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We were very pleased with the kimkim group an...
Norway | Sep 10 - Sep 21, 2026

Kathy
Kathy M.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 30, 2026

We were very pleased with the kimkim group and all of the preparation for our fantastic first trip to Norway.
Alex was so enthusiatic, a good communicator and very knowledgable ! A well planned trip was put together with choice accommodations, transportation and a well thought out itinterary.

Hotel Reviews
Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz
Oslo

Location in Oslo was fantastic in walking distance to the train station, buffet breakfast amazing and very pleasant and helpful employees.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
they understaood we wanted to see where locals spend time and they sent us on a delightful walk thru neighborhoods to local dining and shops
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Aurlandsfjord
Aurland

Great spot in the quaint town of Aurland, window views up the fijord, walk to cold plunge...delicious dinners and breakfast buffet, transportation to Flam

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really appreciate the washer and dryer access
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kviknes Hotel
Balestrand
Authenticity & Character
the hotel was historic with great information about the history and location...I felt as though I were back in time with lovely sitting rooms, authentic furniture, artwork, I needed more time to browse the coffee table books in the lobbyand what an AMAZING breakfast buffet !!! Our room was delightful with a beautiful view..evening and morning...watched the sea eagles with his prey !
Location
the location was in perfect proximity to the ferries and walking about town...what a view!!
Staff
some were very kind to engage in conversation and make reccommendations as to what we might see and visit in Norway...particularly the Lofoton Islands
Cleanliness & Comfort
bed sand baths were lovely
Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz
Bergen
Authenticity & Character
Location
great spot, walk to and from ferry, shopping, market and all about town!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
delicious buffet breakfast, so nice to have coffee available mid day when rainy and cool
Scandic Svolvær
Svolvær
Authenticity & Character
lovely to be right on the water, great harbor views, boats coming and going ...breakfast room as well
Location
wow was it a perfect location to walk into the town, out on the pier, to the fishing boat and cold plunge !
Staff
staff was super friendly, helpful answering questions, with directions
Cleanliness & Comfort
room and bathroom so clean and prepped
Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre Oslo Airport
Gardermoen

lovely big hotel, beautiful artwork, and art books in the lobby area...room was super cool , clean and contemporary ! Pretty easy walk from airport was convenient...delicious breakfast buffet

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Local specialist: Alex Mottler
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