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How to 5 nights between Oslo and Bergen?

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Planning a two week trip between Denmark and Norway. We are down to five nights to split between Oslo and Bergen (will overnight in Flam). Originally I was thinking two in Oslo and three in Bergen based on other trip reports. I am reading RS Scandinavia as I write this and he recommends 3 in Oslo and 1-2 in Bergen.

We generally are slow travelers and can spend longer in each town than RS usually recommends without getting bored. There will be us and our 7 year old daughter, so extensive hiking in the mtns is out of the picture.

I always heard Oslo was a little gritty and two nights was enough, bur now second guessing. FWIW we will be arriving via the overnight ferry from Copenhagen, and then taking the train to Flam.

Thanks!

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Agree with RS. Bergen is beautiful and charming but also small and compact. There is not a whole lot to do there. Much more to see and do in and around Oslo…which did not impress us as “gritty “. We especially enjoyed Vigeland Park (your daughter may not appreciate the sculptures but there is plenty of space to run and play!). The Oslo Opera House is also interesting to visit — both outside and in. And, food is great!

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For me, Oslo has plenty for two days (possibly three). Bergen has enough for one if you are just wanting to walk around the old wharf, and another if you also want to do the beautiful scenic walk from Mount Ulriken to Mount Fløyen. This walk is about 8 miles and includes a bit of rock scrambling but we saw many children doing it. But Bergen really is the gateway to the fjords so spending more time here also means you can take day trips to the local fjords (like Hardangerfjord).

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I liked both Oslo and Bergen.

Look into taking the entire "Norway in a Nutshell" routing and spread it out over two days. It won't be as rushed.

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Just returned .I did not find Oslo gritty at all. Your 7 yr old will enjoy the trams Vigeland Park and you can do boat trips in the harbor. We did the Historical Museum. We caught the one half hour tour of the Viking exhibit...the guide is great and let us a d some kids try on a helmet and hold a shield and sword. InFlam there was a ' train ' that went along the town. And some trails. In Bergen we did the funicular to top and that was fun

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Thanks all- I think I will keep my 3 nights in bergen (which is really only two full days + the rest of the day after I get there from Flam) - but might consider moving one of my 5 nights in Copenhagen to Oslo

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Up on Mt. Floyen, there is an amazing "ropes course" for kids. I think you could go nearly 100 yards without touching the ground. Fantastic for your daughter. And great fun to watch. The whole area was amazing. We spent about half a day up there.
There was a lot more to do in Oslo than in Bergen, at least for kids. Vigeland Park is great. Kids of all ages love the little angry baby, but the other sculptures are really cool to see, too. A trip out to Bygdoy could take most of a day. We rode the bus out and took the ferry back. I know one of the museums out there is closed/closing for a time, but there is a lot to see. https://www.visitoslo.com/en/activities-and-attractions/boroughs/bygdoy/attractions/

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