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!
After road-tripping around Norway in some very remote places, often cooking our own meals, we arrived in the town of Alesund excited to eat at some proper restaurants. Highest on our list to try was the fine dining restaurant Bro (Norwegian for “bridge”). This spot was recommended to us by a Norwegian couple we met at Aegir Brewery in Flam (thank you guys!), and it was the most delicious, creative meal we had on our entire trip.
So if you're looking for a prix fixe dining experience with delicious wine pairings to match, Bro most certainly needs to be on your radar.
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!