Bergen, Norway?
Feb 26, 2011, 7:29 am
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Wonderful city! Take some cablecars, check out the aquarium and stroll the harbour. A full week is a bit much though, but train/ferry/bus to nearby fiords, mountain,ocean etc for daytrips.
Mar 1, 2011, 6:36 am
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Thanks Gavin! I'll be sure to see as much of your list as possible! I'm hoping to get to a NIANT on the Friday that I'll be in town. Probably look to book it today or tomorrow.
I also definitely want to get to the top of Ulriken!
I also definitely want to get to the top of Ulriken!
Apr 4, 2011, 3:14 am
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I'm envious! A very nice and charming city. Just remember to take a rain jacket and umbrella!
I never went to Ulriken, but the view from Fløyen is amazing. If you're there for a whole week though, you might be able to do both :-) We walked all the way up, which didn't take too long, and was a nice walk...
I never went to Ulriken, but the view from Fløyen is amazing. If you're there for a whole week though, you might be able to do both :-) We walked all the way up, which didn't take too long, and was a nice walk...
Apr 18, 2011, 8:54 am
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Bergen or Oslo? - 48hrs
I have about 48hrs in Norway. Should I fly into Oslo or Bergen?
Would like to see Fjords and not sure I can do that from Oslo having never been there.
Thanks for the help.
Would like to see Fjords and not sure I can do that from Oslo having never been there.
Thanks for the help.
Apr 18, 2011, 9:37 am
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Except for a "fiord cruise" on the Oslo Fiord, you wont get any fiord experience from Oslo. So you will need to either fly in or out of Bergen (or both).
Apr 19, 2011, 1:48 am
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Apr 19, 2011, 8:41 pm
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Greig's house, "Troldhaugen", is also a great place to visit (http://www.bergen-guide.com/65.htm). You can get there pretty easily by bus from the centre of Bergen.
Apr 20, 2011, 3:06 am
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Greig's house, "Troldhaugen", is also a great place to visit (http://www.bergen-guide.com/65.htm). You can get there pretty easily by bus from the centre of Bergen.
I spent four days in Bergen a couple summers ago to visit relatives.
Quite pricey, but a beautiful, clean city.
Apr 24, 2011, 6:33 am
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I'm envious! A very nice and charming city. Just remember to take a rain jacket and umbrella!
I never went to Ulriken, but the view from Fløyen is amazing. If you're there for a whole week though, you might be able to do both :-) We walked all the way up, which didn't take too long, and was a nice walk...
I never went to Ulriken, but the view from Fløyen is amazing. If you're there for a whole week though, you might be able to do both :-) We walked all the way up, which didn't take too long, and was a nice walk...
Just about to head to BGO to fly out but unfortunately no *A Gold lounges!
Apr 24, 2011, 7:15 pm
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Bergen options
Ok so I did book Bergen and I will be there for basically parts of two-three days.
Arrive Tues 11:00AM (have most of the day)
Wed (All Day)
Depart Thursday mid day
I have two questions:
#1 Could someone recommend a Fjord trip? (Would be willing to overnight)
#2 I know this is not the best forum for this question, but what major US based hotel chains allow the use of points for nights in Bergen?
(I have Starwood, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott and can transfer to other brands if needed)
Thanks for your help.
Arrive Tues 11:00AM (have most of the day)
Wed (All Day)
Depart Thursday mid day
I have two questions:
#1 Could someone recommend a Fjord trip? (Would be willing to overnight)
#2 I know this is not the best forum for this question, but what major US based hotel chains allow the use of points for nights in Bergen?
(I have Starwood, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott and can transfer to other brands if needed)
Thanks for your help.