Norway Yoga Retreat: 7 Days of Yoga, Hiking & Fjords

Theme: Wake the body. Discover the water.

The day begins with an energising morning yoga practice before heading onto the calm waters surrounding Voss. Depending on conditions, you'll enjoy either stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking, moving quietly through mountain reflections while your guides introduce you to Norway's outdoor culture.

After a picnic lunch, you'll explore peaceful forest trails on an easy afternoon hike before ending the day with a calming sunset yoga session overlooking the surrounding landscape.

Our Day 2 is an intentionally gentle day to allow you to build confidence before the retreat's bigger adventures.

Theme: Paddle the fjord. Climb the mountain.

This is the heart of the retreat.

An early transfer brings you to Gudvangen, where you'll begin one of Outdoor Norway's signature experiences: kayaking through the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord. Towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and remarkable silence accompany your journey as you paddle towards the small village of Bakka.

Before beginning the climb, your yoga teacher guides the group through a short breathwork and meditation session beside the fjord, creating a mindful transition from water to mountain.

From here, the adventure continues with the ascent to Bakkanosi (1,398 m), one of Norway's most spectacular viewpoints. Standing high above the same fjord you paddled only hours earlier is a moment few travellers ever experience.

After returning to Voss, you'll unwind with a traditional sauna and optional fjord swim before enjoying a well-earned dinner together.

For guests who prefer not to kayak, a comfortable vehicle transfer to Bakka is available so anyone can enjoy the hike without missing the day's main experience.

Theme: Honour your body.

Following the retreat's biggest adventure, today is dedicated to recovery.

A long restorative yoga practice helps loosen tired muscles before you enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a slower pace. Later, choose between an easy waterfall walk, a refreshing swim, or simply relaxing with a book beside the lake.

The afternoon introduces you to Norwegian food culture with a visit to a local farm or cidery, depending on the season, before another sauna session and a relaxed group dinner.

Recovery isn't a break from the retreat, but an essential part of it.

Theme: Journey across Norway's high country.

After breakfast, you'll board one of the world's most scenic railways as the Bergen Line carries you into the mountains.

From Hallingskeid Station, your second signature hike begins.

This spectacular traverse crosses the wild landscapes of the Hardanger plateau before gradually descending towards Osa, immersing you in alpine terrain, open mountain scenery, and peaceful birch forests along the way. Unlike the steep ascent of Bakkanosi, today's route is about distance, rhythm, and immersion in Norway's vast wilderness.

Following the hike, the Outdoor Norway crew transfers the group back to Voss for a hot meal, gentle stretching, and a restful evening.

Theme: Take it all in.

As the retreat begins to wind down, today gives you the freedom to experience Norway your way.

After an uplifting morning yoga practice, choose between a relaxed walk along the fjord, another peaceful paddle on the water, or a visit to a traditional Hardanger cidery or local farm. The slower pace allows time for reflection, conversation, or simply enjoying the landscapes that have become your home over the past week.

The retreat concludes with a sunset Yin yoga session followed by a celebratory farewell dinner, where the group shares stories, laughter, and memories from an unforgettable week together.

Theme: Carry the journey forward.

Your final morning begins with one last yoga practice, designed to be simple enough to continue long after you return home. After brunch together, it's time to say goodbye to new friends and the landscapes that have shaped the past seven days.

From Voss, you'll board the famous Bergen Line towards Bergen Airport or continue your Norwegian adventure to Oslo, carrying home not only incredible memories, but a renewed sense of energy, perspective, and connection.

Sometimes the most meaningful journeys don't end when you leave. They continue long after you've returned home.