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  1. bruneski avatar

    From Alesud to Geirangerfjord and Jostedalsbreen (and back)

    by bruneski 27 May 2012

    Late night on June 10, I`ll arrive at Alesund aiport. My main aim is to *use the next two days June 11-12, to visit Jostedalsbreen and…

  2. abowling avatar

    Transportation: Begern to Eidfjord to Stavanger

    by abowling 02 May 2012

    Hi, I'm planning on going to Eidfjord this summer, and I'm trying to figure out the best way to get to and from there via public transpor…

  3. heidisue avatar

    Re: Please review my 3 week itinerary

    by heidisue 08 April 2012

    Heidi - Thank you for your reply. I was worried that we were trying to see too much and we really do want to experience Norwegian life,…

  4. British avatar

    RE: Oslo to Voss to Hardangerfjord in a day

    by British 16 March 2012

    Hello Andbata If you want to see a fjord on the west coast of Norway in a day trip from Oslo and you don't mind which fjord you see,…

  5. andbata avatar

    Oslo to Voss to Hardangerfjord in a day

    by andbata 06 March 2012

    Hi guys, Just a quick question at how realistic the above might be for a day trip. A friend and I would be planning to leave Oslo…

  6. Silverstring avatar

    RE: end of Aug - Stavanger to Bergen

    by Silverstring 16 February 2012

    B&B's in the region: http://www.bbnorway.com/hosts/rogaland. http://www.bbnorway.com/hosts/hordaland.htm A hike I have done with two…

  7. Silverstring avatar

    RE: end of Aug - Stavanger to Bergen

    by Silverstring 15 February 2012

    Just off the top of my head, a good mountain hiking area, and also the Folgefonna glacier in the Hardangerfjord: http://www.turistforeningen…

  8. eiriku avatar

    Re: May Hikes, etc. in the Fjords

    by eiriku 12 February 2012

    This valley in Hardanger makes for a stunning walk, I believe also in early May. http://maps.google.no/maps?q=Husedalen,+Ullensvang&hl=…

  9. Herlov avatar

    RE: Possibility of a home exchange to visit the fiords . . .

    by Herlov 19 November 2011

    Hey, Nigel! 1) Norway's most famous fjords are found all along the western coast. Some of the most well known fjords are Geirangerfjorden…

  10. emilgil avatar

    RE: Fjords close to bergen

    by emilgil 12 July 2011

    Hardangerfjord is approximately 2h away from Bergen including a ferry. The Rosendal gardens are well worth a visit, www.baroniet.no From…

  11. drifter_girl avatar

    Hardangerfjord or Sognefjord?

    by drifter_girl 11 May 2011

    My Boyfriend and I will be looking to do a two day fjord trip from Bergen at the end of May. Unfortunately we do not have time to do both…

  12. dewoh avatar

    4 Day Intinerary Help

    by dewoh 07 May 2011

    Appreciate any help I can get on this 4 full day Norway Itinerary. Day 1: Bergen, see the major sites Day 2: Norway In A Nutshell Day…

  13. walkingmzungu avatar

    RE: Roadtrip in Scandinavia for couple (26-27) - Where to go? What to do?

    by walkingmzungu 09 March 2011

    Where to begin? Norway, to limit myself to my own country, has an exceptional array of beautiful scenery, but is also infamously expensive.…

  14. jostmoen avatar

    RE: 9 June days in Norway - seeking highlights & variety

    by jostmoen 07 March 2011

    Stay south! Consider a bus to Hardangerfjord, head south to Haugesund and Stavanger and hike to Prekestolen. Bergen and Bryggen is ok…

  15. wongwah avatar

    Trip to Norway in March

    by wongwah 15 February 2011

    Hi all, Just book a ticket from london to norway (OSLO Reggy) on 1 March. And started to plan my itinerary already. Here is a rough…

  16. walkingmzungu avatar

    RE: Travelling around Europe for 3+ months to build a photography portfolio

    by walkingmzungu 22 November 2010

    Some excellent advice on Norway from Torgeir and Anja here, I'll just add a few more things: The Southern coast, between Risør and Mandal…

  17. stag avatar

    RE: Spontaneous Trip to Oslo (November 11)

    by stag 08 November 2010

    You can go by bus from Oslo to Bergen. Then you can enjoy the beautiful Hardangerfjord and some spectacular mountain views.

  18. walkingmzungu avatar

    Re: skiing in scandinavia

    by walkingmzungu 25 October 2010

    I'd suggest [Hovden|http://hovden.etp5.etp.no/sider/artikler.asp?ant=1&type=Nyhet&kat=Nyhet-en&mal=forside] in Setesdalen (Norway): the…

  19. walkingmzungu avatar

    Re: Bergen-Fjord Tours in October

    by walkingmzungu 27 September 2010

    How about taking the [Hardangerfjord Express|http://www.rodne.no/index.cfm?id=186410] from Bergen to Rosendal and back? It's a scenic…

  20. battybilly avatar

    RE: Accommodation with a view - Sofia

    by battybilly 13 August 2010

    Gotta take my hat off to *2's comments. Sofia really isn't a city with hotels that look out over backdrops that rival Victoria Falls or…

  21. skyss avatar

    RE: weekend in Bergen - fjords by car?

    by skyss 31 July 2010

    If you are willing to spend 6-7 hours driving, you should be able to see a bit of the Hardangerfjord area. Better would be to stay over…

  22. cuttychild avatar

    Suggestion on my Route

    by cuttychild 04 July 2010

    Just want some suggestions (particularly if this is too tight)for the following planned route starting from 25 August: Day 1, London-Oslo…

  23. skrivebord avatar

    RE: Hitching between Haugesund and Oslo - Tips?

    by skrivebord 05 April 2010

    Haugesund - Oslo: Hitching is safe, but you could get stuck in the middle of the mountain if you follow the E134 and get lift in a private…

  24. mendicant avatar

    3800+ km journey through Norway, June 2009 (Video)

    by mendicant 17 February 2010

    In June 2009 I spent nearly a month traveling around Norway by rail and rental car (around 3800 km total). I've been to several countries…

  25. 30something avatar

    RE: Base for exploring Fjords (not too far from Kristiansand)

    by 30something 30 December 2009

    Second Inga's advice. I would try to find something in the Lysefjord/Stavanger area. From there you might make it to Odda at the very…

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