Fantastic Norway Trip

Norway | Aug 1 - Aug 6, 2024

My trip to Norway was flawlessly planned by Mar, who absolutely nailed every detail. The itinerary was packed with exciting activities, perfectly balanced so that it never felt overwhelming. My two teenage children (16 and 18 years) had an incredible time and enjoyed every place we visited.
We explored the vibrant cities of Bergen and Oslo, as well as the stunning countryside, including Flam, various fjords, and the breathtaking landscapes we saw during our train journeys. I also interacted with Fenne, who provided all the necessary links for tickets and vouchers. She was extremely helpful in answering any questions I had.
Having a trip to an unfamiliar country organized by KimKim was definitely worth it. They took care of all the logistics, so we didn’t have to worry about purchasing boat, rail, or funicular fares or waiting in lines. Before the trip, I was a bit anxious about the possibility of too many activities per day, but the balance was perfect, allowing us to enjoy each moment fully.
Norway is an amazing country. My kids especially loved the RIB boat safari and the free bike tour, and they even swam in the fjord that day! Personally, I loved visiting the Gudvangen Viking Village, exploring Bergen, and the unforgettable Flåmsbana train ride. I also enjoyed the self-exploring day in Oslo, visiting the Munch Museum and letting my kids scroll around the city center.
The trip perfect, but if I had to change one thing, I would have taken the Naeroyfjord Round Trip boat to Gudvangen and returned by shuttle bus, instead the other way round. That day was quite full, and we were a bit tired at the end, so the 10-minute bus ride would have been better than the 2-hour boat journey back.
The hotels were all lovely, and it was a real comfort to have dinner included during our stay at Heimly Pensjonat for three days. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better experience, and I highly recommend planning your trip with KimKim!
Thank you Mar and Fenne.

Hotel Reviews

Clarion Hotel Admiral

Bergen

Authenticity & Character

The breakfast was amazing, it even had vitamins, omega, all kind of veggy milks, and everything else you can think of.

Location

The best thing is the location, directly at the Fjord, in front of the Bergen Brygge houses.

Staff

Everybody was very nice and friendly. We felt like at home.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The bed was super comfy. We slept as stones.

Heimly Pensjonat

Flåm

Amazing views, very nice rooms, amazing breakfast and dinner. It felt like being at home. The only small issue we had is that we only got one roll of toilette paper and we rund out of it on the third day. But that was ok, as we could manage with tissues. The staff in the restaurant was very friendly and even offered an alternative to one of the meals that my son didn't like.

Authenticity & Character

Felt like home.

Location

Just in front of the Fjord with amazing views.

Staff

Very nice waiters.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The beds were slightly to narrow.

Scandic Byporten

Oslo

Very close to the train station, which was very handy as we arrived by train and we had to leave to the airport from there.

Authenticity & Character

no charme, as in the middle of a shoping center

Location

Almost in the train station :-)

Staff

very friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

the extra bed for the third person was uncomfortable

Activity Reviews

Summer RIB boat Safari Local Taste of Undredal

Flåm

Gustav and Helmut were our guides and they were super nice. My kids (16 and 18) liked this activity the best. It was the best Fjord trip as you are much more in contact with the water, the wind, the mountains and you can almost sense the trolls.

Quality of Experience

It was very dinamic, fun and exciting. We heard a lot of stories from the guides about the legends, landscape and habitants.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very cute and nice guides. They made us feel very welcome, safe and entertained.

Transport

The boat started just from the dock in front of the hotel.

Rental Bikes in Flåm

Flåm

Quality of Experience

Top bikes and very good roads.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We did not speak much, but that is a good sign as everything was so simple.

Transport

Very close to the hotel.

Viking Day in Gudvangen

Gudvangen

We had an amazing vikinger guide who knew a lot about nordic mytology and history. He had a very good sense of humor and charme. The village was very authentic and interessting.

Quality of Experience

Very authentic viking village with a very funny guide.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide knew a lot about norse history and mythology. He was like a mix of an actor and a teacher.

Transport

It was very easy to take the shuttle bus from Flam to Gundvangen.

Waterfall and culture tour in Flåm

Flåm

This was one of my favorite tours. We went with an electric mini bus to very interessting places, such as an abandoned medieval farm village (Otterness if I remember correctly), we visited the Flam Church, a shoe factory in Aurland and several Waterfalls.

Quality of Experience

easy and confortable

Guides, Drivers and Staff

the guide was explaining many interessting things about e-cars, culture and nature

Transport

very comfortable mini bus

Fløibanen

Bergen

We had a great view from the top of the Floi mountain.

Quality of Experience

Good view over Bergen

Guides, Drivers and Staff

no drivers or guides were involved as it was easy to get along alone

Transport

station in the middle of Bergen's center

Mostraumen Cruise

Bergen

Breathtaking landscapes and history.

Quality of Experience

great views

Guides, Drivers and Staff

do not remember the staff, but that is a good sign

Transport

departs from the city center

Naerøyfjord Round Trip via boat & bus

Norway

I love the fact that the boat is electric. Again, amazing views over Fjords and Waterfalls.

Quality of Experience

e-boat

Guides, Drivers and Staff

everybody was very nice

Transport