Bergen and nearby fjords
Norway
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May 3 - May 12, 2025
We had an excellent time in Norway, touring the fjords around Bergen for about a week in early May 2025. We had asked for nicer, smaller hotels, small village culture, outdoor activities, and no driving. Mar and Fenne really delivered a well-organized, interesting itinerary! We stayed in Bergen, Flam, Solvorn, Balestrand, and back to Bergen. Highlights: a great walking tour in Bergen led by Sol. The funicular, the fish market, and the harbor in Bergen. The train to Flam. The RIB boat tour with Robbie at FjordSafari, the Waterfall Hike, and the Floating Sauna in Flam. Followed by a casual smash burger at the Garden Café at the Hostel. The bus and ferry to Sogndal and Solvorn. Dinner at the Walaker. The ferry to the Stave Church in Ornes. In Balestrand, the open-boat fjord tour and e-bike glacier ride with Captain Tor, and the Cider tasting/lunch were outstanding. Just walking and hiking in the area can be nice. And the long, beautiful ferry back to Bergen. The Opus VI in Bergen and the Walaker in Solvorn are particularly excellent hotels. We can also highly recommend the Italian restaurant Villani, on Skostredet in Bergen (near the Opus VI). All in all, KimKim set up a great trip for us.
Hotel Reviews
The Opus VI hotel was beyond compare. Great rooms, service, breakfast and bar/lobby. Maybe the best in Bergen.
Average at best. Poor service at the desk. Nice location.
Solvorn and the Walaker are a must-see. Dinner was excellent. Hotel Service was outstanding. We had a chance to meet the current owner Walaker.
Activity Review
Sol led us on a very nice walking tour of Bergen. Highly recommended tour and guide.