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I couldn't have planned a better trip to Norway on my own. We loved the structure and assurance of the itinerary... read more

I couldn't have planned a better trip to Norway on my own. We loved the structure and assurance of the itinerary while having the flexibility to explore on our own. Travelling in January, Nordic Visitor's emergency number gave us peace of mind in case of bad weather. The hotels were excellent and the locations were very convenient to public transportation and places we wanted to visit. The excursions were fantastic. Want a stress-free adventure? Let Nordic Visitor lead the way.

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Nordic Visitor made planning for the trip an incredibly smooth process. In particular, Juliana has been absolutely fantastic to work with. She went over and above to ensure we had a great trip, and we owe the success of our trip to her. She was always available for questions, guidance and was ever so responsive to anything we needed. Thank you for an incredible time, we will return to Nordic Visitor for planning all future trips in the area.

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Imagine sailing across the tranquil waters of Norway’s famous fjords, or driving the stunning Eagle Road. Explore Norway with Nordic Visitor, and you could soon…

• Sail the peaceful waters of Geirangerfjord , and see stunning Seven Sisters and Bridal Veil
• Ride the famous  Flåm   railway for spectacular views of green valleys and deep blue fjords
• Enjoy high mountain views and wild terrain on the famous Norway in a Nutshell® trip from Bergen  and  Oslo
• See the elusive northern lights illuminate the winter sky in Kirkenes
• Experience the towering heights of Norway’s narrowest fjord, Nærøyfjord
• Explore Norway’s capital city Oslo, home to The Royal Palace , The Nobel Peace Centre and the Vigeland sculpture park
• Feel the thundering power of the 183-metre  Vøringfossen waterfall
• Learn about Norway’s rich Viking history in picturesque fjord villages like Gudvangen and Loen
• Spot local wildlife at the Lofoten Islands , and enjoy plenty of opportunities for birdwatching
• Visit Hardangervidda National Park ’s mountain plateau, also known as Norway’s “rooftop”

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Frequently Asked Questions About Norway Fjord Tours

You may have a few questions about your upcoming tour to the Norwegian fjords, so we’ve answered the most commonly asked ones to save you time. If you want more travel inspiration then check out our Norway Travel Guide , and for booking information read our general  FAQs or our  Booking Terms and Conditions .

1. What created the fjords?

Created in the ice age, fjords were formed when glaciers retreated from land, leaving behind U-shaped valleys and steep cliffs.

2. Where are the fjords in Norway?

Norway is home to more than a thousand fjords and most of these are located on the north and west coasts of Norway. There are no fjords in Norway’s interior east coast or on its south coast.

3. What’s the best way to see the Norwegian fjords?

The fjords of Norway are must-see attractions that are renowned for stunning natural beauty. There are a variety of ways to see them, but the best way will depend on on how you prefer to travel.

One of the most popular ways to see Norway is via its reliable and highly rated railway network and picturesque Norwegian cruise routes . Everything on our tours is arranged for you, so you’ll already have your tickets and timings well in advance of your journey. Our train and cruise packages also give you a great amount of flexibility, with you choosing how much time you want in each area and where you want to add days and activities within the tour.

Another reason to travel this way is for spectacular views. You’ll get to see beautiful landscapes from Northern Europe’s highest railway the Bergen Line (Bergensbanen), and seascapes from the famous Hurtigruten coastal ferry .

However, if you want to discover Norway by car and drive the renowned roads such as Ørnevegen (The Eagle Road ) with its beautiful views over the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord , then a self-drive package is for you. With the independence that comes from renting a car, you can visit areas and attractions that are off the beaten path, and dine in restaurants that are further away from the city or town centres. As well as this, your package will include a detailed map of Norway with your accommodations and personalised route marked.

If you want a local guide to take you to each attraction and share their knowledge of Norway, then a small group tour could be an ideal way for you to travel. Unlike many other tour operators, we have smaller groups so that you can spend more time with your guide and don’t feel rushed at any of the attractions. These packages are also more agile as you travel on minibuses which can get you to harder-to-reach areas.

Whichever travel style you prefer, you can put your trust in your dedicated consultant to plan an amazing journey for you and look after all the bookings and logistics.

4. What are the must-see attractions in Norway's fjords?

On your adventure along Norway’s fjords, you get to enjoy the surrounding green areas, fjord villages and plenty of must-see attractions.

UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord is well-known for its beautiful mountains as well as the Seven Sisters and Bridal Veil waterfalls. Named after a local folktale, the Seven Sisters waterfall is divided by separate streams that “dance” down the mountainside. The Bridal Veil waterfall drops off a cliff edge, appearing like a delicate thin veil over the rocks.

Another waterfall you should visit is 183-metre high Vøringfossen waterfall. One tip is to view it from the Måbødalen valley where you’ll get a great view of it crashing over the rocks below. This viewpoint will take some walking though, so be sure to bring walking boots and ask your travel consultant about activity levels.

If you’re a nature or geology enthusiast, then you may have heard of the Jostdal glacier (or Jostedalsbreen) the largest icecap in mainland Europe which covers nearly half of Jostedalsbreen National Park. Visit for rocky landscapes, moraines and pretty glacial rivers.

Your trip would not be complete without trips to the many surrounding towns and villages. Stop off at the Old Town of Stavanger for narrow streets and traditional 18th-century houses as well as the oldest church in Norway, Stavanger Cathedral. The charming village of Flåm is nested in Aurlandsfjord and is popular for wildlife watching and as a stop off point for the Flåm Railway .

You can find all these attractions and more in our itineraries, but if want to visit an area or sight that isn’t on the route, speak to your travel consultant to arrange this.

Want more inspiration for your trip to Norway? Read our article on the must-see attractions in Norway  or the best Norway getaways for couples .

5. When is the best time to visit the fjords?

Norway's seasons each carry different benefits that will affect the sightseeing you do, and the activities on your fjord travel wish list.

If you visit from June through August, you’ll get to enjoy the sunshine during the days and nights thanks to the midnight sun phenomena. As well as this, you can join fun activities such as bird watching and kayaking.

The winter months are colder and will require more layers, but the mountains are usually snowy and you’ll have a better chance of seeing the northern lights if you visit between September and March.

Whatever season you choose, our tours have reliable departure dates that can be reserved online.

Read our extensive guide to Norway’s seasons and when to visit, on our blog.

6. What is the best fjord in Norway?

With over a thousand fjords in Norway, it’s difficult to pick the best one. We can certainly share the most popular and well-known ones though, starting with the King of the Fjords, Sognefjord.

The deepest and longest fjord in Norway, Sognefjord stretches over 100 miles inland and is home to the famous Flåm Railway and UNESCO-listed Urnes Stave Church . Aptly named for its magnificent views and vast green landscapes, this fjord is a must-see for nature lovers. The Sognefjord in a Nutshell® route or the more popular Norway in a Nutshell® route are great ways to explore the fjord.

Home to Trolltunga, a famous rock formation and viewing point, Hardangerfjord is a perfect destination for lovers of outdoor activities and hiking. You can even walk behind waterfalls such as Steinsdalsfossen and try the cycling and hiking trails of Hardangervidda National Park.

Named after the colourful city of Trondheim, Trondheim Fjord is one of the most convenient fjords to explore. In the summer, there are plenty of car and passenger ferries that will take you to coastal towns like Kristiansund and the island of Munkholmen.

These are but a few suggestions, discover more beautiful fjords and the best way to visit them in our online guide.

7. Which fjords in Norway are UNESCO sites?

In Norway, two fjords are awarded UNESCO World Heritage status: Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord . Both sit in the western region of Norway and are 120 km apart from one another. They are awarded protected status by UNESCO for being the “most scenically outstanding fjord areas on the planet”.

8. How deep are Norway fjords?

Norway’s fjords have varying depths but the deepest fjord in Norway is Sognefjord, which measures at 1308 metres (4291 feet) from its basin to ground level. To put that into perfective, it’s the length of more than 14 American football fields or taller than 14 Statues of Liberty.

9. What airport to fly into Norway for fjords?

When travelling to Norway’s fjords,  Bergen Airport  is an ideal arrival point as it is situated on the west coast of Norway and close to the likes of Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord. However, Oslo Gardermoen Airport is the most convenient for international flights in and out of Norway and a major transport hub to the rest of Norway.

We advise that you start your tour in Oslo and travel to the fjords, as this would mean you also get to explore Norway’s capital city.

For an in-depth look at Norway’s airports and airlines, check out our travel guide on flights to Norway .

10. Can I choose my arrival date?

Yes, we have a wide range of arrival dates depending on the package and season. All our packages can be purchased online, so you can immediately see if your preferred dates are available. However, if you want to book your trip to Norway longer than a year in advance, contact our travel consultants.

11. How much can I customise my fjord tour?

The amount of customisation you can choose depends on the way you are travelling. Self-guided train and cruise and self-drive tours are more flexible than small group tours as dates are not pre-booked. Our self-drive packages are created with independence in mind, giving you the choice to spend time at the attractions you want. Similarly, our self-guided tours can be altered with extra nights along your journey.

However, for small group tours, you can personalise them by extending your stay at the beginning and end of your journey. You can also alter your trip with additional activities such as kayaking through the fjords and taking a tour of the Stegastein Viewpoint.

12. When should I book my flight tickets?

We suggest that you hold off booking your flights until you’ve received confirmation that your preferred tour is secured. Of course, you can look over flights for timings and dates. Once you’ve had your tour confirmed by your personal travel consultant, you should then choose and pay for your flights.

If you have any questions or if your flights have changed, you can always contact your consultant .

13. What should I pack for my trip?

The weather in Norway can change at a moment's notice, so we advise that you bring plenty of warm layers, waterproofs and accessories like a light backpack for day tours and gloves and insulated socks. You should also bring:

• Warm jumpers or fleeces
• Flask or travel cup
• A waterproof jacket
• Gloves, scarves and hats
• Sensible walking shoes, boots or trainers
• Warm socks (specifically for winter travel)  

For more ideas on how to dress well for the Nordic climate, check out our convenient packing guide .

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Norway in a Nutshell Review – Is It Worth It?

August 26, 2022 by Silvia 169 Comments

I can tell summer is just around the corner now, because more and more people are asking me about Norway’s most famous tour: Norway in a Nutshell.

There are a few different versions of this tour, depending on whether you’ll be departing from Oslo, Bergen, Voss, or Flåm, but they all have the same objective: to take you through the beautiful scenery of the Flåm Railway, Aurlandsfjord, Nærøyfjord, and Stalheimskleiva.

So for everyone who has asked for my personal Norway in a Nutshell tour review here it goes: I don’t think it’s worth it.

Okay, maybe it’s a bit more complicated than that.

The Norway in a Nutshell tour itself is amazing. Like, it really does take you through some truly gorgeous places. I did it with my friends as a teenager and loved it. In fact this photo I took on the tour was my desktop background for a good 8 years:

I just have two problems with the Norway in a Nutshell tour: 1. it uses public transportation and 2. you’d be able to see more for less money if you rented a car.

The first point is actually my biggest issue with the tour – Norway in a Nutshell isn’t a guided tour, it just provides you with a set of tickets, all of which you could book independently for much cheaper . So you’re essentially paying a (pretty high!) fee to have someone book tickets that you could easily book online yourself.

In my opinion, this almost feels like a bit of a scam.  Almost . 

I mean, the convenience of having the tickets booked all together in one place is certainly worth it for some (especially as a few legs of the journey can’t actually be booked in advance otherwise – though they also don’t need to be), but it seems a little crazy to me that this is sold as an expensive tour when all you’re actually getting is a bunch of public transport tickets.

But the dumbest part is that if you’re booking through the tour, you’re going to be traveling on all of the busiest buses, ferries, and trains, with everyone else who has booked the same tour. Whereas if you did the same route independently you could choose transport times to avoid all the crowds.

Wait, actually the dumbest part might be that the tickets you get with the tour are not real transport tickets.  You will still have to wait in line when you arrive to exchange your Norway in a Nutshell tickets for the actual train, bus or boat tickets . And no, your ticket does not reserve you a spot either. So what’s the point?

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Now, Fjord Tours, the company behind Norway in a Nutshell, has been around since 1982. And I really don’t mean to disrespect them. They offer a wonderful service for people who don’t know how to book tickets online, or would prefer to pay someone to do so.

But this 2022! Thanks to the Internet we can all book these tickets on our own now, so for many of us the service offered by Norway in a Nutshell is simply outdated. Why wouldn’t we just book our own tickets, where we can choose our own departure times and forego paying someone else a hefty fee, especially when planning a trip to an already very expensive country?

So if you’re not able to rent a car in Norway, I recommend doing a DIY version of the Norway fjord tour by booking the same itinerary yourself. You’ll save money (especially if you book your trains well in advance!) and have more flexibility to avoid the busy travel times and maybe take the journey a little more slowly, if you have time.

Booking the Norway fjord tour route independently

It’s actually incredibly easy to replicate the Norway fjord tour because they give you all their itineraries on their website. So if you want to do the exact Norway fjord tour you can simply find the itinerary you want to copy here , and then book your train, ferry, and bus tickets yourself.

So for example, if you want to do a tour starting and ending in Oslo, enter Oslo as your start and end point. 

Note: this tour gets incredibly crowded in the summer, especially in July, so I would highly recommend visiting outside of that time if at all possible.

Another advantage of booking this Norway fjord tour independently is that you can supplement it with some other really cool tours and activities since you’ll be deciding all of your own transport times. You’ll find some really great adventure tours and activities here (like zip-lining and even taking a helicopter ride over the fjords !). And since you’ll be saving money by booking your Norway fjord tour yourself, you’ll have extra money for adding activities.

Booking trains in Norway

You can book the train on the Vy website . If you book well in advance (you can book them up to three months in advance) you can get a really good deal on a “lowest price” ticket for the longer stretches – I’ve booked 10 hour train rides for 249 NOK (less than $30).

I just checked, and for August 5 you could still get a ticket from Oslo to Bergen for 249 NOK:

Or, if you’re following the Oslo Norway fjord tour itinerary, you could get a train from Oslo to Myrdal for 249 NOK:

Then you can get the train from Myrdal to Flåm for 430 NOK:

There are some regional trains, like the one to/from Bergen from/to Voss, that you can’t actually book in advance. But don’t worry, these trains don’t have assigned seats so you just need to arrive at the train station in good time to buy your ticket and you’ll be fine (worst case, if you board the train late you might have to stand if it’s very full).

Now, the one annoying thing about booking the Vy trains yourself is that the website won’t process credit cards from the United States, Canada and Australia, because apparently they lack a security protocol used for safe payments in Europe.

Instead you can pay online with PayPal, or if you don’t have PayPal  (though really, you should have PayPal) you’ll have to call Vy at +47 23 62 00 00. They speak perfect English, so you can just tell them which routes you want to book and then they’ll send you a link to pay with your card. It sounds like a pain, but it should actually be really easy!

Booking a fjord cruise in Norway

You can then book your fjord cruise here , and again you can either follow the Norway in a Nutshell itinerary and book the same Nærøyfjord cruise, or choose a different ferry or time (if you go early or late you can avoid some of the crowds).

Be aware that these cruises do book up, so you’ll definitely want to book this one in advance! Personally here I’d choose the 17:00 ferry, which should be much quieter, and then I’d spend the night near Gudvangen (which is  gorgeous ).

And when you’re in Gudvangen you could also stop by the Viking Village. This isn’t a museum, but a village where people live like Vikings. There are regular guided tours from June to September, and you can talk to the locals who have chosen to live like this even today.

It’s a really interesting way to learn more about the Viking era, from people who are so incredibly passionate about it that they continue to carry out the traditions and way of life.

Booking buses in Norway

While you do want to book long bus journeys in advance, as tickets online are cheaper than buying on the bus (I actually tend to just book them on my phone right before boarding the bus), depending on your route you’ll probably just be using the local bus on this journey, where you’ll by your ticket from the driver. Again, just get to the bus stop in time and you’ll be fine.

You can check the local bus schedule for the buses around Hordaland on Skyss , and Vy.no also sells bus tickets for some routes (from Gudvangen E16). So for example, from Gudvangen (Gudvangen kai) to Voss (Voss Stasjon) you’ll simply put in the two stations and see the timetable – you can then choose to get the same bus that’s listed on the Norway fjord tour itinerary, or you could get an earlier or later one, depending on what you want to do.

One thing to note: only the bus departing to/from Gudvangen kai (the dock where the ferry leaves from) from/to Voss will do the hairpin route via Stalheimskleiva. There are also some express buses to/from Gudvangen E16, but they go through a tunnel instead, and the bus stop is about 500 meters from the ferry dock.

And then from Voss you’ll probably be getting the train back to Oslo or Bergen, which you can again book on the Vy website.

If you were going straight back to Oslo you could get the evening train so that you can see the scenery (luckily at this time of year it will stay light!), or you could get the overnight train. Personally I would get the evening train, as there are many hotels right near the train station in Oslo, so it won’t be a problem getting in late.

So the total cost for roundtrip from Oslo via Voss (I included an overnight by Gudvangen here, so the hotel would be extra) would be 1622 NOK (about 190 USD). If you booked the same tour with Norway in a Nutshell it would cost 3420 NOK (about 400 USD) – that’s a 1798 NOK difference, or about 211 USD!

So the tour can be half the price if you book it yourself. That’s kind of absurd, no?

Seeing Norway by car instead

Usually I’m a huge fan of public transport, especially trains, but in Norway I always always prefer to travel by car. First because renting a car in Norway is usually cheaper than using public transport (at least if you’re two or more people), and second because having a car gives you the freedom to explore more of the countryside.

Read also: How to Plan an Epic Road Trip in Norway

The Flåm Railway is a beautiful rail journey, but I also found it to be an incredibly frustrating experience because I wanted to be able to stop in the prettiest areas and explore off the track a bit. You actually will be able to see more if you drive around the fjord region instead. Plus then you can get farther off the beaten path, which is especially helpful in the summer when the Norway in a Nutshell tour route is so, SO crowded. 

But if you want to drive along the Flåm railway route, you can drive up from Flåm towards Myrdal. The road does get really narrow at the end and you can’t actually drive all the way to Myrdal. But if you want you can hike the last few kilometers, which will take you up the famous Rallarvegen road, which is especially popular amongst cyclists.

This is also where the Flåm zipline is! I did this hike this summer (2022) and then spent the night at the top at the Vatnahalsen Hotel , which can actually only be reached by hiking or by train. 

You can also potentially save a lot of money by renting a car, not only because public transport is expensive in Norway, but also because the cheapest accommodation options are usually outside of the main tourist areas with few to no public transport connections. So by renting a car in Norway you can potentially save on transportation AND accommodation. 

Norway is also one of the easiest countries I’ve driven in. Yes, the roads have lots of twists and turns, but they’re generally quite wide (at least compared to some other places I’ve driven!) and with very little traffic. The only time I don’t like driving in Norway is in the winter when there’s lots of snow on the roads.

So yes, if you are at all able to rent a car in Norway I would 100% recommend taking a road trip around the fjords instead of doing the Norway in a Nutshell tour.

You can find my favorite road trip route from Bergen here , or you could follow the Norway in a Nutshell route more closely.

I’ve also written up a post with my top picks for places to stay along Sognefjord (including some lovely off the beaten path villages). If you’re on a really tight schedule you might not be able to stray too far off the main route, but I highly, highly recommend taking a look at my list and seeing if you can stay at at least one of these places, because they are so much nicer than the main tourist spots.

And then of course if you want to see the fjords from the water you can book a fjord cruise . Again, I recommend doing a cruise early or late in the day, as midday can get really crowded with tour groups.

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May 5, 2017 at 6:51 pm

So many good tips! I’m hoarding them for next summer, when I *may* actually take you up on that offer and see if you’re there to visit! (Don’t worry, I’m exactly as harmless IRL as I seem here 😉 )

Silvia says

June 12, 2017 at 3:42 pm

Sorry, forgot to reply to this one but yes please, how amazing it would be to meet in real life! Unless it turns out we don’t like each other, haha. Though I would be very surprised if that were the case…

June 12, 2017 at 3:45 pm

Ha, I forgot I wrote this, but I still stand by it! We might have to find a cunning way to overcome IRL shyness, but I think it would be fun!

Heather Hudak says

May 5, 2017 at 7:26 pm

I love that you have included comprehensive train schedules, links to itineraries, and ideas for places to stay. You’ve made it really easy to see the best of Norway!

May 9, 2017 at 7:32 pm

Thanks, Heather, glad you think so!

May 5, 2017 at 8:41 pm

Thank you for the great tips. I need some advice on – how to go from Bergen To Alesund – cheapest? Fastest? Easiest? Traveling date : 16 May ’17. And I’m thinking about boarding the Hutrigrten port to port from Bergen to Alesund… is it doable? How much roughly?

How to dress in May weather this year? Is it still cold?

Finally I will be in Norway from 10-20th May.

Thank you in advance.

May 9, 2017 at 7:31 pm

I don’t know how much Hurtigruten costs, but you should be able to find out pretty easily online! Or you could always just fly from Bergen to Ålesund. The nicest way would be to drive, but that would take a lot longer.

May is cold this year, so bring lots of warm clothing!

Vanessa Brune says

May 5, 2017 at 10:40 pm

Bookmarking this for when I finally get to explore the South! I totally agree with you though – public transport in Norway just usually sucks as the distances are huge! Renting a car and just driving around is always the better option – after all, you never know which postcard perfect motive you’ll find around the next corner 😉

May 9, 2017 at 7:00 pm

Yup, I’m all about the Norwegian road trips. And I guess you’ll be able to explore the south soon?!

Justine says

May 6, 2017 at 9:38 am

A road trip through Norway pretty much sounds like the best thing ever. Now if I could only find the time (and money) to get there… hopefully someday soon!

May 9, 2017 at 6:58 pm

Aah it would be amazing if you visited!

Stephanie Liane says

May 7, 2017 at 4:51 pm

Love the detail and suggestions here! I am wondering if there is any suggestion to bypass the bus trip at all? The trains and fjord cruise is what sounds good to my family.

You could simply do a roundtrip fjord cruise from Flåm, and then you won’t need to get the bus. Or you could just do a little boat trip from Flåm – have a look through the options on the fjord cruise site I linked to.

May 10, 2017 at 9:44 pm

Hi Silvia! Your blog is lovely, just makes me want to pack right away! I’m living in Aarhus for a year with my boyfriend and we’d love to spend a couple of weeks in Norway … on a budget of course 🙂 I was wondering, do you think there’s some place we could rent a van? Nothing fancy! And maybe beginning the trip in Bergen, and ending in Oslo? In Portugal we can do that … not sure if it is possible there? Thank you so much!

May 11, 2017 at 1:39 pm

Do you mean a camper van? I think they’re quite expensive to rent here, but you definitely can – just not sure if they’d let you pick up and drop off at two different locations. Though you could always get a cheap overnight train or flight back to Oslo at the end instead of driving (the best scenery is all on the west coast anyway). The absolute cheapest way to do it though would be to rent a small car from Sixt as they have some really cheap options ( http://heartmybackpack.com/sixt-discount ) and then camp or stay in the little huts at campsites.

Victoria @The British Berliner says

May 11, 2017 at 9:16 am

‘Love this post. Very detailed.

I haven’t been to Norway yet, but I’ll get there and when I do, your guide will be extremely useful.

Thanks Silvia!

May 11, 2017 at 1:36 pm

Haha yeah, possibly a bit too detailed – I went full out nerd on this one!

Mercy Woods says

May 17, 2017 at 5:50 pm

Thank you so much for this post!!

Absolutely love it! I am currently studying abroad in Spain and I am planning on spending a few days around Norway! I literally have no idea what I am going to do. I have always dreamed of going to Norway, and I’m thinking of going for a short time this summer just to see the Fjords and enjoy all that Norway has to offer!

Are you in Norway this summer? Do you host events there for people to meet you and listen to your adventures? My aspiration is to travel the world and document it and I would love to meet you and hear how you did it!

Thank you for being such an inspiration!

May 30, 2017 at 4:58 pm

I won’t be in Norway very much this summer, but that would be so fun if I were! I hope you have an amazing time if you come!

May 24, 2017 at 8:23 pm

Thanks for all the tips!! Do you have any recommendations for traveling or things to do/see in February?? I know it’s like the COLDEST and darkest month of the year but I found crazy-cheap airfare so I couldnt pass it up. I’ve read the northern lights is a must, but that’s about it. Have you done “Norway in a Nutshell” during this time of the year?

May 30, 2017 at 4:25 pm

I know people who did Norway in a Nutshell in winter and loved it! You’ll be way too far south to see the northern lights though. If you were you I would head straight up to Northern Norway – Tromso or even Lofoten would be amazing! Maybe see if you can find cheap flights there?

April 2, 2019 at 8:49 pm

Thanks for the wonderful blog. I’m planning a 4 weeks trip in Feb. Quick question, for the fjord cruise, you recommended boarding the 1700 session as it is quieter. In term of scenery, would it be too dark to see anything by that time?

April 3, 2019 at 2:51 pm

It depends when in February you’ll be visiting – you might actually be going right at sunset, which would be beautiful! Just Google the place, date, and sunset time and you’ll see.

J.D. Moore says

June 2, 2017 at 4:36 pm

I just wanted to thank you for your very detailed and easy to follow blog posting. I just finished booking the trains and the boat tour for my girlfriend and I. We saved a considerable amount of money booking ourselves and it’s all thanks to you and this blog post! We will be getting on the train in Oslo in a little less than 2 weeks we are beyond excited.

Thanks again!

June 7, 2017 at 5:41 am

Your site is so helpful – thank you!

You mention driving the Flam Railway route as an alternative – would you basically just link up with the route in either Flam or Myrdal? And would there be any need for 4WD?

June 7, 2017 at 3:37 pm

If you want to do the exact route and see the waterfall then I would recommend getting the train – but I actually preferred just driving and following any pretty scenery – often I’d go off on smaller roads. And my car is tiny so you definitely won’t need 4WD!

Leslie says

April 10, 2018 at 3:24 am

Hi Silvia – thank you so much for your blogs on Norway! I’m planning a trip in September and I have probably read ALL of them!

You’ve completely inspired me to rent cars everywhere I go! My plan is to rent a car in Stavanger, drive up to Bergen (how is that drive?), then round trip to Balstrand, Flam, Aurland and back to Bergen. Since this is my first trip, I’m wondering if there is anything that I will miss by NOT doing the Flam railway. I have to admit, the train is so cute and the pictures I see from it are amazing, but then again – It’s Norway. Everything looks amazing (in my humble opinion). I’m still deciding on whether to head up to the Lofoten Islands – rain or not, but if I do road tripping it is 🙂

Again … such great information! I joined the FB group too and having been gleaning lots of great tips from the questions/answers posted there!

April 11, 2018 at 3:32 pm

I’m so happy to hear that – and your trip sounds like it will be wonderful!

June 12, 2017 at 3:57 am

We will be in Norway in mid July for 14 days. We plan to do Norway in a nutshell and have not booked it.will that be difficultto do on a friday-Sunday? We will stay 2 nights in Bergan. Any recommendations on hotels? How do you pack for that time of year? Thank you

June 12, 2017 at 2:24 pm

I would just check the booking sites now to see if there are still available trains and ferries. Mid July is the busiest time of year in Norway, so you should try to book transport and especially accommodation as soon as possible. I have an article with my recommendations for hotels in Bergen here: https://www.heartmybackpack.com/norway/best-hotels-bergen/ and hotels on Sognefjord (including Flåm) here: https://www.heartmybackpack.com/norway/best-sognefjord-accommodation/

Kamlesh Ramcharitar says

June 26, 2017 at 2:15 am

Just came across your blog a couple days now and they’re all incredibly detailed. I’ve been researching Norway off/on for a couple months now and I’m planning a trip in October (2017). I may spend just about 3-days in Stavanger (hike either Preikestolen or Kjerag) and have about 4 more leftover in Norway.

I’m so torn between trying to see anything in the cities (Oslo & Bergen or others) and going more inland to visit the towns perched near the fjords. From what I’ve seen, the rainy weather may be less a problem in the inland locations? I’d prefer to take in the stunning visuals (fjordscape) rather than tramp around the cities. Also would have liked to do some more hiking etc. but I’ll be traveling alone so I don’t know how that’s gonna work out.

June 30, 2017 at 4:44 pm

It’s true, it rains less inland. Bergen is a really great city, while tourists often don’t find Oslo as interesting (it doesn’t have Bergen’s beautiful landscape). I would maybe skip Oslo and just fly in/out of Bergen, as you’ll see a lot of beautiful landscape around Stavanger and Bergen. I’ve written about some nice places to stay on the fjord near Bergen, though you would need a car (or to hitchhike) to reach some of these places: https://www.heartmybackpack.com/norway/best-sognefjord-accommodation/ .

I hope you have an amazing trip!

July 11, 2017 at 5:28 am

My husband and 2 young adult children will be in Norway the last week of July. I was in the process of buying train tickets myself, following Norway in a nutshell suggestions when I came upon your blog about renting a car. So you recommend driving from Myrdal to Flom instead of riding the Flom Train? We are going from Oslo to Flom to Bergen.

July 11, 2017 at 12:38 pm

If you’ll only be going one direction then I would get the train, as it could be a hassle returning the rental car. I do love driving in Norway as you can explore off the beaten path a bit and it’s often cheaper than public transport, but for one way trips sometimes it’s not as practical.

Have an amazing time!

Ashley S says

July 22, 2017 at 11:23 pm

Hi – Thank you, this has been so helpful in planning our excursion from Oslo to Bergen! We’ve decided to take your advice and stay overnight in Gudvangen, however I can’t seem to find any hotels or places to stay. We’ll be arriving at 19:15 at the end of August. Are there any hotels in Gudvangen or should we take a bus elsewhere?

July 27, 2017 at 9:10 am

I know of this hotel in Gudvangen: http://go.redirectingat.com?id=72376X1521313&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fno%2Fgudvangen-apartments.en-gb.html , or you could try Airbnb maybe.

July 27, 2017 at 2:23 pm

We will be traveling in mid-September and wanted to use public transportation and car rental between Oslo and Bergen. We would also like to include a lot of hiking along the way, where would you recommend renting a car midway between Oslo and Bergen? Also, is it better to just fly into Bergen and start our tour from there? We will be in norway for 9 days.

July 29, 2017 at 4:13 pm

If you want to rent a car between Oslo and Bergen I would do so in one of the towns on the train line, so that you can take the train instead of a bus there. Personally I would just fly into Bergen as I don’t find Oslo so interesting, but of course that’s totally up to you. Have an amazing trip!

August 6, 2017 at 2:42 am

This is super helpful, thanks! Quick question – if we’re thinking of doing Bergen to Oslo in mid-November, is driving still an option? Not sure if winter driving is in full effect. We’d like to rent a car and do the route ourselves, but may have to opt for public transport based on roads. Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated! Good winter driving skills (NY and CO) but not sure how that compares to Norway! Also risk of road closures? Thanks!

August 7, 2017 at 9:30 am

Awesome post! Quick follow-up question: does any of your advice change if we will be traveling with a ~1-year-old baby (and consequently will have more luggage, a stroller, etc.)? For example, are there seat reservations that we’ll need for a good experience but can’t make on our own without the tour company? Thanks!

merry natalia says

August 16, 2017 at 5:57 pm

Many thanks for your lovely tips. We are thinking to take this trip at end of Nov this year. Starting at Bergen with Norway in a Nutshell and continuing to Oslo. Do you think we will be fine to carry big luggage and carry on luggage with us on train, bus and ferry? Appreciate your input.

Cheers, merry

September 9, 2017 at 2:13 pm

Hi Silvia – I have just come across your site and absolutely love it! So much great information for first time travellers to Norway. My husband and I are driving from Copenhagen to Oslo in October and only have a couple of days to see as much as we can. Can you recommend a driving route from Oslo that will give us a good overview of Norway in only a day or two please? Thanks

September 29, 2017 at 5:54 pm

I would consider driving to Rjukan and up to Gaustatoppen and back!

September 18, 2017 at 3:59 am

Thank you so much for this helpful guide!! Saved me $60 🙂

Paula Sherwood says

October 2, 2017 at 5:47 pm

Hi Silvia. So glad that I found your websites (just had fun looking at your Accommodations one). Feel like we should know you since you come from Worcester and we currently live in Plymouth, MA! We are planning a trip to Norway next summer with 3 generations, including two teenage grandchildren. We’ve already booked a Hurtigruten cruise for the Bergen to Kirkenes route, and would like to follow a Norway in a Nutshell itinerary, but the consensus is not to rent a car (since the kids would be much happier on trains and boats).

My first question is: are taxis and/or Ubers generally available to get folks from one town to another, say, on the Sognefjord?

Also, would you recommend that we book a night or two in Kirkenes at the end of the cruise?

Thank you so much!

October 3, 2017 at 4:21 pm

Taxis are incredibly expensive in Norway, but generally available even in more remote destinations (you’ll just have to wait longer for them or book in advance). And yes to Kirkenes, if you have the time! It’s a really interesting little place.

Felice says

October 25, 2017 at 9:31 am

This blog is a God send! I’m visiting Norway in April 2018 (hope the weather is kind!). Thanks to your advice I will be booking independently going to Trondheim first and doing the nutshell tour in reverse.

Thanks so much!

October 29, 2017 at 6:47 pm

So happy you found it helpful!

November 5, 2017 at 1:30 am

I was on the Norway in a Nutshell website, and the tour price at the moment is 1,440 NOK, which isn’t that big a difference compared to what you’d pay if you booked yourself.

Am I looking at the wrong page, or are those just winter rates? Will they be hiked back up to 2,440 come summertime?

This is a painstakingly comprehensive article. Thanks 🙂

November 5, 2017 at 10:58 am

Just went back and checked and the round trip from Oslo via Voss is still listed as 2480. 1440 is just the cheapest route they have (probably one way).

November 16, 2017 at 10:09 am

really like your summary in visiting Norway…i have question, do you come to know any company that can send luggage from Bergen to OSLO, thank you

Suzanne Pearlman says

December 4, 2017 at 3:23 am

What wonderful blog Silvia! I’m planning a trip from Santa Fe, NM (USA) for next December and this was such great information! I really appreciate all of your tips, thank you.

December 6, 2017 at 4:43 pm

Oh that’s wonderful, have an amazing time!

December 27, 2017 at 9:04 pm

I’ve got a random question for you – my brother and I are planning to visit Norway the last 2 weeks of May. If we got there before National Day, where would you suggest celebrating? Are there certain cities that celebrate more than others? We both prefer less-touristy destinations.

December 31, 2017 at 1:24 pm

The bigger celebrations will be in the cities – Oslo’s is the biggest – but you’ll find lovely celebrations everywhere. I would maybe try to be in at least a bigger town maybe of at least 5,000 inhabitants, as smaller places might not have so much of a parade or anything.

January 6, 2018 at 12:20 am

Silvia, thank you so much for this post! I am planning a trip to the fjords this summer and have been very hesitant about NiN. This was a great, honest post and inspired me to do it myself 🙂 For the trip, my partner and I will fly into Bergen (because it is the best route from Paris). Do you think it is do-able to rent a car and drive from Bergen to Flåm for example? Merci beaucoup 🙂

January 9, 2018 at 8:04 pm

I just came across your site looking for ideas on how to DYI Norway in a nutsell. I will be in Norway March 2018. This will be my first solo international trip. I am very excited and I am really looking forward to making my way from Oslo to Bergen and back. Thank you for all of your great information. I like your site and look forward to reading about the different counties that you have visited and adventures you’ve had.

Melissa Lusk says

January 11, 2018 at 5:10 pm

Hi Silvia, First, let me say thank you for this great website and awesome advice. I really appreciate being able to reference this information. We are coming to visit right during the summer, the beginning of July. We have booked our accomodations and we’re starting in Oslo (1 night), going to Gudvangen and around (3 nights), Bergen (half-day), and then Tyssedal (2 nights). We have to rent a car to go to Tyssedal and we were originally thinking take trains/ferries from Oslo to Bergen and then rent a car, but after reading your posts I’m wondering if it would be better to rent the car in Oslo and then return it in Bergen (we fly out of Bergen).

As far as I can tell the pros of the trains are no stress, no navigating, and just enjoying the views. And the pros of driving are being able to stop when you want. One site in particular that has me on the fence is I am very excited to see the Borgund Stave Chruch and I’ve read the bus ride from Flam is limited in it’s availability. We are staying at the Gudvangen Camping site, so I’m thinking it would be safer to drive. But, I’m still torn.

As such, I’m seeking your advice. Please let me know which option you would recommend. A. Renting a car in Oslo and driving the trip. Or, B. Train/ferry/bus to Bergen and the rent a car.

Thank you very much for your time and help!

April 26, 2023 at 2:02 am

Hello. We are planning on doing this same trip in June. Just wondering what you decided as far as the transport situation went? Did you take a train from Oslo to Bergen, then rent a car? I’d really appreciate the feedback. -Chris

January 14, 2018 at 2:07 pm

Love this blog, makes me want to explore Norway even more! (I live in the southwest part of Norway, not to far south/southeast of Stavanger).

Have already bookmarked this blog for further reading!

February 5, 2018 at 8:35 pm

Love this blog, thank you so much! We are planning to fly into Bergen and we were thinking to do the Norway in a nutshell. We planned to rent a car in Bergen and travel around. Do you happen to know if we could rent a car in Bergen and return it in Oslo? Do you know if we could leave our rental car where we take off for the cruise? From Oslo we plan to fly to Northern Sweden. I have shared your blog with my friends.

February 8, 2018 at 7:41 pm

You should be able to rent a car in Bergen to drop off somewhere else, but it’s usually more expensive. Sometimes you can find quiet good deals if you book it early enough though – once for me it was nearly the same price as returning it to the same city, so it’s worth checking! And you should be able to leave your car in at the ferry parking lot – not sure if you have to pay or not though, so you might want to check with them.

February 20, 2018 at 6:40 pm

Hi Silvia, thanks so much for this post which is still relevant in 2018. I just booked the Oslo – Myrdal – Flam train ticket on NSB and the Flam – Gudvangen cruise on VisitFlam following your instructions. Since I’m not able to buy the Gudvangen to Voss bus ticket and Voss to Bergen train ticket in advance, I don’t know if I’ll save any money overall (compared to booking through Fjord Tours’ Norway in a Nutshell) but I like the additional flexibility it gives me. I can choose my seat on the train (you can’t if you book the NIN package because the seat is allocated to you), and to add on a ticket protector (in my case it was 38NOK) for the fjord cruise that allows me to refund/change my cruise ticket until the day before. If you book the NIN package, you can’t make changes or cancellations to any legs of your journey unless you top up 350NOK for cancellation protection when you book and even then, if you cancel, you still have to supply a medical certificate or a letter stating your extenuating circumstances. So even if not for the monetary savings, the DIY tour offers other advantages. Thanks again!

February 21, 2018 at 5:04 pm

I can’t get over how detailed, useful and beautifully written your blog is – it’s along the lines of how I think and covers all the options/ideas I would have spent hours exploring myself, so I feel like I owe you!

My partner is from Oslo and always tells me about the beauty of Norway, so I do end up moving there (from London), I think I might message you to ask your advice on various other things if you don’t mind!

Many thanks!!

February 24, 2018 at 6:22 pm

Hi, I’m “Y” who commented earlier about the flexibility of DIY Norway in a Nutshell. Just an update: I realised that the train timing that fitted in for my Voss to Bergen leg happened to be a regional train so I was able to book it in advance (full price but refundable). With that booked, and estimating that the Gudvangen to Voss bus is around 120NOK, I was able to calculate that the overall cost of my DIY Oslo – Bergen NiN (inclu. premium fjord cruise and cancellation protector) would be around NOK 1450 as compared to the package NiN cost of NOK 2250 for the same dates and same components. The difference of NOK 800 translates to a 35 per cent cost savings. So, this was a really great overall outcome!

March 2, 2018 at 11:02 am

That’s great news!

Sweeda says

February 28, 2018 at 1:13 pm

Hi, I am so glad to have come across your blog, perhaps you can help clarify for me. I am so confused about the Norway in a Nutshell – is that just meant to be a journey where you sit and enjoy the scenery from the various means of transportation you are on? I don’t understand. The times between each destination from the itinerary is so little as well, so I guessed that there wouldn’t really be time to get off at each destination and take time seeing the place, walk around etc. Is it meant to be just get from one place to another and enjoy everything via the train, bus, ferry etc? Also, if I were to get off and wander around, is it easy enough to wander around and get back to the bus stop, station and see everything much closer etc.

March 2, 2018 at 10:56 am

Yeah, it’s mostly meant to show you the sights while on the transport. This works well on the ferries, as it is a great place to view the fjords from, but if you want to explore more on your own I would book independently and factor in more time, or maybe even rent a car.

March 15, 2018 at 12:05 pm

Hello my name is Viola and thank you so much for this info, very helpful! My family and I will be visiting Norway come this July and are wanting to DYI the Hurtigruten Norway in a Nutshell. I’m a little nervous and want to make sure its done right. So I have a few questions. Is the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord Cruise on one trip or two different cruises? Also regarding the Hurtigruten coastal cruise overnight stay, From Bergen to Ålesund which company is used? And is the over nighting on the cruise ship or do we spend the night somewhere and need accommodations? Is the tender boat to Urke and sight seeing through Norangsdalen valley to Hotel Union all included on the Hjørundfjord cruise? Your feed back is very much a appreciated. Thanks, Viola😊

March 27, 2018 at 5:17 pm

Hi Viola, I’m not Silvia but I am following the thread because I had previously followed the instructions here to book DIY NiN and also commented. Separately, on my own, I also booked tickets to go from Bergen to Ålesund on the Hurtigruten, so thought I would answer this part. You can book the Hurtigruten tickets yourself on http://www.hurtigruten.no and choose the tab ‘havn til havn’ which means ‘port to port’. Then, you just enter your embarkation and disembarkation points to get the price. If you use Google Chrome as browser, just choose the translate option to get the page translated to your preferred language. If you are on a budget, the Bergen to Ålesund journey which is 13.5 hours is considered a short trip so it gives you an option to book as a deck passenger (no cabin). The price without a cabin (especially for a solo traveller) is cheaper than one with a cabin. You can check out both pricings and compare. Hope this helps. Silvia, hope you don’t mind me replying this part.

April 1, 2018 at 5:54 pm

Thank you very much!! This does help, very much appreciated!😃

April 2, 2018 at 4:56 pm

You’re welcome! I realise you are travelling in July, which is summer season, so if you travel Bergen to Ålesund then, the Hurtigruten offers an extended sailing Ålesund – Geiranger – Hjørundfjord – Ålesund, so that may be quite a scenic option. You can choose the extended option when you book your tickets. Or see the sailing schedule (click the Sommer/Summer tab for July sailings) here: http://www.hurtigruten.no/praktisk-informasjon/ruteplan Cheers.

Brandon Converse says

March 18, 2018 at 1:29 pm

I really enjoy your articles and webpage in general. This one specifically, speaks right to me, because I love to vacation via rental car because everything is at my pace, or should I say “our pace”. My wife and I are both from the US and absolutely love traveling to new places. She’s the navigator, I’m the driver, and together we’ve experienced some incredible places “off the beaten path”. Norway is the ultimate destination for me, and am currently planning our 10 year anniversary (summer 2019) trip to Norway. I’ve already got a foundation established for the regions we want to visit but would really enjoy receiving some feedback from you on the small villages to see just north of Bergen and then flights up to the Lofoten Islands, traveling the E10 and staying in the rorbuers. I’ve been reading many of your articles but just now signed up for your newsletter and FaceBook group. I’m so thankful you have this webpage and are sharing your experiences and tips for Norway. It’s great to learn from those who have been there. Thanks!

March 19, 2018 at 6:27 pm

I have booked the train ticket from Oslo-Bergen next week. But do you think that I should cancel it, and do the NIN or the manual NIN instead? Because if we book the NIN tour, we can use the one-way tour to reach Bergen instead of riding the train Oslo-Bergen? Not sure if I am making any sense. Because I think it will save quite a lot of money

March 26, 2018 at 12:14 am

Is it better to do the NIN instead of the DIY NIN version you’ve posted if we are traveling as a family of 4 the week before Christmas 2018? I’m wondering about the roads etc even though we are competent drivers.

Thanks so much for your wonderful blog.

March 26, 2018 at 5:24 pm

The DIY version is exactly the same as NiN, except that you book the tickets yourself. But if you mean if it would be better to do a road trip, I think it depends on your experience driving in snow. If you’re used to it it should be fine, but if snow makes you nervous maybe stick with the trains!

kaitlin says

March 28, 2018 at 6:45 pm

I was planning on doing the Norway in a nutshell tour and was curious what places in recommended staying the night at? I’m planning to go in June and a few of the places the hotels are already booked. I’m planning on just purchasing the tickets through the company since my boyfriend and I are both terrible with directions so doing a rental car probably isn’t the beat option for us. Also what is the weather like in mid June? I’m from San Diego California so pretty much everything is cold to me!

Gabriel says

April 8, 2018 at 5:52 pm

I was planning to make a day trip by car. I have already booked an AVIS from Bergen City Center for that day at a reasonable price. Do you think is possible to drive to Flam, take boat trip and then come back to Bergen in the afternoon. This will take place in May 2018. Thanks for your help.

April 11, 2018 at 3:35 pm

I think that should be doable!

Sujata Suri says

April 12, 2018 at 11:35 am

My husband and I plan to visit our friends in Oslo in June. We were in the process of planning a Norway In A Nutshell “Tour” – ended up thoroughly confused & a few Google searches later, we stumbled upon your v.informative blog. We are also considering visiting Stockholm by train and Copenhagen via the Stena Line cruise. Looking at an approx 10 day itinerary.

Since we are still at the drawing board, could you please suggest how best we could utilize the time if we do not drive (don’t think our driving licenses would be valid in Norway)?

Warm regards

April 21, 2018 at 12:10 pm

Where are you from? Most foreign driver’s licenses are valid in Norway for up to a year – just check online.

Mihiri Arven says

April 12, 2018 at 12:30 pm

Thank you so much for this Blog post which was very helpful for me. I was about to book the NIN tour for 4 persons which was about 13600 SEK when I found your blog. What a relief and now I’ve booked almost everything by myself and it cost me only 8600 SEK. So I was able to save about 5000SEK which was quite a lot of money. Also I had the flexibility to pick the suitable times by myself. Only thing i’m going to do different compared to NIN is, that take a direct bus from Gudvangen E16 to Bergen. I found this site http://www.nettbuss.no/bestilling/velg-avgang where you can book the bus also. Do you think we will miss anything without taking bus+train option rather than taking the direct bus?

April 21, 2018 at 12:09 pm

The route is a bit different, but still beautiful!

Tim Stein says

April 15, 2018 at 8:09 pm

Hi: Do you have any suggestions on a one-way car rental from Bergen to Oslo? We have 4 adults and 2 kids. Everything available is sooooo expensive.

April 21, 2018 at 12:08 pm

I’m afraid one-way rentals will be quite expensive – usually sixt.com has the best rates though!

Sheetal says

April 16, 2018 at 5:54 pm

Your blog seems incredible specially for tips on Norway. We have booked our tickets for Norway for mid May and plan to drive around Oslo – Flam – Bergen – Stavanger – Oslo over a period of 4 days. I had a quick question (because all the searches have left me thoroughly confused) – the route from Gudvangen to Voss – is this via ‘stalheimskleiva’ in that direction? Or does this road ‘stalheimskleiva’ run from Voss to Gudvangen? Reason for my question is I read it is a one-way road now and goes downhill so which direction do i need to take to be able to drive along this road?

Thanks in advance, and apologies if the question doesn’t make sense!

Cheers, Sheetal.

hejpdx says

April 23, 2018 at 8:04 pm

I am not a Norway expert, but I happen just now to be planning a Norway driving trip which includes the Stalheimsklevia Road. The Road is off of road E16. It runs from high ground to low ground, which is also basically from west to east. If you locate the Stalheim Hotel on a map, the Road will take you east from there back to E16. If you want to drive to the Road from the other direction, you have to pass it and then return on E16 so you can enter from the right direction (not a great distance). maps.google.com should help to picture this.

May 16, 2018 at 11:51 am

Thanks for the reply. It now makes it clear! 🙂

Elizabeth Anglarill says

June 4, 2018 at 8:49 pm

Hi Silvia –

Can’t tell you how grateful I was to stumble upon your blog. I had been looking into NIN, and you’ve just saved me a lot of money, as well as clarified some things for me as well.

I wonder if you could advise me on a travel question. I am traveling to Norway in early July with my 2 boys (ages 10 & 14). We’ll be in Oslo for 2 nights, and then head to Bergen doing the NIN itinerary. I would love to stay a night somewhere along the line so that I can enjoy the countryside some more, and hopefully be able to do some kayaking (recommendations for that is appreciated). Your suggestions of Aurland, or Gudvangen look ideal, however, lodging is proving to be difficult. I had planned to stay one night in Bergen, where I’m assuming lodging will be easier, but would you suggest I stay a few nights (I can do up 5 nights)? Is it a good base for day trips, and such? Ideal activities are biking and kayaking, if that helps, and just slowing down a bit.

Thanks in advance!

Heather says

June 7, 2018 at 4:13 am

I’m so glad I ran across your post. My husband and I are in the early stages of planning a trip to Norway and we were trying to decide if we should just book the expensive “tours” or try to piece it together ourselves. This post was seriously so helpful for making that decision. We will definitely rent a car so we can take our time and go at our own pace so we can stop and see the beautiful scenery!

Patrick McMahon says

June 18, 2018 at 1:45 pm

Great, informative stuff here! My wife has been bugging me to do the Nutshell (it’s a big thing for Chinese tourists it sounds) and your ala carte approach is just plain smart. Question: Any recommendations on where to stay in Gudvangen? Thanks again.

June 19, 2018 at 8:47 am

My friends recently stayed here in Gudvangen and said it was nice: https://fave.co/2MEnRmu This is another option: https://fave.co/2JXl0mG

Carole McIntyre says

February 17, 2020 at 4:21 am

You mention how cheaply you may rent a car. It has been my experience in the past that the rate you book for has nothing to do with what you end up paying. The insurance and whatever else they add, jacks the prize through the ceiling. Has that changed for foreigners? In addition they require a credit card be used,so they can bill it directly for any possible scratch, with no recourse.

February 17, 2020 at 11:01 am

Hm, I’ve never experienced extra charges when renting a car in Norway.They do bill you later for any toll roads you took, but that’s purely based on where you drove. The only place I’ve experienced added costs was in Spain, but that was for a super cheap rental car.

Melissa Yu says

June 24, 2018 at 3:31 pm

We will have a car for the entirety of our 2 week stay in Norway. My husband wants to do the Flam Railway because he heard it’s the prettiest train ride in the world. However, your blog says to travel by car? I am reading conflicting information on whether the route is accessible by car. People have said the road does not go where the train goes. Can you provide more info and suggested routes if you do not recommend the Flam Railway?

June 27, 2018 at 10:28 am

It’s a different route by car, but also very pretty! Of course if you want to do the exact rail route you could always park your car and ride the train up and down.

Andrew says

November 6, 2018 at 4:33 pm

Silvia, What would be the route by car that is comparable to Flam Railway?

July 10, 2018 at 7:52 am

Just wanted to say thanks for writing this blog!

I was able to book the same trip as NiN but be more flexible with the times I wanted to travel as well as pick my seats for the train ride from Myrdal to Oslo. Also, I saved about $180 between the two of us for the same trip!

Bergen – Voss Train Voss – Gudvangen Bus (yet to book this one yet but seems the least worrisome leg of the trip) Gudvangen – Flam Fjord Cruise Flam – Myrdal – Oslo Train

Thank you for catching all the important points that gave me the confidence to book the trip myself. I can’t wait for our trip in August!

Sharon says

July 10, 2018 at 5:17 pm

Thank you so much! This was so helpful and much appreciated. You are a gem.

Jennifer Liscinsky says

July 25, 2018 at 9:43 pm

This information is awesome, thank you so much for writing all this! My friend and I are visiting the first week of August…we were supposed to stay with one of my friends I met while living in Dublin and he convinced us to book tickets to go to Bergen saying we could stay with him. He’s now not replied to my messages for 2 months so we’re last minute looking for ideas/places to stay during prime tourist season and we’re both poor graduate students so I’m very frustrated and mad at him but your post has helped so much!

Sameer says

July 26, 2018 at 10:19 am

Great Information here… Thank you for all information. I am planning to go for “Norway in Nutshell” tour with my wife and two kids(age:1 year & 4 years). I tried to calculate indivisual ticket of entire itinerary but it cost me same as they are charging from Bergen -flam-Bergen.

I like to know if we can carry a baby stroller with us during entire trip…I doubt if we can carry it in boat/bus.

July 27, 2018 at 5:49 pm

Ah I’m afraid I’ve never traveled with kids, so I’m not sure about the baby stroller. Norway seems quite baby friendly in general though, so you probably can take a stroller.

Alicia Scott says

August 4, 2018 at 7:18 am

I came upon your blog today while researching Tallinn. Now I can’t stop reading it. Thank you for all the great information. Would love your advice. My friend and I are going from Oslo to Bergen and we’re going to take the train but book it ourselves rather than through Norway in a Nutshell. We plan to do it in two days and then spend a third day in Bergen. We plan on staying overnight in Gudvangen the first night and go to Voss/Bergen the next day. Anything we should do the second day besides travel to Bergen on the bus/train? We have a full third day in Bergen too.

August 9, 2018 at 6:55 pm

Love love love your blog and it has been my inspiration for our planned road trip to Norway early Sept. We are renting a car in Bergen and want to check my itenary with you. Day 1: Bergen via Hardangerfjord to Odda and Latefossen Waterfall. Continue north and sleep in Voss. Day 2: Voss to Flam. Park car. Do return Flam Railway trip Flam to Myrdal. Continue onto the Aurlandsfjellet scenic route. Cross Sognefjellet and onto Sognefjelletvegen. Sleep on R55 near Skjolden 30mins from Gaupne. Day 3: continue on R55 to Lom. Head to Geiranger but do the Strynefjellsvegen. Sleep outside Geiranger. Geirangerfjord cruise late pm. Day 4:Geiranger via Trollstigen to Andalsnes. Then towards Molde and do a stretch of the Atlantic Road. Sleep Molde. Day 5: Molde to Alesund to return rental car late morning in Alesund.

Question: 1)Do I leave Flam railway trip in my itenary, or rather spend more time around Hardangerfjord and scrap the Flam Railway. 2) According to google maps this very full itenary is okay, or do you think I need to slow down. It is just sooo expensive to rent a car that I am trying to do as much as possible in a day and do not mind starting early in the mornings.

Really appreciate any advice!

August 25, 2018 at 9:28 pm

HI, I have been reading your blog over and over! So much good information. I will be there in November this year to do a Hurtigruten cruise. I have two days in Bergen and want to do one day of the Flam railway with a fjord cruise. I really want to take the railway down from Myral to Flam and then catch a train back to Bergen. Do they have a train that will go from Flam to Bergen?

August 31, 2018 at 3:18 am

Hi Laura. I am not the blog’s author but I was just in Norway 2 weeks ago and did a diy Norway in a nutshell tour. You are right, this blog is so helpful.

There is no direct train from Flam to Bergen. I think the only train in Flam is the Flam railway.

So if you intend to travel by train to Bergen, you have to take the Flam railway back to Myrdal then change to another train to get to Bergen.

Jeremiah says

October 4, 2018 at 2:20 pm

Thanks. I’m heading to Norway from Austin later this month, and this is exactly the information I was looking for.

October 9, 2018 at 5:51 pm

Hey, thank you for all the detailed tips. I am planning to visit in 1st week of November, not sure if its a bad idea? I imagine it will be too cold and days going to be short too, so we have to do one thing in a day and cant keep train journeys or cruise for evenings as will be dark to see anything? I have no compelling reason as such to visit in November only but me and my friend both wanted to visit norway and we have weekend free that time.Flights are cheap too but then we dont want to come if we cant explore and enjoy the beauty around. Please suggest.

December 24, 2018 at 9:11 pm

Hello Silvia! I am LOVING your blog. Thank you SO MUCH for the work you put into it. The links to all things you suggest are so helpful. You seem to think of EVERYTHING and I love all your pictures. I feel like I like to travel in a similar way to you. With that, I have been dreaming of traveling to Norway and have just purchased my flights for October 2-22, 2019. I am traveling with my mom… she is 71. So I won’t be doing any camping but still want to hike & kayak (per what the season allows :)). I have been looking into the Hurigruten round trip cruise. I was overwhelemd by ALL of the options in the Country and had heard that a cruise was a good way to see a lot on a budget (?? really?). But not knowing any better I found Hurtigruten and for a cruise, it looked great. But After reading many of your posts and this one especially I wondered if you had any thoughts on the cruise. Right now OUr plan is to do the round trip cruise (Bergen to Kirkenes and back to Bergen) and then travel for 5 days after… Probaby to Oslo and maybe back to Lofoten (Rein) or to that town you talked about, Ana-Sira Or Stavanger. So much is in the works :). Just wanted to get your thoughts… Cruise or no? 🙂 Thank you!

Alexandra says

January 1, 2019 at 1:35 pm

Hi, Silvia! First of all, thank you soooo much for this post! It’s so detailed and with all the links, it’s just fantastic and a precious help to all of us. I’m planning to do the NiN in May, but I’m thinking about the “reverse” route (beggining in Myrdal and ending in Voss). But, due to train and buses schedules, I need to spend around 2h both in Gudvangen and Voss. Do you think I can entertain myself for a couple of hours there, or I’m gonna be bored? I don’t mind walking a bit, or spending some time just reading and enjoying a warm drink – I even think it might be a way to know some cute places – , but I’m afraid that the places would be too quiet and with nothing to see/do in a walkable distance to the station (it was the problem with ending in Myrdal, because I nedded to spend 1h there, and I read it is mainly a transit station, so I decided to try the oposite route – just not sure if it’s a better option).

Thank you very much in advance! Happy 2019! Alexandra

David Rosenbaum says

February 10, 2019 at 5:39 am

Hi, Silvia. Thank you for all of the great information. My wife and I are planning a trip to Norway mid-September of 2019, three weeks through the first week in October. We will do nine days on Hurtigruten (Bergen to Kirkenes to Svolvaer) then a week driving around Lofoten and maybe Senja, too.

Two questions: Considering what we are doing, would NIN be overkill or more of the same? Second, what do you think about Northern Norway and Lofoten from mid September to early October?

Thanks, Dave

March 5, 2019 at 1:59 am

I just priced this out for a day trip from Bergen as a loop back to Bergen for a Friday in June. 4625NOK on the NIN website; 3594NOK booking separately for 2 adults and a child; saves about $115 USD.

PARTHA DATTA says

March 6, 2019 at 9:09 pm

We are planning for May, but the gas price is little confusing. One of my friends told me that it would be so expensive if we travel hy car. Can anyone please kindly guestimate the car travel cost from Oslo to Bergen based on the current gas price in Norway? The price and metric comparison giving me hectic in comparison to USA gas price calculator.

March 6, 2019 at 10:23 pm

Gas costs about 16 NOK per liter right now, so you need to look up the gas mileage of the type of car you’re looking to rent and then divide the number of miles you’ll drive by the gas mileage (in liters), and multiply that by 16 to find out about how much you’ll spend on gas.

Jeremy Tan says

April 6, 2019 at 2:37 pm

Thank you so much for the information, i am intending to visit Norway and Tromso for the 1st 2 week of December 2019. Do you have any recommendation or guide that i can follow?

Northern Lights is definitely a must visit in our itinerary.

April 6, 2019 at 3:34 pm

You can find all my information and guides to the Northern Lights here: https://www.heartmybackpack.com/norway/tips-northern-lights-norway/

April 26, 2019 at 10:16 am

Hello Silvia,

Thanks for you amazing guide on the self-planned ‘Norway in a Nutshell’, we saved lots of money by booking things independently 🙂

One question: should the bus from Voss (Voss Stasjon) to Gudvangen (Gudvangen kai) be booked advance via the app (we are going there in late July) or should we head straight to the bus stop then book at last minute? I’m afraid that there will be lots of passengers- which we won’t be able to get on the bus- as we followed the same itinerary as listed in fjordtours.

Please advise us on this matter.

Thanks, Aidan

Manuela A. says

April 26, 2019 at 3:07 pm

Hello Silvia, lovely to e-meet you. This is very helpful and detailed, thank you 🙂

One question, I want to do NiN like you suggested and book the tickets myself to save some money however I like the idea of renting a car as well. I am very excited about the Flam railway and my concern is: am I going to enjoy the views with the car same as If I were on the train? I heard the train goes very high, would that possible with the car?

Many thanks in advance and have a lovely weekend. M.

April 26, 2019 at 8:40 pm

To be honest I think the views from the car will be even better, plus you’ll have the added advantage of getting to stop to take photos whenever you want!

John K says

May 4, 2019 at 5:12 pm

I am stilll a little confused can you help? If I do day trip via driving from Oslo where do I catch the train or fjord cruise? And then how do I get back to my vehicle? If you can point me to a good day trip itinerary for a fjord visit in June I would be forever grateful.

May 4, 2019 at 5:13 pm

Thank you John

May 29, 2019 at 10:07 pm

It looks like you can do the fjord cruise round trip.

Abhinay says

June 11, 2019 at 4:16 pm

We have followed your suggestion and could save lot of time and rush. It has been a fantastic tour.

Alicja Lisnow says

July 20, 2019 at 11:45 pm

Thank you so much for this review, we appreciate how thorough you are and how now it all makes more sense to me in deciding where to go from Bergen to Oslo, or not. I do have a question.

We are taking a cruise that will stop at Stavanger, Eidfjord, and Bergen Norway. Do you think it also makes sense for us to rent a car and visit Godwangen, Flam and Aurlandsvangen? Is it worth taking 2 days to see these additional locations considering where we stop?

helpless says

August 26, 2019 at 5:48 pm

Will be travelling using this guide in mid Sept. Just wondering, are we only required to book the train from Oslo to Myrdal? What about the train from Myrdal to Flam? Ferry from Flam to Gudvangen? Bus from Gudvangen to Voss? and Train from Voss to Bergen? Do we have to book those in advance too? If not, will there be any price difference if we are to buy the ticket on the spot?

September 2, 2019 at 4:07 pm

You can (and should!) book everything in advance except the bus tickets. The bus you can simply pay for by card when you get on.

August 26, 2019 at 5:50 pm

September 19, 2019 at 6:47 am

Hi Silvia! Loved all your info! I was looking at Norway in Nutshell for my potential trip. I plan to do a tour with Aurora Holidays in Jan 12th thru 19th then head to Norway after & maybe Sweden from Jan 19th thru 30. Renting a car would be ideal but since we will be going in the dead if winter doing the public transportation would be better. Any suggestions where to stay? Hotel vs Airbnb? Activities? What cities or town s to stay at? Where ever we could save money the better. All your help is much appreciated.

October 26, 2019 at 11:15 pm

Thanks a ton for all this information. One question – and I apologise if you’ve answered this a million times before. I want to go from Bergen to Oslo, with the Myrdal Flam detour thrown in. The Vy website has 249 NOK tickets from Bergen to Oslo, and 360 NOK from Myrdal to Flam, as you suggested.

But, if I want, after doing Myrdal-Flam, to get back on track for Oslo, Flam Oslo tickets are 609 NOK, with one change, and 16 hrs overall! So to be clear, do I need to pay 249+360+609? Or is there a way to book Bergen-Oslo, stop in Myrdal and do the Flam detour, and resume your journey to Oslo on the same initial 249 NOK fare?

I hope I make sense, and any help will be much appreciated!

October 27, 2019 at 2:54 pm

The prices are for specific departures, so unfortunately you can’t take a detour off the same ticket. You’ll need to book separate tickets for each specific departure, and the price will vary according to availability.

Have a great trip!

Lynn B Jones says

January 12, 2020 at 6:04 am

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am so glad to have found your site. Your insights to Norway travel are incredibly helpful. I have been trying to plan an itinerary for a May trip to Norway and every night I find myself with 78 open browser tabs. There is so much to read and so confusing! We plan on starting in Oslo, then going to Bergen, Stavanger and Ålesund before going back to Oslo. We were considering the NIN but now might decide to drive.

Laura B. Cher says

February 7, 2020 at 10:28 pm

Hi Silvia, Really appreciate all your great Norway info. We will be in Norway May 29-June 2, starting in Bergen. And we’d like to do some of the Norway in a Nutshell trip by car, ending up in Oslo in time for a morning flight on June 2. This means essentially 3 days of happily wandering. Is this realistic and, if so, do you have a suggested route? Tentatively, I set up one night in the Lavik Fjord Hotel. Will that work for doing by car on the route? And is there a recommended place to stay near the Oslo end of the route, close to where the airport is?

Thanks so much for your help!

Laura and David

February 9, 2020 at 1:09 pm

That sounds like a good plan! If you’ll still have your car then I’d actually recommend checking Airbnb.com for a place on your route.

Nadine says

February 24, 2020 at 4:38 am

Great info! Just what I have been looking for! I am planning a trip to Norway April 19-25. What are your thoughts about spring weather? I understand Norway spring can be a mix of late winter and/or mild weather. Are there areas inaccessible or not recommended due to spring weather? Not sure if I should save a Norway trip for when I can travel in June. Really appreciate your insight, thank you

February 26, 2020 at 1:54 pm

Hm I do prefer June, but Norway in April is nice as well. Most roads should be accessible, except for the high mountain roads that are closed all winter. I’d say come in April if you have the chance!

February 28, 2020 at 3:55 am

First of all Silvia you are amazing! Excellent post I can’t believe the amount of information and the superb way that you present it (sorry about my English but it not my primary language). May I ask if there is a way to reach Bergen from Flam by sea or I should stick to the boat tour and then take the bus. Or maybe from other city I don’t know I was thinking moving forward and not returning to Flam and take the bus. If you have any tips , and you have the time for an answer I would be extremely happy. Hope the best and can’t thank you enough for the time you put into this.

March 2, 2020 at 4:20 pm

Yes, there’s a boat from Flåm to Bergen that takes about five hours. You can book tickets here: https://booking.norled.no/default.aspx?_ga=2.143587197.935810423.1583162287-928645056.1583162287

June 7, 2020 at 3:19 pm

I found this article so helpful. Thank you so much. Norway is such a beautiful country.

Matteo says

July 27, 2021 at 11:15 pm

I’m booking separately all the tickets from Oslo to Bergen like the Norway in a nutshell trip. Only a question: how can I do for buying bus tickets Gudavangen-Voss? With Skyss app I can’t find the time and I don’t find any other way to buy tickets. Thank you for advice

July 29, 2021 at 4:25 pm

There are no reservations for the bus tickets – you simply buy it one you board the bus.

Carolyn Buenaflor says

August 30, 2021 at 6:49 pm

Planning to follow the Norway in a Nutshell tour but booking my own tickets this winter – this information is perfect! I want to go from Oslo to Bergen but want to take my time, where would you recommend spending one night along this route? Thanks!

February 13, 2022 at 4:31 pm

Hi Silvia, I am so happy to have found your blog. Thank you for all the great information and the links to make it easier for this 71 year old LOL. As we have all come through a crazy couple years I am wondering if there are any changes to be aware of. I am booking a cruise to circumnavigate Svalberg/Spitsbergen starting 6/3 in Oslo and ending 6/15 in Oslo. Since I will have traveled so far, from the US, I would like to experience a bit more of Norway and was thinking to add 5 – 7 days that would include 2 days in Oslo, 2 in Bergen on a NIN itinerary. I am not sure if I will try to do that pre (late May) or post cruise (late mid June). Based on weather and crowds what would be your recommendation? I can fly into or out of either Bergen or Oslo. I would greatly appreciate any input as this is a once in a lifetime trip for me. Thank you again

February 14, 2022 at 2:25 pm

How exciting! You’ll have better weather in late June than May, and it’s still before the main summer crowds arrive in July. Personally I would fly in and out of Bergen and skip Oslo, as Bergen is a much more beautiful city. I hope you have a great time!

Neil Erwin says

March 16, 2022 at 1:07 am

We are cruise ship passengers in Flam for one day in May wanting to do the Norway in a nutshell trip via rental car. Do you know of any rental car companies that rent cars out of Flam or Gudvangen?

June 9, 2022 at 10:47 am

I’m from the Flåm/Aurland area and enjoyed reading your article. I didn’t have a chance to go through all the comments here, but can also recommend taking the train up to Myrdal and walk/cycle back down to Flåm. Part of this journey can be taken by using a zip line ( https://www.flaamzipline.no/ ) and the rest of the walk is just stunning with waterfalls and goats 🙂 it’s not steep but it will take a few hours. Once back in Flåm splurge out on soft ice cream and a warm cup of coffee (our staple diet 😉 )

Shout if I can be of any help xx

June 20, 2022 at 4:54 pm

Hi Hilde, thank you for the walking/hiking tip from Myrdal to Flam. I love walking and exploring, and discovering things along the way, so this is hugely helpful. I will ask this of Silvia as well: I will most likely be coming in early to mid-November. I don’t mind cold weather. But is this still a beautiful time to come? Will roads still be passable without snow? Thanks so much!

Angela G says

August 23, 2022 at 4:52 pm

Man, I was so going to do that zipline after seeing your post. I’ll be there the 2nd half of october and they’re closed. Looks amazing!

June 20, 2022 at 4:57 pm

Silvia, thank you for taking the time and energy to put together such outstanding information on Norway. I love the practical advice and the insights. This is hugely helpful! I will go through your guides this week as I begin to plan my solo adventure in November.

Before I begin booking a rental car and such, I wanted to get your opinion on coming to Norway in November. Do you think the roads will be easy to navigate? I don’t mind the cold–I just want to make sure the views are still stunning! Thanks again!

June 23, 2022 at 11:55 am

Yes, the views are still stunning! Some of the scenic routes will be closed for the season though, so keep that in mind when planning. I have more info on that here: https://www.heartmybackpack.com/norway/plan-road-trip-norway/

Suzanne says

July 5, 2022 at 9:13 pm

Hello Silvia, Your information and travel suggestions are AWESOME! I will be arriving in Oslo Oct. 20 and leaving Oslo the 24th. Sounds like I like to travel like you do-off the beaten path, less crowds, rent a car and stop where I want, seeing remote, quaint places. THANK YOU! Can you suggest a road trip route that is doable in a car seeing all the most amazing places and scenery in just 3-4 days? Also, as far as daylight and weather the best times to be places?

August 23, 2022 at 4:50 pm

I’ll be in Oslo the 19th and looking to do my own nutshell route on the 20th! Sadly I don’t have as much time as you, but so excited to see the scenery!

August 23, 2022 at 4:48 pm

So happy I stumbled upon your post. I’m usually a self planner but was tempted by the ease of the nutshell, however I’m coming in October and would miss hours of scenery after sunset, so I’ll do it myself and take up your suggestion to stay in Gudvangen. I can’t find a bus though. I put in the stops on the Skyss website and there are no routes, not for october 21 or any other date I search so that’s making me nervous. Is this a bus that I should be booking in person the day of or should I be able to find something online (since it’s been 5 years since your post)? Any suggestions? Also if you could do any Fjord tour reachable by the public transit system between oslo and bergen is the one that norway in a nutshell does the one you’d choose? Thanks so much for your amazing detailed post!

August 26, 2022 at 12:42 pm

The bus is the local bus, so you can’t book it in advance. And yeah, the Nærøyfjord tour is my favorite!

Francis says

September 26, 2022 at 5:34 am

Hi Silvia – Amazing blog, with so much details. If I were to rent a car from Bergen to Oslo and follow the NIN route – I have to Ieave my car at Gidvangen to take the ferry. But the ferry stops at Flam – so how do I get my car back?

Another consideration: If I were to book the public buses and ferries – is there space to stow our luggage?

September 26, 2022 at 9:11 am

You’ll have to take the ferry back from Gudvangen, or you can get the bus from Gudvangen to Flåm. And yes, you can bring your luggage on the buses and ferries.

Robert Dunas says

March 9, 2023 at 1:33 am

Wow, what a wealth of information! If we do book all the NIN legs from Oslo to Bergen on our own (then flying from Bergen to Stockholm) what can we do with our luggage (a suitcase each for my wife and I) while we are on the train/flam railway, boat and then bus to Voss or Bergen. Is our only option to carry the suitcases with us the whole time? Thank you so much for your help, plus I really appreciated your sense of humor! Bob

March 9, 2023 at 10:28 am

There are luggage lockers at the Bergen train station! https://en.visitbergen.com/visitor-information/travel-information/getting-here/bergensbanen-oslo-to-bergen-by-train/bergen-railway-station

Anjali says

April 14, 2023 at 9:32 am

Hi, Thank you for the post. We are planning an 8-10 days vacation trip to Scandinavia in July. I would like to taste every type of travel like travel by car but I like to have at least a small portion by train and then ferry on the route from Bergen to Oslo. We are planning a 2 day trip.Could you please give suggestions.

CHETNA KHANDELWAL says

May 7, 2023 at 8:33 pm

THIS ARTICLE OF YOURS IS VERY INFORMATIVE…ONE QUESTION FOR YOU WE WILL BE TRAVELLING FROM 5TH AUGUST FOR A WEEK IN NORWAY…WE ARE PLANNING A FOUR DAY DIY TRIP OF NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL ..WE WILL STILL HAVE 3 MORE DAYS… WHICH OTHER PLACE DO YOU RECCOMMEND IN NORWAY IN AUGUST ? THANKS IN ADVANCE

May 11, 2023 at 2:33 pm

Hardangerfjord! https://www.heartmybackpack.com/norway/day-trips-from-bergen-norway/

May 13, 2023 at 10:24 pm

Please can you advise….we will be starting our trip in Oslo July 9th and want to do a combination of car rental, train, ferry, bus etc so we get to see the most scenic routes possible. We only have 3 days and was thinking we need to get to Flam as that seems to be the most spectacular. Can you suggest a possible route for us, which mode of transport and where to stay along the way? We probably need to end the trip close to Oslo as we will train travel back to Sweden and finally onto Stockholm. Thank you so much.

May 15, 2023 at 11:56 am

I would get the train from Oslo to Bergen, spend a day in Bergen, and then rent a car for a couple of days to see the fjords, maybe staying in Fjærland or at the Kviknes Hotel in Balestrand. Ready my Bergen guide here: https://www.heartmybackpack.com/norway/top-29-things-to-do-in-bergen-norway/ And road trip from Bergen here: https://www.heartmybackpack.com/norway/aurlandsfjellet-sognefjellet-bergen-road-trip/

June 17, 2023 at 5:13 am

Just bought your Southern Norway Travel Guide and will read but love the website/suggestions. I have 4 kids and getting a rental car in Stavanger (flying from Copenhagen) bc limited rentals that carry six. Any suggestions for an 8 day loop back to Stavanger in August. Time enough to get to the Alesund area? Thanks for any quick suggestions.

June 20, 2023 at 5:14 pm

It depends how much driving per day your kids are comfortable with, but maybe you could take the Ryfylkle scenic route (perhaps staying at this glamping location on the way: https://www.heartmybackpack.com/hoiland-gard – you can read more about it in the ebook) then drive up to Hardangerfjord and spend a night near Ullensvang, and then drive up to Bergen. You can return to Stavanger the more direct ferry route, which only takes 4.5 hours.

July 6, 2023 at 2:34 am

Your blog is amazing! Thank you so much for all the information you provide. We’re traveling to Norway in September 🙂

August 2, 2023 at 2:06 pm

Great info and still relevant – many thanks.

I do not drive but I am planning on the Norway in a Nutshell tour by booking my own tickets. Do you know if booking via Fjord tours gives me any advantages in terms of transportation in this case?

August 2, 2023 at 3:38 pm

No, the tickets are exactly the same regardless of whether you book through a tour or independently. Locals of course always book independently to save money.

Brian Summerfield says

August 25, 2023 at 4:36 am

My partner and myself are planning to visit Norway in January. We are flying into Bergen. We want to do the Norway in a nutshell and will book the train bus and ferry ourselves. I would like to ask you is the catamaran from Gudvangen to Flåm running in winter and a better option? I take it that this journey in winter will be a lot less busy.

Grace Goh says

October 8, 2023 at 1:13 pm

Hi, reading your article has given us options on how to get on this NIN tour, especially if we could save some money. We will be getting through from Bergen to Oslo in February 2024 and I wonder if you could help with confirming on the below so we could proceed to book the tour on our own.

1. Bergen to Voss & Mydral to Oslo via Train – that would be through the VY website. Is that also for Flam to Mydral ?

2. The connecting bus ride from Voss to Gudvangen – is bus the only option to catch the cruise ? You mentioned booking from VY site or Skyss. The stops wd be Voss stasjon, Voss to Gudvangen E16, Aurland – this is on Skyss ? You mentioned to take Gudvangen kai as that stops near the cruise – then am I correct that will be via VY website.

3. For the fjord cruise, you mentioned booking from https://www.norwaysbest.com/things-to-do/fjords/fjord-cruise-naeroyfjord/#booknow and during winter, i would think 5.30pm would be too dark ? I guessing the 12pm slot is good if we follow the time table 🙂

Can you recommend a luggage service that can bring our luggage from Bergen to Oslo ? Also, we thought of stopping in Voss or Flam – which would you recommend?

Greatly appreciate your reply and also your blog is really informative 🙂

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• Kenai Fjords Half Day Wildlife Cruise From Seward
• Kenai Fjords National Park Tour with Fox Island
• Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise
• Kenai Fjords National Park 7.5-Hour Cruise From Seward

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1. kenai fjords national park 6-hour cruise from seward.

• Duration: 6 hours
• Departure: Tour desk located inside the Harbor 360 Hotel lobby, 1412 4th Ave, Seward
• Departure Time: Morning
• Includes:  Access to Kenai Fjords National Park, a ccess to Resurrection Bay, l ive tour guide, t ransport for activity duration: sightseeing cruise, b inoculars

Starting things out on the right foot, we bring you the Seward: Kenai Fjords National Park 6-Hour Cruise . This tour is consistently one of the highest-rated, and will take you through the stunning mountains and fjords of this legendary national park.

Not only that, but if you are looking to catch sight of some sea critters, you’re in the right place! Start out by heading to their tour desk in the morning, where you’ll meet up with your guide.

The guides are incredibly knowledgeable, and will take you to go board the catamaran you’ll be taking out! This catamaran is one of the biggest in this area, and is perfect for traversing Resurrection Bay.

The cruise starts with Resurrection Bay, where your guide will give you a history of the area, its geography, and the kind of wildlife that lives here. They’ll keep an eye out for any whales (Orcas, Humpback, etc.), sea otters, puffins, and other animals in the bay.

A National Park Ranger will also tell you all about the animals, glaciers, fjords, and cultural history. The tour does provide you with binoculars so you can keep watch as well, and make sure you see everything they’re referring to. Make sure to take some photos, as well!

You’ll make a stop at an impressive tidewater glacier which has various calving events! This is where enormous pieces of ice break off from the glacier, crashing into the water below. It’s not guaranteed to happen while you’re there, but it could!

A full bar is also available if you’d like to sip on a beer or glacier margarita while exploring! The deli-style lunch served onboard is delicious, and tastes even better in the fresh air.

Weather can change quickly, so we highly recommend bringing some waterproof clothing and shoes!

Tour Information & Booking

100% refund for cancellations within 24 hours of tour experience, 2. kenai fjords half day wildlife cruise from seward.

• Duration: 4 hours
• Departure: Major Marine Tours desk inside the lobby of the Harbor 360 Hotel, 1412 4th Ave, Seward
• Includes:   Binoculars to use on board, s huttle from railroad depot or cruise ship port

Perhaps you want to experience everything the Kenai Fjords National Park has to offer, but have a busy schedule. Maybe you or someone else in your group gets seasick on longer water cruises.

Whatever the case may be, if you are on the hunt for a shorter tour, the Seward: Kenai Fjords Half Day Wildlife Cruise is perfect for you.

Head to the tour desk located inside the lobby of the Harbor 360 Hotel, where you’ll meet up with your guide. We recommend bringing comfortable shoes and warm layers, including a waterproof jacket and/or pants.

After taking the included shuttle from the railroad depot, board the large vessel, which can get a bit wet if it’s rainy. It all depends on the weather, but it’s not uncommon for it to be wet and windy.

As you cruise through the protected waters of Resurrection Bay, your guide will tell you all about the ecology, geology, and history of this area. Their personal stories and experiences were our personal favorites, and really made us see the bay differently.

The captain and crew are very experienced, so they will make sure to head towards the spots where wildlife is most commonly spotted. They do provide everyone with high-quality binoculars to ensure nothing is missed!

Depending on the time of year, you could sea otters with their pups on their bellies, floating over the waters. Perhaps you’ll be lucky enough to see the impressively-fast Dall’s Porpoise, who love to play in the boat’s wake and entertain!

If you’re really lucky, you may even see massive whales like Orcas and Humpbacks. There are also tons of jellyfish and puffins hanging around!

Overall, if you’re looking for a tour for the entire family (including younger ones who may not do well on longer cruises), we can’t recommend this one enough!

3. Kenai Fjords National Park Tour with Fox Island

• Duration: 8.5 hours
• Departure:  Kenai Fjords Tours, 1304 4th Ave, Seward
• Departure Time: 10 am
• Includes:  8.5 hour sightseeing cruise, lunch, dinner, on-board wildlife guide

Our next tour is on the opposite end of the spectrum! If you are looking for an even longer tour than any we’ve covered so far, check this one out! The National Park Tour with Fox Island packs a lot of adventure into 8.5 hours, including time exploring the bay and on the island!

Start off at the Seward Small Boat Harbor, where you’ll meet your captain and crew, and board the impressive 95-foot cruise vessel. This is a non-smoking cruise so as to not bother any others onboard, as well as to not pollute this area which is home to so many beautiful plants and animals.

As you sail into the bay, you’ll learn all about the fascinating and ever-changing geology of the Harding Icefield, which has been around since the ice age. As you continue, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for animals like Minke whales, Orcas, Humpbacks, porpoises, sea otters, and harbor seals!

Just as well, the geography is breathtaking, with the jagged icy cliffs that surround the Kenai Peninsula, the crystalline fjords, and calving glaciers!

Of course, it’s best seen from the warm and cozy cabin complete with comfortable seating and unobstructed picture windows. Alternatively, the multi-level observation decks offer fresh air and a better vantage point if you’re looking from a distance.

Arrive at the secluded, gorgeous Fox Island, which also has quite the interesting human and natural history! Step off of the boat, where you’ll have plenty of time to stretch your legs and take a stroll around the beach and other parts of the island.

Then, head over to their charming day lodge and enjoy a delicious meal of crab cakes, salads, and rolls!

4. Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise

• Departure: 1412 4th Ave , 1412 4th Ave, Seward
• Includes:  Reserved seating in the heated cabin, water, coffee, and tea, use of binoculars, all taxes and fees included, souvenir booklet, lunch, onboard naturalist narration

Next, we have another 6-hour tour for you: the Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise ! You’ll get to take a gorgeous cruise with the company of an experienced naturalist to tell you all the about the area’s animals, geology, and much more!

If you’re looking to learn more about Alaska’s nature see one of the most phenomenal spots on the planet, stay tuned. Start your day off early, and set off on the very spacious, beautiful boat with reserved seating.

This ensures you’ll always have a spot, and don’t have to worry about “losing” your seat if you get up to check out better views on the upper observation decks. The captain and crew are very professional, and know this area like the back of their hands.

Start out in Resurrection Bay where your guide will tell you all about the history of this place, as well as the animals commonly found here, and more interesting stories. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch sight of various animals such as whales, porpoises, puffins, sea otters, and more.

Continue on to see Holgate Glacier, which starts from the Harding Icefield, that has been around since the ice age. This glacier sees much less traffic than the Aialik Glacier, which can get quite busy.

However, both are very impressive and simply picturesque! If the timing is right, you may even get to see a glacier calving! This phenomenon is perhaps a bit scary at first, but is something most never get to witness.

Next, continue to the Chiswell Islands, which are a bunch of rocky, uninhabited islands that you can only access by boat or plane. These mysterious-looking islands are part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, and an important bird sanctuary.

This is an incredible experience, and the friendly, professional staff really goes out of their way to make sure everyone has a great time.

5. Kenai Fjords National Park 7.5-Hour Cruise From Seward

• Duration: 7.5 hours
• Includes:   Binoculars to use on board, s huttle from railroad depot and cruise ship port, c offee, tea, and water, d eli lunch

If you’re trying to find another longer tour in Kenai Fjords, this is one of the few out there that are worth the time and money. The Seward: Kenai Fjords National Park 7.5-Hour Cruise will make sure you learn a lot and see a lot! Glaciers, mountains, wildlife, and much more are waiting for you!

We know that longer cruise tours are not for everyone, but if you really want to pack in as much as possible, it’s a great way to do so. Not only that, but we found the cruise very well-structured and laid out in a way that ensured everyone was always entertained.

Hop onboard a high-speed catamaran where you’ll have plenty of room to sit, walk around, and just enjoy this beautiful environment. You’ll start out in Resurrection Bay, where the guide will offer an educational narration about the area’s history, and will tell you a bit about what to expect on the tour.

The captain knows all the best places here with the greatest chances of seeing wildlife like whales, otters, seals, and countless seabirds like puffers! To make sure you aren’t missing out on anything, they also provide everyone with a pair of binoculars.

Next, head out to the Gulf of Alaska, past Bear Glacier. At a whopping 25 kilometers long, it’s the biggest in Kenai Fjords National Park and is one of the most jaw-dropping experiences on the Alaskan coast.

Check out two active tidewater glaciers as well: the Aialik and Holgate glaciers. Keep an eye out for calving glaciers, where massive sections of ice break off and crash into the water below.

The professional deckhands grab a piece of glacier ice, making “glacier margaritas” and other tasty cocktails for you to sip on as you watch. Coffee, tea, and water are always offered on board, as well.

Seward Tour Guide

Getting there.

Getting to Seward, Alaska most times is going to mean you have to fly directly into Anchorage’s Ted Stevens Airport. However, you can also get to Seward from Anchorage by train at just 29 bucks! With more than 100 passenger flights arriving daily to Anchorage’s international airport, you can snag a direct flight from just about any major US city.

There are various cruises you can take up to Alaska from the Pacific Northwest, along with the state ferry system. There are many that depart from Vancouver, BC, and the Alaska Marine Highway System offer regular ferry schedules between Bellingham, WA and Whittier, Alaska.

Getting Around

Seward is a pretty small town, and your preferred method of transportation may vary widely, depending on the time of year and weather conditions.

Walking – Due to its small size, if it’s not blisteringly cold, icy, or windy, it’s perfect for strolling around. The locals tend to be very friendly and will help our where they can. The air is so fresh, and due to its coastal location, offers incredible views that are best seen by foot or by cycling (especially along the waterfront path).

Shuttle – Seward does have the City of Seward Free Shuttle, which is a compact, 5-mile route that takes just half an hour to complete. It covers the cruise ship dock on cruise days, as well as the train depot, harbor, and downtown. Many hotels also offer transportation, and it is definitely worth asking about!

Where to Stay

Speaking of hotels, there are some tried-and-trusted options that we highly recommend. There really is something for everyone, depending on what you value most.

Seward Gateway Hotel – This is a brand-new hotel and was made just a couple of years ago! Located right on the harbor of Resurrection Bay, it’s perfect for catching your cruise(s) or just enjoying these stunning views of the ice-blue bay and jagged mountains.

Not only that, but it’s located just a mile from downtown’s best shops and restaurants! As they do offer a free shuttle running to/from the railroad depot and cruise ship dock you don’t have to worry about transportation, either.

Seward Harbor 360 Hotel – You may already recognize this name, as some of our tours originate here! This absolutely gorgeous hotel is located right on the waterfront – it’s pretty much impossible to get closer! As you can probably deduce from the name, it offers beautiful 360-degree views of Alaska’s majestic mountains and bay.

Abode Well Cabins – If you’re on a tight budget, these cozy little cabins are just the thing for you. You can choose either a King Cabin which includes a kitchenette and sleeps up to 3 people, a family cabin which features a full kitchen, separate bedrooms, and sleeps up to 8. You can also choose a Queen Studio Room, which is a bit smaller than the King Cabin.

Gateway Hotel Seward – This is yet another brand-new hotel, and is placed right along a salmon stream. It’s pretty, cozy, and located right next to most of Seward’s main attractions.

Breeze Inn Seward – This is another budget-friendly option which is located right in the center of Seward and includes a complimentary shuttle to local attractions, and transit spots.

Seward Windsong Lodge – Located just a few miles from Seward, this lodge is absolutely beautiful and worth the slightly further location! They include a free shuttle service to downtown and transit points anyway, so it’s not a big deal. The onsite restaurant is delicious, and tucked into a secluded forest!

Restaurants and Eating Out

As you can probably imagine, Seward has some incredible seafood. However, there is so much more to offer, too!

Chinook’s Bar and Grill – This nautical-themed location sits right on the harbor, offering beautiful views as you enjoy its fresh seafood, sandwiches, and steak.

The Sea Bean – For those mornings when you’re running late and need to catch a boat or tour, there’s The Sea Bean. This little coffee shop offers delicious pastries and fresh-brewed coffee to keep you warm on those chilly days. Do yourself a favor and try their Nutella paini!

The Cookery – Are you looking for the perfect date night spot or to celebrate a special occasion? Then check out The Cookery, which serves dishes made with locally-sourced ingredients including seafood, meat, produce, and even things like mushrooms and other “foraged finds”. Not to mention, they have a solid wine and beer menu!

Smoke Shack – Open only for breakfast and lunch, it’s one of the best places around! If you walk by, you’re sure to hear the loud music playing first in this restaurant set inside an old train car right on the water! It’s always a good time, with friendly locals, a great setting, and delicious southern comfort food.

Apollo Restaurant – Perhaps you’re craving the taste of the Mediterranean, and you’ll find it all here! Gyros, steak, seafood, pastas, and delicious pizzas are all freshly-prepared however you’ll be paying for that freshness.

Nightlife and Entertainment

You probably shouldn’t expect pumping nightclubs that go until the morning here, or massive chandeliers and bottles of premium champagne popping on the dancefloors. However, there is a solid nightlife with convivial spots perfect for getting to know the locals and this beautiful place.

Seward Brewing Company – We’ll let you in on a little secret: Seward has some great brews, and this place is one of the best. This jolly brewpub offers local brews and very interesting dishes in a modern space with plenty of room, and rustic elements that fit perfectly into Alaska.

Yukon Bar – This local dive is always a blast, and is the perfect way to start out the night. This watering hole offers up the typical dive bar drinks and bar snacks. However, you’ll be entertained by the locals, the chatty bartenders, and the most random items adorning the walls and ceilings!

Flamingo Lounge – Just recently changing ownership, it was once the historic spot of “Thorn’s Showcase Lounge”. Most of the food will remain the same, such as its halibut chunks, but the cocktail menu is more upscale with craft cocktails. However, they’re going to keep the Thorn’s Famous White Russians around.

Pit Bar & Liquor Store – This is the place everyone goes to after everything else is closed. Good cocktails and beer with a dive bar atmosphere, except it offers amazing barbecue, poke bowls, fish, and pork. Not only that, but the staff is always nice.

It’s never really hot or that warm in Seward, though July to mid-August are the warmest times. However, it’s rare that it gets above 70 degrees even during these months. From the beginning of June to mid-September, you can expect an average daily high of about 56 degrees. The cold season, from November to mid-March is about 37 on average. However, you should bring clothing for cold, wet weather no matter what time you’re visiting.

Attractions

Go Hiking – This is best done during the warmer months, but you can go hiking really any time of year in Seward. Some of the best hikes will take you by pristine lakes, thick forests, or by enormous glaciers!

Take a Water Taxi – They’re super cheap, and will open up the possibilities in terms of exploration. Caine’s Head is a popular one! It has an abandoned WWII fort that’s really interesting! If it starts getting dark, spend the night in a cabin!

Visit the SeaLife Center – This one is famous in Alaska, and lets you see harbor seals, Steller sea lions, puffins, giant octopi, and much more! It’s great if you saw them on your tour and now want to see them more up-close!

Flightseeing – Alaska is a phenomenal place, and views from the water are incredible. However, seeing it from the air is another one of the best ways to see this dramatic landscape! The pilots are very experienced, and keep your safety at the forefront of any flight.

Walk Downtown/Waterfront – As we mentioned earlier, walking around Seward is easy and one of the best ways to see the area. Downtown offers an array of little charming boutique shops and delicious restaurants. The waterfront has some beautiful restaurants and bars, as well!

• As we said before, it’s a good idea to pack for wet, cold weather no matter the time of year. Wearing layers is best, as they’ll keep you warm. If you get too hot, you can always take a layer off. Make sure your outer layers are waterproof.
• Bring boots. They should be comfortable to walk in, and have a nice tread that won’t leave you slipping all over the place.
• Respect nature. Alaska is a state that takes its wildlife and natural environment very seriously. Seward has very unique ecosystems, and there’s a lot to learn about, from its temperate rainforests to glaciers.
• Hotels are very helpful regarding transportation! If you need help transitioning from a cruise ship or train depot, they can handle the logistics for you and most times, it’s free. Tips are always appreciated, though!

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Kenai Fjords Tours Presidents’ Day sale is now on going (promo code: prez).

Please delete if not allowed. Wanted to pass on to fellow TA Forum users.

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Thanks, Travelbug. BTW, the only people who *couldn't* post info about a tour discount is the company itself or anyone directly involved with that company, since that would be considered self-promotion. I trust you don't fall into either category? ;)

More info from Kenai Fjords Tours' website: "30% Off 2024 Tours! For a limited time only, get 30% off ALL 2024 Kenai Fjords Tours with promo code PREZ. Ends February 19, 2024".

Is this for only Kennai Fjords tour or Major Marine as well?

I know both are excellent, and not ideal to compare, still I would like to know which one better?

Northwestern Major Marine or Northwestern Kennai Fjords tour?

Major Marine hasn't done a Presidents Day Sale in several years, but they do match discounts if you call and ask.

Thanks Kirsten, Travelbug and of course Maple.

But I am curious - is one tour operator preferred over the other?

Even though I asked the same question prior to booking, I believe both might be similar. I booked MM as I read about it more.

It would be sheer luck to get best sightings of wild life.

8 hours for Kennai Fjords NorthWesterner tour and 8.5 hours for the similar Major Marine tours would not be statistically significant, IMO.

Planning to book either one of those with president day discount (MM or KFT). Which is the good one? Is there any particular aspect to consider to go with either of those?

I searched the net:

Here are some differences between the two:

Major Marine Tours has a National Park Ranger on board for the narrative, while Kenai Fjords Tour boats use the captain as the narrator. But it is also said that neither have a Ranger on the boat.

Major Marine Tours has reserved seating, while some say they've never had a problem finding a seat on Kenai Fjords Tours

Looks like KFT better than MM..

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