We made It to Norway!
Norway
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Jul 6 - Jul 12, 2025
Being raised by a Mother whose heritage is all Norwegian my husband kept saying...I want to visit Norway! Wishes do come true! My husband and I experienced an impressive 6 day Norway in a Nutshell adventure planned with ease and guidance by Kim Kim. We were so pleased by all we were able to see and experience. Our trip included 2 days in Oslo, 2 days in Flam and 2 days in Bergen. Highlights included Vigeland Sculpture park and Edvard Munch Museum in Oslo, Kayaking and the RIB safari and cheese tasting in Flam and the Fanicular trip to the top of the mountain in Bergen. Of course there were other things we got to experience and enjoy but these were our highlights! The Sculpture park in Oslo is a must see. The artist spent 40 years of his life creating the most impressive sculptures depicting life moments. Unbelievably impressive. The views from the Flam railroad as we approached Flam were breathtaking. Being in Flam was definately our favorite. We loved kayaking the fjord with our guide and small group of kayakers. So many waterfalls! Our guide taught us about the history of the area and surely impressed us with his story telling and knowledge. Having cousins who were once goat farmers in the area made this part of our trip even that much more interesting. The RIB Safari and Undredal cheese tasting were another favorite. The guide was engaging and the cheese tasting really brought the area to life. I finally know why my mom always insisted on goat's cheese at our Christmas Eve table! Bergen, the city of my Great Grandmother, was bigger than I expected yet still charming . We did most of our shopping here :) . The Fanicular took us to the top of the highest of Bergen's 7 mountains. Amazing views, hiking and goats!! You can spend all day up there but go early or late as the lines to go up the mountain can be long if you go midday.
It was hard to say goodbye to Norway. We are very grateful to Kim Kim for all their support before, during and after our trip. We planned our trip in a very short time and they helped take the stress out of what turned out to be a truly memorable travel experience.
Hotel Reviews
We stayed at the historical hotel in Flam, and it was an absolute delight. The ambiance of the hotel and its surroundings made for a memorable stay. This was my favorite among the places we stayed in Norway, and I was thrilled we managed to book a room there. The location in Flam was excellent for exploring the area, and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Our stay in Bergen was at a central location that was quite convenient for getting to the train station, which was nice. However, our initial room was very small and not up to our expectations, as it barely had space for our suitcases. KimKim was quick to upgrade our room, which improved our experience significantly. The upgraded room was spacious and nice. The hotel did offer the best breakfast of all the places we stayed, but it was still our least favorite hotel overall.
Activity Reviews
The Summer Kayaking Excursion in Flam was our top favorite activity of the trip. Although it wasn't initially recommended to us, I asked about it, and I'm so glad we got to do it. It was an incredible experience to paddle through the fjord and take in the stunning scenery from the water. Truly unforgettable!
The Fjord RIB Safari & Undredal Cheese Tasting was fantastic! We had an amazing time on the fjord, and the cheese tasting added a delightful local flavor to our experience. It was one of the highlights of our trip and something we would highly recommend.
We decided to try the Fløibanen Funicular, but were disappointed with the ticket policy. We had planned to go up, explore, and return in the evening, but it turns out the ticket was only for a single round trip, not all-day access as we had understood. This misunderstanding could have been costly had we planned a dinner up there. It didn't ruin our trip, but it's something that travelers should be aware of.
