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Re: Lofoten Islands...getting around? Cheap places to stay?

by lavonr 31 March 2012

Hello Lucas The best way to tour the Lofoten Islands is to hire a car. You can start at the Vesteralen Islands in the north and take…
RE: Hurtigruten is VIDEO STREAMING LIVE Bergen-Kirkenes voyage June 16-21

by DelmarWilliams 17 June 2011

Here is the NORTHBOUND SUMMER SCHEDULE. Norway uses Central European time which is 6 hours ahead of east coast USA time. Subtract 6…
Re: Bus/boat travel from Lofoten to Tromso

by blazius 30 March 2011

With bus, there's currently only one daily option. Get on the 09:45 Narvik bus, get off at Bjerkvik at 13:35, then board the Tromsø bus…
RE: Oslo to Sortland (very north Norway) 4/5 days

by kim76 04 February 2011

I lived in Scotland for a while, and I found out that the easiest way is to take a plane from london - oslo - evenes. Simple. Then it's…
RE: Oslo to Sortland (very north Norway) 4/5 days

by blazius 07 September 2010

There's 2 direct flights TOS-SKN each weekday, with a limited service (methinks 1/day) in weekends). In addition there's connecting flights…
RE: Oslo to Sortland (very north Norway) 4/5 days

by Trine DB 07 September 2010

...last time I cheched it was no direct fligth from Tromsø to Stokmarknes, you had to go to Bodø, and then to Stokmarknes. Has it changed?…
RE: Oslo to Sortland (very north Norway) 4/5 days

by steinarh 05 September 2010

From Tromsø you can also do Hurtigruten to Sortland or expressboat to Harstad then bus to Sortland
RE: Oslo to Sortland (very north Norway) 4/5 days

by blazius 01 September 2010

Three fast options: Plane to Oslo, then - Plane to Bodø (SAS or Norwegian) and plane to Stokmarknes (Widerøe), shuttle bus the very last…
Oslo to Sortland (very north Norway) 4/5 days

by rnuk 01 September 2010

My brother has recently but temporarily moved to Sortland in Northern Norway, and I'd like to visit him, but don't have much time. What's…
RE: Northern Lights trips

by kcorn 31 August 2010

Hey! I haven't gone on an organised trip to see the lights, however, I don't think I'd really recommend doing it either. The best way…
RE: Transportation in Norway

by kcorn 31 August 2010

Hello! Just an additional comment; the Hurtigruten boat is a magificent journey and one that many Norwegians dream of doing one day. Especi…
Re: Northern Norway Recommendations

by kcorn 30 August 2010

Hey! Did you find a place in time? Not sure if this is of any help now, but we're staying at a magnificent lighthouse with next stop Greenl…
Re: Lofoten Transportation

by blazius 21 July 2010

There's no need to make bookings on buses - some ferries require a booking if going with a car (or needing a cabin, but that's only relevant…
Re: Bus from Sortland to Stø?

by blazius 13 July 2010

Stø is a tiny place, so don't expect a frequent bus service. However, the schedules at [http://www.rutebok.no/NRIIISStaticTables/Tables/ru…
Bus from Sortland to Stø?

by GinnieGecko 12 July 2010

HI Does anybody know if there are bus services from Sortland to Stø? How long does it take to reach Stø? I would be staying in Sortla…
RE: Oslo to Narvik

by yukinon 22 April 2010

Train from Oslo to Fauske, book at www.nsb.no Bus from Fauske to Sortland, http://www.177nordland.no/ruter/t/23-763.aspx Or bus from Fausk…
Oslo to Narvik

by rudabeh 22 April 2010

Does anybody know how to get from Oslo to Narvik or better yet, to Sortland by coach and train just in case the Icelandic volcano doesn´t…
Sortland to Tromso by ferry/boat?

by GinnieGecko 13 April 2010

HI Is it possible to reach Tromso by ferry/boat (by Hurtigruten) from Sortland? If not from Sortland, then Stokmarknes or Andenes? …
RE: Bodo to Sto?

by yukinon 13 April 2010

1. It's possible to take the Hurtigruten (coastal ferry) from Nesna til Bodø. This boat leaves Nesna 05.25 in the morning... and arrive…
RE: Helgeland to Vesterålen -Transport?

by IngaF 11 April 2010

You have not stated from where on Helgeland. Helgeland is large. There are 4 airports on Helgeland, and Hurtigruten also calls at several…
RE: Transport Bodö-Andenes

by Trine DB 03 January 2010

One question, do you fly into Bodø? If you do, I have no further comment. If you arrive by train, be aware that it is quicker (and cheaper)…
Re: Itinerary 1

by 30something 29 May 2009

Lots of hotels at the airport in Oslo, one directly in the terminal or many others served by the airport shuttle. Travel to the city takes…
RE: Lofoten & Vesteralen - what to see?

by steinarh 29 April 2009

Airports: There are large airports at Bodø and Evenes (Harstad/Narvik). Both has good communications to Lofoten. If you want to rent…
Re: Inlandsbanan to Hurtigruten Possible?

by blazius 22 April 2009

After going to Narvik by train, there are buses to Harstad, Sortland and Svolvær. All are serviced by Hurtigruten. But you should check…
RE: Whale Watching in Norway

by Bjoern 05 March 2009

Now I am only looking at Andenes: Some obvious routes: continue by plane from tromsø to Andenes 830 min direct) - or Bodø-Andenes - possib…