One of the most beautiful places I have ever been to is Norway. In fact, Disney’s Frozen patterned the country of Arendelle after the city of Bergen, while the castle was inspired by the Akershus Fortress which is found in Oslo.
Bergen was our first stop in Norway. We stayed at the Clarion Collection Havnekontoret which is right across the old Hanseatric Wharf and beside the buildings on the UNESCO Heritage List. The Fish Market is walking distance (from our hotel) and we enjoyed having our lunch and dinner there, we skipped ordering whale though. Two places in Bergen we couldn’t miss are the Fløibanen Funicular (up to Mount Floyen) and taking the cable car up to Mount Ulriken for the best views of the city.
assorted fruits at the Fish Market
Whale meat, salmon, and shrimp at the Fish Market in Bergen
a variety of yummy caviar from Norway, US, Canada, and Russia
salmon for lunch, breakfast, and dinner <3
whale and salmon are the popular types of meat at the Fish Market
Buildings by the old Hanseatic Wharf are part of the UNESCO heritage list
View from Mount Fløibanen
view from Mount Ulriken
We took the NSB train to Flam and the journey was absolutely breathtaking.
Train ride to Flam
Train ride to Flam
The Flamsbryggen hotel is located right on the fjord and it was surreal to wake up to this picture perfect setting.
view from Flåmsbrygga Hotel
Hubby trying all kinds of ale at the Viking restaurant next to our hotel
We joined the Fjord Safari, which according to Tripadvisor is the no.1 attraction in Flam. We were able to cover the Sognefjord and the Nærøyfjord. And some highlights of this 2 hour tour are passing through the world heritage Aurlandsfjord and Gudvangen and being greeted by seals and porpoises ( they look like dolphins) along the way.
Fjord Safari
Fjord Safari
Aurlandsfjord
Sognefjord
After a quick lunch, we rented bikes and went around the town. And again, everything was so beautiful. If I could freeze that moment, on a bike in a beautiful town ( which at that moment felt like we were the only ones in it) I would.
Haven’t biked in ages but this was one opportunity I couldn’t resist
We took the 5pm NSB train to Oslo and arrived a few minutes before midnight. Since we only had one full day in the city, we decided to join a whole day tour which includes Vigeland Park, Holmenkollen Ski Jump, Viking Museum, Polarship Fram Museum, Kon-tiki Museum, and a cruise on the Oslo Fjord.
located in Frogner Park, you will find more than 200 amazing sculptures by Gustav Vigeland
one of Vigeland’s famous sculptures in the park is the Angry Boy
Vigeland Sculptures
Vigeland Scupture – father and son
Yes, all his sculptures do not have any clothes on;)
the Nobel Peace Center
one of the most beautiful Opera houses I’ve seen is in Oslo. Stunning architecture with its walkable roof. This was inspired by icebergs.
at the Viking Museum in Oslo. Behind me is one of 2 well preserved Viking ships.
enjoyed our evening stroll here at Karl Johans gate
Norway was like a dream, literally. I’ve enjoyed each city tremendously and I can’t wait to go back with my kids and maybe take a trip to Iceland as well 🙂
aurlandsfjorden, bergen, flam, nobel peace center, norway, oslo, sognefjord, vigeland, viking
Nice photos! 🙂 Try watching “Vikings” for post-Norwegian fever 😉 hehe!
I heard about that! I’ll try to veer away from kdrama… Hehehe
Great Blog Keri 🙂 Can’t wait to see Norway..
Great Blog Keri 🙂 Can’t wait to see Norway
Thanks, per! 🙂 zam and I will go with you … Hehehe;)