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Anders Westlund

I've been working in the travel and hospitality industry almost my whole life. Born in Bodø, and growing up both in the north of Norway as well as living most of my life in the south, I have come to love all that Norway has to offer. i love to travel and discover new places, and new cultures.

How did you get involved in travel?

"I've always had an interest in traveling since I was a kid. I got into the hospitality industry at a young age and ended up going to a Swiss Hotel Management school to get my degree in hospitality/tourism. After that I've worked in hotels both in Norway as well as abroad. After getting my advanced diver certificate and private pilot license, I have found new ways to discover new places cultures, and people."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Me and my wife driving around Italy one summer. We had no plans for what or where we wanted to go, we just drove around, and when we didn't want to travel anymore, we found a campsite and spent 1-2 nights before driving to new places. Ended up with one of our most fun vacations."

Anders is part of the following groups: Sweden Travel Agents, Finland Travel Agents, Denmark Travel Agents, Norway Travel Agents
Top itineraries and travel advice
10 Days in Norway - 6 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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Norway Mountains & Fjords Road Trip - 8 Days
Steer a relaxing weeklong course through the highs and lows of Norway's spectacular landscapes: from the dizzying zig-zag heights of the Trollstigen (Troll's Ladder) to the...
Family itineraries
10 Days in Norway - 5 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas
Ten days with the family in Norway is enough time to visit four to five destinations. With a mix of nature and urban adventures, the Bergen, Balestrand, Aurland & Oslo trip is...
Luxury itineraries
10 Days in Norway - 6 Luxury Itinerary Ideas
With 10 days in Norway, you can experience exactly how nature and luxury go hand in hand. Head to the western fjords for a classic tour featuring cozy retreats and...
Road trip itineraries
5 Top Norway Road Trips: Villages, Fjords, & Scenic Routes
If you're in Norway and you've got four wheels, throw away your guidebook. You're going to want to visit towns you can't pronounce, places your friends don't know exist, and...

Favorite experiences

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Tromsø Fjord & Wildlife Cruise

Discover the beauty of Tromsøfjord and the area wildlife on this cruise aboard a silent hybrid-electric ship, which minimizes nature disturbances and amplifies your experience. From the fish in the sea to the birds above, you’ll observe different species from inside warm lounges and panoramic...

Bergen's not short on scenery
Viking Heritage Walk

Let a local help you discover Bergen's historic Alrekstaðir, the Norse King's residence during the kingdom of Norway. The old estate sits dramatically at the base of Ulriken, one of the seven mountains surrounding the city. You’ll first follow your guide through Bergen, exploring the cultural...

Explore Oslo's Hidden Gems
Explore Oslo's Hidden Gems

Oslo, the capital of Norway, is a city of endless possibilities. Located between the water and evergreen forests, it takes a mere 30 minutes to travel from one end to the other by metro. It's a metropolis known for its rich history and museums, some of which celebrate the macabre works of the...

Recent trip reviews for Anders

Entire trip was wonderful.
Sweden | Jul 10 - Jul 21, 2026

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Win H.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026

Entire trip was wonderful. Special shout out to our driver Hamdi,!!,!

Local specialist: Anders Westlund

Very personalized trip that suited us well.
Sweden | Jul 10 - Jul 21, 2026

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Mary Sue H.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026
There were initially some lapses in communication, but these were resolved. Overall the trip was exactly the type of tour we were looking for and all ran as smoothly as could be expected. We learned some things about requests to make for hotel bookings for the next trip we plan with KimKim. For the most part all hotels were in a great location. The company was very responsive to minor issues that crept up along the way. We're very pleased and will travel with the company again. We've also... Read more

There were initially some lapses in communication, but these were resolved. Overall the trip was exactly the type of tour we were looking for and all ran as smoothly as could be expected. We learned some things about requests to make for hotel bookings for the next trip we plan with KimKim. For the most part all hotels were in a great location. The company was very responsive to minor issues that crept up along the way. We're very pleased and will travel with the company again. We've also recommended it to many friends.

Hotel Reviews
Berns Hotel – Boutique Hotel in the heart of Stockholm
Stockholm

this was a perfect location for us, but the room we were assigned could have been nicer. It was VERY small, but at least it was very quiet, which we appreciated. Staff were extremely pleasant and breakfast was good.

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the room was very small and the bathroom was a struggle to maneuver in. We got the floor soaking wet every time we used the shower. There was no place to store your toileteries.
Elite Stadshotellet Växjö
Växjö

Perfectly located and a very large room. The room decor was a bit spartan but it was comfortable. The hotel had a lot of seating areas where you could gather with people who were traveling with you. We saw families playing games and couples chatting together in various locations around the hotel.

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a bit dark and tired looking in the public areas
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Again, we had trouble with the shower soaking the floor every time we used it.
Clarion Collection Hotel Packhuset
Kalmar

This is a lovely hotel with a perfect water front location. There is plenty of seating with views of the water and also a courtyard with seating if it got cool on the water. Blankets were provided on the backs of chairs and couches if it got cool. They had live music in the courtyard one night. Providing a dinner meal as well as breakfast was helpful. The dinner food was adequate but not spectacular.

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We were initially assigned to an awful, tiny, dark room that had such a sloped ceiling you could only stand up straight on one side of the room. We couldn't imagine spending 3 nights there so we went back down to the front desk and asked for a change. They were able to move us to a much nicer room with a small balcony. This bathroom also had plenty of storage space and a tub/shower so we didn't soak the floor there. We very much enjoyed this hotel, but if we hadn't been able to move rooms it would have been miserable.
Scandic Webers
Vesterbrogade 11B

This hotel was not up to the standard we were expecting. It doesn't deserve more than 2 stars. We were very disappointed with it.

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There was no character. It was a basic hotel. There wasn't even a coffee making device in the room. Very few amenities. There was a tub/shower, but no place to store things in the bathroom, and the bathroom smelled bad constantly. We had a room on the first floor facing the street to there was a lot of noise. No AC so you had to open the windows sometimes. We just didn't like this hotel at all.
Location
I expect we were booked here due to it's proximity to the train station. However, we didn't end up using the train at all for this part of the trip. We used an Uber 3 times to get us to two of the tours and to the airport. There was no advantage to us to being so far away from most of the important sites in Copenhagen.
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If we'd had a room on an upper floor, which we requested but didn't receive, we would probably have been happier with the hotel. Breakfast was fine. There seemed to be some activities available on the main floor for kids, so it's probably a good fit for families, but it didn't suit us.
Activity Reviews
Politically incorrect beer walk
Politically incorrect beer walk
Copenhagen

This was fun. Thor, the guide, was informative and funny but quite full of himself. He was also very unkempt, meaning his clothes were dirty and he didn't smell very good. I think that might be part of the image he's trying to project. We were among the oldest participants, but that didn't bother us any. It felt strange to be following a guy with a rolling cooler full of beer around the streets, but that made it quirky and fun. It was very conveniently located for us since our hotel was right around the corner from where it started, but it's not the greatest part of town overall. The beers were just ok - nothing special.

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Kalmar Castle Tour
Kalmar Castle Tour
Kalmar

This was a much nicer tour than we were expecting. There's a lot to see and do at this castle. We took a guided tour with an English speaking guide, and quite enjoyed it.

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Hygge Tour Copenhagen
Hygge Tour Copenhagen
Copenhagen

Our guide Caroline was very good. This was truly and relaxing and informative tour that included some wonderful treats along the way.

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Food tour Stockholm
Food tour Stockholm
Stockholm

This was very fun and most food items enjoyed were terrific. Some were a bit odd but we enjoyed learning about them even if we didn't enjoy tasting them.

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The guide showed up exactly at the time for the tour to start, even though we were told to arrive 10 minutes early.
Walking Tour Stockholm (private)
Walking Tour Stockholm (private)
Stockholm

This was a very thorough tour that was tailored to what the guide thought we would enjoy seeing. He did a great job. We were a little late starting because he went to the wrong hotel. We sent a message to KimKim and they got in touch we him. It all worked out fine.

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Copenhagen Sightseeing Tour
Copenhagen Sightseeing Tour
Copenhagen

This was a good tour and included many things we hadn't seen before, but also overlapped a little with some things we'd seen on a previous tour.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was very young and not as experienced as the guide we had for the Hygge tour. I wasn't confident that everything she was telling us was completely correct.
Full day with Private Driver
vaxjo

Humdy (spelling?) our driver was outstanding. He was so kind and thoughtful. We had the same driver for both days, which was a surprise and a delight. He spent extra time with us and tried very hard to make sure we had seen everything we wanted to.

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Local specialist: Anders Westlund
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Anders Westlund
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Jul 23, 2026
Hi Mary Sue,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. I’m delighted to hear that the trip suited you so well, that everything ran smoothly overall and that you felt supported whenever minor issues arose along the way.
I also genuinely appreciate your honest feedback regarding the hotels, room assignments and tours. Comments like these are extremely valuable and will help us make better room requests and accommodation choices for future travelers.... Read more

Hi Mary Sue,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. I’m delighted to hear that the trip suited you so well, that everything ran smoothly overall and that you felt supported whenever minor issues arose along the way.
I also genuinely appreciate your honest feedback regarding the hotels, room assignments and tours. Comments like these are extremely valuable and will help us make better room requests and accommodation choices for future travelers. I’m particularly sorry that Scandic Webers did not meet expectations and that some of the other rooms initially assigned were smaller or less comfortable than they should have been.
It was a real pleasure planning this journey for you. Hearing that you would travel with us again and have already recommended us to friends means a great deal.
Thank you again for trusting us with your Scandinavian adventure. I hope there will be another journey for us to plan together in the future!

Warm regards,
Anders

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A complete system failure
Sweden | May 25 - May 31, 2026

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Joel O.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jul 05, 2026
Kim-Kim team,
I rarely write reviews unless my experiences are exceptionally good or absolutely disastrous.
We have travelled the world extensively and utilized several travel agencies including great trips with KimKim several times. Historically, the trips have gone as planned with the activities and logistics going nearly flawlessly after extensive planning and attention to detail. Unfortunately, after numerous virtual meetings with our KimKim Travel expert, followed by numerous... Read more

Kim-Kim team,
I rarely write reviews unless my experiences are exceptionally good or absolutely disastrous.
We have travelled the world extensively and utilized several travel agencies including great trips with KimKim several times. Historically, the trips have gone as planned with the activities and logistics going nearly flawlessly after extensive planning and attention to detail. Unfortunately, after numerous virtual meetings with our KimKim Travel expert, followed by numerous e-interaction interactions with the scheduler prior to the trip, the logistics of this trip to Sweden were absolutely a disaster!!! The activities, guides and accommodations were very good, however, the overall transport to and from activities (starting with not being picked up at the airport) along with several mis-bookings (one activity didn't actually exist), poor activity coordination and many miscommunications led to the most stressful trip I have ever experienced. We hired Kim Kim to ensure that we could be care-free. Ultimately, we had to literally planned much of our own trip on the fly with tremendous stress. This was also quite embarrassing for us because we planned the trip for 3 additional couples. If the management were to look at the numerous written and whats-app records of both the emergency hot line (that was worthless), and e-communications (to the trip planner and scheduler), they would see that there were numerous interactions from our landing in Stockholm until our departure. Unfortunately, the hot line and e-communications did virtually nothing other than to be verbally apologetic....virtually no actions that were helpful or taken when we needed them the most. I spent 40 years working for a large corporation as an executive and our mantra was "the customer is always right!". When your business is 100% customer service oriented it was unfathomable that was there was a nearly complete system failure once we landed in Sweden. After returning from our trip and we had several additional discussions with various KimKim employees, they refunded a small portion of the total trip as a token recognition of our unfortunate experience this time with KimKim. Personally, I would have expected more along with letters of apologies from all that were involved (along with management) for this debacle. Hoping that KimKim will closely review our situation carefully to ensure this never happens again! Nothing else needs to be said.

Hotel Review
Best Western Hotell Lerdalshöjden
Rattvik

The hotel, staff and owner were absolutely amazing and wonderful! They went well above and beyond in every way possible to make our stay special and to help us with several extremely stressful situations that were result of poor planning by our travel agency. Quite frankly, it's because of the delightful experience at the Best Western that we were able to enjoy the remainder of our trip in Sweden. Thank for making us feel special when we needed help and support!

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Phenomenal!!!!
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Local specialist: Anders Westlund
Anders
Anders Westlund
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Jul 10, 2026
Hi Joel,
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your experience. First and foremost, I'm truly sorry that your trip did not meet the standard you had every right to expect. I completely understand how frustrating it must have been to encounter repeated logistical issues, especially after the time we spent planning your journey together and with the added responsibility of traveling with three other couples. I'm pleased to hear that you enjoyed the activities,... Read more

Hi Joel,
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your experience.

First and foremost, I'm truly sorry that your trip did not meet the standard you had every right to expect. I completely understand how frustrating it must have been to encounter repeated logistical issues, especially after the time we spent planning your journey together and with the added responsibility of traveling with three other couples.

I'm pleased to hear that you enjoyed the activities, guides, and accommodations, and I especially appreciate your kind words about the team at Best Western Hotell Lerdalshöjden. I'll be sure to pass your compliments along to them.

That said, it's clear that the transportation and operational issues had a significant impact on your overall experience. We take feedback like yours very seriously, and your comments have been carefully reviewed internally so we can better understand what went wrong and improve our processes going forward.

While I'm glad we were able to provide a partial refund after your trip, I understand that it could not undo the stress and disappointment you experienced during your travels.

Thank you again for your honest feedback. We genuinely appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention, and we wish you all the very best in your future travels.

Kind regards,
Anders

The stay in Bergen was too long, it should ha...
Norway | Sep 29 - Oct 10, 2025

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Ana M.
Switzerland | Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

The stay in Bergen was too long, it should have been remove two night and the last boat experience wasn’t great, there was nothing to do or visit.
But overall all went good.

Local specialist: Anders Westlund
Anders
Anders Westlund
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Nov 03, 2025

Thank you so much for your feedback, Ana — I really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts!

I’m glad to hear that overall your trip went well and that you enjoyed your time in Norway.

It was a pleasure planning your journey, and I hope we’ll have the chance to welcome you back to explore some of Norway’s other regions next time.

Warm regards,
Anders

Excellent hotel choices and great drivers.
Norway | Aug 28 - Sep 13, 2025

Bob
Bob M.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Oct 09, 2025
The planning process with Anders was great. The hotels selected in each city were in the best locations. The rooms we were given often were not top rate and when I asked for a different room, e.g., with a view or a larger room, upon checking our booking the hotels were unable to accomodate us. Our driver in Norway, Lene, was fantastic. She planned our days well and went out of her way to help the Hernas members of our threesome find their ancestral home towns. All of our other drivers and... Read more

The planning process with Anders was great. The hotels selected in each city were in the best locations. The rooms we were given often were not top rate and when I asked for a different room, e.g., with a view or a larger room, upon checking our booking the hotels were unable to accomodate us. Our driver in Norway, Lene, was fantastic. She planned our days well and went out of her way to help the Hernas members of our threesome find their ancestral home towns. All of our other drivers and guides were top flight. Our only issue was that it took several tries to convince Anders that only Deborah and I were travelling to Finland. Even when he finally adjusted the room bookings, he did not adjust other reservations like the ferry to Estonia. Fenne straightened things out while we were there.

Hotel Review
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Helsinki

Great location in the heart of the city. Our room was tiny, the only one of the floor that had a former office divided into two rooms.

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Activity Reviews
Helsinki To Tallinn Private Day Trip with Old Town Tour & City Sightseeing
Helsinki To Tallinn Private Day Trip with Old Town Tour & City Sightseeing
Helsinki

Tallinn was wonderful. It has a great old walled city with lots to see. Our guide was very knowledgeable about it and made it a fun day.

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Porvoo Private Tour with Helsinki Highlights
Porvoo Private Tour with Helsinki Highlights
Helsinki

This was a highlight tour while we were in Finland. Porvoo is a quaint waterfront city with an old shopping district. We also enjoyed the Sibelius monument and the rock church in Helsinki. Our guide, George, was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained the whole day. The only reservation we had was that he insisted on telling us about sauna even after we told him we have one in our home in California. I didn't need to be sold on sauna.

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Geirangerfjord Cruise
Geirangerfjord Cruise
Geiranger

The Fjord itself is spectacular and the cruise well paced to allow you to enjoy the waterfalls and other sights.

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Geiranger Skywalk Visit
Geiranger Skywalk Visit
Geiranger

The trip to get there takes you out of your way to the fjord itself. The view from there is spectacular overall, but the Geiranger Fjord is but a speck in the distance.

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Cider Tasting with Food Pairing
Cider Tasting with Food Pairing
Norway

Although I was a bit skeptical about this going into it, the experience was really fun. The owner walked us through a tasting of ciders and then paired them excellent food choices. I was not a cider drinker before this, but I have gained a whole new appreciation for the genre.

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Food
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Mostraumen Fjord Cruise
Mostraumen Fjord Cruise
Bergen

This was not a worthwhile cruise in our view.

Oslo Private Driver for a Day
Oslo Private Driver for a Day
Oslo

Lene was fantastic, not just this day but for the whole time we were with her in Norway. On this day, she exerted her "site location" skills from the movie industry to help locate the villages where Deborah and Pat's ancestors once lived.

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Lene!
Transport
Local specialist: Anders Westlund
Anders
Anders Westlund
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Oct 13, 2025

Hi Bob,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! I’m really glad to hear you enjoyed your trip through Norway and Finland — and I couldn’t agree more, Lene is truly fantastic and will be thrilled to hear your kind words.

I’m also happy to hear the cider tasting in Balestrand converted you into a cider fan — that one tends to surprise people! 😊

Wishing you, Deborah, and Pat all the best on your future travels — and if Scandinavia ever calls again, we’d love to help plan your next adventure.

Warm regards,
Anders

Anders and the team were knowledgeable and ef...
Norway | Aug 18 - Aug 27, 2025

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Denise C.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Anders and the team were knowledgeable and efficiently mapped out a great trip for us. Definitely eliminated stress and hours of research for us.

Local specialist: Anders Westlund
Anders
Anders Westlund
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Sep 29, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words, Denise! 🌟 It was a real pleasure helping you plan your Norway adventure. I’m glad we could take the stress out of the process so you could simply enjoy the trip. Wishing you many more wonderful travels ahead — and hopefully, Norway will welcome you back again one day!

Best regards,
Anders

Local Know Where to Go
Norway | Sep 12 - Sep 20, 2025

David
David R.
Stamford, CT | Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025
Second time using KimKim and the experience was terrific. Anders and the rest made some great choices for hotels and activities in areas that were completely foreign to us and our entire group of 10 enjoyed every minute. Onga in Alta is a must stay location and Lofoten should be enjoyed over several days (that was on us). One thing to keep in mind is that some of the hotels were not booked directly through KimKim but through online booking sites which when hiccups at check-in occurred we were... Read more

Second time using KimKim and the experience was terrific. Anders and the rest made some great choices for hotels and activities in areas that were completely foreign to us and our entire group of 10 enjoyed every minute. Onga in Alta is a must stay location and Lofoten should be enjoyed over several days (that was on us). One thing to keep in mind is that some of the hotels were not booked directly through KimKim but through online booking sites which when hiccups at check-in occurred we were on our own for working through resolutions. Certainly not a deal breaker but make sure you have all your confirmations/documentation at your fingertips.

Hotel Reviews
Scandic Havet
Bodø

Incredibly helpful staff, good location right off the ferry and 10 minutes to the airport. Was just a layover stop for us but nice to look out over the water.

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Thon Hotel Svolvær
Svolvær

Solid, upscale and centralized location you won't spend any time in because being outside is key to being in this town. Great water views.

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Clarion Hotel the Edge
Tromsø

Central to everything, large rooms for Europe, helpful staff. Solid choice.

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ONGA Boutique Lodge
Alta

Go now before too many other folks know it's there.

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Local specialist: Anders Westlund
Anders
Anders Westlund
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Sep 24, 2025

Hi David,

It was such a pleasure working with you, and I’m thrilled to hear the whole group had a terrific time exploring Northern Norway! Onga in Alta is a gem, and I agree — Lofoten is always worth lingering a few more days.

I hope our paths cross again when Norway (or the Nordics) calls you back for round three!

Warm regards,
Anders

Norway explorers
Norway | Sep 1 - Sep 14, 2025

Gregg
Gregg J.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025
Anders and the team did a great job taking care of us. Things went very well and we had an amazing time! A couple issues were solved immediately by contacting the KimKim team on WhatsApp. We will use them again… Kind regards Gregg Read more

Anders and the team did a great job taking care of us. Things went very well and we had an amazing time! A couple issues were solved immediately by contacting the KimKim team on WhatsApp. We will use them again…

Kind regards

Gregg

Hotel Reviews
Radisson RED Hotel, Oslo Airport
Ullensaker
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Scandic Byporten
Oslo
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Grand Hotel
ÅNDALSNES
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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fretheim Hotel
Flåm

We stayed in the vintage cabins and it was amazing!

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Radisson Blu Royal Hotel
Bergen
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Clarion Hotel The Hub
Oslo
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Near the train station and downtown
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Activity Reviews
Romsdalsgondolen - Romsdalen Cable Car (round-trip)
Romsdalsgondolen - Romsdalen Cable Car (round-trip)
Åndalsnes
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Past & Present City Walk
Past & Present City Walk
Bergen
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Culture & Nature Excursion by Electric Minibus
Culture & Nature Excursion by Electric Minibus
Flåm
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Transport
Local specialist: Anders Westlund
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Anders Westlund
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Oct 06, 2025

Hi Gregg,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience! I’m really glad to hear you had such an amazing time in Norway and that everything ran smoothly. It’s great to know that when a couple of small issues popped up, we were able to solve them quickly for you.

It was a pleasure to help plan your journey, and I’ll be sure to pass along your positive feedback to our local partners. We’d love to welcome you back to Norway anytime you’re ready for another adventure!

Warm regards,
Anders

Good KIm Kim self drive Norwegian holiday experience
Norway | Aug 26 - Aug 30, 2025

Norm
Norm C.
Australia | Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025
I thought the Kim Kim team were very responsive and offered good advice in the main. The planning was good and everything worked quite well. Follow up requests and assistance were all handled really well. We enjoyed our Norwegian holiday a lot, so thanks to Anders and Jacob. Read more

I thought the Kim Kim team were very responsive and offered good advice in the main. The planning was good and everything worked quite well. Follow up requests and assistance were all handled really well. We enjoyed our Norwegian holiday a lot, so thanks to Anders and Jacob.

Hotel Reviews
Scandic Torget
Bergen

Great hotel in a great location. Excellent staff who upgraded our room when they saw how crowded we were and with my wife's mobility difficulties. They could do with handing out a clear guide to the parking situation, I got lost trying to get back from leaving the car when in fact I was only 5 minutes away!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fretheim Hotel
Flåm

This hotel is pretty old and the public areas are very nice, but the room we had was old and tired and although the bathroom had been updated the beds were poor and the room too cold.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Flåm Railway Round-Trip Experience
Flåm Railway Round-Trip Experience
Norway

Amazing views in places and just exciting to go up and down so steeply, albeit very slowly.

Quality of Experience
Njardarheimr Viking Village Day Trip with Nærøyfjord Cruise & Bus Transfer
Njardarheimr Viking Village Day Trip with Nærøyfjord Cruise & Bus Transfer
Norway

Great cruise on an electrical powered carbon fibre boat. Getting back on the shuttle bus was a bit confusing and there is no where to site while waiting outdoors for the bus. Viking village was very good, interesting with nice faux Vikings to talk to. Axe throwing definitely top fun. Good restaurant at the village.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Anders Westlund
Anders
Anders Westlund
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Sep 22, 2025

Hi Norm,

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback and for traveling with us! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed your holiday in Norway and that our planning and follow-up worked well for you. It’s great to know the Viking Village, fjord cruise, and Flåm Railway all added memorable experiences to your trip.

It was a pleasure helping plan your journey, and Jacob and I both thank you for your kind words. Hopefully we can welcome you back to Norway again sometime in the future!

Best regards,
Anders

Bergen Fjords Trip
Norway | Aug 27 - Aug 31, 2025

Teresa
Teresa D.
Chicago, IL, USA | Reviewed on Sep 01, 2025
Anders did a great job of taking the list of activities I wanted and creating an itinerary. The hotel was right across the street from all the meeting points which made everything so easy! Read more

Anders did a great job of taking the list of activities I wanted and creating an itinerary. The hotel was right across the street from all the meeting points which made everything so easy!

Hotel Review
Scandic Torget
Bergen

The hotel was centrally located. My room was ready early but not pristine. Some remnants of the prior guest left behind. I would have rather waited.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Anders Westlund
Anders
Anders Westlund
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Sep 02, 2025

Theresa, thank you for the kind words—and I’m thrilled the hotel location made everything easy between activities. I’m really sorry your room wasn’t pristine at early check-in.
If there’s anything I can do post-trip, I’m here. And when you’re back in Norway, I’d love to plan the encore. 🙌

Best wishes,
Anders 🤩