Travellers' reviews about Norway

520 reviews
Steven & Jo
5
Norway
Couple
We travelled from Oslo to Voss onto Bergen then Tromso. Our guide Stig in Oslo was very good company , fantastic facts and knowledge about Oslo. The ski resort in Voss is very accessible and the young people who work up there are super friendly and helpful. The restaurant is gorgeous too. Tromso was amazing , we got to see the Northern lights with an arranged mini bus trip by Evaneos. The dog sledding trip was Tromso’s highlight, we went to the Villmarkssenter , the crew were super fun especially Lauris our guide for the morning. The boat trip was very special too on board The Capella with Captain Jack. The hearty warming Norwegian salmon chowder made by Marta was the best.
The best parts:
We absolutely loved our trip to Norway, the best highlight was staying with Alan *******at Store ************* on the mountain side in Voss. His superb hospitality was second to none. He was out early clearing snow from the path to the hotel each morning, his breakfasts were amazing and locally produced cured meats from his farm were so delicious. We walked down to the Gondola each morning for our skiing all day we love to walk even in the snow. Although Alan provides a taxi bus he would tell us just to phone him if we needed help on our walk. In the evenings he would have a light bite ready for us in the bar and we looked forward to his friendly chats about life in Norway.
The worst parts:
We found Bergen a little uninteresting
Evaneos
Thank you for your feed back! See you around the world!
Ali
5
Norway
Family
I have always wanted to go to Norway and this trip allowed me and my four children to do some amazing activities and enjoy the amazing scenery as well as experience the Norwegian culture. The trip was carefully put together to allow us to travel from Oslo to Bergen by boat and train and stay at some beautiful places. It will certainly be a trip to remember and I would definitely go back to Norway
The best parts:
There were many positives to the trip. We loved the zipline at vathenalsen, Even though it initially looked scary, it was amazing with gorgeous views. We loved staying at vatnehallsen, which was in a beautiful spot and had amazing food and waffles. The via ferrata in Herdla was a highlight of the holiday too. We had a lovely time in Belastrand at the Balestrand hotel, which had amazing views to the fjords. Travelling by boat and train was also a highlight as we got to see some very scenic landscape. The vigeland park in Oslo was loved by the children. It was overall an amazing experience!
The worst parts:
We all loved our trip, however it was a little disappointing that our kayaking trip was cancelled by the local company. However, we instead go to do the glacier tour, which was interesting and enjoyable. We also didn’t like our first night in Oslo as we were given a room where it was too hot. We happened to have very warm and dry weather, which was unusual in Norway. I couldn’t complain about this though. It is always nice to enjoy the fjords in the sun!
Katie
5
Norway
Couple
The entire trip was a blast, the paddling was somewhat difficult but manageable, and it get great to get all that exercise everyday. The camping was great, amazing spots with killer views and most of the locations looked straight out of a fairy tale. I learned a lot about Norway and the history and culture while being dazzled with the most breathtaking views imaginable!
The best parts:
The scenery was breathtaking, you could never imagine a more beautiful part of the world and seeing it from a kayak made it even more dramatic. Visiting local points of history, the abandoned farms, was fascinating as well.
The worst parts:
There was nothing even remotely bad about the trip.
Evaneos
Dear Katie, thank you very much for your lovely feedback and the amazing pictures! We are very happy that you enjoyed your trip to Norway and it would be a pleasure to see you again soon! Yours sincerely, your Evaneos Team!
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4
Norway
Couple
The highlight of our trip to Norway was connecting with my heritage. My father had spent many years researching his heritage through genealogy. We got to meet many cousins and had a wonderful luncheon and tour of the farm at Oppstugu Berbu. That one day was worth the entire trip. Many memories made!
The best parts:
Norway is an absolutely beautiful country from the tundra of the North Cape to the lush, green fields of the waist of Norway, Trondheim. Our 4 hotels were outstanding, especially ********** in Inderoy and the proprietor Per. He was very welcoming and a gracious host. The meal at the **** prepared and served by their chef was world class!. The ************ in Orkanger was very classic. We did miss the evening meal due to our meeting with the Family, but the breakfast buffet was ample.
The worst parts:
Time spent in air travel to and from Norway
Slackers Norway Adventure
5
Norway
Couple
The Local Travel Agency was wonderful in how they planned this trip for my group. Everyone (including myself) thought this trip exceeded every expectation we had.
The best parts:
Norway was one of the most beautiful Country's we have visited. Add to that how nice we were treated by Norwegian it made for a perfect trip. We loved the historic Hotels and Inns we stayed at and the meals were awesome.
The worst parts:
None - Except for the congestion and number of people in Oslo.
Andrew
5
Norway
Couple
See above - all of it! (with the partial exception of Hurtigruten)
The best parts:
Hotel selection was very good, we really enjoyed them. Interesting, and beautiful route to drive (about the right distance each day), and good tips for things to look at
The worst parts:
The only thing we would probably have done differently with the benefit of hindsight is the Hurtigruten ... we realised even just in the 2 nights on the ship that we are very much not 'cruise ship people' ... and we were about 30+ yrs younger than everyone else...better we learnt this way than on a two week cruise! ;-) Also, in terms of 'seeing the fjords from the water', the ferry to Gudvangen through the Nauroyfjord was stunning, which meant the Hurtigruten in the Geirangerfjord wasn't 'special' in comparison
CKC2424
5
Norway
Couple
We started in Bergen. Enjoyed the city. Had a great day island hopping- rented a car and drove to Aurland. Great boat ride first afternoon. Terrific hike the next day. Great food and friendly people. Drove for 7 hours next day and saw some amazing sites. Drove to Oslo and loved that city.
The best parts:
The trip was great. The locations of every hotel was perfect. We stayed at a wonderful farm in Aurland close enough to Flom to get to the boat ride but away from the crowds. Loved the trip.
The worst parts:
The only thing we didn’t like was the Flom Railroad.
Evaneos
Hello Kenny, Thank you for taking your time to provide feedback regarding your recent trip to Norway. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip. Looking forward to helping you in the future with any other trips you want to plan. Best regards, Philip
Eric
5
Norway
Family
Grandma and grandpa with teen grandchildren experiencing both rural and urban Norway.. Museums, hiking, kayaking, walking, eating, and exploring a beautiful country filled with warm and accommodating people.
The best parts:
We had a spectacular trip to Norway. The people, accommodations, transportation, and food all exceeded our expectations. It was truly a privilege to spend time in such a beautiful and hospitable country.
Evaneos
Hello Eric, Thank you for taking your time to provide feedback regarding your trip to Norway. We are very happy to hear that your trip exceeded your expectations. Looking forward to servicing your future vacations. Best regards, Philip
Silvia
5
Norway
Solo
My destination was even more beautiful than I had expected. I was afraid of the cold but it was not an issue. Anne had given me a list of the clothing I needed as well as to get spikes so as not to slip on the ice, and it was very good. One thing I want to stress is the perfect planning of my itinerary and activities. I felt immediate empathy with Anne upon interacting to plan the trip, taking care up to the last detail. During my stretches on the Hurtigruten I noticed that most people just stayed on it for the circular voyage and went on some excursions provided by the ship. This can't compare to my in depth experience by getting off and staying in Tromso and Bergen. I thoroughly enjoyed this trip
The best parts:
I liked my whole trip very much. Some of the best parts were the Snow Hotel and king crab fishing in Kirkenes, the Hurtigruten, the Northern Lights and the whole Norway in a nutshell The Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz in Bergen was exceptional.
The worst parts:
There were no worst parts.
HighAltitudeID
5
Norway
Solo
The entire trip was wonderful. I first visited Oslo for an evening, which was enough in the city as I was more anxious to get out of the city and into the wilderness. The first town of Flam was especially enjoyable, as was the scenic train to Flam…this should be on everyone’s itinerary. The cruise through the Fjords on my way to Bergen was also spectacular; especially with a visit from some killer whales in the Fjords that is apparently a very rare sighting. Next I visited Tromso, what a neat town that is. Saw the Northern Lights on two separate occasions, went husky sledding, reindeer sledding, and whale watching. Even though we didn’t see any whales on this trip, the scenery was spectacular and well worth the trip. Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better week in Norway, and was very glad and thankful to Anne with Evaneos for arranging the itinerary, and for her excellent communication even after business hours.
The best parts:
The trip was absolutely incredible! I couldn’t have setup a better itinerary on my own, and I'm thankful I came across Evaneos. The train ride and evening spent in Flam were the best, as well as the excursions in Tromso.
The worst parts:
There wasn’t much at all that I didn’t like. The only thing I would suggest would be to incorporate more 'Airbnb' type accommodations to give an even more 'local' feel. However, the hotels that Anne picked out for me were wonderful...especially the hotel in Flam!
Norway2017
5
Norway
Family
Our first real adventure as a family of 5 - it was wonderful! We enjoyed the diversity of what we did (fjords, mountains, farm...), the well planned and easy to follow itinerary, the ideas of things to do with the children. We felt this trip was tailored to us, with many special things that were wonderful but didnt feature in our guidebook! Our travel agents were always available for questions, and even invited us to visit them on their farm. We are looking forward to our next trip!
The best parts:
Beautiful country, wonderful landscapes, great places to stay and a lot of fun and very diverse activities along the way!
Our Norway trip
5
Norway
Couple
We had a great trip from the agent who helped us organise it through the whole adventure right up to the follow up from our agent. Everything was perfect
The best parts:
I loved the company both guides were lovely and the conversations flowed easily, we learnt a lot about where we were and felt completely comfortable with them.
The worst parts:
It's a slight shame that fjord is so popular it would have been nice to be more isolated but I assume its a popular fjord because its so bloody beautiful which was breath taking!
Norway Adventures
5
Norway
Family
We spent two weeks exploring the Northwest Fjords of Norway, really getting off the beaten trail sometimes and staying at some very quaint places. We really got a sense of Norway, the people and it's amazing beauty. We were a group of 6 travelers ranging in age 6 years to 70 years!
The best parts:
We loved seeing the little villages and getting away from the mass tourist, which was what we were looking for! Our agent (Anne) really seemed to know the best places to stay, the best routes to drive and ferries to take to see the beautiful sites in Norway. We also stayed at very unique hotels that we never would have been able to find on our own. Anne even invited us to stop at her Sheep Farm and we learned so much from our conversation with them! It was amazing!
The worst parts:
Beds, part of staying at older places brought not the best beds. For example, staying at Raubergstulen cabins was hard for my very tall husband, beds were very small! I am not sure that our agent (Anne) could have done much about this but it was our least favorite part of some of the hotels.
Fjordfiends
5
Norway
Couple
It's hard to pick a single favorite moment. It seems every time we came to a turn in the road, we found a scene more beautiful than the last.
The best parts:
We saw some of the most beautiful places in the world and met some extraordinary people Our local travel agent, Anne, found small villages, inns, and historical hotels that we would never have been able to find on our own and from reading tour guides. Anne was very collaborative, working with us by email and phone to plan to perfect trip for our needs. If there were a Nobel Prize for travel agents, we would nominate Anne.
The worst parts:
None
Ty
5
Norway
Couple
We spend a few days in Oslo and then took the train to Myrdal. After hoping on the train to Flam we got off on the first stop a family owed hiking hotel. Loved the smallness of it and hikes awaiting out the door. Train to flam then ferry on the fiord and then bus to Stalheim. Again, smaller hotel with great food and great hikes. Bus to train to Bergen and two days and one night in Bergen. Finally LOVELY ferry ride to Stalvag! OMG - we loved that ferry ride along the coast. We were met at the dock by the owner of the hotel and he became out best friend, He loaned us his car and took us for tour on his fishing boat. Fabulous food, friendship and locale - and we had the chance to meet Anne. She is truly a professional. Every aspect of you trip was outlined to the minutes with tips. Loved the fact that she set up a Whatsapp group so I felt that she was there if ever we needed it. BRAVO!
The best parts:
Anne - our local contact - was great about listening to what type of things we enjoyed and integrating that into our travel. We loved her suggestions for small family run hotels ad the hiking. As you know, Norway is a big place and I feel she put together a trip in which we were able to experience a variety of places.
The worst parts:
No much. There was a touristy restaurant in Bergen that I found on Yelp that was a big disappointment but that had nothing to do with you guys!