Traveling with grown-up teens for 8 days in the first week of August, interested in hikes and nature, and want to spend 2 days in the city. What would you suggest: flying in and out of separate cities (Bergen and Oslo) or flying in and out of the same city? Please help me plan the itinerary. Kindly suggest hotels, Airbnb, ferry, or restaurants. Thank you.
Posted by
Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico
2035 posts
Welcome to the forum!
I would suggest you do some research on NiN (Norway in a Nutshell). This involves a journey from Oslo to Bergen (or in the opposite direction). There are a lot of ways to customize it, including stopovers along the way. It sounds like you might enjoy some time in Flam, where there are hiking opportunities in the vicinity, but also beware, because large cruise ships often dock in Flam and spill their passengers in very large numbers. There are alternatives, but I do think it would be best if you do the research and then come back with specific questions.
I do suggest an open jaw flight (into Oslo and out of Bergen). There's no reason to go back to where you started.
Posted by
Chicagoland
809 posts
I agree with Lane. Try to get a flight into one city and home from the other. What airport in California are you traveling from? That may decide where you start.
Do you prefer to travel by rental car or trains, buses and ferries?
So, are there 3 or 4 adults traveling? Do you require 2 bedrooms?
Assuming you are traveling August 2025, you may have difficulty finding lodging in the fjord areas. Flåm has limited lodging and has prices.
"We want to spend 2 days in the city". What city do you have in mind. Both Oslo and Bergen deserve some time.
A very general itinerary without a car could be:
3 nights Oslo to recover from jet lag and explore the city's parks and museums, maybe spend the day on Bygdøy.
Take the NIN route that Lane mentioned. Train to Flåm via Myrdal, 1 night Flåm if you can find rooms. Go to Stegastein Viewpoint, kayak, hike. The next day take the ferry through the Naeyorfjord to Gudvangen, scenic bus to Voss, train to Bergen.
3 nights Bergen. Visit the historic Bryggen, funicular up the mountain for hikes, visit a Stave church, possible day tour to fjords, waterfalls, ...
During our 2+weeks in Norway in 2023, we stayed at the convenient Thon Hotel Opera in Oslo and the Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz in Bergen. In Flåm we were at the Fretheim Hotel.
Enjoy your time in beautiful Norway!