In a feeble attempt to save a few Krone, we decided to take the evening train from the Flåm via Myrdal to Oslo. Our train pulled into the station shortly after midnight. In our advance planning, we decided to rent an apartment in Oslo. Based on our arrival time, we also decided that it was best not to pay for accommodations for the night. On arrival we wandered the...
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The Nærofjord is on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites and headlines the Norway In A Nutshell tour. A trip down this fjord was a must for us, so in order to see it on our own we found an advertised “package” that looked promising . It was basically a series of ferry and bus tickets that originated in Balestrand, connected us through the Nærofjord...
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“Norway in a Nutshell” is a canned tour that a lot of tourists choose because it’s a quick way to see the best parts of the fjords-Nærofjord, Sognefjord, and the historic Flåm train. But, the route is extremely crowded which detracts from the otherwise gorgeous scenery. If you’ve got a bit more time, it’s better to base yourself in one...
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