Norway! An adventurer's dream come true. With majestic mountains, thick forests, stunning coasts, pristine water, and deep glacier fjords, you can bike and explore to your heart's content.

The Norwegians are always ready for adventure and they treasure and respect the land. In fact, the Norwegians have legislated an ancient right that encourages everyone to experience nature, even on private property. Responsible and sustainable exploration is assumed and there are guidelines in place, so remember to tread lightly.

Each region has its distinct beauty. Fjord Norway really does look like the pictures! Straight out of a travel magazine. The south is known as Norway's Riviera. Cosmopolitan Oslo is the heart of the East. Jotunheimen and Rondane National Parks are thick with forests and lakes. Central Norway's Atlantic Road offers unsurpassed views of the ocean and islands.

• What makes Norway a great destination for a bike tour?

  Norway is an utterly spectacular destination for a bike tour, offering an unrivaled mix of dramatic landscapes along exceptionally well-maintained cycle routes.

  Bike in cinematic wildnerness landscapes, including fjords, glaciers, mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and the coast. You can follow world-renowned cycle routes along the Rallarvegen (Navvies' Road), Sognefjord, and the Lofoten Islands. The Rallarvegen is regarded as Europe's most beautiful cycle route.

  The Atlantic Road also offers one of the most scenic bike routes in Europe, taking cyclists between islands via dramatic bridges and sweeping ocean vistas.

• When is the best time to take a bike tour in Norway?

  The best time to take a bike tour in Norway is June through to early September, when the weather is mild, the mountain passes are free of snow, and the fjords and valleys are at their most incredible.

  Spring (June) is ideal for exploring Norway's fjords, southern coast, and valleys like Gudbrandsdalen. In spring, Norway is alive with vibrant greenery, the waterfalls are crashing at their fullest flow, and the temperatures are mild (15–22°C / 59–72°F).

  Summer (July–August) is perfect for exploring the Lofoten Islands, the Atlantic Road, and mountain routes like the Rallarvegen. These are Norway's warmest months (temperatures average 18–25°C / 64–77°F), when there's endless daylight – a phenomenon known as the 'Midnight Sun'.

• Are Norway bike tours suitable for beginners?

  Norway's bike tours can be suited to beginners as, although it is famous for its mountains, Norway also boasts peaceful cycling routes along gentle fjords and coastal roads.

  The Rallarvegen (Navvies' Road) is mostly downhill, promising breathtaking fjord views. The Lofoten Islands offer smooth coastal roads with very little traffic and sweeping ocean vistas. The Sognefjord region and southern Norway also offer easy terrain.

  Norway's cycling routes are exceptionally well-maintained, paved, and well-marked, with bike-friendly accommodations en route and very little traffic, making them well-suited to less confident riders.