Comments on: Norway Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

By: Bernard

Bernard — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:39:59 +0000

Very good advice. Four trips and have still never seen all. there is to visit. One thing that caught many off guard, was the July vacation and the daily “open” hours. No one had ever said that in July, visiting a lot pf places is hard to do because a large number of places are closed or have every limited hours. Even the daily business hours and weekend hours. We adapted but still caused a lot of disappointments. Thanks for all you post.

By: Dawn Farris

Dawn Farris — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 22:55:32 +0000

In reply to Ana A. Morales. We’re planning a similar family trip for teens and a tween. Would you please respond with things that went well and things you would do different next time.

By: Ante

Ante — Tue, 19 May 2020 11:14:38 +0000

Hi David! I loved your photos. Also I am visiting Trondheim this summer if Corona allows me 🙂 I have my trip all planned up and now I can’t wait to finally go!

By: Franklin

Franklin — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 07:07:57 +0000

For me, I like train travel. If no train then ferry should be the option. Flying is also okay since I can visit Longyearbyen and Tromso. My least favourite is a long road traveling journey.
Should I pick Oslo/Bergen/Tromso/Longyearbyen?

By: David Nikel

David Nikel — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:32:23 +0000

In reply to Ana A. Morales.

Hi, I can’t plan out an itinerary for you but I can offer some general guidance – first things first decide on a region, the fjords, Lofoten and Tromsø are all a very long way from each other. So if you’re flying from Boston to Lofoten, you’ll also need to fly down to Bergen in order to see the fjords. Best thing to do is to grab a map and figure out the big picture, then look at details. For the details: /book/moon-norway/

By: David Nikel

David Nikel — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:29:19 +0000

In reply to Linder. Hi, I can't really advise because it seems like you have all the possible options outlined, you just need to pick the one that works best for you! One-way car rental is always super expensive simply because that car has to end up being taken back to the origin point. Personally I wouldn't drive but as I'm not a fan of driving anyway, that's not really a recommendation. Whichever option you pick, I am sure you will enjoy it!

By: Linder

Linder — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 03:42:04 +0000

Thank you for the information. My husband and I are active folks and will have 5 nights in Norway flying from Stockholm after a 10 day cruise of Baltic sea. I was thinking of flying to Bergen for a night and flying out of Oslo mid July. I thought 2 nights in Oslo would be good. Question Do we take the train from Bergen to Oslo and spend a night in Flam or rent a car and spend a night by the Hardanger Fjords and than drive up by Flam do the Ferry and train and stay in the area one night. Ot stay in one Fjord area for 2 nights and less driving?? I was shocked how expensive a one way Bergen to Oslo car rental is and 7 dollars a list for gas. If it seems like worth it we will bite the bullet on a car for the experience but bot sure what to do. I have been researching and researching for advice. I hope you can give some advice. I am happy to switch any part of the trip with guidance. Thank you in advance

By: Ana A. Morales

Ana A. Morales — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 22:05:00 +0000

In reply to Norm Carlson.

Hello Norm & David,
I appreciate your comments and blog.

I am planning a trip to Norway for the first time with my family of two teen boys and my husband this July for solid 10-12 days and would love to hear about lodge names and planning tips to visit Norway’s fjords.

We are departing from east coast US, leaving from Boston planning to fly to Tromso or Bodo and explore Lofoten.

I haven’t decided to rent a car or train. Love to stay in AirBnB or lodge so I can cook some of my meals for my hungry teens : )
We love the outdoors and prefer our own schedule to get the most of Norway than limited cruise or or guided tour. I don’t mind a short day or 2 guided within the 10 days of vacation if you suggest one.
I appreciate your feedback!
Ana

By: Jan

Jan — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 18:53:54 +0000

Give us some info on best places and ways to celebrate St. Hans, please.

By: Norm Carlson

Norm Carlson — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 05:08:30 +0000

Hello David,
It is good to see your articles about traveling in Norway. You have many good suggestions, but there may be some others that you did not mention. My wife and I have extended family in Norway. We have traveled to Norway nine times over the years. I have given a couple of programs to my Sons of Norway Lodge and some other lodges about how to plan your first trip to Norway. Since I cover so much information for the program, I have provided a two page sheet of information for later reference. If you are interested, I can e-mail the information to you. I would be interested in hearing your thoughts about the information I have provided.
Best wishes,
Norm Carlson
U.S.A.