Hi has anyone traveled to the Alesund area ? We are hikers and love nature and heard it's amazing. We also are very interested in History and local culture.
we would love to take the train from Oslo to Bergen - and then head to areas North.
We have 3 weeks it's our first trip to Norway.
Would love any suggestions
We are open to driving, ferries , train, flying - interested in people's ideas on transport and what to see - the transportation connections are a bit overwhelming!
Thanks so much , Lori
Posted by
Cornwall
299 posts
I would take the Hurtigruten from Bergen to Alesund after doing the Oslo - Bergen train.
Posted by
Northern Minnesota
762 posts
We rented a car last September (round-trip from the Oslo airport). I would recommend driving.
I love Alesund. My grandmother immigrated from there, so I had always wanted to visit there. We were only there a couple nights of our 18 days, but I hope to go back.
If you want a copy of my detailed trip report, you can message me, and I will send it to you tonight or tomorrow when I'm home.
Posted by
OP
11 posts
Hello yes! - the Hurtigruten ferry looks great - but the over night trip to Alesund is not bookable yet that I can see.
They only seem to offer 3-4 day trips. I heard if they don't sell those tickets then they open it up for overnight trip?
I may have this wrong-
Also would love to see any itineraries!
thanks so much
Lori
Posted by
Berlin
2927 posts
Did you try Havila? They share the same route with Hurtigruten. One ship per day from either one or the other.