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Trip to Norway
Posted on 12/16/22 at 10:39 am
Posted on 12/16/22 at 10:39 am
Have any of you been to Norway? The prices scare me, but the scenery makes it look like a once in a lifetime trip.
If you've been, can you help me with the following?
Did you like it? Pros/cons?
When (season wise) should I go?
Where should I go/what should I see/do?
How are the people?
How's the food and drink?
Is it easy to get around?
How much $$$ should I expect to spend?
If you've been, can you help me with the following?
Did you like it? Pros/cons?
When (season wise) should I go?
Where should I go/what should I see/do?
How are the people?
How's the food and drink?
Is it easy to get around?
How much $$$ should I expect to spend?
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Posted on 12/16/22 at 11:13 am to GentleJackJones
I've been but it was over 10 years ago in the summer. If you go any other time it will be cold and wet or cold and snowing which could be nice. I did like it, it is very beautiful, the people are not outgoing but friendly enough. We went to Oslo, saw the original Evard Munch Scream....he did about 50 of them all slightly different. The Vigeland sculpture garden is really cool, Vigeland was a sculptor the city paid to live in Oslo his entire life and produce sculptures for a public park...and its free! We also took the tram line up to Lillehamer where the winter olympis were held back in the 80's. Its a park now but the ski jump structure is still there which was cool to see. We took the train to Bergen which is a n 8 hour ride but goes through mountains almost the entire way, its spectacular. Bergen is an old medeval city that was in the Hanseatic League,a confederation of cities based around trade. It still has the old wood buildings painted in bright colors all around town. We too the "Norway in a Nutshell" tour out of Bergen which starts on a boat that delivers mail to little villages along the coast and into a fjord. At the end of the fjord you get off the boat and onto a narrow gauge train that goes straight up the mountain and eventually to a regular train station where you can head back to Bergen. Its touristy but worth it....
And it is very expensive.......very, very expensive. That's one reason we haven't been back.
And it is very expensive.......very, very expensive. That's one reason we haven't been back.
Posted on 12/16/22 at 11:28 am to Zappas Stache
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And it is very expensive.......very, very expensive. That's one reason we haven't been back.
It's the one thing that has me somewhat hesitant - that, and I've heard Norwegians (or Scandinavians in general) are a little...well...weird and socially inept.
That, and, the main thing, the price makes wonder if a trip to Germany, Austria, Switzerland (still expensive, but I've heard not as bad) would be just as good - scenery wise - plus, probably better, food, more entertainment, more welcoming people, etc.
This post was edited on 12/16/22 at 11:33 am
Posted on 12/16/22 at 12:25 pm to GentleJackJones
I was there in May.
LOVED it. One of the most beautiful countries I've ever been to. Primarily a few days in Bergen and Stavanger. Was part of a cruise. Only scratched the surface.
Yes, it's expensive too.
Some photos
LOVED it. One of the most beautiful countries I've ever been to. Primarily a few days in Bergen and Stavanger. Was part of a cruise. Only scratched the surface.
Yes, it's expensive too.
Some photos
Posted on 12/16/22 at 1:36 pm to Nole Man
I was there for a bit in July, 1992, and I just went back with my daughter this June on a 10-day cruise from England.
I've been to 20 European countries, and I think that Norway has the most beautiful scenery (apologies to Iceland and Switzerland). Even some of the cities are beautiful -- I think Alesund was my favorite.
You want to go sometime between June 15 and August 15.
But, yeah, it's crazy expensive.
I've been to 20 European countries, and I think that Norway has the most beautiful scenery (apologies to Iceland and Switzerland). Even some of the cities are beautiful -- I think Alesund was my favorite.
You want to go sometime between June 15 and August 15.
But, yeah, it's crazy expensive.
This post was edited on 12/16/22 at 1:38 pm
Posted on 12/16/22 at 7:00 pm to GOP_Tiger
Is English a common language there?
Posted on 12/16/22 at 8:23 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
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Is English a common language there?
Pretty much everyone speaks English there, just like mostvof Europe now. English is the language all countries in europe use to communicate with each other, just like French used to be in the old days.
Posted on 12/16/22 at 9:17 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
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Is English a common language there?
Everyone speaks English. You can just walk up to anyone and start talking to them in English. Unless they are old, don't insult them by asking them if they speak English.
When I was in high school (class of '91), there was a Norwegian exchange student at my school who told me that they took a minimum of seven years of instruction in English in school, but that Norway was such a small country that no movies or TV shows were ever dubbed in Norwegian. So, some movies or TV shows might might be shown with Norwegian subtitles, but the dialogue was always in English, so they learned more English from movies and TV than they did from school.
If it was that way over 30 years ago, you can imagine how much better it is now.
Posted on 12/18/22 at 4:43 pm to GentleJackJones
Was there about a month ago. Most hotels there are pretty good. A Radison type hotel will run you $170-$190 night. A Holiday inn level hotel will run you $120 -$140 night. All hotels in Norway include breakfast. There are also apartments for rent and I have stayed in them recently. One bedroom with kitchen, bath (with front load washer/dryer) and living room. Not a lot of English on TV. Mostly a movie at night and BBC but not available all day.
Dining out is not outrageously expensive. Lots of Thai, Indian, Chinese (not the same as the U.S. crap) is about $30-$35 per person. If you are a drinker then get ready... beer about $8 to $10 each. Liquor is similar. Steaks, Seafood, etc.. is kind of expensive $60 to $70 per person eating out.
People are friendly once you start speaking with someone casually. All of them speak English, taught in school. They just aren't super outspoken most of the time. Go to a bar and it is a bit different.
They are outdoors people so lots of hiking, biking, etc... during spring, summer, and fall. They are all into skiing, cross country skiing, etc... in the winter. Big place and not easy to get around quickly unless you want to hop on an SAS flight in country. They run about $280 roundtrip (Bergen to Stavanger, Oslo to Stavanger, etc..) just about anywhere in the country.
There is a lot to do there just not a lot of stuff that is made to entertains you. If you don't enjoy the outdoors, hiking, sightseeing, nature then Norway might not be the best destination. If you do like it... then it's great.
Rent a car and drive from West coast to Oslo. Incredible drive and lots to see.
Dining out is not outrageously expensive. Lots of Thai, Indian, Chinese (not the same as the U.S. crap) is about $30-$35 per person. If you are a drinker then get ready... beer about $8 to $10 each. Liquor is similar. Steaks, Seafood, etc.. is kind of expensive $60 to $70 per person eating out.
People are friendly once you start speaking with someone casually. All of them speak English, taught in school. They just aren't super outspoken most of the time. Go to a bar and it is a bit different.
They are outdoors people so lots of hiking, biking, etc... during spring, summer, and fall. They are all into skiing, cross country skiing, etc... in the winter. Big place and not easy to get around quickly unless you want to hop on an SAS flight in country. They run about $280 roundtrip (Bergen to Stavanger, Oslo to Stavanger, etc..) just about anywhere in the country.
There is a lot to do there just not a lot of stuff that is made to entertains you. If you don't enjoy the outdoors, hiking, sightseeing, nature then Norway might not be the best destination. If you do like it... then it's great.
Rent a car and drive from West coast to Oslo. Incredible drive and lots to see.
Posted on 12/20/22 at 2:56 pm to GentleJackJones
Bump. Still trying to gather the board's advice on this one.
Posted on 12/20/22 at 4:17 pm to GentleJackJones
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Bump. Still trying to gather the board's advice on this one.
Go! What are you waiting for!
Posted on 12/21/22 at 2:14 pm to GentleJackJones
I was planning a trip and also got sticker shock from some of the prices. I wanted to rent a car and drive the west coast but cars were $100 a day and a tank of gas was $100 (wtf - that country is a huge oil producer). So I defaulted to a shorter budget itinerary that was (I think) 1 day in Oslo - Norway in a Nutshell tour to Bergen - 1 day in Bergen - boat to Stavanger - 1 day in Stavanger - fly out.
I never made the trip so I can't offer much advice.
I will say that Norway's natural scenery is pretty special. It's worthy of a bucket list visit. About the only place that comes close to the western coast of Norway is Fjordland National Park on the South Island of New Zealand and that is a long haul to get to that corner of the world.
If you are outdoorsy, you might look into camping options too. I know some budget travelers do that in Norway. They rent a small camper van or a tent and stay at campgrounds on the road and buy groceries, not unlike what many people do here when visiting National Parks.
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