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  1. mjpigott avatar

    Sognefjord region with rental car

    by mjpigott 20 May 2012

    Hi, we have booked a rental car out of Bergen for three days in late August. We understand we can drive to Balestrand, including ferry…

  2. mani234 avatar

    Cabins/Cottages in Norway

    by mani234 09 April 2012

    Hi guys I am planning to visit Norway in July for a honeymoon trip. Can anyone suggest good cottages/cabins (Lakeside / Riverside) for…

  3. heidisue avatar

    Please review my 3 week itinerary

    by heidisue 07 April 2012

    I’m hoping some of you will look at my itinerary for my 3 week trip to Norway beginning next month and let me know if it seems realistic.…

  4. mani234 avatar

    Honeymoon trip - July- 2 weeks-Itinerary Help

    by mani234 20 March 2012

    We are planning on an honeymoon trip mid July to Scandinavian countries from India. We would be having ard 15-17 days. We would also…

  5. mani234 avatar

    RE: Scandinavia Honeymoon Trip JULY-HELP

    by mani234 19 March 2012

    Hi thanks for the Advice...We have modified the trip as follows The plan so far is Day 1 Arrival in Stockholm Day 2&3 in Stockholm…

  6. Silverstring avatar

    Re: Norway,Sweden, Finland

    by Silverstring 22 February 2012

    A possible itinerary for the first few days in Norway: Day one: Flight to Bergen Day two/three: [Sognefjorden in a nutshell|http:…

  7. Sorlie avatar

    RE: Fjaerland glacier day trip

    by Sorlie 23 July 2011

    Original poster here. I'll answer this question myself for the benefit of others. In the end, I just took the Fjaerland fjord ferry to…

  8. Sorlie avatar

    Fjaerland glacier day trip

    by Sorlie 04 July 2011

    I'll be staying in Balestrand for a couple days and was wondered if the Fjaerland glacier day trip was really worth doing. Is it just…

  9. shay_p1968 avatar

    Norway - July 2nd to July 10th, 2011

    by shay_p1968 06 June 2011

    I have put together the following itinerary and any help would be appreciated. If this is too slow, what else can I cover? Day 1: Arrive…

  10. eiriku avatar

    Re: Camping in Sognesfjord

    by eiriku 26 May 2011

    Hi. Regarding wild camping, it can sometimes be hard to find a suitable spot close to the fjord, due to settlements, infields and rugged…

  11. maxnmorch avatar

    Norway in a nutshell,

    by maxnmorch 17 May 2011

    Im trying to organise a trip through the norway in a nutshell group and im just wondering if people had any suggestions and improvements…

  12. 30something avatar

    Re: Glacier bus from Sogndal on May?

    by 30something 04 April 2011

    There is no bus to the Jostedal Glacier in may, only runs from mid June, sorry. But there is a bus to Solvorn from where the ferry to…

  13. ophel avatar

    Balestrand - Geiranger

    by ophel 03 April 2011

    I would like to know whether it is possible to go from Balestrand to Hellesylt or Geiranger in one day and where to look for websites…

  14. carolxs avatar

    Re: Scandinavian/nordic itinerary - tips needed

    by carolxs 23 March 2011

    Hey people. Thank you for opening my eyes. I was missing too much of the sights I wanted to see because I thought the tours would be too…

  15. 30something avatar

    Re: Balestrand to Geiranger?

    by 30something 21 March 2011

    From May 1st you have two options 1. From Balestrand scenic route: [Fjærland ferry|http://discoversognefjord.com/timetables-prices/]…

  16. sapang avatar

    Balestrand to Geiranger?

    by sapang 16 March 2011

    Hello, we are hoping to travel via public transport this May from Balestrand to Geiranger. We really want to see both places. Is this…

  17. truckergirl avatar

    RE: Help with Norway itinerary for seven nights

    by truckergirl 16 August 2010

    I guess Bale strand is a nice place. I don't know if lots of ships go to Balestrand. You could try searching the harbor authorities if…

  18. laurensvt avatar

    Help with Norway itinerary for seven nights

    by laurensvt 15 August 2010

    My husband and I are planning a short trip to Norway in early September. We've already bought plane tickets to arrive in Oslo and leave…

  19. margunn avatar

    RE: weekend in Bergen - fjords by car?

    by margunn 05 August 2010

    it´s not a probel to get to the fjords in one day. You can take the expressboat from bergen in the morning to Vik or Balestrand, both…

  20. gayleevanston avatar

    Re: Midfjord boat transfer

    by gayleevanston 09 May 2010

    Here is the response I received for the same question from fylkesbaatane@fjord1.no on 29 April for 30 June the same ferry change we plan…

  21. hpfl avatar

    Midfjord boat transfer

    by hpfl 09 May 2010

    We'll be doing a midfjord transfer between two ferries on our way from Balestrand to Bergen via Nærøyfjorden. Can anyonbe give me a little…

  22. hpfl avatar

    Oslo - Bergen transportaion questions

    by hpfl 29 April 2010

    I appreciate everyone's patience with all of the questions like mine about navigating a new environment. I think (operative word) I know…

  23. Silverstring avatar

    Re: Norway Nutshell Plus Extra Nights Question!!

    by Silverstring 26 April 2010

    If you can find a suitable [connection|http://www.fjord1.no/en/default.asp?page=1567] from Flåm to Balestrand, maybe get off the train…

  24. skrivebord avatar

    RE: Norway Nutshell Plus Extra Nights Question!!

    by skrivebord 21 April 2010

    If you can get hold of a car then the drive from Voss to Balestrand with ferry crossing of Sognefjorden is pretty nice, including a visit…

  25. 4103 avatar

    Norway Nutshell Plus Extra Nights Question!!

    by 4103 17 April 2010

    Hello Everyone, Planning on visiting in August and doing Norway in a Nutshell (not as a package - figured buying tix individually to allow…

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