Borgund Stave Church in Norway The remarkable Borgund Stave Church is a top tourist attraction in Norway. Built sometime between 1180 and 1250, this medieval Borgund stavkyrkje (Norwegian) is one of the best preserved stave churches in Norway. Some would say it’s a national treasure. This simple, yet elegant, black wooden church is no longer used […]
Is it worth visiting Geiranger, Norway? Thoughts and photos from our trip
Is it worth visiting Geiranger Norway? Are you planning a trip to Norway and wondering if it’s worth visiting Geiranger? In this blog post, we share our experience spending two nights in Geiranger as part of a longer 12 day Norway road trip. Before we get started, I think it’s important to point out that […]
Hike to Briksdalsbreen in Jostedalsbreen National Park, Norway
Briksdalsbreen in Jostedalsbreen National Park A highlight from our Norway road trip was visiting Briksdalsbreen in Jostedalsbreen National Park. Briksdalsbreen (Briksdal Glacier in English) is an arm of the great Jostedalsbreen (Jostedal Glacier in English), the largest glacier in continental Europe. Situated in the heart of Vestland county, Jostedalsbreen is split up into more than […]
Fløibanen funicular in Bergen, Norway – Is it worth it?
Fløibanen funicular in Bergen, Norway The next stop on our Norway road trip is Fløibanen funicular, one of Bergen’s best-known and most visited tourist attractions. The prize at the end of this funicular railway is the top of Mount Fløyen. This is where you will find the best views in Bergen, Norway. After checking into our […]
Should you take the DFDS Ferry from Oslo To Copenhagen?
DFDS Ferry from Oslo To Copenhagen After completing our Norway road trip, it was time to make our way from Oslo to Copenhagen. Initially, we thought about taking the train. However, after researching the overnight DFDS ferry from Oslo to Copenhagen, we thought this was an interesting option. At the time of booking, the price […]
12 days in Norway: A Perfect Norway Road Trip Itinerary
Norway road trip itinerary Planning a Norway road trip can be overwhelming. There are endless possibilities and so many incredible things to see in Norway. Where does one even begin? Of course, you want to visit as many places as you can. However, you also need to balance the amount of time spent in the […]
Should you rent a car in Norway? Tips for driving in Norway
Should you rent a car in Norway? Are you planning a trip to Norway and questioning whether it’s a good idea to rent a car in Norway? If so, read this post to learn about our experience driving in Norway for the first time. We learned a few things that you might find helpful. Norway […]
