
Fridur Kjartansdottir
A few years ago, I moved from Iceland to Norway with my family. I have experienced Norway both as a tourist and as a resident and I am always seeing and learning something new about this wonderful country. I have a bachelors degree in Tourism Studies with a focus on responsible tourism in addition to a diploma in Event Management.
I have lived in Northern Norway and got a great opportunity to travel around and connect with the amazing surroundings. Now I am living in the beautiful Trøndelag and I am always discovering more and more beautiful places overall.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"Norway, Lofoten Islands, Vesterålen, Trøndelag municipality, etc. "
How did you get involved in travel?
"I have always had interests in traveling but when I started my studies in tourism, I soon found out what style of traveling was most appealing to me, and that is the responsible and ethical way. It's a great pleasure being able to help others to travel in the most sustainable and enjoyable way possible!"
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"I think all travel experiences are unique and often it is the small things that are most memorable. In the most recent years, it has to be traveling around Lofoten Islands and visiting all the hidden gems there. "
Featured trips & expertise

Explore Bergen & Tromsø - 6 Days
Take a whirlwind tour through Norway’s most enchanting destinations on this diverse 6-day itinerary. Start on the southwest coast, where you’ll settle into historic UNESCO-listed Bergen for three nights. Discover the charming port city's character-filled cobbled streets and lively atmosphere, then venture deep into the iconic scenery of the fjords, where you’ll travel by train and boat through some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes. End your Norwegian adventure with a flight to the far north, where the Arctic city of Tromsø serves as your base to explore pristine wilderness by dogsled and go searching for the elusive northern lights.

Oslo to Bergen Winter Adventure - 6 Days
Prepare to discover Oslo and Bergen's charm and culture as you explore the city by public transport during a local-led tour in both cities. You'll travel by train from Oslo to Bergen, with a stop in Flåm, on one of the world's steepest and most beautiful journeys that winds past lush fjord landscapes, gushing waterfalls, and steep, snow-capped mountains. In Flåm, you'll go on a fjord cruise past some of the highest peaks in the region—before heading to Bergen where you'll discover the city's magical layout and history during a local tour—as well as go on a second fjord cruise past Mostraumen and finally to Modalen.

Bergen to Oslo Fjord Adventure - 6 Days
Sample some of Norway’s infinite charms on this short 6-day jaunt through the country’s biggest cities and most dramatic landscapes. Sail through fjords, ride one of the world’s most scenic railways, and discover the modern architecture and innovative Nordic cuisine of Europe’s fastest-growing city. Starting in the historic port of Bergen, you’ll travel east through deep fjords and towering mountains to visit the picturesque towns of Balestrand, Fjærland, and Flåm, before ending your journey in the effortlessly cool capital of Oslo.

Winter Adventure in Tromsø - 5 Days
There's no need to hibernate for the winter, as Tromsø offers so many exciting outdoor activities. Learn all about the Norwegian Arctic on this five-day trip. Get to know the small town, with its cute traditional architecture, as you'll have plenty of free time to explore on your own. Take a trip out of town to see the colorful, dancing Northern Lights. Take a whale-watching trip in the fiords, where you'll spot a variety of sea birds as well as different types of whale. Top off your trip with a thrilling dog sledding ride through the snowy winter landscape.

Arctic Norway Summer Road Trip - 12 Days
This 12-day road trip starts from Tromsø, Norway's 'Gateway to the Arctic', where—in May, June, and July—the sun never sets on these gorgeous views. From here, you'll steer yourself through the rugged landscapes of Senja island and partake in active outings before ferrying across to another less-populated island (Andøya) where spotting whales is practically a guarantee. Hike a coastal trail before heading back to the lively city of Tromsø for a few more nights of Scandinavian fun.

Lofoten Islands & Tromsø Winter Excursion - 6 Days
Dramatic, snow-covered mountains and the Northern Lights are highlights of this 6-day adventure above the Arctic Circle. Starting in Bodø, you'll ferry to the stunning Lofoten Islands and drive at your own pace through some of Norway's oldest and most colorful fishing towns. Then, exchange your rental car for an overnight coastal steamer where you'll travel to Tromsø for some urban culture and dog sledding.
Recent trip reviews for Fridur

10 nights of winter in Norway! · Norway - Dec 28 - Jan 6, 2020
The help we had planning our winter trip to Norway was amazing. Right from the beginning our thoughts were heard and ideas were given to make it all work. Fridur was super helpful and responsive. Our bookings all worked seamlessly and were in great locations.
Fortunately the rain stopped for our walk with an expert in Bergen - which was so interesting and informative - Fartein from Ethical Travel Portal was a great guide and easy to be with. We really loved our time in Bergen and the Bergen... read more

Thank you for your kind words, Sheena! I had a great time planning this with you and you did so great dealing with all the unexpected adventures during your trip :-) The photos are really amazing!
All the best to you and Lance
Norway - north and south in 9 days · Norway - Nov 16 - Nov 24, 2019
My trip was planned by Fridur and after a lot of messages back and forth, the entire schedule was turned upside down or rather north south reversal and no regrets!!! Thanks to Fridur who managed to get all the things we wanted to do into our schedule.
Camp Tamok was our first stop and it was well worth the entire day spent there. Dog sledding with Kristin was fantastic with the huskies sooooo loveable and strong. What an experience! Then we tried our hand(and legs!) at cross country skiing... read more

Thank you very much for the review, Kum!
I’m glad to know that you enjoyed your trip and I had a great time planning this with you 😊 The photos are absolutely amazing!
Thank you again for booking your trip with us and I hope to see you again in Norway someday!
All the best to you and Chia
Oslo | Geilo | Balestrand | Bergen - 9 Days · Norway - Sep 21 - Sep 27, 2019
My wife and I had the most amazing time travelling around Norway, this was very easily the best trip we've ever taken. We got to see some amazing sights, untouched beauty, and explore Norway in a way that its meant to be. Through our entire journey, we took trains, busses and ferries which gave us the opportunity to see some of the most stunning landscapes imaginable.
Fridur did such a good job of putting all this together, she was very responsive and always full of suggestions on what we... read more

Thank you so much for the lovely review, Varun - I really appreciate it!
It was much fun planning this with you and I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed your Norway adventure :-)
I will make sure to let David know that you enjoyed his tour.
All the best to you and Malvika! :-)
Western Norway's Fjord Road Trip, Bergen | Aurland | Solvorn | Geiranger | Hjørundfjord | Ålesund - 11 Days · Norway - Sep 16 - Sep 26, 2019
We took an 11 day road trip through Norway that was a fantastic experience. We wanted to be on our own for the most part, but appreciated having the hotels and activities suggested for us. From there, Fridur helped us to customize something that worked for us. Fridur was also VERY helpful mid-trip proactively helping us to manage detours caused by unexpected weather.
We also very much enjoyed our time with David, our guide in Bergen. It was more like a friend of friend showing you his city than a stuffy tour. That was perfect for us.
Larry

Thank you very much for the kind words, Larry!
I’m glad to know that you enjoyed your trip, even though you had to make some detours due to early autumn weather.. 😊
Thank you again for booking your trip with us and I hope to see you again in Norway someday!
All the best to you and Lea
Bergen | Balestrand | Geilo | Oslo - 9 Days · Norway - Sep 7 - Sep 15, 2019
My two sons (19 & 21) and I wanted to visit Norway but due to my work schedule I left everything to the last minute. I found Kim Kim per chance on the Internet and decided based on their excellent reviews for Norway to give them a try. I completed the questionnaire and Fridur quickly contacted me. She was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and patient in helping us to plan our Itinerary. She focused on basing it on our own special requests - active with multiple hiking days in Bergen and... read more

Thank you for the lovely review, Catherine!
I'm very glad to know that you enjoyed your trip and that you are interested in visiting Norway again someday.. I hope you get the chance :-)
I really enjoyed working on this with you and thank you again for booking your trip with us!
All the best to you and your family

Outdoor Norway | Oslo, Balestrand, Trolltunga, Bergen - 10 days · Norway - Aug 13 - Aug 22, 2019
We had a GREAT trip! everything went smoothly and we had a fantastic time! Highlights were the Trolltunga hike, the Oslo-to-Myrdal train (and the Flam train), and Fjærland, but everything was fantastic.
One thing that would be helpful is including a short overview of how to see schedules / pay for public transportation. It wasn't hard for us to figure out, but would be good to have folks download things like the Skyss app if they are taking a lot of buses and light trains.
The itinerary that Fridur provided was just perfect for us (lots of activities and sightseeing).

Thank you so much for taking the time to write these kind words, Chris! I'm glad to know that you enjoyed your time in Norway and it was a pleasure working on this with you and Devin.
Also, great feedback regarding the public transportations!
Hope to see you again in Norway someday :))

Nordic Adventure for Outdoor Lovers | Bergen, Trolltunga, Voss - 5 Days · Norway - Aug 14 - Aug 18, 2019
Our travel guide Fridur helped me plan a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Norway for me and my family. She quickly assessed what types of activities we were interested in and proposed an itinerary that perfectly met our needs. We're adventurous outdoor enthusiasts, so she tailored the Nordic Adventure for Outdoor Lovers to allow us to spend extra time in the beautiful Hardangerfjord area and to change the Trolltunga hike to the Via Ferrata + Sunset/Sunrise Combo. We had an amazing experience and... read more

Hi Alissa, thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review and it was a real pleasure working on this with you! I'm glad to know that you enjoyed your trip and the photos are just amazing!!
Hope to see you back in Norway someday for new adventures! :)
All the best to you and your family
Fridur

Explore Oslo and Tromsø | Hiking and biking · Norway - Aug 6 - Aug 10, 2019
Kimkim was easy to use and my agent, Fridur, was fantastic. Super easy to work with and planned a trip that was spot on what I wanted. Everything was communicated clearly. All the places he chose were excellent. Top notch hotels, great local tours, wonderful all around.

Wonderful to know that you enjoyed your trip, Beth! Stig told me he had a great time with you in Oslo.
It was a pleasure working on this with you and I appreciate you taking the time to write this lovely review :)

6 days Oslo | Aurland | Bergen · Norway - Jul 19 - Jul 24, 2019
Fridur put together a great trip for us from start to finish. She was always accommodating to us before our trip and even during our trip. She was also able to help us on our extended trip to Iceland as well. We would definitely use Kimkim and Fridur again on our next trip back.

Thank you so much for the nice words, Christine! I'm glad you enjoyed your trip and it sure was a pleasure planning this with you!
I hope you have a wonderful time in Iceland as well :-)
All the best
Fridur
Explore Bergen, Fjords & Waterfalls - 5 Days · Norway - Jul 4 - Jul 8, 2019
I had an amazing trip and with the help of Fridur's booking I was able to navigate very easily. I liked a lot that the hotels were near transportation and sightseeing opportunities. It was also pretty cool that the first hotel in Bergen and the hotel in Balestrand were historical hotels. And of course Norway itself was just beautiful, so I will certainly want to return! One thing which may be good to note for anyone visiting Balestrand is that there is a tourist office (where I did an awesome... read more

Thank you for the lovely review, Samantha - it was a pleasure planning this with you! I'm glad you enjoyed your time and hope to see you back in Norway one day :)
All the best
Fridur