Place to visit
Parnasset, Norway: what it is and when to go
Parnasset is a summit in Norway, at 997 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is May to September. In May there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Norway
- Elevation
- 997 m
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- TOS Tromsø, 1,024 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 78.61969, 10.98295
What it is and where
Parnasset is a summit in Norway, at 997 m above sea level. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 78.61969, 10.98295; the nearest main airport is Tromsø Airport (TOS, Tromsø), 1,024 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Norway. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Parnasset is May to September.
- JanPossible0:00
- FebPossible0:00
- MarPossible10:07
- AprPossible19:23
- MayBest time24:00
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time24:00
- AugBest time24:00
- SepBest time13:29
- OctPossible4:23
- NovPossible0:00
- DecPossible0:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In May there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to September | October to April |
| Mountains | May to September | October to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Parnasset has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Norway in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Norway
To enter Norway there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Norway checklist. Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 police · 113 ambulance · 110 fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- PhippsakslaSummit925 m
- CharlesfjelletSummit1.6 km
- Søre BuchananisenGlacier2.0 km
- PhippsfjelletSummit2.4 km
- JessiefjelletSummit2.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Norway guide.
More in Norway: Nature
- Skagerrak: Bay
- Geirangerfjord
- Cabo Norte
- Galdhøpiggen: Summit
- Beerenberg: Volcano
- Fiordo de Oslo: Bay
Every Norway place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Parnasset?
It is a summit in Norway. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Parnasset?
May to September. In May there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h.
How do you get to Parnasset?
The nearest main airport is Tromsø Airport (TOS), 1,024 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Norway is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Norway map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Phippsaksla, Charlesfjellet, Søre Buchananisen. The rest is in the Norway guide.
Keep reading
- Nature1481 places for nature in Norway, from Skagerrak to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
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