After staying in all styles of hotels during our travels around Norway, from cabins in the woods to bare-bones apartment rentals, we wanted to splurge for a bit of luxury during our stay in Geiranger. We got just that at the Grande Fjord Hotel!
This gem of a hotel right outside of Geiranger town came at a rather high premium compared to our average Norwegian hotel budget, but the extra expenses were most certainly worth it.
We really didn’t want to leave this one at the end of our stay!
The Besseggen Hike in Jotunheimen National Park is often called one of the best hikes in Norway. Naturally, with a claim like that we knew we would have to check out the roughly 14 kilometer (~9 mile) one-way hike during our visit.
After completing it, we can certainly see why that claim is likely true, as the beauty of the Besseggen Trail really is unrivaled. That said, it is also one of the hardest hikes we’ve ever been on, taking well over seven hours to complete, and with a bit of rain became technically challenging well beyond what we would have originally hoped for.
So reserve a slot on the Gjende ferry, make sure you are wearing the right gear for the elements, and get ready for one of the best (and most intense) hikes out there!
Before heading to Norway, we were concerned about what the driving conditions would be like. We knew that the country was home to many mountain passes and windy, twisty roads on the fjords, but to be honest we didn’t quite know what to expect.
Thankfully, driving in Norway is a breeze, and we had a relatively easy time exploring the western fjords in and around Bergen on our two week trip.
That said, there are still numerous considerations that you should keep in mind to ensure you have the best time possible!
So, you’ve decided you want to visit Norway and explore the gorgeous Scandinavian country.
How are you going to do it?
Norway is an interesting country if only because there are so many ways to get around, be it by car, camper van, or even a cruise ship, and each has its own pros and cons associated.
So in this one, we thought we’d break down these popular transportation options and share some insights of what you will expect with each in Norway!
Note: Another option we are not discussing in this post is traveling by bus. While it is certainly possible to visit many major cities and even small fjord towns by bus, your options to get out and explore from there are limited significantly without access to a personal vehicle or organized day tour. Some destinations are far better for this than others, but we personally would not recommend it.