Norway's Majestic Scenery in Five Days
Norway
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Aug 17 - Aug 21, 2023
Ezdi followed our directions for a 5 day Bergen and Norway in a Nutshell trip for two 80 year ladies. Although arduous at times it was a trip of a lifetime. After nine days with family and friends in Stavanger we took the ferry to Bergen, which is a lovely trip. The cable ride, Hardangerfjord trips were wonderful. Our hotels were very adequate with sumptuous breakfasts each morning. Since this was the tourist season it was no surprise that there were not enough buses in Voss to take us to Gudvangen. We were lucky to get the last two seats that two men vacated for us. The scenery on our fjord boat trip took our breaths away. And, the Flam train trip took us through some of the most majestic scenery I have ever seen. Moving our luggage on this train was difficult but we had help from other passengers. Unless travelers are interested in souvenir shops, we found the 3+ hour layover in Flam too long. All in all, KimKim put together a trip that covered a lot of territory and wonderful scenery. Thank you, KimKim and Ezdi.
Hotel Reviews
A budget hotel with the most extensive selection of foods for breakfast. Comfortable and clean. Close to boats but a distance from the train station.
True to its description of a viking inspired hotel, there was a reindeer skin on the bed. We were also surrounded by wonderful scenery. Breakfast was delicious, including batter provided for making waffles. We opted for dinner in the Seafood restaurant which included fish soup and salmon. Both were very well prepared and delicious. The hotel is just a few steps from the boats which cruise along the fjords.
Our most upscale restaurant on our trip. Rooms were comfortable and clean with a few more amenities, i.e. minibar, etc. however, the restaurant was at least a 4 star with delicious meals. We had pasta and pesto which was incredibility delicious and the superior salmon from Soti was the very best salmon dinner I have ever had anywhere and that includes the Pacific Northwest. Should be on anyone's list of places to dine in Bergen. Close the to the airport bus, we elected to take a taxi to save time and cost approximately 470 NOK or about $47 US.
Hi Dorothy, thanks a lot for the nice review! I am glad to hear that you truly enjoyed Norway and that you had an amazing time!
It was a pleasure to have planned your trip.
All the best from Southern Norway!
Ezdi