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RE: Driving in Scandinavia

by Bjoern 16 May 2012

This will be a fine holiday i 2 weeks - not for one (especially with a small child) - as mentioned above the actual driving is 2 (not…
Re: Northern Lights tour groups

by eiriku 01 February 2012

Looking upwards? :) Just get away from artificial lights, I guess there are places recommended for this which you can reach by local/regi…
Re: Stavanger to Oslo, and Tromso

by Herlov 17 December 2011

Hey, Southern Norway has lots of small, charming cities. I could mention Kristiansand (the capital of southern Norway), Lillesand, Risør…
Re: To head up north or to go south?

by rjsol 11 July 2011

If you don't plan to fly north I suggest you stick to Southern Norway. For hikes, see this http://www.turistforeningen.no/english/ …
RE: 2 weeks in Sweden, Norway and a quick stop in copenhagen - Advice needed

by Bjoern 31 March 2011

To shift focus from those above. You lived in Copenhagen. Didn't you then visit say Roskilde, Hillerød, Helsingør - just to mention some…
RE: Hiking in Jotunheimen

by jostmoen 25 March 2011

You have a good and viable plan and I agree with Blazius’ comments. But you should remember that Jotunheimen is the most barren part of…
Re: Roadtrip in Scandinavia for couple (26-27) - Where to go? What to do?

by Printer 09 March 2011

Hey Thanks for the info. We are definitely going to Southern Norway anyway as our friend lives just south of Oslo. Our plan was then…
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…
RE: Norway - 1 week - End of November

by walkingmzungu 12 October 2010

Yes, you'll be on a very tight schedule: flying Oslo - Tromsø involves covering a distance approx. equivalent to Oslo - Rome. Alta is…
Re: any suggestions on how to get from Bergen to the U.K. by boat?

by Bjoern 17 August 2010

In order to get to Esbjerg you can also reduce biking distance by taking one of the ferry routesfrom Southern Norway (or Göteborg) to…
Norway / June / Intinerary

by osita 16 May 2010

Hello everybody, We plan to spend 3 weeks in Southern Norway in June. Our main interests are hiking and climbing (bouldering, bolted…
Re: Oslo---Kayak--Sailing

by jostmoen 16 April 2010

I guess so, google away! But Southern Norway is not very accurate. Do you mean the fiords on the West Coast or the more protected East…
RE: Worth going to Nordkapp?

by rjsol 06 April 2010

Agree so much on Nordkapp. Mentioned Kystriksveien recommended. How many weeks ? One week should be used for Southern Norway, one week…
RE: Preikestolen from Svalbard. Getting there on March

by Bjoern 16 December 2009

1: Are you aware of th distances? More than 2000 km 2: yes and no: you can reach the cabin by public transport. Then there is a 4 km hike…
southern norway roads in winter

by pakoban 06 December 2009

hi folks, I'll do a trip to southern norway from late december until january with the base in the tovdal area. I would like to take a…
Scandanavia mini-trip difficulties

by lpman 01 September 2009

Hi Folks, trying to plan a mini trip and having real difficulties to decide so help me PLEASE...especially with some local knowledge.…
Camping in southern Norway

by havarsak 23 July 2009

I am looking for nice places to go camping in Southern Norway. We have a baby, so we are not interested in any (or much) hiking prior…
Take care along rivers, waterfalls, and lakes in Southern Norway

by Torbjorn 22 July 2009

The Norwegian Red Cross has recently issued a warning that many rivers and waterfalls in Southern Norway are more dangerous than usual,…
One week in Norway: in which region to rent a cottage?

by liliacea 27 April 2009

Hello again, we're looking into having a week of holiday anywhere in Norway. But as the country is so big it's difficult to make a choice…
The Best of Oslo, and Southern Norway (in November)?

by traveling_porcupine 13 October 2008

The Best of Oslo, and Southern Norway (in November)? Here is a "best of Southern Norway" list, and it could use a little bit of genuine…
Winter in Lapland - Ice hotel, dog sledge, aurora, nature and sami culture

by leglessbird 23 August 2008

Dear traveller, I spent a week in Southern Norway and 5 days in Iceland this summer. I am attracted to the nature in this part of the…
RE: After visiting Southern Norway, 2 - 3 days in Sweden

by Scand1 04 July 2008

It's best having a car but there's a useful bus route between Strömstad and Smögen, another one from Smögen to Göteborg, which include…
RE: Southern Norway - highlight?

by OsloViking 03 July 2008

The southern coast (Stavanger-Oslo) is different from the western coast (Stavanger-Ålesund). Stavanger is nice, but like a small copy…
RE: After visiting Southern Norway, 2 - 3 days in Sweden

by Bjoern 03 July 2008

What is the alternative? Will you cut Stockholm down to 2 days is you spend time in the west? then go to Stockholm. (but why not fly insted…
RE: After visiting Southern Norway, 2 - 3 days in Sweden

by Scand1 03 July 2008

There's a sleeper train, I think it runs via Göteborg (direct cars). The coastal area between Oslo and Gbg has a number of sights in both…