Oslo, Norway
Norwegians are a tough bunch. If they mention a 'walk just out the back' that's code for a 4 hour hike up a fjord. They mean well, but take caution.
- More about your Oliver Guide: Carrie Connor
- Trip type: Family, City, Mountains
- Activity level: high
- Ideal length of trip: 1-2 weeks
to & from
Icelandic Air – Most economical from Minneapolis and a great airline! We spent 2 nights in Iceland on the way home, which the airline incentivizes. Iceland is beautiful, hike the volcanic river & take the viking horse through volcanic landscape. Skip the pricey mud spa.
We rented a car and drove from point to point in Norway, which (thank god) my husband did beautifully. I should mention his mother grew up in Norway and he has spent a good amount of time in Europe and can therefore adjust to driving. I could not.
Where to Stay
Hotel Torvis, Marifjøra: A charming, quintessential Norwegian hotel. Beautiful surroundings and fun to get there by ferry.
Roisheim Hotel, Sognefjellvegen: My favorite place to stay, very romantic and unique. The hike just out of the back of the hotel is amazing and surprisingly difficult, though the hotel staff said it would be easy (a reoccurring Norwegian theme). The food is outstanding, but like most of Norway, they don’t cater to the gluten and dairy free.