I apologize for the delayed response.
Our August 2023 trip was spectacular. We were aware of the high probability of rain and prepared for it in our tours. The vr.no website and app will make it very easy to plan around the rain.
A note: we did not travel like Rick, but rather chose to splurge the entire time. We flew on Widerøe from Hamburg to Bergen and followed that with the train from the airport to downtown. We stayed at the Bergen Harbor Hotel one block from the base of the harbor and the Fisketorget. The hotel has a wonderful breakfast that is included; however, the rooms are small, especially the baths.
The Bergen card is well worth its use. We toured the following places: Hanseatic Museum, Gamle Bergen, Den Nationale Scene, Bergerhus Fortress, Bryggens Museum, Kode Art Museum, and Troldhaugen including the afternoon concert [excellent!]. We dined at the following: Fjåk Chocolate [hot chocolate and snacks], Bar Amundsen [whisky], Henrik Ølog Vinstove [craft beers], Bryggen Tracteursted, and Bryggdeloftet & Stuene. We chose to eat as much seafood as possible and Bergen delivered.
To take in the Norway in a Nutshell part of our trip, we personally booked individually each segment taking the early train from Bergen to Voss, bus from Voss to Gudvangen [by the time we got to a bus, they were all filled. However, the bus company brought on more buses to ensure everyone arrived at Gudvangen on time, not so worrisome], the fjord ferry Gudvangen to Fläm [had time to dine at Ægir Brewpub], the train from Fläm to Myrdal, and finally the train from Myrdal to Oslo. We arrived at Oslo at about 22:25.
We stayed at the Hotel Christiania Teater. It was fabulous and served a wonderful breakfast. In addition, above the first-floor breakfast room is an excellent pizza restaurant that was nice and quiet with a nice view.
We used the Oslo Pass and toured the following: Royal Palace for the changing of the guard, Vigeland Park, took the Hop-on bus to Bygdøy and toured: Norwegian Maritime Museum, Oskar Hall, and sat along the harbor for lunch at the Museum. Then we took the harbor ferry and toured: Opera House, Munch Museum, and the Tiger Statue.
Lastly, the train from downtown to the airport is very convenient, fast, and efficient.
Overall, we liked Bergen much more than Oslo; however, we want to see more of Norway on our next trip. Rick’s guide to Norway is much better than all the other guides available. We chose to not restrict our fun by being too strict with a schedule, but let the cities take us where the fun might be. So, we had a blast. I hope this was of some help and that you enjoy your travels.