Not been but the costal roads up to the artic circle are motorbike heaven. Watched a few travelogues on motorcycle tours in Norway and it’s spectacular, loads of little ferry crossings, tunnels through mountains, spectacular bridges, causeways etc. There’s also a place called trolls pass which is beyond spectacular. It’s on my bucket list so I’m jealous.Hi all, just looking for a few opinions etc about a holiday in Norway, like ideal locations, hidden gems and so forth. Preferred method of travel (as I’m very tempted to get the ferry from Newcastle to Stavenger). And travel companies that provide good deals for families.
This will actually be my first overseas holiday in 25 years.
+1 for a cruise.Did a few days in Oslo for business so probably not the best person to advise here but Oslo is a fantastic city and I'd highly recommend a visit.
However, it certainly isn't cheap so depending on your budget you would need to factor that in.
Know a couple of people who have done a cruise around the Fjords and they say it is absolutely stunning.
It’s gone completely out of my head, to be honest. Realistically it must be a good 10 hours plus.How long is the ferry?
Just over 200 metres.How long is the ferry?
Nor-way pal, its well over 250 Metres!Just over 200 metres.
I had to toss up between the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun at Nordkapp - the latter won!!!As far as I'm aware the ferry doesn't run anymore, but it took an age anyway.
There's a new air route from Gatwick that goes to Oslo on Fly Norse - they operate Dreamliners as Gatwick is their stopover between New York and Oslo itself. If you wanted something a bit different and more comfortable that is, otherwise you can get flights from other locations (almost exclusively London airports though).
It's an amazing country and I would recommend a weekend in Oslo flanked by a trip on one of the Arctic trains to further up North. Bergen is good for a bit more life, whilst any of the region between there and Trondheim is worth a look.
Things to add: Save up a bit as others have said, it is really expensive. Also The Northern Lights would be a good thing to tick off if I were you.
Someone else told me that the ferry doesn’t run anymore, what a shame!As far as I'm aware the ferry doesn't run anymore, but it took an age anyway.
There's a new air route from Gatwick that goes to Oslo on Fly Norse - they operate Dreamliners as Gatwick is their stopover between New York and Oslo itself. If you wanted something a bit different and more comfortable that is, otherwise you can get flights from other locations (almost exclusively London airports though).
It's an amazing country and I would recommend a weekend in Oslo flanked by a trip on one of the Arctic trains to further up North. Bergen is good for a bit more life, whilst any of the region between there and Trondheim is worth a look.
Things to add: Save up a bit as others have said, it is really expensive. Also The Northern Lights would be a good thing to tick off if I were you.
Yes, but Tromso is fucking desolate in the height of summer with 24 hour sun - god knows what it is like in winter with 24h darkness!Someone else told me that the ferry doesn’t run anymore, what a shame!
The Northern Lights is best seen in Tromso isn’t it? Without Googling it.
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