Kimkim Trip Reviews for Norway

Beautiful view of the harbor.

Hotel offered exactly what we needed.

So much fun. Really nice facility. Beautiful views on hike.

Incredibly beautiful even though it was raining and cold. Guides were very knowledgeable, friendly, and nice.

Really nice sauna. Try the polar plunge at least once.

Small town, but one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen.

Nice, walkable city.

Such a beautiful church.

Beautiful views. The guide on the boat was really funny and knowledgeable about the local area. She was great.

Tromsø is a wonderful small city. Beautiful views. Very easy to each airport bus to city center.

Nice hotel in the city right off of the pier. Small rooms but clean and comfortable.

Stunning hotel, family run and very friendly. Don’t miss out on their amazing dinner! The views were amazing and the rooms were roomy and clean.

Amazing location with an outstanding view of the fjord. Clean rooms and comfortable

Great location and nice hotel.

My stay at the last hotel in Oslo was initially concerning due to my claustrophobia and the room's location deep within the hotel. However, the staff was understanding and moved me to a beautiful space with high ceilings and lovely windows near the stairs on the second floor. Despite the initial discomfort, the staff's accommodation merits praise.

The city tour in Bergen was fantastic! The guide, though Australian, had immense knowledge about Bergen's history, such as the thirteen houses and the German influence over centuries. She was entertaining and knowledgeable. Post-tour, her recommendation to take the Fløibanen Funicular was spot on. I loved Bergen and definitely want to return!

Our Private City Walk in Oslo was incredible. Our guide tailored the tour to our interests post visiting the typical sites like the palace and the opera house the day before. I got an outstanding, personalized experience with additional unique sights. She even recommended her favorite ice cream spot. It was an incredibly personal and enriching tour!

The Flåm Fjord RIB Safari and Undredal Cheese Tasting were amazing! Inga, our tour guide, was fantastic. The tour was quick, fun, and the cheese tasting in Undredal was delightful. It was one of my favorite experiences in Norway.

The folks at Walaker attend to every detail. Perfect grounds, wonderful staff, comfortable accommodations,

Amerikalinjen was fantastic for our stay in Oslo. Its perfect location just across from the train station was such a convenience, making it easy for us older travelers. The accommodations were comfortable and the breakfast was excellent, providing a wonderful start to each day.

Scandic Nidelven in Trondheim offered an incredible breakfast experience. It was over the top with a wide variety of delicious options that were more than we could ever consume. The accommodations were superb.

Vangsgaarden Gjestgiveri in Aurland was a simple yet charming hotel in the countryside. Although the breakfast was not as elaborate as other places, it was perfectly fine and suited the beautiful rural setting. The area was absolutely stunning.

The Trondheim Walking Tour was fantastic. Having a private guide made it easy to ask any questions we had and engage deeply with the city's rich history and culture. The guide's expertise made our walk both informative and enjoyable.

Exploring Oslo with a local expert was an enriching experience. We had the guide to ourselves, which allowed for a personal and engaging conversation. The guide was knowledgeable and shared insights about the city that we wouldn't have gotten otherwise.

Nice, family owned hotel next to the fjord in the tiny town of Ulvik.

Very pleasant hotel in Oslo. Great location. Excellent restaurant

Charming family owned run hotel in beautiful Aurland. We had the best room overlooking the Aurlandsfjord. It was at the top front of the 2nd floor, I believe room 201. Staff and breakfast was great,

Exploring Trondheim on a walking tour with a local guide was an amazing experience. The guide was knowledgeable and took us through the rich history and culture of Trondheim, making it a highlight of our trip.

The bike and hike trip in Ålesund was fantastic. The equipment provided was top-notch, especially the ebikes which were the best I've ever ridden. The hike to Sukkertoppen was challenging but incredibly rewarding. It was one of my favorite parts of the trip.

We checked the radar to for this activity in. We had a 2 hour break in the clouds which gave us the opportunity to ride the vernicular, hike the area and have a drink at the restaurant on top. If it had been a sunset type of day we may have had dinner, however the sunsets are around 11:00 at night.

Thomas did a great job explaining the long history of Bergen. The big take away was the number of fires and rebuilds that were done and the power struggles throughout history.

We had just arrived from an overnight flight. It was raining. We did the easiest thing and walked to the fish market, had a couple beers and had dinner. We noticed the locals ignored the weather so we did too and just dressed accordingly and carried our umbrella.

Great views of the harbor. Good food. Comfortable rooms.

It’s a little far from the center of town but quiet. No views. But comfortable.

Perfect location. Quiet. Spacious rooms. A great base camp for exploring downtown Bergen.

The rooms are very small without a lot of room to put your stuff. But the view is incredible, the service is awesome and the meals were great!

Located right in the center of town, the hotel has a great history and character. Service was awesome, especially the bartender where you will have some amazing unusual cocktail!

There is nothing like a local to share their understanding of a place. And our guide gave us tips to explore things we never would have been able to do on our own!

Super cute hotel in Aurland, a bit of work to get bags to rooms, plus the set dinner menu that was included could have been better. Great location in the heart of town, walk to most things.

Great location, restaurant and staff were top notch. Right in the heart of Bergen, walk to everything. Outdoor eating and cocktail area was special as well.

The room feels warm, comfortable and clean. I especially like the breakfast and dinner. The food is fresh, nutritious, varied and delicious.

This beautiful hotel may still be finishing up its renovation. It is ideally situated close to the water for easy, beautiful walks, but our access to our room was strangely blocked by large covered carts containing supplies (?) maybe? So our first encounter with the floor we were on and getting to our room felt strange -- as if we were on a storage floor rather than a floor occupied by hotel customers. Otherwise, all else was nice -- nice aesthetic, clean room, comfortable bed. Just not outstanding, yet.

This hotel is perfectly situated in a beautiful, bustling part of Bergen making walking or access to trains, tours, and funicular easy. Though there can be a lot going on around there, our room overlooking the square was quiet and comfortable. Breakfasts in the morning are lovely as well, and the staff are welcoming and helpful.

I felt as though this was the best thing we could have done to start out our wonderful time in Bergen. Our guide, Diane, was friendly and kind and knowledgeable, and she helped us feel at home in the city, taking us to places we wouldn't have found on our own and introducing us to foods we may not have tried. She took us through the big, wonderful fish market (incredible) and we tried a warm fish cake unlike anything we'd ever had before that was so much fun to eat. She gave us bites of dried cod to try. She walked us up and down and around the old parts of the city and told us interesting stories as she popped us into a cool coffee shop and a wonderful old bathhouse now local hangout and a cool pub. This tour was great from beginning to end and gave us a welcoming, wonderful introduction to the city.

Another upscale big city hotel. Absolutely has the biggest breakfast offerings.

Right on the water in the village center.

Very quaint and the owner was more than helpful in planning our local day trips.

Small but clean and in the center of the village.

Great location in the middle of the city. Walking close to everything.

Great ferry cruise to the valley. The captain ever went near shore so we could get close to a large waterfall.

The views were phenomenal.

We drove up the one lane road. Not for the faint of heart. There is also a bus.

Only a short walk to the farms. We didn't think we'd like cider, but now we're big fans.

Hotel lost our reservation and claimed to be fully booked until they miraculously found an available room. Room was tiny. I don’t think Scandic would be my first choice hotel.

Not my favorite. Check in took 45 minutes. Our first room had a toxic smell and we had to change rooms.

Hotel was fantastic. Great location and a great place to stay if you’re hiking Trolltunga. Restaurant is outstanding. Loved the deer.

One of our favorite hotels. Lots to do and hikes nearby.

Great location with views to die for.

Great hotel. Very convenient if you’re arriving by train. Also centrally located for exploring the city

Very convenient location just off the harbor. Our room on the 6th floor was huge. The style and finishes are a bit dated, which on the plus side helps create the feeling that you are in a historic building. The small gym in the basement is nice, with a great sauna, which i used twice. We were positively surprised to learn that the hotel offers a complimentary fika (sweets & tea) in the afternoon and even a buffet style dinner for all guests at 6pm. We used this to our advantage by having an early dinner and then go out into the bright summer evening to eat some more fish and desert near the harbor. The breakfast buffet was great with lots of fresh choices, but quite crowded when it opened at 8. On Saturday night the bar across the street was very noisy with locals partying until 3am, which affected my sleep a little, but then again i was happy to see the Norwegians celebrating the nice summer weather. Overall a very solid hotel with character at a perfect location.

Cool experience. We took the funicular to the top and then did a challenging hike to the top of the Gondola via steep and remote trails.

Great overview of the history of Bergen by our guide Serena. She was very engaging and kept our group of 8 interested for the full 3 hours. I highly recommend this walk as we learned a lot of details about Bergen's history we would otherwise be unaware off.