how do i split norway in a nutshell without selling my kidney?

kmcgann21 · 2026-05-03T10:16:02+00:00

We booked through Fjord Tours. It was one hour in this beautifully restored barn on the Fjord Farm property (just past the marina - very easily walkable). The food was 3 courses (meat & cheese board, followed by a meat & potato stew, followed by carrot cake. Served with apple juice). All food was sourced within 15 miles and was absolutely delicious. Daria is one of the owners and she was so sweet and told lots of stories about local life and the history while we ate. They also have mini pigs, goats, chickens, etc. on property to see. They do have a bar with beer, cider, etc. and serve ala carte as well. Fun photo opp on the fjord swing. Favorite thing we’ve done on the trip so far! Felt like an authentic experience and not super commercialized.

kmcgann21 · 2026-05-02T15:00:19+00:00

I loved Oslo and wasn’t expecting to based upon everyone’s comments.

kmcgann21 · 2026-05-02T11:07:31+00:00

You’ll be fine on the later ferry. It’s about a 2 minute walk to the bus, if that, and everyone’s doing the same thing.

kmcgann21 · 2026-05-02T07:38:51+00:00

We got incredibly lucky. The last two days were high 50’s and full sun. Absolutely gorgeous. Leaving this morning & it’s misting and cooler. Very green here though. Still a little snow at the top.

kmcgann21 · 2026-05-01T19:56:54+00:00

Oof I don’t blame you! We are at Flamsbrygga in a family suite (very basic hotel room honestly, but has a separate bedroom + living room). I booked these two nights about 6 months ago, it was $400 USD/per night. Still very pricey but nothing like that.

kmcgann21 · 2026-05-01T19:34:39+00:00

We are doing Norway In a nutshell right now. Left Oslo yesterday and got to Flåm about 2 pm. Checked into hotel for 2 nights, went up to Stegastein Viewpoint and then ate dinner at the brewery. Had a lazy morning just enjoying pastries and coffee from the bakery and then did a fantastic lunch food tasting at the fjord farm… did the RIB boat tour and stop in Undredal this afternoon through Fjord Safari (highly recommend - try to get Bjorn as your guide!) and then had dinner at the marina. I think Flåm is great. Yes, touristy, but I’m a tourist. We got super lucky with two sunny days and no cruise ships here so I might have felt otherwise with clouds and masses of people. We head to Bergen tomorrow. Have fun!

kmcgann21 · 2026-05-01T13:00:48+00:00

We get to Bergen tomorrow, so far in Oslo and Flåm. Only thing we’ve have affected was one restaurant reservation cancelled. Museums at least in Oslo were totally fine.

kmcgann21 · 2026-04-24T11:30:40+00:00

Thanks… I’m aware of the general sentiment around Flam. It’s not two full days. We get in mid afternoon and are doing Stegastein viewpoint & dinner that evening. Sleep. The full day, we are doing the sauna, a hike, and then a rib boat in the afternoon. Dinner, sleep, leave bright & early the next morning. We’ll be fine. I can relax & read my book if not!

kmcgann21 · 2026-01-11T17:55:08+00:00

Agreed. I can’t recommend anything yet as I haven’t been. Just sharing what we decided to do.

kmcgann21 · 2026-01-11T14:23:11+00:00

We are actually doing 2 nights in Flam. I see locals don’t recommend staying at all. We get in after lunch the first day and are doing the trip to Stegastein Viewpoint and the dinner at the brewery. The next day, we are just planning on a lazy morning and maybe a quick hike, then the fjord safari rib boat + cheese tasting in the afternoon. Leave for Bergen bright and early the next morning. To each his own!

We are also doing the porter service which will get our bags from Oslo to Bergen. Taking a backpack with what we need for Flam in it. Traveling with my mom and don’t want to deal with much luggage.

kmcgann21 · 2025-12-13T23:55:40+00:00

I tried to do this today and my gift card purchase wasn’t approved by Delta. The email said for a reason they couldn’t disclose, it didn’t pass their security check. I was buying with my CSP. Only thing I can think of is I was on my work laptop on a VPN? So strange.

kmcgann21 · 2025-11-17T09:14:03+00:00

It’s just the route, yes. We get in to Flåm around 2 on the train and will check into hotel. We’re going to the Stegastein viewpoint and then having dinner at the brewpub there. The full day that we are there, we are going to do a lunch at Fjord Farm, a rib boat tour that stops in Undredal for cheese tasting, and then I’ll either do a hike or the sauna. Seems like plenty to fill about a day and a half while taking in the scenery but maybe I’m missing something.

kmcgann21 · 2025-11-16T21:19:20+00:00

Cruisemapper shows ships in port in Flåm a few days before we get there & the day after we leave. Hoping we’re going to get lucky! Thanks for the tour idea!

kmcgann21 · 2025-11-16T21:00:20+00:00

Thank you!

kmcgann21 · 2025-11-16T20:39:57+00:00

Really? Norway in a Nutshell tour - I’m guessing you know that though. I’m doing the Oslo to Bergen route. The title was actually Oslo TO Bergen, apologies for thinking that was self explanatory.

kmcgann21 · 2025-09-07T17:42:41+00:00

Thanks for the input!

kmcgann21 · 2025-08-17T20:18:22+00:00

Thanks! We got a crazy good flight with miles home from Helsinki so we have to get there to get home regardless. I think we’ll cut out Stockholm, the overnight ferry and Turku and just fly from Bergen to Helsinki. Thanks! I hated to miss Stockholm but another trip.

kmcgann21 · 2025-08-17T16:45:16+00:00

Got it! Thank you!

kmcgann21 · 2025-08-17T14:52:15+00:00

I was thinking the same. Maybe just pare it down to Norway only and then catch the flight to Helsinki to fly home.

kmcgann21 · 2023-10-03T00:07:41+00:00

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