll find pretty amazing landscapes and a few secluded spots! And there is a direct flight from Oslo!

Bride and groom kissing on a mountaintop near Sommarøy in Tromsø
Beach wedding in Sommarøy near Tromsø in Norway

Senja island

Some places on earth are just amazing, and Senja is for sure one of them! I love the variety of amazing landscapes Senja has to offer and tons of adventurous hiking trails! You’ll love this place! No airports on the island, but there is a bridge from the mainland, so you can drive here. Or you can fly to one of the airports nearby (2 hours drive from Bardufoss, and there is a direct flight from Oslo to Bardufoss. Or fly directly to Tromsø and take a drive of ca. 3 hours to Senja).

Beach elopement in Senja Norway on a sunny summer day. Bride and groom walking by the sea with stunning turquoise water and mountains in the background
Bride and groom arrived on a secluded beach outside of Senja Norway on a private boat. One amazing place to elope in Norway with turquoise sea and white beach
A beautiful bride running barefoot on a stunning white beach with turquoise water in Senja Norway on the day of her elopement
Couple photo session in the mountains of Senja - Segla elopement in Norway. Where to elope in Norway. A couple standing in front of a stunning mountain formation in Senja
Couple photo session in the mountains of Senja - Segla elopement in Norway. Where to elope in Norway. A couple sitting in front of a stunning mountain formation in Senja while enjoying beautiful sunset

Vesterålen

A beautiful gem hidden between Senja and Lofoten, offering great landscapes and more privacy than other popular places. You can combine your trip to Vesterålen with other places you’ll visit in Northern Norway. Perfect for you who prefer smaller places and love the charm of fishing villages of Norway. There is an airport in Vesterålen (Stokmarknes), but you can also fly to a bigger town (for example, Harstad), then drive a car to Vesterålen.

Lofoten

Another paradise on earth! Probably, the number one request for elopements in Norway. Such a stunning place to visit and explore which I totally recommend to consider! Many amazing hiking trails, peaky mountains, turquoise sea, white beaches – Lofoten is truly epic! You can fly to Leknes (via Bodø) from Oslo, or fly to Bodø and take a ferry straight to Lofoten.

By the way, all the places I mentioned above are located in Northern Norway – this is where you can see the Northern lights (season for that is October-March).

Kvalvika beach is a great place to elope in Norway - beautiful sunset in Lofoten islands in summertime
Epic view in Reine in Lofoten - a great place to elope in Norway
Bride and groom enjoying stunning mountains and sea view in Lofoten Norway on the day of their elopement - where to elope in Norway
Bride and groom enjoying stunning mountains and sea view in Reine Lofoten Norway on the day of their elopement
Beautiful views in Lofoten Norway - several kayaks paddling near peaky mountains in Reine
Bride and groom on a cliff in LOfoten Norway with a view to tourquoise sea and mountains
Bride and groom on a cliff in LOfoten Norway with a view to tourquoise sea and mountains
lofoten mountains elopement intimate wedding photographer TS Foto Design - where to elope in Norway
Lofoten Norway elopement intimate wedding mountains mountaintop photographer TS Foto Design - where to elope in Norway - best places

Where to elope in Western Norway? First great place to mention – Averøy

A tiny place near Molde (with a direct flight from Oslo), and the legendary Atlantic ocean road. There is so much great scenery here! But remember that the weather in Western Norway is changing fairly often. Therefore, be prepared for anything!

Stunning sunset in Averøy in Western Norway - best places to elope in Norway
Charming village in Western Norway  - havstuer
Bride and groom portraits in Western Norway - havstuer Averøy - where to elope in Norway
Couple photo session in front of Atlantic ocean road in Norway - where to elope or get married
Engagement photo session by Atlantic ocean road - bride and groom to be enjoying the sunset in Western Norway
Beautiful bride and groom enjoying a stunning sunset on the day of their elopement with the sea and mountain views of Averøy in Western Norway  which is a great place to elope in Norway.

Geirangerfjord

One of the most epic places in Norway, the one for the bucket list of any travel-lover. Giant waterfalls, giant mountains, an unforgettable overall experience that you’ll love. If you’re visiting Norway for the sake of seeing great fjords, Geirangerfjord is one of the places to go. Take a direct flight from Oslo to Ålesund, and drive the car among epic scenery.

Loen

If you like beautiful lakes with turquoise water surrounded by stunning mountains, that’s the perfect place for your elopement! The water is coming from the glaciers in the mountains nearby. There are plenty of gorgeous views around these places! You’ll have an unforgettable trip if you combine it with Geirangerfjord (the travel route is similar: fly to Ålesund and then drive).

Beautiful landscape view in Loen Western Norway with the turquoise lake surrounded by high mountains on a summer day

Aurland – another epic place to elope by the fjords of Norway

Want to see some more amazing fjords of Norway? That’s the place to go! Nærøyfjord (along with the Geirangerfjord) is added to UNESCO’s world heritage site; and it’s the world’s most narrow fjord. Just imagine to elope in a place like that! Totally recommend you to take a boat trip and enjoy epic scenery from the water. Only 2,5 hours drive from Bergen (and there is a direct flight Oslo-Bergen if need be).

Great elopement locations in Norway - Aurland and Nærøyfjord - stunning sunset showed from Stegastein viewpoint

So, have you decided on where in Norway you’d like to elope?

All the places mentioned above are amazing. Again, think about what your heart desires and plan accordingly! Just contact me if you have any questions or need help narrowing down your choice. I’m always happy to help!

Take a closer look to some amazing places to elope in Norway