Kimkim Trip Reviews for Norway

Christina was amazing. This was our first time booking with a tour company and it was way beyond our expectations. Christina was so prompt with responding to all our needs it was just a great experience! I will definitely use Kimkim again. All the tours Christina sent us on were perfect! We went on a walking tour in Oslo, Stig was great! We took a train to Flam. The scenic train ride was picture perfect! We also took a boat ride through the Fjords. Unbelievable! Then off to Bergen by train. We went on another walking tour. That was more of a hike because of the hill but was very picturesque. We spent 2 nights in Bergen. Then took a plane to Tromso. We went on a Chasing the Northern lights tour and that didn’t disappoint either! The last thing we did was Dog Sled Ride and that was a blast! I think we have to go back in the summer to see all these wonderful views with out snow.
Everything went so smoothly, Thank you Christina for a trip of a life time!

Hotel Reviews

Thon Hotel Opera

Oslo

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Radisson Blu Hotel

Tromsø

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Bergen Børs Hotel

Bergen

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Fretheim Hotel

Flåm

This was probably my favorite hotel on the trip! It was so warm and cozy.

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Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide

Bergen

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Fjordcruise on UNESCO Nærøyfjord

Norway

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Explore Oslo's Hidden Gems with a Local Expert

Oslo

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Both Fenne and Ellise were very informative, professional, responsive and knowledgeable in helping me plan our trip to Norway. I was able to change itinerary several times, easily and always got quick responses. It was comforting knowing if at any time I had a problem or needed to make a change I could call them for help. I would definitely recommend Kim Kim, especially for people traveling somewhere for the first time.

Christina at Kimkim did a great job booking a wonderful trip to Norway for us. She was sensitive to our specific requests (I wanted spas and saunas everywhere) and also very knowledgeable about all things Norway - where to stay and what to see and how to get from one place to another. We were three people traveling together, and Kimkim walked us through all of the various railroad trips and transfers so that we very easily could find our way to wherever we needed to be. Christina chose beautiful and convenient hotels for us and arranged great experiences. All of Norway was wonderful, but the northern lights boat ride in Tromso, the Sauna/Fjord experience in Flam, the incredible Flam railroad, the Hotel Norge in Bergen all stand out. Mathia at Kimkim was the person on the ground during much of our trip and he was extremely helpful in making sure we made all connections and everything ran smoothly. We had a couple of little wrinkles - miscommunications with a hotel and a tour guide that caused some confusion and delay. And in both cases, Kimkim staff worked seamlessly to make sure our concerns were quickly addressed and everything was sorted. We would love to visit Norway again - it's amazing - and would be happy to return to Kimkim for help.

Activity Review

Fjordcruise on UNESCO Nærøyfjord

Norway

This was amazing from start to finish and 100% worth doing - so beautiful and great.

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local specialists were very communicative. having everything pre-booked was very convenient - no problems with excursions, hotels, etc....had some bad luck with early winter weather and road closures, but a ferry ride and saw other parts than planned - no worries! most places were great, one was only option in that town and led to an expensive meal (since no other options), so some more warning about out-of-the way places in off-season could have avoided that one perhaps...Tromso and surroundings was beautiful. Learned tons for first kim-kim trial...would use again for sure...thanks!

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Northern Lights Chase

Tromsø

we got lucky - unbelievable evening - well guided - highlight of the trip for sure!

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RIB Boat tour Geiranger

Geiranger

great guide = fun trip - off-season and still worth it - they provided perfect gear! would do again!

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Fenne and Julia from Kimkim ensured that the entire trip was a memorable one. Making sure to understand the goals and wants of my trip. At times I would get lost and confused and both of them ensured I got to the place n participated in the events.
Although I can't remember the names of everyone a big shoutout goes to everyone who helped make this event amazing
A big thank you Truelson on the Hermes 2 boat and a high 5 to Jonas from chasing lights..
Jonas was exceptionally good at what he did .. things I did were
Meet the husky
Feed and sled with the Reindeer
The cable car..
The artic plunge
The Hermes 2 boat ride and the chasing lights northern lights chase tour
Kim kim made this tour a lifetime experience for which I'm grateful

Hotel Review

Comfort Hotel Xpress Tromsø

Tromso

This hotel is ok.. slightly crammed but comfortable. Not the best of accommodations but has a good price point

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Northern Lights Minibus Chase

Tromsø

The whole experience was great .. the campfire the chase and viewing of the aurora was spectacular. Jonas and his team made this a great experience

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Jonas made sure the journey was good.. providing warm clothing was great

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My friend and I had a wonderful experience in Norway. Our travel specialist, Mathia Pacenti, was easy to communicate with and very responsive. He ensured that we were well-informed by sending us detailed itineraries in advance. The choice of hotel locations was excellent as they were conveniently situated and easily accessible.

What impressed me the most was how he regularly checked in on us when we reached each new place. It made us feel well taken care of and ensured a smooth transition between destinations.

The two local walking tours provided a fantastic opportunity for us to delve deeper into the culture and history of the two places we visited. A big thanks to our guides, Stig Frislid Torset and John Grahl-Madsen, for making the tours enjoyable.

We are glad to have booked through kimkim and will definitely book with them again in the future!

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Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide

Bergen

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A big thanks to our guide, John Grahl-Madsen for showing us around!

Explore Oslo's Hidden Gems with a Local Expert

Oslo

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A big thanks to our guide, Stig Frislid Torset for showing us around!

Mar and her team did an amazing job organizing our trip to Norway! We had a general idea of what where we wanted to go during the trip (based on an itinerary found on the KimKim site) and Mar did a great job building on that. She scheduled us in the right places for the right amount of time, which we wouldn't have been able to do on our own. We enjoyed all the activities that she planned and it was a great mix of adventuring, site seeing, and just taking in the amazing scenery.

Communication was very smooth and they were very quick to respond to questions, especially during our time in Norway. The platform was great to have all the trip details and needed documents in one place. It was clear where we had to be when so we never missed an activity.

I highly recommend visiting Norway and using Mar to plan an unforgettable time there :)

Hotel Reviews

Scandic Ishavshotel

Tromsø

We loved this hotel as it was clean, comfortable and has great views being right on the water. It's near a lot of the places we wanted to visit in Tromso, and the bus stop right in front made transportation to and from the hotel easy.

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Zander K Hotel

Bergen

Great hotel, was clean and comfortable with some modern design elements. Is a little set back from Bergen city center, but was still very easy to walk everywhere. Was convenient to be near the bus and train station for early more travel.

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Fretheim Hotel

Flåm

There aren't a lot of hotel options in Flam, so this seems like your best bet. Overall a nice hotel but the rooms could use some updating.

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Thon Hotel Astoria

Oslo

Nice hotel in a good location in Oslo. Only complaint was that the walls seemed thin, we could hear people in the hallway and next door at times.

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Activity Reviews

Northern Lights Minibus Chase

Tromsø

We were so lucky to see the Northern Lights during this activity! Our guide was great and we found a good spot to wait for the lights to appear.

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Fløibanen

Bergen

Worthwhile to see the views and the whole city of Bergen. There's also lots of hiking options at the top.

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Bergen: A Walk Through Past and Present

Bergen

This was a great way to see the highlights of Bergen and learn about the history. Very worth doing.

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Naerøyfjord Round Trip via boat & bus

Norway

The views from the boat are incredible, one of my favorite parts of the trip.

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This trip was incredible. While I may have been able to book this trip on my own - this was WAY easier. They picked great hotels that were closer to the sights. The igloo experience was something that changed my life. It was one of the best things I ever experienced. The only thing I wish was a little better info for the buses and trains - that is my only complaint. But this was a 10/10 experience and would highly recommend to anyone.

Hotel Reviews

Radisson Blu Hotel

Tromsø

The Radisson Blu Hotel was also well located. However, there were some communication issues regarding my stay on the night of the ice dome experience. I wasn't initially informed that I still had the hotel room for the night, which would have been good to know beforehand. Other than that, the hotel was pretty good

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Hotell Bondeheimen

Oslo

The Bondeheimen hotel was a pleasant surprise. The location was great and I didn't have to venture very far to get to things. Overall, I was very pleased with this hotel.

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Activity Reviews

Northern Lights Chase

Tromsø

The northern lights were very cool, I would have preferred doing another activity like this one versus the husky visit.

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Aurora Husky Visit

Tromsø

The husky visit, was not my cup of tea. I felt a bit sad for the dogs that were there.

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Spend the morning in the ice domes and transfer back to the city

Tromsø

The ice dome experience was hands down the best thing I've ever done. It was just incredible. There were some communication issues regarding how I was supposed to get there and whether or not I had to carry all my luggage. But other than that, it was fantastic.

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From Bergen to Oslo scenic train route - Bergensbanen

Norway

The train experience was generally okay, but there was a bit of confusion due to some work being done on the train tracks. I had to transfer to a bus at some point which was unexpected. I think it would be helpful if there were some checks closer to the trip to ensure everything is running smoothly.

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Our trip for a last minute put together was fabulous. We loved each place we visited. The hotels were gorgeous. The scenery was perfect.
Our guide for the waterfall scenic drive (Michael) has the perfect amount of energy. We absolutely loved him and learned so much about the area. He for sure made that experience a great one.
Everyone from the Kim Kim team was so helpful and promptly answered questions or helped when needed. Excellent service.

Working with Kimkim was great! They helped me plan my trip to Norway quickly, and I'm really appreciative of them helping figuring out the logistics of traveling within the country, as well as giving me some good ideas of what to do in each location. Made planning the trip easy.

My trip to Oslo was jam packed full of activities. The team at Unforgettable Nordic was easily able to plan a variety of activities that suit my interests into every single day. Their agents are very flexible with altering travel plans, and quick to respond should any mishaps occur.

We worked with Mar to book an amazing 10 day Norway journey that was virtually perfect - great itinerary, great properties, amazing assistance throughout our trip. We started in Oslo and headed west to Bergen with nights in Heilo, Odda, Eidfjord and Bergen before flying up to the Lofoten Islands with 2 nights in Svolver and 2 nights in Hamnoya/Reine — just amazing — and ending back in Oslo. We could not be more pleased with the recommendations, accommodations, guides and everyone else who jumped in to help. Fenne and Meree were always available if we needed assistance during our trip and even after hours. The properties we stayed at were also great - especially since we traveled in October offseason.

We will absolutely use KimKim and hopefully work with Mar, Fenne, and Meree on a future Norway trip.

Kimkim is a great resource.

Maria and team did an excellent job of organizing a variety of fun and unique activities across Norway, including experiences on land, sea and air. The highlight of our trip was the time we spent in the Lofoten Islands, one of the most beautiful places we've ever seen.

All the logistics were expertly organized and went without a hitch. When we asked to switch hotels in Bergen, it was swiftly adjusted.

A few of activities were too touristy/not good enough quality or too tightly scheduled for our taste, but that is bound to happen when you're traveling with a pre-set itinerary.

Overall, we were very pleased with all aspects of our trip and would definitely use kimkim again. We want to especially thank Fenne for her support day to day.

I tried KimKim out of desperation - three weeks until our departure! All I had were airline tickets, and no real knowledge of how to get the most out of our time in Norway. Ethel provided the basic itinerary in two days! She worked very responsively to my questions and our preferences, and Fenne picked the ball up nicely as our trip approached. The result was awesome…great hotels, great excursions and real time answers to any questions I had.
I would strongly recommend KimKim, Ethel and Fenne to any one looking into travel in Norway. A first class team!!!

LOVED Chasing Lights Northern Lights safari and Polar Adventure Fish and Fjords excursion.
Underwhelmed by Artic Best's Coastal Secery and Tasting tour.
Clarion Edge was comfortable and well located. Great breakfast.

The Moskene ferry ride was comfortable,, and the approach was very scenic. Our first stop was in Reine and it is even prettier than all the pictures we have seen. We stayed at the Eliasson Robauer which was scenic and ate at the restaurant there, the Gadus. I would recommend getting reservations if eating there. It was very good, especially the fish. The next day we drove to Svolvaer. We stopped at the blacksmith shop in Sund, and although off season in October we were able to get in. The owner was informative and entertaining and we bought a cormorant statue he made. In Svolvaer we went on the Trollfjord cruise. It was foggy and overcast an gave the surrounding mountains a magical feeling. We enjoyed going into the fjord. The highlight of our trip was hanging with the Huskies outside Tromso. The dogs were all friendly and playful. The bacalao soup was tasty and the clouds opened up just enough to see the Northern Lights. While there we experienced the first snow of the year. The next day we went to the Polar Museum. It was fabulous, definitely recommended. After that we ate at Skirri. Fresh fried cod as well as fresh sushi from the Japanese restaurant next door were the best. On our last night we went on the Aurora cruise. It was very peaceful, but cloudy and not much of a view, other than darkness and lights on the shore. The food was gourmet style, unusual foods and small portions, not our thing. Overall a great trip, not a single problem. Thank you Fenne and Mar!

Hotel Reviews

Scandic Ishavs Tromso

My stay at Scandic Ishavs was good. The room was nice and the food was good. There was a nice bar next door and the location was good for the last night of my trip.

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Svinøya Rorbuer

Svolvær

Our original room was in a red cottage. No view and in from the water. They had an upgrade available, a small home with a beautiful view across the water to the town. Very clean, and lots of room!Very happy with the accomodations.

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Activity Reviews

Aurora Dinner Cruise

Tromsø

I wouldn't recommend this activity. The food wasn't to my taste and it was a dark, cloudy night so there wasn't much to see outside.

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Northern Lights and Husky Experience with Dinner

Tromsø

This was an amazing experience. The dogs were great, the staff was friendly and the food was good. We were lucky enough to see the Northern Lights as the clouds broke just enough.

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Cruise in Trollfjorden

Svolvær

This was a beautiful experience. The weather was a bit foggy but it added a kind of charm to the whole experience. The staff was amazing and very friendly. Overall, it was a great time.

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Fantastic service!!! Very pleased with all the communication before the trip. We canceled an activity during the trip and Ethel was most helpful in notifying the venue. We were very happy with our accommodations, activities, transportation. It was a great variety of activities. Will definitely use kimkim travel again!

Hotel Review

Dragsvik Fjordhotel

Balestrand

Hotel staff so welcoming, informative, accommodating. The grounds of this family run hotel are spectacular and well kept. Very beautiful and clean place!

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Beautifully decorated with family heirlooms

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Hotel is a bit away from the town of Balestrand but the bus stops right outside its door

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So very helpful!! And friendly!!!

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We loved our deluxe room and sitting on the balcony enjoying the view of the water

Activity Reviews

Gondola Ride in Voss

Voss

We took the gondola up and decided to hike down. Views were beautiful and fun to watch the paraglides. Hike down was nice, a little steeper than we thought, but we certainly enjoyed the views and the cows on the trail!!!

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Summer RIB boat Safari Local Taste of Undredal

Flåm

Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Loved the tour of the fjords. Only wish I had a little more time to explore Undredal

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Mar wonderfully balanced convenience, comfort, and leisure. We had a nice mix of practical and comfortable hotels when appropriate (e.g., had early travel the next day) and unique memorable places in between - just as we requested. Some of the days’ agendas were a little ambitious (also as requested) but the recommendations and planned events really allowed for a full and fulfilling trip! Would definitely recommend Mar and the Kimkim team in the future.

Thanks to Mathia's help we enjoyed a little bit of everything that Norway has to offer. From Bergen to Oslo we saw an abundance of majestic scenery, experienced small village life, and loved the energy in Oslo and the people we met. Our trip began with two nights in Bergen at the Bergen Bors Hotel. The hotel was steps away from the harbor, restaurants, and quaint neighborhoods. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The breakfast at the hotel was very good and the restaurant has a classic feel (it was an old stock exchange building from the 1800's). While in Bergen we did a private historical walking tour with John. The tour was supposed to be 3 hours, but John spent 4 lovely hours with him. If we were willing to walk (in the rain), he was willing to keep showing us around and sharing stories. Later that same day we took the Mostraumen Fjord Cruise (3 hours). We were lucky that the rain stopped! When in Norway, a fjord cruise is a must! Our last day in Bergen, we explored on our own. We took the Floibanen funicular to the Floyen (top of the mountain) for a great panoramic view of the city, mountains and fjords. If you like to walk, I recommend buying a one way ticket and walking back on the very well marked trail back to the city center. It's a very active area with lots of families and people enjoying the outdoors. Our next stop was Balestrand, a tiny town population 1,200 located in a beautiful fjord. We stayed in the Kvikness Hotel which takes you back in time. It reminded me a lot of The Balsams Wilderness in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire. We took a private scenic fjord boat trip with Captain Tor. We had a unique trip weather wise which made even better in my eyes. Captain Tor was in his element (rain or shine) and took good care of us. Seeing the area through the eyes of a true local was unique. The hotel had a very nice buffet style breakfast. We chose to eat dinner at Peter's Plass a quaint tiny Ukrainian restaurant. Note: Aside from the hotel this was the only restaurant open as everything was "closed for the season". On our way to Aurland by ferry we got to see more of the beauty of the fjords. In Aurland, we stayed three nights at 29/2 Aurland an organic farm "off the beaten path". Our accommodations were in a rustic old fisherman's cabin but very comfortable and unique. There was main (modern rustic) building that all of the guests had their meals and afternoon coffee/tea & homemade baked goods. The breakfast was buffet style. The dinner was a three course meal (with a wine pairing option). Dinner was the chefs choice, all organic, and local ingredients. Small "masterpieces" were served each night. We are willing to try new foods, but we are not true "foodies". Note: The food was wonderful, but there are not "options"/the menu is set. While there we rode (the free) bikes down to the village (population 800) and around the fjord. The next two days rained a lot...a lovely employee Madara at 29/2 found my husband a pair of waterproof hiking boots and a rain coat that saved the day! We were able to hike the nearby waterfall (Turlidfossen) despite the extremely muddy trail. It was an adventure and beautiful! We lucked out and had clear skies and a little sun for our excursion to the Stegastein Viewpoint. The "road" to the viewpoint was very narrow and curvy. I'm glad we left the driving to the professionals! While I truly loved our experience at 29/2, for this trip, I would have opted for 2 nights (instead 3) and added an extra night to our next stop in Geilo. On our way to Geilo, we went through Flam. The fjords heading from Aurland to Flam were our favorite - majestic overload! In Flam we took the scenic railway to Geilo for one night. Geilo is a small ski town. We stayed at the Vestilia Resort. The accommodations were modern and very spacious. This is a family friendly resort with options for adult only areas. The breakfast spread was amazing and the dinner we had in the restaurant was top notch. All of the employees were super friendly and helpful. We entertained ourselves with a 6-7 mile walk around the lake and explored the base area ski shops. If you are a skier, you'll appreciate this little ski village. Final stop: Oslo! The night we arrived we saw Luke Combs in concert at the Spektrum Center. It was an awesome experience. The venue was the perfect size, the acoustics were great, and the crowd was full of energy! Singing "Sweet Caroline" before the concert started with a bunch of Norwegians was so much fun! I was surprised how much I liked Oslo. I didn't expect it to be as warm and friendly as it was. On the last day of our trip we walked 12 miles on a all around Oslo. It was the nicest day (weather wise) that we had in Norway. Highlights of our walk: city center, residential areas on our way to the Royal Palace, Vigeland Sculpure Park (so unique), the waterfront activity (coffee shops, ice cream, floating saunas, the Salt salsa dancing, the Opera House, and Olivia's Italian restaurant. We stayed at the Thon Opera Hotel. This is a very modern hotel located right next to the train station and in walking distance to the Spektrum Center. The room was comfortable and clean. The breakfast was also good. It was a much busier environment than our other accommodations. Getting a taxi from our hotel to the airport at 4am was super easy. Overall our trip was a success!
We saw a lot and we felt like we got a great feel for the people and the culture of this beautiful county. I would highly recommend working with Mathia. He took our input and planned a seamless trip for us.

Hotel Reviews

Thon Hotel Opera

Oslo

Modern hotel with all of the amenities.

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Clean, typical modern hotel in a city

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Walking distance to the train station, city center, Spektrum center, and waterfront

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The receptionist were great.

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Vestlia Resort

Geilo

A great ski lodge rustic spa feeling

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We are skiers so I loved the lodge feeling - the Norwegian touches was awesome

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In walking distance of the trails around the lake

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Everyone was very helpful. We especially had great service at dinner.

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We had a one bedroom apartment. Plenty of space and modern decor.

29|2 Aurland

Aurland

This is a unique place. It is remote and a bit rustic with partially shared accommodations. The "fisherman" house we stayed in had very tiny bedrooms (each with a small private bathroom) with small common areas (sitting room and kitchen). There were working wood stoves.

Authenticity & Character

I loved the history....a farm that has been passed down many generations.

Location

Being remote is what makes this place unique. The village is a 2 mile walk. There are free bikes for guests to use. If you are unable to walk, they will drive you to town for 500 krone (roughly $46 dollars one way). We like to walk and bike and we got lucky that it wasn't pouring when we needed to walk into the village.

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The hiking guides (we didn't use them, but picked their brains) were super friendly and clearly enjoy showing people around. They were very helpful. The staff overall was warm and very gracious. Madara went above and beyond and helped us with some rain gear.

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I loved the quaint rustic cozy quarters.

Kviknes Hotel

Balestrand

The setting is beautiful. It takes you back in time....

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The view from our room was lovely. You can walk from the ferry to the hotel. You are in walking distance to the center of this tiny village.

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The receptionist (a 25-30 year old female) was very short with us. Not helpful with our basic questions. She appeared to be annoyed that we didn't know we were visiting "off season". She informed us that there were NO restaurants (other than the hotel) open in the off season. However, we did find Peter's Plass a Ukrainian restaurant and we had a great meal. We were surprised by her attitude, because everyone we had encountered thus far was very friendly.

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Bergen Børs Hotel

Bergen

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An old stock exchange building....with an old world feel.

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In the heart of the city center.

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Very nice and professional

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Activity Reviews

Fjordcruise on UNESCO Nærøyfjord

Norway

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Visit Stegastein Viewpoint

Norway

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Scenic Boat Trip to Fjærland

Norway

A unique private tour with a true local - Captain Tor.

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Mostraumen Fjord Cruise from Bergen

Bergen

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Viking Heritage & Historical Walk with a Local

Bergen

John our guide was great. He spent 4 hours with us (tour was supposed to be 3). He was not in a rush. He wanted to show us as much as possible while making sure we were ok with all of the walking (and rain).

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We travelled to beautiful Norway in September for a special 50th birthday trip. Our destinations were to Oslo, Åndalsnes, Geiranger & Ålesund. After several changes by me, Mathia created an amazing, memorable trip! He was very patient and never made me feel like an inconvenience.
Initially, I was concerned that we would have too much down time, but it ended up being the perfect mix of both activities and self-exploration. We were able to see 4 completely different areas of Norway and stayed in 4 completely different hotels, so we got a little bit of everything, which was awesome. I loved that we were primarily in local hotels rather than big chain hotels. It is so much better to experience the local culture.
As with all vacations there was a small snafu, but Mathia had it corrected and we were on our way within the hour. It is hardly a thought in my mind when remembering the trip.
I was also extremely impressed that there was someone on call over the weekend. Our initial connecting flight was delayed multiple times and finally cancelled because of weather. I notified the on-call person, who was ready to take appropriate action as needed on their end. Luckily, we were able to get a connecting flight out of another city, so were only a day late, so very few changes had to be made.
We missed most of our time in Oslo but were able to make the cruise touring the area and learning about local culture. Our guide, Suzy, was hilarious and made the trip extra enjoyable.
In Åndalsnes, we road the gondola to the top of the mountain, did some hiking and ate at Eggen with beautiful views as the sun went down. We also explored the beach and took some great pictures.
In Geiranger, we got to take a boat ride in the fjords and did the via ferrata & zip line adventure. I was not sure what to expect, but it ended up being one of the best activities of the trip. The staff at the hotel were amazing and the food was spectacular!
Ålesund was my absolute favorite city. It was so beautiful and the trip to the other islands with a hike was amazing! Our guide was great and the lunch provided was wonderful. I would say the Hotel Brosundet in Ålesund was my favorite hotel of all times and would recommend it to anyone!
I highly recommend Kimkim and would definitely use them again for another exploration. I hope to travel to Norway again and see the other parts of this amazing country. This was an incredible trip and will be hard to beat for future travels.

Hotel Reviews

Grande Fjordhotel

Geiranger

Fabulous staff, great view and wonderful food!

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Hotel Brosundet

Ålesund

This was my favorite hotel. Beautiful décor and the huge fireplace in the lobby was wonderful to sit around and chat. Staff was great and very accommodating.

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Zip Line & Via Ferrata Hiking Experience

Geiranger

I was a little nervous initially because it was a new experience, but definitely one of my favorite adventures.

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Exploration of Ålesund's Surrounding Islands

Ålesund

Island were beautiful and the hike was a little tough for a beginning, but wonderful to see. Guide was very knowledgeable and very patient.

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Silent Oslo Fjord Cruise

Oslo

The tour guide, Suzy, was entertaining and so full of knowledge. Wonderful activity!

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