Hi, in September 2026 I'm hoping to tag-along with my cousin and her husband to Norway. They are visiting a Swedish friend who now lives in Norway. We only have 1 week. I will be free to explore as I wish, besides visiting their friend. Day 1 of course, is 'travel day'.
Is it possible to do a one-day bus trip over the Swedish border, or is it too much trouble? Within Norway, what 1-day escorted tours are good - Bergen, other options? So far, I'm planning a 2-3 hour cruise on the Oslo fjord. I would love to visit an art museum, if possible. Thanks for any insight. Greg
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Bergen is great. The best fjord in Norway is Geirangerford. That one might be a bit far for you to travel.
I would stick to Norway.
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Are you wanting to go to Sweden for something specific or just to say you've been there?
Where in Norway will you be based? Oslo or somewhere else?
Bergen is more than day trip. Consider doing the Norway in a Nutshell route between Oslo and Bergen via Flåm. Scenic trains, bus and ferry through the beautiful Naeyorfjord. This will take a full day unless you decide to overnight along the route.
Then spend at least a full day in Bergen. Take the funicular up to Mt. Fløyen for the views and a walk, visit the Bryggen, a UNESCO sight.
In Oslo there are several museums including The National Art museum and The Munch Museum. Also in Oslo, you could take the ferry to Bygdøy with several museums including the wonderful Museum of Cultural History.
The Oslo fjord is nice, but won't give you the Wow factor of the Naeyorfjord or the Geirangerfjord.