Norway Travel Forum

Hi everyone

Does anyone know of any bars in Drammen (or even Oslo) that will be showing the Rangers v Zenit St Petersburg game tonight?

Thanks

I dont have a great deal of money to spend this year on holidays so am trying to do a few short breaks. Just been informed that DFDS do a Newcastle - Bergen three night break. Although it does seem that you spend more time on the ferry than in Norway. Has anyone done this and is this worth doing? I dont mind only having an afternoon or so in Norway, but can you see much on the ferry trip on the way in or is it a case of sea... sea... sea... coach drive around... sea... sea... sea... home?

Any advice/experiences you'd have would be much appreciated!

Cheers

Jen

My cousin and I will be traveling and visiting relatives in Ostre Toten area, we will drive back to Oslo on the 19th of August, return our rental at the airport and would like to stay at or near Oslo airport to fly out on an early flight on the 20th, any ideas? I have only found very, very expensive lodging. I need to bok in the next two weeks. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Ina

Hello, next month we are going on a cruise and one of the stops is Olden. I am looking at the possibility of organising our own excursion to see Briksdal Glacier (not to walk on it) I imagine there must be some kind of local transportation from Olden to the Glacier but so far I have been unsuccesful in finding buses, car rentals, etc. Does anybody know if there are buses that connect these two points and if so provide info. Thank you very much.

Hi Everyone,

I am planning one day in Oslo (of course, a cruise visit) and the ship will be in port from 9am – 5pm.

I would like to visit the Vigeland Sculpture Garden, and also stroll the harbor area of Aker Brygge to Karl Johans Gate and do a little shopping in this area. On my walking tour, I’d like to include City Hall, the Royal Palace and Olso Cathedral. Finally, I’d also like to check out the Akershus Fortress and Castle.

Sometime during the day, I’d also like to plan a lunch stop at an inexpensive café, but one that has good local food and a nice view. Outdoor would be preferred, but I am flexible. Has anyone heard of the café Vin Og or have an opinion of it? Actually, I don’t even mind taking food to go, I love seafood, and I have heard that seafood is available to “buy” in some outdoor stalls.

I will not have local currency when I first get off the ship, so will I need to find an ATM or can I purchase public transportation in Euros or using a credit card? I love walking and don’t mind walking between sites (if the distance is reasonable) so that’s an option too.

Can anyone suggest a good itinerary to pack this all in -in one (relatively non-stressful) day?

Thanks very much,
Jeana

Hi everyone. My friend and I will be in Norway (primarily Oslo) for a few days at the end of June. We'd love the chance to get away to see either the Fjords or just to be able to go hiking somewhere in the mountains for a day, as time is limited. Unfortunately cost is also limited as we're students so trying to holiday on a shoestring. Is it possible to get the train/bus to somewhere relatively near to Oslo where we could do this? We're prepared to travel a maximum of 4 hours each way so long as we arrive at a decent hour to go hiking!
Thanks :-)

looks like the train would leave us about a kilometre from the hotel, more than I'd like for a tired four year old -- the hotel site says a bus is nearby, but I can't figure out which this is. On the visit oslo site, there is mentioned an airport express bus and flubussekpressen. I can't make head or tails out of the latter, and the route for the former shows it starting at the airport and ending at the SAS hotel. Can anyone advise how I can get close to the Thon Hotel Munch from the airport, without using a taxi?

many thanks

I am flying from Oslo Torp to Glasgow by Ryanair at 09.25am on Sunday 18 May. Torp Express website says that their daily bus service from Oslo Bus Terminal is timed to fit in with Ryanair departures. However, the published bus timetable does not indicate any early service on Sundays that would get to Torp in time for my flight. Has anyone else faced this problem and found an alternative means of transport?

Thanks.

I'm looking for accommodations in Oslo after arriving via the train from Bergen and the MS Innvik, a former ferry now converted to a hotel and theatre looks close to the train station and a little funky. Is the area it is located in a safe place to walk around (Lonely Planet says you have to cross a busy highway and a bleak parking lot to get to it)? Any opinions on this unusual place? Thanks for any help on this.

Hi All,

I plan to have some vacation in Geiranger for 1 or 2 days. Actually what I want to see is:
- The great Trollstigen (north route from Geiranger to Andalsnes)
- Beautiful Dalsnibba (south route to Grotli)
- The gigantic rock Flydalsjuvet (south route)

For the Trollstigen, I would like to use bus (The Golden Route). Is The Golden Route cover route from Geiranger to Andalsnes (not Andalsnes to Geiranger)? The problem is that I will go in 28 - 29 May 2008 and the Golden Route itself operate in June 2008. Does anyone can give me some alternative?

For the Dalsnibba, is there any public transportation that I can use except Golden Route?

For Flydalsjuvet, what public transportation that cover this route?

Also, if I rent car, it have minimum 3 days car rental and it's so expensive. So I would like to have some pt or motorcycle.. Need help if anyone knows for motorcycle rental with minimum budget and not minimum 3 days.. Many thanks before

BR,
Christoper

I want to take the highly advised train trip from Bergen to Oslo but when I have gone online to book a trip, I have run into two railroads--NSR and RailEurope. Are they the same thing or are there two different train trips between these two cities? When I put my reservation information into each site I get different prices, but both trips leave Bergen and arrive in Oslo at the same time. Also, where can I find information about the "Norway in a Nutshell" trip? Thanks much.

How many miles north of the Arctic Circle is NordKapp??

Hi,

I'm coming to Oslo to follow a conference on 13 and 14 May. I'll be able to visit the city the 12th and 14th afternoon. What would you recommend for such a short stay? Any "must do's"? Any locals who wants to be my guide (in return for some pints?) is also always welcome ;-)

Koen

I have to be in Sweden on 17/18September and am planning to spend about one week traveling in Norway. Weatherwise would it be perferable to do Norway before the 17th? Also at that tme of the year is it necessary to book hotels in advance. We are lanning to spend most of our time in the fjiord country.
Thanks
ALLEN

Can some one please help me find a caravan site, where I can hook up my touring caravan.
I am looking for sites around Linderud, which is about 20km North of Oslo.

Any help much appreciated

Hello

I am looking for a good artist material shop (not the kind where grandma buys her bricolage stuff!) more like paint and brushes and pencils, fusain and aquarelles

thanks in advance

I'd like to know what are the summer destinations for young peoples (20-30 years) from Norway in the Mediterranean area. Thanks

Hi- Can anyone give us up-to-date help identifying grocery stores easily accessed by Thon Hotel Munch (or via transit from there)? Also cheap (as possible, anyway) veggie food, esp. Indian or Italian? Or any other tips about keeping food costs down. We will also be in Bergen (thon Hotel Brygge) so any of the same info for Bergen most appreciated.
Also, do you know if it's true that some hotels will let you pack some breakfast to take away (paying, of course, not stealing)...is this a reasonably good way to get some food, or is one better off shopping?
takk!

Hi. This seems to be the best forum for travel in Norway so here goes.

I've read most of the other posts but still can't find an answer to my problem.

Me and my girlfriend have decided to come to Norway in July for about 6 to 7 days and both being students are wanting to save mony to some degree. Basically, we will sacrifice comfort for the chance to see more of the country or part of country we choose to stay.

So hostels and the like are what we are looking for.

We will be arriving in Bergen and from what I can see, hostels are available for arounf £25 per night? This is great, but one thing that attracted us there was the fjords and pulprit rock etc. How can we incorporate cheap hostels, fjord cruizes, maybe another city and tours on a budget (probably not?)..

The NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL tour looks ok, but one thing that put me off was the idea of not having freedom to roam etc (or have I misunderstood that?)

Are their any of 'tours' that offer a little flexibility, freedom and at a good price??


I look forward to your kind replys.

Alan

We have to be on a 7am flite from Flesland airport, July 3 thru Lufthansa. Does the airport bus begin its run this early from Bergen, probably we would need to get on it by 5:30 am. Are taxis available at this time and what would be the approximate cost for two people? Thank you, Wilmathecat

Hi all

We plan to camp and drive around Norway for 9 days in May. We have the start and end points but I'm hoping someone could suggest a route with the car between. I'm not sure how far North we can head given we need to drive all the way back to Olso at the end. We enjoy hiking and the main things we want to enjoy is the scenery and fjords.

Day 1 Arrive in Oslo and take the train to Bergen (7 hours)
Day 2 Bergen
Day 3 Pick up car in Bergen drive to .....
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8 Drive back to Oslo to return car.
Day 9 Oslo

Any suggestions would be most welcome
cheers
mike

can anyone give me some suggestions for inexpensive accommodation (pension/guesthouse/hotel) close to torp airport? just looking for one night, arriving late and travelling with a toddler?

Hello,

I'm planning to spend 1-2 months in Lillestrom (or the places close to Lillestrom), starting from July. My days are flexible. Do you have any idea on where to search for a house in Lillestrom for that period? I would really appreciate your help -also, if you have any links for houses in Lillestrom will be a great help. I've so far sent e-mails to the local agencies but they don't rent short term..Also, if you know anybody renting a room or a floor in his/her house, I'm interested.

Thanks in advance.

Hi,

In the beginning of June we're going to Oslo. I've read that the Holmenkollen ski jump tower will be torn down by the end of the Summer 2008. Have the works started already or will they have started when we're there? And is the museum closed also then?

Greets,
Brecht

Hi can anyone suggest inexpensive, good accommodation near Torp Airport?

Hi,

I'll be in Norway in the first part of July to see the Sogneforden.I'll be on an individual tour. The tour ends in Bergen.

I'm wondering if it's worthwhile to stay in Bergen for a day or two. If not, I'm planning to return to Oslo from Bergen on an overnight train two and a half hours after the tour has ended.

Also, what would the weather be like during that part of the year?

hope 2 spend night camping on langoyene in june can anyone help with timetable for ferry 2 island

Hey friends, I am going to Oslo just for one night and am looking forward to spending the night in a cheap youth hostel or something of the sort. I just need to lay my head and really am not bothered too much about facilities. Can anybody help me with some suggestions? I would prefer a place close to the bus station for ryanair flights. Thanks in advance

Could someone help me please?
Is there a direct train from Oslo Airport to Trondheim or must I go to Oslo Central first?

Thank you

I am in Oslo for 1 day and evening on business and would like to sample traditional Norwegian food. Please help.

Also where are the best places to drink and dance.