We loved our trip to Norway - Oslo, Flam, Ber...
Norway
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Jun 30 - Jul 13, 2025
We loved our trip to Norway - Oslo, Flam, Bergen, Alesund, and then our add on to the Lofoten Islands. Alex did a great job laying out an itinerary that took into account all the things we wanted to see. He provided alternative suggestions when my ideas weren't the most practical and was open to feedback about our preferences. All our lodging was top-notch and conveniently located. The trip logistics couldn't have gone any smoother.
Hotel Reviews
This hotel is in the PERFECT location to explore Oslo. The rooms are modern and reasonably sized. Their Norwegian breakfast was one of the best of our trip.
Right in the heart of Flam, this hotel feels grand but in a low key accessible way. The room was purposely designed to feel old, including a claw foot tub. Great breakfast too.
This hotel was perfectly located in Bergen! Just a stones throw away from the famous Bryggen buildings. While we loved the location and being on the upper floor, the one downside was we had to carry our luggage up one extra flight of stairs for our "attic" room. The room was spacious, with a HUGE bathroom - which had both a shower and a tub.
We had a fabulous view of the fjord from our room at this simple but welcoming and low key hotel where dinner is included as part of the stay.
Another perfectly located hotel, with lots of charm. The large gas fireplace in the center of the lobby, surrounded by lots of comfy couches and chairs, couldn't have been more welcoming. This hotel was just a 10 minute walk from where we met the day long fjord cruise to Geiranger trip and 15 minute walk from the Aksla trail.
Activity Reviews
Enjoyed our walk up to the viewpoint. Great views of the city.
Loved having a half day of free time once we arrived to explore the city on our own.
The day trip to Geiranger turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. Not only was it a sunny day which made for extra special views of the fjord, one of the crew on the cruise was very friendly and shared helpful information throughout the journey, from the history of individual villages or homes we passed along the way, to things to do once we got to Geiranger, including to rent a mini Geiranger electric car, which had a GPS inside to direct you to a fabulous overlook just 15 minutes away. Once we got to the overlook for our perfect top of a fjord picture, we hiked a short bit in along a marked path and quickly got a way from most of the other tourists. We also enjoyed lunch and an ice-cream in town.
Our guide and driver helped create a convenient and efficient way to learn about and see Oslo.
Enjoyed walking around and exploring Flam, including a hike to the nearby falls. That was a highlight.
This was the one activity of the trip that I would definitely skip. There was nothing wrong with the excursion. The vendor did a fine job. But since we got to see the fjord from the water two other times as part of the RIB excursion later that day and then the next day from the "Norway in a Nutshell" ferry, I would have rather used that half day to go to the famous Stegastein overlook, walk to the Flam church, or go on another hike.
This meal exceeded our expectations! Not only was the food very tasty and the beers perfectly matched, the atmosphere was fun and lively. We are not beer drinkers but couldn't believe how well each beer went with the corresponding dish.
Throughly enjoyed exploring Bergen on our own. We made it to the Fantoft Stave Church, which I'd recommend.
Great way to get to the top of Mount Floyen! Fun seeing the goats grazing amongst the visitors. We walked down on our own, which was fun but it does take a while to traverse all those switchbacks!
