We loved the entire country of Norway.
Norway
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May 8 - May 18, 2025
We loved the entire country of Norway. It was a pleasure to have secured our hotels, train tickets, ferry tickets and two events (a dinner cruise and a kayaking expedition) . Kimkim provided excellent service and went out of their way to help me retrieve a wind jacket that I inadvertently left on a train; they were able to get it to the train station in my subsequent city. Amazing. They were very responsive to any questions we had and resolved everything quickly.
We loved the three cities: Oslo, Balestrand and Bergen. The train(s) and ferry ride to Balestrand were simply amazing scenery including going through some pretty deep snow (on the train). We truly fell in love with the peacefulness in Balestrand and hated to leave it. We even enjoyed a sauna and plunge into the fjord.
Bergen: I would not recommend the dinner cruise we took from Bergen; the boat ride through the fjord was beautiful, but the meal seemed interminable (4+ hours) and I felt the food was a letdown. The kayak trip was not through fjords but was no less beautiful; the guides made it fun and educational.
Hotel Reviews
This hotel was cozy and inviting. The walk to a nearby hotel for breakfast was no problem and the breakfast buffet was extensive. The view from our rooms was breathtaking as we could watch the moon rise over the snowcapped mountains and shining into the fjord all the while sitting comfortably on our balcony.
3 stars from its website. Recently renovated. Amazing breakfast buffet and very helpful front desk staff. No AC but we didn't need it once we opened windows. Location is excellent.
Great location for walking everywhere. Our stay overlapped constitution day and it was a great place to be. Very convenient to the train station.
Good location to the waterfront and Opera House, plus the Eye of Oslo and restaurants.
Activity Reviews
The guides made this a wonderful experience. The day was beautiful and everyone on the trip enjoyed paddling around the islands.
We had no trouble locating the starting off place and enjoyed the cruise part very much. Personally, I would not recommend this experience because the meal seemed interminable. The food was interesting and was freshly prepared for each course, but it took 4 hours as we waited a long time between courses. It wasn't made clear that the welcome sparkling wine was not included. Selecting the wine flight that accompanied each course was an extra 100 USD just for 4 glasses of wine.
Hi Jean,
Thank you very much your positive review, and detailed feedback on all your hotels and activities. This is really helpful for us, and we'll certainly take your comments on board, especially in regards to the fjord cruise and seafood experience.
Glad to hear you enjoyed your time here in Norway, and hopefully we can welcome you back another time!
Best regards,
Katie