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The Perfect Norway Holiday - where to go and what to eat
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items Are you travelling to Norway? Here is a collection of the best things to do for you to make the most of your holiday!
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Starting in Bergen
Take a train to Voss
Get a bus to Gudvangen
Take a ferry to Flam
Train to Oslo
Starting in Bergen
Bergen is a city in Norway's southwestern coast. It's known for the colourful houses, and is near lots of mountains and fjords!
Brunost (brown cheese) is an iconic Norwegian food! It's a bit sweet and some people even describe the taste as similar to caramel. It's commonly eaten with toast or waffle. If you want to try Norwegian food, this is a must!
Eat BROWN CHEESE and Waffle in the Kaf Kafe Bryggen
Bryggen is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk along the harbour to see the colourful houses, shop for souvenirs, and grab a bite to eat.
Visit the Bryggen Wharf
Starting in Bergen, this tour will pick you up in a van, stop at Vik to see an almost 1000 year old church, take you on a boat in the fjords and drop you off in Fjaerland to see the glacier! This round trip takes about 12 hour, so allocate a whole da...
See the most beautiful sceneries on a fjord and glacier tour - day trip
Of course, you will need a place to stay :) There are so many hotels with pretty views near Bryggen. Or if you want to save money, look for places a bit further from the centre.
Book your accommodation
It can get windy, especially if you are taking the boat tour! So remember to pack a jacket.
Stay warm - Windbreaker jacket
Take a train to Voss
You can stop at Voss for a few hours to soak in the beautiful water views. Or stay a few days and go skiing or take the cable car!
You'll get a panoramic view of the mountains surrounding Voss
Take a gondola for panoramic views
If you go during the snowy season, you can go skiing in these mountains!
Skiing in Voss
Stay in a cosy resort after your skiing adventures
Stay at the ski resort
Get a bus to Gudvangen
Gudvangen is a popular tourist destination and is where you can find the Viking Village!
Enter the Viking world! How awesome is that!!
Visit the Viking Village
If you want to take your visit to the Viking Village to the next level, why not even wear a costume!
Wear viking clothes to visit the village
It's always a good idea to take your water bottle during your trip. You're going to be walking a lot and exploring, remember to stay hydrated!
Remember to stay hydrated
Take a ferry to Flam
The ferry from Gudvangen to Flam takes 2 hours. Be warned that Flam is a small village and shops close early, so if you're getting there at night, bring some snacks :)
It's free!
Visit Flåm Railway Museum
Imagine kayaking in the breath-taking fjords!
Go kayaking in the beautiful waters
If you're in Flam, this is a must! This has been called the most beautiful train ride in the world. And it starts your journey to Oslo.
The Flam Railway - a must
Train to Oslo
Oslo is the capital of Norway. There are lots of museum to see and cool architecture.
Free walking tours are always a fun way to explore the city, learn its history, and get recommendations of more places to visit. Although it's free, you're expected to tip at the end.
Free walking tour
The Oslo Opera House looks cool to see, and you can even climb it! Nice place to see the sunset.
Climb the Oslo Opera House
If my recommendations haven't been enough, look into this guide for more tips, suggestions, and maps.
Lonely Planet Pocket Oslo (Pocket Guide)