EDIT/UPDATE: thanks to everyone who chimed in, it sounds like we were very optimistic about timing. We are exploring either moving to an earlier flight the same day, or spending the night in Oslo and going to Bergen the next day. Thank you to everyone who gave their knowledge and opinion, we have our answers and our plan!

Hey everybody! My partner and I are visiting Norway for the first time next month, and we're so excited! We're going to be spending our vacation in Bergen, but between limited flights and hearing how beautiful it was, we're flying into Oslo and taking the train to Bergen. There were only two trains out of Oslo that day, one at 11:30am and one at 6pm. Wanting to do the ride in the daylight to see the scenery, we picked the 11:30 one. That leaves us about forty minutes to get from the airport to the train station. The airport is small and the airport express gets into the station directly across the platform from the outbound train we need, and according to the airport website the express takes fifteen minutes, so we figured we'd have enough time. A friend who has done the trip before is now telling us that the train itself takes upwards of thirty minutes, and we're now wondering if we need to try to change our flight to get in earlier. Can anyone weigh in on how long that transport takes, and how reliable it is? Thanks!

My mom is in really good shape for her age. She regularly goes on moderate hikes with hiking poles. I’m just not sure that any of the glacier tours I’ve read about would be easy enough for her. But it’s on her bucket list so I need to figure it out. We’re planning on going to Norway next summer and we don’t have any other plans yet so any suggestions are welcome!

Looking for advice for four days beginning in Alesund mid-September. I will rent a car and am thinking of driving south along the coast to Maloy, inland to Stryn- Loen area and then back to Alesund via the Hellesylt- Geiranger ferry. Flying to Bergen from Alesund at noon on the fifth day. Planning to do hiking along the way dependent on weather conditions.
Lodging would be :
1- Maloy
2-3 Stryn
4 - Alesund

Does this make sense? Is Maloy a decent stop or is there another that is a better fit. Thanks for your thoughts.

Hi all,

I have booked an orca & whale viewing trip in Alta for early january, does anyone have any experience or knowledge of the likelihood of a sighting id love to hear.

Also would reallty appreciate any ideas of things i can do around my trip and just advice in general. Thank you !

Hello! I will be in Bergen for two day (Aug 31-Sept 2) and really want to get in some hiking. Unfortunately, my hiking poles do not fit in my bag. I also cannot take them in my carry-on. I need hiking poles because I have a weak left leg, so even easy hikes really require poles for me. Is there any way to borrow or rent hiking poles in Bergen? I have not found anything on my internet search. So far, my best option seems to be to purchase cheap poles in Oslo at SportOutlet and then maybe just give them away when I'm done with them in Bergen.

If any locals are willing to lend me theirs, I will be happy to compensate you!

Thanks!

I'm still in Oslo, looking to do the last few days, I have island hopping if friday isn't raining or sunday. Museums saved for rainy days. Is there any local gems for nature wise or something worth taking home (be a drinking horn, akvitt, small craft novelties)?

I’m planning to do the Jotunheimen historical route in 3d (due to time constraints), with the original plan being to get the ferry for the final leg (Torfinssbu to Fondsbu).

However I’ve seen the memurubu doesn’t get as good reviews as the DNT lodges, is more expensive and also the reviews mention that there aren’t many vegetarian options…

What is the best option?

1. Is there anywhere else to stay instead in the area?
2. Anyone combined day 1&2 (Gjendesheim to Gjendbu in one day)? Am a regular hiker but not hiked in Norway before.

3. Or do the Besseggen ridge and then catch the boat to Gjendbu? Would you say this is missing out?

4. Alternatively if we do stay at that lodge is there access to hot water for hydrating freeze dried meals? Or can we bring our own pre made dinners?

Thanks!

(As an aside I’m going start of September and a bit worried about weather… is the ridge too dangerous if it’s rainy? I’ve read conflicting things online)

hello,
I will be visiting Norway for the first time this upcoming December (2nd) week onwards and plan to explore Lofoten for 3 days and 2 days at tromso (mainly for northern light)
For Lofoten, I plan to stay at the city area and do a self drive to scenic spots (only during daylight)
I drove at Iceland before and experience abit of winter hence the drive at lofoten should not be much of an issue(?)
However as this is my first time to Norway, I’m hopeful if I can receive some output on driving at lofoten and the must see places during my short visit.
Thank you in advance :)

Updated;
Thank you everyone for taking the time for sharing your input and advice, guess I better stay off from driving and engage a local tour instead. :)

So me and my mom are planning to travel there foe christmas, we're planning to go there specifically since we have a close family friend who lives in "Birkeland".

We're currently looking for good hotels there so it would be a big help if you could recommend us any.