Scandinavia

[earlyriser]

We have 4 days (and 5 nights) that we are planning to spend in Norway in mid January 2017. We can fly in where we please but must leave from Oslo. Any tips to make the most of our time there and what we should prioritize in such a short time? Our most relaxed option seems to be flying into Bergen and using that as a base for Norway in a Nutshell and then getting the train to Oslo for one night before departing. Flights to squeeze in Tromso and the Northern Lights are not impossible but my partner feels like we will be rushed and isn't keen on flying with a LCC. Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

 

[amaroo]

We have 4 days (and 5 nights) that we are planning to spend in Norway in mid January 2017. We can fly in where we please but must leave from Oslo. Any tips to make the most of our time there and what we should prioritize in such a short time? Our most relaxed option seems to be flying into Bergen and using that as a base for Norway in a Nutshell and then getting the train to Oslo for one night before departing. Flights to squeeze in Tromso and the Northern Lights are not impossible but my partner feels like we will be rushed and isn't keen on flying with a LCC. Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

We did 6 nights in January - 3 x Bergen, 2 x Tromso, 1 x Oslo .... Loved it!

My TR might be worth a look http://www.australianfrequentflyer....culture-cuisine-and-chasing-lights-72682.html .... Nth'n lights would be high on my list.


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[earlyriser]

Thanks! We both read your review together a few nights ago. Shame we don't have a few more days otherwise we would try to replicate your efforts. If you had to leave something out from your plan, what would it be?

 

[amaroo]

Thanks! We both read your review together a few nights ago. Shame we don't have a few more days otherwise we would try to replicate your efforts. If you had to leave something out from your plan, what would it be?

Oslo. However, if we had more days maybe it would be better.

Bergen is fantastic, Tromsø is great .... if you get to see the lights.

You can merge "The Nutshell" with your commute to Oslo ... I'd look at doing that.

The flight to Tromsø was excellent - don't worry about LCC issues.