Our time in Norway was so amazing that we’re both suffering from post-vacation sadness. We miss Norway! Family and friends always ask us after a trip, “what was your favorite part?” Every part of Norway was a highlight. As I’m writing this I’m drinking a cup of Friele. When we go back we will be using KimKim again. Julia was excellent in her recommendations as they matched perfectly what we wanted to see and experience. Everything on our itinerary I would consider a “must do” for anyone planning a visit. The gondolas, RIB tours, driving routes, hikes, viewpoints…everything including the ferry system was incredible. We experienced a roundabout inside a tunnel! I would be remiss not to mention the people. Norwegians all speak fluent English, are friendly and very helpful.
Hotel Reviews
Good location for a one night stay. Clean and along a river. If I had to stay again I would skip the restaurant. We found a few pizza places a short drive away.
Authenticity & Character
80’s decor. Definitely a bus tour stop.
Location
En route to our next stop. Along a river.
Staff
Waitress and chef could use additional training.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfy beds, two big windows we could open, TV.
Great character, location and amenities. A minute walk from the harbor and city center.
Location
Right in the heart of Bergen.
Ingrids Apartments
Eidfjord
Staff
We didn’t have much interaction which is not always a bad thing.
Cleanliness & Comfort
They were undergoing needed renovations.
Dragsvik Fjordhotel
Balestrand
Character, location, views, clean and great restaurant.
Authenticity & Character
Amazing
Location
Right off the ferry on a fjord with fjord views.
Cleanliness & Comfort
I would almost ding one star for no TV, but the views are the award winning show.
Rosvang Gaard
Afarnes, Norway
Albert and Otto felt like friends…great conversation and incredible meals.
Authenticity & Character
Converted farmhouse with great history.
Location
Breathtaking views.
Staff
Special place full of life from special people.
Cleanliness & Comfort
They have impeccable taste in decor and finishes. Well done!
Grand Hotel Bellevue
ÅNDALSNES
Speechless. Our room was a corner with a huge balcony…the best corner. I wished we would have stayed three nights instead of one!
Authenticity & Character
This Grand Hotel was absolutely grand.
Location
We could see the town center, residential areas. Short walk to an amazing, unforgettable gondola with fjiord views. Do not miss the gondola.
Cleanliness & Comfort
We had dual aspect windows, a coffee bar and huge balcony. With their large smart TV we could enjoy some comfort shows at night.
Hotel Britannia
Trondheim
High end city hotel in the heart of Trondheim with hotel parking. Pro tip: park at the entrance on the street and they will park your car and secure it during your stay.
Location
Heart of the city
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room had a smart controller.
We had our own fisherman cabin!
Authenticity & Character
Eat at the restaurant and use the floating sauna.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Had our own kitchen where I enjoyed coffee each morning while walking along the adjacent water inlet
Senja Fjordhotell
Stonglandseidet
One of my favorite stays and another corner room with dual aspect windows both with outstanding views!
Location
Day trip to Devil’s Jaw viewpoint is a must.
Staff
Might be a cultural thing, but staff might ask what our plans are and make recommendations on things to do/see during your stay.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Amazing building and rooms that were impeccably furnished. Again, one of my favorite stays.
Thon Hotel Bergen Airport
Bergen
Location close to the airport.
Authenticity & Character
Functional for our return home.
Location
Close to airport, staff got us a taxi no problem.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Not the cleanest and the decor could use an update.
Activity Reviews
Finnafjord RIB Boat Tour
Balestrand
Amazing tour with a great tour guide. This is a must do experience.
Quality of Experience
Safe and fun. Our guide was very knowledgeable and even pointed out his farm!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Perfect for first timer introduction to RIB.
Floating Sauna in Svolvær
Svolvær
Clean, huge and private (for our visit anyway).
Quality of Experience
Therapeutic after a long drive.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Not applicable
Trollfjord and The White-Tailed Sea Eagles
Svolvær
Another excellent guide. We saw tens of eagles in natural habitat and witnessed them feeding from the fish the guide baited them with.
Quality of Experience
Not just eagles, but fjord tour as well. Excellent guide.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Top notch captain!
Guided Whale Watching RIB-Tour Andenes
Norway
We saw schools of pilot whales! Erin got sea sick as this was more open sea. They didn’t seem as organized as the first two RIB tour companies. I got the impression the guide and the boat captain might have been new, but their passion for what they were doing was clear. They will be great.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Julia Plaschke
