Kimkim Trip Reviews for Norway

We contacted the “local in Norway” KimKim agent to try to change our departure from Flam to Bergen by bus and by train. While responsive, he was not useful. He initially proposed buying new tickets for our party of four (approx total $200). We did it ourselves for free and arrived 2 1/2 hours ahead of initial schedule into Bergen.

Five hours at the Viking Village makes no sense unless we were traveling with young children.

Hotel Review

Fretheim Hotel

Flåm

Room needed modernizing!!!

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Update the room and the bathroom!

Activity Reviews

Viking Day in Gudvangen

Gudvangen

KimKim had us scheduled for about 5 hours here. Ridiculously long. 90 minutes was sufficient. Also. There are two different parking lots; we did not know which lot to go to get our bus to Voss.

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Fjord RIB Safari & Undredal Cheese Tasting

Norway

Extremely windy and cold. Guide/driver was very good.

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Norway in a Nutshell Tour

Norway

Train from Oslo was very good with assigned seating. Flam train did not have assigned seats. It was chaos at the station trying to get on with heavy luggage while people were trying to get off the train.

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The best place to start is with your staff: Nick & Alex were great! They may not have always had the best suggestions but they were always attentive and responsive and I will definitely be back.
So, when I accepted your itinerary, I probably should have taken a closer look at things. Turns out, you folks booked me to arrive in Bergen by plane late on the 17th of May after spending all day cooling my heals at Helsinki Airport. The 17th of May is Norway's Constitution Day and there were many festivities to enjoy, which I (fortunately, on short notice) had you folks change my itinerary to a morning arrival to experience. From that point on, my experience in Norway met most of my expectations.
The City Walk was extraordinary and really gave me the kind of overall information that helped me navigate the streets and the culture. The kayaking was exceptional, helped by picture perfect weather, and gave me a chance to explore the lowlands on the North Sea.
The next day was crystal clear, perfect for the funicular to the peak above town. What a view! and then to top off my stay, dinner at the Cornelius. For some reason, Alm, the owner, took an interest in me, from Hawaii, and that we were the same age, and gave the Grand Tour of his restaurant; from his extensive Wine Cellar to his cramped kitchen. The dinner was perfect and left me wanting to extend my stay there! But, more adventure awaited...
The next day was an exciting ferry through the narrow straights of the lowlands into Sognefjord and Balestrand. What a magical place to just chill. Steeped in history and stunning views I just soaked it up. The Cider Sampling was an interesting side show but the main event was the Kviknes Hotel.
On to Flam and the first bit of clear miss booking. You folks had originally set me up to stay in Aurlandsfjord, which I would have preferred. But, I threw you a curve when I had to change my dates and that was no longer available. My replacement booking at the Heimly Pensjonat nearby in Flam was billed as including a "fjord view". I understood that Flam was a transit focal point for the ocean liner/rail road connection and, as such, was crammed with tourists sporadically. But I figured that could be mitigated with strategic directioning. That didn't happen. I ended up in the basement ("Family Room"). As it turned out, the ocean liner at dock when I arrived, sailed that night and no other showed up till my departure day. When I contacted Alex regarding the booking goof, he generously offered a comped tour of my choice to make amends. The Bike rental was a great idea but I forgot how hard a full day can be on my behind and ended up returning the bike around 3:00. I was able to reach Aurlands and really great coffee shop there for some quality chill time. That afternoon I took the RIB Boat to Undredal and zoomed about. That was loads of fun! I also ended up switching things around on the fly for the next day to be able to kayak in the Unesco designated Nærøyfjord. That took some scrambling that Alex & Nick handled expertly.
And finally I was floored by the vast beauty of Norway, once again, with my transit the next day by train to Oslo.
All and all, a wonderful adventure in Norway that I would have had to spend an inordinate amount of time arranging but with Kimkim's help, really made it possible. For that, I am forever grateful. Thanks guys!!
Mahalo, Eric

KimKim helped us plan a great family trip. They listened to what we hoped to do on the trip and delivered a fantastic experience. Kimkim was available to answer questions during the trip and even provided requested documentation after the experience. We plan on using their services again for our next international trip!

Amazing trip organized to Norway by KimKim. Especially Kadri who did an amazing job coordinating the trip. Everything was excellent (locations, hotels chosen, etc). Communication was great.

The Alesund area or the Romsdal region is one of the most beautiful areas in the world. The hiking, biking, sightseeing is like no other. Very easy to drive. Ferry system is seamless. The safest region I have visited in the world. Friendliest people. Visited in early summer with very little rain and 18 hours of sunlight. Temperature averages around 50 degrees which is fine for activities.

Very very highly recommended to schedule trip with KimKim to the Romsdal region.

Katie was excellent in recommending where to go - we enjoyed the locations and the hotel picks and would recommend working with her.

Hotel Reviews

Grand Hotel Terminus

Bergen

Hotel Aurlandsfjord

Aurland

Excellent room and food and the staff were so attentive with our baby. Would love to return.

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Nærøyfjord Cruise & Viking Valley Tour

Norway

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My daughter and I traveled to Denmark and Norway to celebrate my 75th birthday. We started the trip in Copenhagen and ended in Oslo so we had city experiences on both ends. In between, we explored Bergen and Flam, enjoyed outdoor activities and spectacular landscapes. All the hotels were excellent choices and we used public transport to an from airports, except on the last morning when an early taxi took us to airport with our bags.

Having never been to either country, we relied on Kadri to arrange the itinerary and special excursions. She was incredibly attuned to our interests. Our Huggae tour in Copenhagen was a wonderful introduction and we enjoyed the guided bike food tour as well. We had plenty of time to explore museums and arrange delicious dinners--what a special food scene. I arranged the "scaffolding of the trip" and my daughter did extensive research on museums and restaurants. We especially loved the Louisiana modern art museum a little ways out of town.

Bergen is a special place and our hotel was located in the heart of the Unesco area. The ferry on the fjord to Cornelius restaurant was such a special experience that Kadri arranged for us, and we enjoyed meeting the owner, Oyster Dundee, and his stories about the film, The Menu, inspired by the writers dinner there. Kayaking was a highlight and our guide was wonderful. While expecting rain, I think we brought the California sunshine with us and had perfect weather the entire trip. Norway in a Nutshell travel from Bergen to Flam is not to be missed and we especially loved the ferry on the fjords--what a blissful sail on the upper deck.

Flam was super fun, we hiked on our own the first day and enjoyed a guided hike the next day. Cycling along the fjords is majestic. Thankfully, we were leaving Flam the day the big cruise ship pulled in, not sure how Kadri arranged that or if it was coincidence but it worked for us.

Our final stop was Oslo, with lots of walking, shopping, eating and museums. Outdoor sculpture park, the Folk Museum (not to be missed) and the Munch museum were all easily accessible--public transport in Oslo is wonderful and easy to navigate, but we also walked a lot which allowed us to see lots of details. On our final day, we booked a floating sauna on the fjord which was so much fun.

Kadri, thank you for the memories!

All of our planning and questions were handled very well snd quickly by Karri and the team. Arrival in Oslo was seamless. Hotels, all were of very good quality and location for our activities. Train and ferry tickets issued under one bar code did 6 people certainly simplified our travelling.

Overall we had a great experience from start to finish

Hotel Reviews

Scandic Torget

Bergen

Steps from the ferry dock. Rooms quite warm even with windows open. Close to business and shopping areas. Clean building and pleasant staff

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Efficient competent staff

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Steps from the ferry dock and shopping/ restaurants

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Kviknes Hotel

Balestrand

Tremendous location overlooking the fjord. Great breakfast and friendly welcoming staff

Authenticity & Character

Helpful staff. A lit if attention to detail and presentation

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Easy walk from the ferry dock and close to business section of town

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Heimly Pensjonat

Flåm

Helpful and friendly staff. Easy walk from the r train station. Friendly atmosphere

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About 10 minute walk from train station and village centre

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Helpful with all requests and queries

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bathroom a but small, but very functional

Karl Johan Hotel

Oslo

Well located in central Oslo. Very good breakfast buffet. Accommodating staff

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Vetyckean, organized and well appointed

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Easily walkable to transit stations , restaurants and sight seeing locations

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Activity Reviews

Fjærlandsfjord Cruise & Bøyabreen Glacier Visit

Balestrand

Felt a bit rushed between the ferry landing, catching her bus to the interpretation centre, viewing the centre and then going on to the glacier. More timdd ed in the interpretation centre would have been good. Didn’t get to see the exhibits, watch the videos and grab some lunch without feeling rushed. Add 20 - 30 minutes to this portion of the trip

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Private Floating Sauna Experience

Norway

First time experiencing the Nordic experience of sauna and cold plunge. Fantastic!

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Efficient check in to a well maintained facility

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Fortunately, our custom tour arranged be Kadri and Fenn, resulted in little necessary communication to KimKim….BECAUSE….YOU arranged everything without a glitch!
Our vouchers, tickets, etc … for a group of 6… perfectly arranged!
I would recommend your services to anyone!

Hotel Reviews

Scandic Torget

Bergen

Great location! I was surprised at the care and concern taken to access our room…but it was in a busy location…and very happy for the feeling of security.

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Absolutely perfect local for funicular, market, and walk to the fountain.

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There seemed to be confusion about what time breakfast was available…the desk staff told us 0730 and our friends were able to access breakfast at 0700.

Kviknes Hotel

Balestrand

The location speaks for itself.

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Heimly Pensjonat

Flåm

This was a lovely spot, but not much fun dragging luggage up the hill and stairs….not a problem for our group, but maybe for others. The staff were very helpful and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Authenticity & Character

It felt very “original”

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I loved our waterfront view

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The staff were very patient with any question!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Be prepared for a small room and a smaller bathroom…but the common area was spacious

Karl Johan Hotel

Oslo

Amazing breakfast selection- top notch! Comfortable, a bit warm because of the outside temperatures! Would revisit!

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Fjærlandsfjord Cruise & Bøyabreen Glacier Visit

Balestrand

I loved it…but I did not have enough time at the information centre.

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Private Floating Sauna Experience

Norway

It is definitely a “must do”

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It was a fun event with friends!

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Overall great trip to Norway! Tom was really great to work with, responsive and helpful with all of my questions and changes regarding the planning process. Our trip went smoothly and we really enjoyed our time. There were a few things that were slightly underwhelming that I would maybe change or want others to be aware of.

1. The Wangen Apartments in Aurland had a LOT of construction. They were paving some areas and it smelt of hot asphalt when we pulled up to the hotel so it was very off putting right from the start. I was not made aware that there was any construction going on. There was no lobby since everything was under construction. The view from the room was phenomenal, but the rooms were tiny! It would be ok for 2 people but for a family of 4 you absolutely need more space. The bedroom was extremely small no room to even walk around the bed. The mattress pads (not even a normal mattress) would slip off the bed and you could not open/close the bedroom door it was so small. The black out shades in the bedroom had huge spaces around the edges and light shown right into your eyes. There was no air or AC and it felt very hot and stuffy at times. Living rooms had no blackout shades so children sleeping on the pull out couch had a very hard time falling asleep at night. No closet or room for any luggage. Bedding felt cheap and scratchy. Overall this hotel was a disappointment and felt more budget level. I might stay here again because the view was so good, but I would wait until construction is done and I would get a much bigger room!

2. While the lunch at Mt. Ulriken was nice, I didn’t think it was a very good child friendly space, and should not be recommended for small children. It’s a very slow 3course meal and they were very slow between courses. I would only recommend this for adults. We also went to Floyen which was not recommended by Tom, but should have been as it was much better for kids since there are fantastic parks and lots to do!

Everything was meticulously planned and easy to execute. We did not need to reach out to kadri as the itinerary, tickets etc. were very easy to understand and use. Hotels were in great locations. Having one ticket for 6 people made our life easier. Norway is a stunning country. So glad we saw it.

Everything was planned perfectly.There were no issues in our travels the sites were very impressive.

Hotel Reviews

Scandic Torget

Bergen

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Kviknes Hotel

Balestrand

Hotel is a mixture of old and new. Location is amazing.

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Rooms are very warm no air conditioning.We had an unusual warm weather for Norway

Heimly Pensjonat

Flåm

Rooms are small . Staff is wonderful and the food is good.

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Eager to help and friendly

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Eager to help and friendly

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Karl Johan Hotel

Oslo

Great place to stay in Oslo. Location is excellent

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Right in the centre of town

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Right in the centre of town

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Fjærlandsfjord Cruise & Bøyabreen Glacier Visit

Balestrand

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Always informative and helpful!

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Always informative and helpful!

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Private Floating Sauna Experience

Norway

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Train ride to Flam was impressive

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Train ride to Flam was impressive

Great organization, recommendations, adaptability. Impressed by the Norwegian team that planned our week long tour for 6 of us from Canada in May 2025.

Hotel Reviews

Heimly Pensjonat

Flåm

Cute little place but a little too basic.

Kviknes Hotel

Balestrand

Karl Johan Hotel

Oslo

Scandic Torget

Bergen

Great breakfast and location. We had a really hot room on the 3rd floor over top of a courtyard where garbage was actively put out multiple times until 2:30am making it hard to sleep. Rooms did not have basic amenities such as anywhere off the floor to put your luggage eg rack or bench. No facial tissues in the rooms and no hair conditioner or body lotion, and only one hanger. Really chintzy. First and last time I’ll stay at a Scandic hotel.

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Not helpful with items we were missing.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hated that we had to call for room service. They were missing basic amenities and so hot and loud!

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Fjærlandsfjord Cruise & Bøyabreen Glacier Visit

Balestrand

Loved film and glacier visit and guide but visit to museum was much too short over lunch because didn’t have enough time to see museum and eat after the 15 minute film. Another 30-45min needed.

Private Floating Sauna Experience

Norway

It is really hard to put into words how wonderful this experience was. We have been planning this trip for a couple of years and we were really not sure how to go about the process of making this experience the easiest and best. My brother did the research and chose you guys to do all the reservations, day trips and destination pick ups which were expedited flawlessly. We wish we had had a couple of more free days to explore each city but our time constraints didn't make that possible. Thank you!

Hotel Reviews

Scandic Torget

Bergen

Scandic Torget in Bergen was well-located in the main area, which made it easy to explore the city. The hotel was nice, although we might have wished for a bit grander experience since we don't travel often. But, overall, it was a very pleasant stay, and everything went smoothly during our time there.

Quality Hotel Ålesund

Ålesund

Quality Hotel Ålesund was a nice spot to stay with a lovely waterfront view. It was comfortable and provided all the amenities we needed. Again, the breakfast offerings were superb. It was a good base for exploring Ålesund.

Hotell Bondeheimen

Oslo

Hotell Bondeheimen was a nice start to our trip. We were only there for one night, but the breakfast spread was phenomenal, which we really appreciated. We did have to request a room change due to a broken window, but the staff was gracious and accommodating.

Karl Johan Hotel

Oslo

Becareful if you are booked in the Back yard rooms...Your view is a block wall you can touch from your window. ..Rooms 247 upward... They were, however, very accommodating when we asked to move.. And this was on Constitution day.

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Activity Reviews

Fjord Cruise to Rosendal

Bergen

The day trip to Rosendal was quite beautiful, especially the hike up to the waterfall, but it did end up being a bit long. While the experience itself was lovely, it left us feeling like we missed out on exploring more of Bergen. If there were more time to spend in Bergen, it could have been a great additional activity.

Private Floating Sauna Experience in Ålesund

Ålesund

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We had a very good time in Norway. Ethel and Jacob worked with us and delivered a very well planned vacation. We had no issues with any of the reservations.

While planning our Norway trip there were a few things we knew we’d like to do but decided we could use knowledgeable assistance for the details on hotels, in country travel, airport transportation, etc as well as other ideas on what to include.

I’d read about KimKim and contacted them just to see what it was all about. I was connected with Alex, a country specialist. He laid out a proposed itinerary based on our input that we could change however we liked. We found the cost to be reasonable and well worth it. Everything was booked and paid for before we started, which was a pleasure. We travelled three times between cities (air and train) and airport transportation were was waiting for us each time. Except for things we did on our own all events were set, we just needed to show up. We stayed in 4 hotels, all were perfect and wonderfully located. Alex and Nick explained how things work in Norway such as paying for things, making connections, directions and time from hotel to boat, etc. Alex’s personal experience with Norway and some of what we did was invaluable (eg “consider doing the hike in Rosendal to the waterfall, and bring swim stuff! (he had done this).

I am certain if I had planned this out myself we would not have had the wonderful ten days we had in Norway. One example, we wanted to be in Oslo for Norway’s Constitution Day celebration and Alex put us in a nice hotel directly on the parade route; I would not have thought to do that.
Definitely recommended!

Hotel Reviews

Karl Johan Hotel

Oslo

Our stay here included Constitution Day. The KimKim team recommended this hotel as it was in the middle of the festivities and directly on the parade route, which was fantastic. They also requested our room to be in the back of the hotel since the celebrating goes into the night and we had an early flight - very thoughtful and appreciated. We didn’t have a view as we knew going in, but preferred the quiet, and the room was comfortable. Breakfast was great.

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Near many of the sights and places to eat, good location for exploring Oslo.

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Very helpful and friendly

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We had a small room (which was our choice) but it was clean and comfortable and all we needed.

Scandic Torget

Bergen

Great location only steps to the Fish Market and a five minute walk to Bryggen and the nearby shops, restaurants and pubs. Room was nice, and comfortable.

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Nothing really stood out but it was fine.

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Hotell Bondeheimen

Oslo

Only stayed here one night but it was nice and the staff was great. Great breakfast buffet; three kinds of brunost (brown cheese), I was in my glory!

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Quality Hotel Ålesund

Ålesund

Quality Hotel Ålesund stood out as our favorite accommodation during the trip. The rooms were spacious compared to the ones in busier cities, which was a refreshing change. The location and overall atmosphere made it very pleasant to stay there. I would happily stay there again.

Activity Reviews

Fjord Cruise to Rosendal

Bergen

We enjoyed our cruise and time in Rosendal. A highlight was the hike we did, walking from the town to Hattebergfossen Waterfall Trail, a loop trail. Beautiful.

Norway in a Nutshell Day Trip

Bergen

The Norway in a Nutshell Day Trip was a bit disappointing for us. While it was a detailed tour, it felt rushed especially at the stop in Flam, where we had only 45 minutes to explore. The train, bus, and boat sequence was interesting but it was a very long day. The boat ride was crowded and more like a social event for the large tour groups rather than an exploration (to be fair, a few days earlier we had done the Geirangerfjord cruise on a much smaller boat so perhaps we were spoiled). We wish we had more time to truly enjoy the surroundings. That said, we did enjoy many aspects of the day. For someone with limited time in the area it’s a good option.

Private Floating Sauna Experience in Ålesund

Ålesund

We enjoyed this. Nothing fancy, but ok. We’d do it again but first would see what other sauna options there might be in Alesund.

Geirangerfjord Cruise & Day Trip

Norway

The Geirangerfjord Cruise & Day Trip was the highlight of our activities. It was breathtaking, and the experience was intimate with only about 45 people on the boat. Everyone seemed like-minded, appreciating the beautiful scenery, which made it a truly memorable excursion.

Our trip was very well planned by our KimKim team! We hit all the high points and they did a great job of mixing both mine and my husband's interests. Their guidance with trains and excursions was very comforting to have!

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Summer Kayaking Excursion

Norway

I can't remember our guides name but she is from Argentina and did an AMAZING job at engaging with us and also enjoying the history and nature of it all! She was fantastic and so what this activity!

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All of our guides did a wonderful job and were very knowledgeable and helpful. We loved Aurland and our Gide there. The place we stayed was in a beautiful, tranquil spot called 21/2 Aurland.

Hotel Reviews

Det Hanseatiske Hotel

Bergen

Amazing location in Bergen

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Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel

Oslo

Very modern hotel and clean

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Right by train station

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Karl Johan Hotel

Oslo

Perfect location for Oslo stay.

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Close to everything

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29|2 Aurland

Aurland

This was the most beautiful place we stayed in Norway. From the owner to everyone working there you made our stay so special. We can’t wait to come back and stay longer.

Authenticity & Character

Fits lovely into the mountains and tells a story about Norway in every direction.

Location

After the larger cities this was such a peaceful place to relax and enjoy the true beauty of Norway.

Staff

The staff are special because each love and appreciate their country and take care of the land around them with organic farming.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our room and the lodge made you feel right at home.

Activity Reviews

Fjord Cruise to Rosendal

Bergen

The Fjord Cruise to Rosendal was the highlight of my husband’s and my part of the journey. It was quite cold, but the ferry was nice with a lovely breakfast bar. You could get a variety of hot and cold drinks, making the experience very enjoyable. The scenery was spectacular, and the weather held up beautifully!

Food & Culture Walk

Bergen

The Food & Culture Walk in Bergen was enjoyable, although a bit long. The first stop had a huge cinnamon roll that seemed excessive, especially as it was too much after breakfast. I think the sequence could be improved by offering the cinnamon roll at the end so people can take it away if they're too full.

Private Oslofjord Island Hopping Nature Walk

Oslo

The Private Oslofjord Island Hopping Nature Walk was really well organized, and our guide was very informative and sweet. It was a bit challenging with the ups and downs, so I would definitely recommend bringing a hiking stick especially for older guests. Overall, it was a great way to explore the islands and enjoy the scenery.

Experience Aurland with a Local Guide

Aurland

Our guide was a very special person and we felt like friends in just a few minutes with him . As a small ground 4 he would pick us up and take us wherever we wanted to go and some places we didn’t know about.

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The best

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Kimkim enabled a memorable and family vacation to Oslo, Balestrand, and Bergen!

Hotel Reviews

Thon Hotel Opera

Oslo

Lovely hotel with nice and expansive rooms. Some street noise with proximity to train station and busy streets.

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Front desk staff were excellent - very helpful. Bar staff could learn a lot regarding customer service, especially for a hotel of this caliber. The bar staff appeared busy, didn't bring what was ordered, and made excuses.

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Grand Hotel Terminus

Bergen

Older hotel which was comfortable and well positioned near the train station.

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Some staff was wonderful (front desk especially), others were quite rushed/hurried in their service approach (restaurant/bar, morning meal, etc.) - a bit impersonal.

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Clean and expansive rooms, just might need to be updated.

Balestrand Hotel

Balestrand

Absolutely charming and authentic hotel, just a short walk from the 'center' of the town. Beautiful views from the fjord side of the hotel. Quirky and helpful staff who were warm and friendly, made us feel at home.

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Well positioned near the center of the town and also to hiking trail heads.

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We loved the staff! They were so warm and friendly, very thoughtful and kind.

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Thon Hotel Cecil

Oslo

Excellent breakfast, very well located, expansive room.

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Activity Reviews

Fjord Cruise & Seafood Dining Experience

Bergen

Incredible experience, would highly recommend for lovers of fine dining!

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Guided kayak tour

Bergen

Highly recommended! Excellent guides, and it was the appropriate amount of time for being on the water.

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We really enjoyed our Norway in a Nutshell tour. Beautiful scenery and great planning. We were blessed by no rain and the warm sun made an early May trip perfect. The schedule was about right, just enough down time or time to explore ourselves. The local guides were personable and unique.

Would recommend the tour to anyone.

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Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide

Bergen

Very interesting and personable guide. Unique view on Bergen and surrounds.

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We had an excellent time in Norway, touring the fjords around Bergen for about a week in early May 2025. We had asked for nicer, smaller hotels, small village culture, outdoor activities, and no driving. Mar and Fenne really delivered a well-organized, interesting itinerary! We stayed in Bergen, Flam, Solvorn, Balestrand, and back to Bergen. Highlights: a great walking tour in Bergen led by Sol. The funicular, the fish market, and the harbor in Bergen. The train to Flam. The RIB boat tour with Robbie at FjordSafari, the Waterfall Hike, and the Floating Sauna in Flam. Followed by a casual smash burger at the Garden Café at the Hostel. The bus and ferry to Sogndal and Solvorn. Dinner at the Walaker. The ferry to the Stave Church in Ornes. In Balestrand, the open-boat fjord tour and e-bike glacier ride with Captain Tor, and the Cider tasting/lunch were outstanding. Just walking and hiking in the area can be nice. And the long, beautiful ferry back to Bergen. The Opus VI in Bergen and the Walaker in Solvorn are particularly excellent hotels. We can also highly recommend the Italian restaurant Villani, on Skostredet in Bergen (near the Opus VI). All in all, KimKim set up a great trip for us.

Hotel Reviews

Walaker Hotel

Solvorn

Solvorn and the Walaker are a must-see. Dinner was excellent. Hotel Service was outstanding. We had a chance to meet the current owner Walaker.

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Flåmsbrygga Hotel

Flåm

Average at best. Poor service at the desk. Nice location.

Opus XVI

Bergen

The Opus VI hotel was beyond compare. Great rooms, service, breakfast and bar/lobby. Maybe the best in Bergen.

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Activity Review

Cultural Walk with a Local

Bergen

Sol led us on a very nice walking tour of Bergen. Highly recommended tour and guide.

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