We will be traveling from Bergen to Oslo via the Nutshell route. We are thinking that we would like to stay in Balestrand for one night. It looks like there is one express boat from Flam to Balestrand that leaves everyday at 15:30 and takes 1.5 hours. We would stay over night and then get back on the express boat the next day at 11:58 arrives in Flam at 13:40 and then we need to make our way to Myrdal train to Oslo. We were going to stay in Aurland but Balestrand looked inviting and I love cider and want to go the Ciderhuset for dinner. Is it worth it to take the express train from Flam to Balestrand or just keep it simple and stay in Aurland. I am assuming that the boat ride from Bergen to Balestrand will not be as eye opening as taking the Nutshell route via Gudvangen. thoughts??
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Schwerin
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Is it worth it to take the express train from Flam to Balestrand
There is no train from Flam to Balestrand.
If Balestrand is worth it depends on your prerences; read Rick's part on Balestrand. I think that investing time to get to Stegastein (see photo) is the better used time because viewing fjords only from sea level is less impressive imo. At sunny days try to get there before noon for light from behind.
I love cider
Travel tip: then Frankfurt (Main) in Germany is your place to be (link to a German article).