Comments on: Norgesferie 2020: What Norwegians Hate Most About Norway Vacations

By: Janice Hansel

Janice Hansel — Sun, 30 May 2021 15:49:21 +0000

Has anyone mentioned the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT, for short)? It is a great way to see the natural beauty of Norway at very affordable prices. Hiking “hut-to-hut” is wonderful if you are fit and able to travel light!

By: Joseph Wilson

Joseph Wilson — Fri, 28 May 2021 18:25:46 +0000

I visited Norway in 2016 and remember meals were pricey. We went to a pizza place and had soft drinks. The bill was almost $60 U.S., about double what it would be in California. We filled up on hotel breakfasts and ate sparingly the rest of the days.

We frequented fast food a few times because it was quick, cheap, and too tired. You go to Norway for the scenery, not for luxurious lodgings and fancy meals.

By: Gareth B.

Gareth B. — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 07:13:58 +0000

Starting to plan a motorcycle ride to the Arctic Circle. Do not like camping so need to find overnight accom. Weather doesn’t bother but when is the best time to ride. Can you get ferry crossings from Denmark just by turning up or do you need to book in advance. Any advice would be helpful. I am a seasoned European bike tourist just never gone further up than northern Germany

By: Gianni Baldanzi

Gianni Baldanzi — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 04:58:46 +0000

As Italian I can understand Norwegians that want to enjoy warm summer beaches in southern Europe. Norwegians enjoy their stunnig nature all year round and so it’s normal to enjoy an holiday abroad, but if you are worried about high prices I experienced that it’s only a matter of programming and organization: if you want to travel Norway in a cheap way you must do some research before you start. Airbnb, just to say one, allows you to find spectacular accomodations for less than 1000 nok per day, and houses are full of everything you need. When you’re there try the norwegian way: buy your food at grocery store (Kiwi for example) and eat outside in the nature. If you need restaurants or hotel you have to be prepared to high prices. Otherwise you can spare lot of money simply enjoying what nature as to offer, that is so much. I hope to come back soon

By: Mr Ray

Mr Ray — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 07:42:45 +0000

Not only are the curtains semi-transparent in many Norwegian budget hotels, there is a consistent ignorance as to what is regarded as normal international standards. Beds made from pallets or packing cases, like wooden boxes on the floor where you stump your feet against it as bed legs are considered a luxury. You’d be hard pressed to find a double bed in many places. Don’t expect a high standard as many Norwegians bring with them their sleeping bags, just to be on the safe side.

By: Jim Flynn

Jim Flynn — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:32:16 +0000

Yes, Norway can be expensive but so can England or France. What price though can you put on clean fresh air, spectacular scenery, relatively low crime rate giving personal safety, usually pleasant and very honest people,normally uncrowded roads and a great sense of freedom.

My wife and I have been visiting Norway for nearly 40 years and for 10 years owned a hytte so we regard it as our second home. In fact we have traveled more of Norway than most Norwegians. From Lindesnes up to the Nordkapp and from the Eastern valleys to the Vestkapp and everywhere in between.

We were very disappointed when we had to cancel our planned holiday for July but now find that we are allowed to visit Norway again so we will be back in August.

By: Jenny DB

Jenny DB — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 11:56:05 +0000

The state, when it comes to f ex the Flåm rail line price? If you order a ticket to the station BEFORE the Flåm line begins (at Myrdal), the prices are normal. The excuberant prices are only for the part between Myrdal and Flåm. Yes, it’s expensive, and though there’s nice scenery along the way you can get just (or at least almost as) as nice scenery on other train trips that cost less.

Norway is very expensive if you don’t do your research before you come. If you do, it’s always possiblet to find cheaper options. I travelled with a friend a couple of weeks ago and we found acommodation in Bergen priced down to 600-700 kroner. AirBnB and even hotels. If you book while you’re there or just before, and choose expensive hotels, of course it’s going to cost. Instead of just blaming the government for high prices, maybe do some research before you come… and another reason for high prices is that Norway is a high-cost economy, with proper wages etc. even in industries like bars and restaurants. Which means you aren’t expected to leave a large tip, as the workers already get a livable wage 🙂

By: CDF

CDF — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 10:06:00 +0000

In reply to Miguel. Low budget tourism needs volume to be justifiable and volume won't be a thing in this country as everything else (food, drinks, transportation...) is much more expensive than many other countries.

By: Andy

Andy — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 09:24:15 +0000

You pinned it … blame the state that overtax everything.. Hardly possible to deliver any seasonal services in a country that confiscates your earnings that way.

By: Miguel

Miguel — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 10:24:46 +0000

… And the stupid outrageous prices, the lack of accommodations, the poor railway network (and expensive Oslo – Flåm 2000kr?! Rather go one week to Portugal), no hostels, no restaurants variety, expensive nightlife, expensive groceries.

Vacations in Norway is only for retired old wealthy people. Not good for young backpackers. Young people deal well with water temperature… not the 1500kr per night hotels… they all flock to nearby countries.

Norway is simply way way underdeveloped in tourism.