I'm guessing not, but I'll only have two full days in the country and I'm wondering if it is possible to do this. I won't have a car. If it isn't feasible, anyone have any suggestions for a daytrip outside the city?
Posted by
New Paltz, NY
9099 posts
The famous Norway in a Nutshell tour will do this for you. Instead of heading to Bergen after the cruise like most folks do, you also have the option of returning to Oslo same day: http://www.norwaynutshell.com Look for the "Round trip from Oslo via Voss" option. Advance reservations are essential as the train in/out of Oslo requires seat reservations. The entire trip will last 16 hours.
Posted by
Florida, USA
12172 posts
What Michael said. I rarely get reservations but they are a must for this trip. You can do it in one long day or stay a night in the middle and do it as two days. There are travel agents that know how to book Norway in a Nutshell for you. I'd probably go with them and let them work out the connections.
Posted by
New Paltz, NY
9099 posts
The reservations can easily be made at home via the http://www.norwaynutshell.com website using a credit card.
Posted by
New York, NY, USA
258 posts
agreed-- "Norway in a Nutshell" is the way to go! It's a highly efficient way to see the stunning Fjord country. The system of train, bus, boat connections runs like clock-work; it's all made very easy and convenient for the traveler. If you have the time, you CAN spend a night or 2 in Bergen and then train it back to Oslo (as I did), but I know that many just do the trip in 1 day; and return to Oslo that same night. It's 1 of the great excursion trips of Europe (IMHO!; although I have yet to meet the person who did "Nutshell" and didn't love it!). I know I did. Enjoy it, Tom; it's pretty spectacular.