Things to see in Norway?
Unless you have family in Oslo, the 17th of May will probably be a bit dull for you unless watching a children's parade (which is just a bunch of kids that sometimes have flags) and seeing the royal family wave for hours on end is your thing. There's not much else to it besides some marching bands and the Russ (which you'll see in any 17th of May parade anywhere in the country). The Bergen 17th of May parade is a lot more interesting. You get to see a bit of everything from LARPers in full regalia to motocross bikers that can do some pretty amazing stunts to classic cars. Basically, a little of everything from Bergen. Plus, one of the bands has a first shotgunist. Someone playing the shotgun in a marching band is something you probably won't find most places. The other thing unique to Bergen's 17th of May parade is the archery corps. The west coast is also good for nature. Bergen itself is surrounded by mountains which are great for hiking. Sognfjord is a day trip from Bergen by boad and well worth the trip: http://www.theodora.com/wfb/photos/norwa... Stavanger is about 4 hours south and has preacher rock and the famous kjeragbolten: http://i1.trekearth.com/photos/107/kjera... Voss has a wind tunnel and is one of the few places you can actually find smalhove if you want to say you've tried it. Oslo has some attractions too. The national museum is fantastic and free. It has better Munch paintings than the Munch museum IMO. City Hall is really cool too, believe it or not. There are some beautiful murals inside. The opera is gorgeous on a nice day. Frognerparken should be seen as well: http://www.oslosurf.com/oslobilder/album... Honestly, 5 days is more than enough time to see Oslo and you can probably do it in a bit less. You should consider spending time in other parts of the country. Flights are pretty reasonable on Norwegian or sometimes SAS.
What are some good things to do on rainy days in Oslo?
1) Get an umbrella and some rainboots and walk through different parts of the city, if the rain isn't that strong. Grünerløkka is a very nice part of town to just walk through in any kind of weather and it has all kinds of cafés and restaurants where you can stop when the weather gets to nasty. 2) The library on campus (Blindern) is a nice place to be when it's pouring. 3) Take a tour in the Opera house. The Opera looks impressive from the outside, but is also very nice from the inside. You can find tour-times and prices here: Opera, Ballett og Konserter | Operaen \ Den Norske Opera & Ballett4) There is also a guided tour in the Parlament. I haven't been there yet (despite a lot of rainy days this summer) but I've heard that it is very informative as well.5) A lot of the museums a free on Sundays. Especially on rainy Sundays.
What should I see and do as a tourist during 1 or 2 days in Bergen?
Bergen is most famous for the fish market and the surrounding mountains. I t can be called as a heveanly place because of its closeness to Nature which also makes it as the best for Outdoor activities...For 1 or 2 days i suggest you to visit the most exciting ones like Alvoean country Mansion, Bergen aquarium, Mount floein, fish market previously talked about,Hansa bryggen.Besides these places if you have time you can try these.... bergen hosts large activities like fine arts , live football matches at brann stadium and a lot more. Depending on your own choice you can also check from here about places you find most suitable and alluring http://www.adventurelink.com/sea...
I'm going to Oslo for a long weekend. What day trips can I do to see some stunning scenery?
You really can’t, by Norwegian standards. If you’re from somewhere flat, I’m sure all of Norway will be fairly stunning to you, including Oslo, which is surrounded by some nice hills. But to see the stunning nature Norway is known for, you have to cross the mountains to the west, four-five hours by train, or go even further north. There aren’t even any fjords in the east—the Oslo fjord is a fjord in Norwegian usage, but not of the glacial kind, the kind that looks so spectacular.Speaking of which, the most stunning scenery around Oslo might be Tyrifjorden—not even a bay like the Oslo fjord, but an elongated lake. You can hike to Kongens utsikt (the King’s viewpoint) and get this view:It’s about half an hour’s drive from Oslo—on the way to Bergen. If you find you have time to see really stunning scenery, continue that way. It’s a pretty trip all the way, but it doesn’t get proper stunning before you descend from the mountains on the western side.If you can settle for nice, though, you’re golden. Oslo is a great capital in that way, with two thirds of it being forest, and a nice skjærgård (literally skerry yard, a collection of little islands). There’s excellent public transport both to the islands and the forests, and especially in spring or summer, they all make for wonderful excursions.In summer, it’s also nice to head south to our little coastal towns. The gems are two-three hours away: Risør, Tvedestrand and Lillesand, in particular, but there are some closer ones, like Horten. These are full of cute, white wooden houses, like here in Tvedestrand:Feel free to comment on this answer with more details, and I might be able to give you some more tailored recommendations. At any rate, welcome, and I hope you enjoy your stay!
What would you do if you had six days between Copenhagen and Oslo?
There’s quite some distance between the two. The two cities and countries are also very different.NB: Do not go by car! The scenery through southern Sweden up to Norway is not very interesting.The way to go is this: Take an overnight boat cruise from Copenhagen to Oslo. DFDS Seaways. It is quite cheap as long as you don’t bring a car and there is much to do on the boat: Gambling, bars, restaurants, movie theatre etc. These boats are huge, floating hotels.Arriving in Oslo in the morning up the Oslo fjord, you catch some very nice scenery. The hills and vast woods surrounding Oslo makes for a very different scenery than Copenhagen.Denmark is cultured and Norway is rugged. Both cities have cool artsy stuff to take in. Danish (and Southern Swedish) countryside and towns resembles the English, the Norwegian Scotland/Alaska.In Oslo, take the suburban line up to Holmenkollen to catch spectacular view and the ski jump.Down in the city, the borough Grunerlokka is a cool place to hang out.Both Danes and Norwegians will speak English very well. With noticable different accents. They will both come across as direct and seamingly unpolite. Note that the politeness lies in the thanking: Takk!Have a nice trip!
I will visit Norway for 11 days in May-June. I will be travelling to Oslo, Bergen, Flåm and Lofoten. What are some attractions to not miss out on?
In OsloIf you have time, you can do a hike from Frognerseteren to Hollmenkollen (Frognerseteren to Holmenkollen). For the longer version, hike to Songsvann.If the day is good (read sunny), carry instant barbecues and you can have a picnic near Songsvann.Go Oslo fjord island hopping.In FlamOf course take the Flam rail.Take the ferry from Flam to Gudvangen(The Trouble Maker in Manchester: Norway in a nutshell.Take a night off in Gudvangen, if you get a place to camp.Take a bike or hike to the tiny village of Nærøy (The Trouble Maker in Manchester: Norway in a nutshell)You can do canoeing.In BergenPrepare for rain anytime of the year.Take a stroll of the town on a Friday or Saturday night.Trek down from Ulriken (or up if you like more workout).Do not buy anything in the Fish market.**Links are from my blog, I am fixing the pictures.
What are the best places to visit and things to do in Norway in January?
Day 1 & 2: Explore Oslo – We’d suggest two days in Oslo, exploring the city and hitting up its many awesome museums!Day 3: Oslo to Geirangerfjord via the Rauma Railway & Trollstigen – We spent one day travelling from Oslo to Geirangerfjord via train, bus and ferry, taking in the beautiful Rauma Line train trip and the Trollstigen along the way.Day 4: Geirangerfjord & Ålesund – We explored Geirangerfjord in the morning, and then travelled to the coastal city of Ålesund by bus and ferry.Day 5: Atlantic Ocean Road – We rented a car for one-day, and drove the Atlantic Ocean Road as a round-trip from Ålesund.Day 5 (Overnight) & Day 6: Hurtigruten to Bergen – We took the Hurtigruten ship overnight from Ålesund to Bergen.Day 7: Flåm Line: We took Norway’s most famous train trip, completing it as a round trip from Bergen. You can also do this as a trip back to Oslo in a long day.You can check out more Norway itineraries here
My dog sleeps outside in the cold instead of her box, should I be worried?
Provided she's well fed, and carrying good weight, this is a breed that can cope with the lowest of temperatures. Obviously when she gets older and if she's unwell you are going to have to bring her in, but having seen similar breeds lying out in the snow, I'd say she'll survive. If you are concerned however, bring her in!! Make sure she has a good supply of fresh unfrozen water available if she lives out in those temperatures.
I'm planning a 7 day solo budget trip to Europe starting from Amsterdam. What is the recommended itinerary that I could follow?
Firstly, you need to get the Eurorail pass Up to 5 free travel days with your Global Pass. The train systems in Europe are excellent and it's much easier for you to go on them as a solo traveller. This website Search & Compare Cheap Buses, Trains & Flights will help you further if you need more than just the trains.There are quite a lot of things to do in Amsterdam itself and I would encourage you to stay in the city for a few days to fully explore it. One of the things not on the map is this former pirate radio station turned restaurant REM Eiland | REM Eiland I also answered a similar question here some time ago I am departing from Oslo to head home to Singapore via Amsterdam. If I extend my trip by 2 days in Amsterdam, where is the ideal place to visit? 38 Totally Free Things to Do in Amsterdam Top 10 free things to do in Amsterdam Things to do in Amsterdam - The Ultimate Top 50!Amsterdam on a budget: the best cheap hotels and restaurants Secret Amsterdam: lesser-known attractions, bars and restaurants What's up with Amsterdam: Top 10 tourist traps in Amsterdam If you are interested to explore the Netherlands away from Amsterdam, there are a few things to see in the south like the bookstore Boekhandel Dominicanen | Home which is a converted church in the town of Maastricht. Melia Janssen's answer to If I have 30 hours to spare between Maastricht, Luik and Aachen/Vaals (which has the tri-point or point where Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands meet), in which should I spend most of the time? If you want to opt out of the south, you can take the train to from Amsterdam to Bruges Visit Bruges, Belgium - Bruges Tourism & Travel Guide You could end off the trip in Paris, if you haven't been there already. Most of us who have been there will discourage you but it's one of those places where you have to go just to see it once to fully understand what the hype is all about.