Originally Posted by
smunky
Hi,
I'll be going to Norway in April and am planning on doing the norway in a nutshell tour from oslo->bergen->oslo. I understand the tour is more of a "do-it-yourself" tour that provides an itinerary and all transportation is via local transit. I have a few questions that I was hoping some of you could answer:
1) Do I need to make reservations for transportation ahead of time, or will it be cheaper to wait to buy tickets until I get there? If I buy tickets when I get there, will the train station know what I want when I ask for tickets for the oslo->bergen->oslo norway in a nutshell itinerary?
2) We're be doing the 3 night / 4 day itinerary. We're definitely staying 1 night in Bergen, and will take the overnight train from Bergen->Oslo on the last day, but are trying to decide where to stay overnight for the 1 additional night. So far we're considering Flam, Voss, or Stalheim. Any suggestions?
3) Should/can we spring for first class accommodations on any of the trains? Do ppl recommend a sleeper seat on the Bergen->Oslo leg as we'll be taking a transatlantic flight that same day?
Thanks!
Hey there. Norway in a Nutshell was a great experience for me. I'll try to help as much as I can.
1. I didn't make reservations when I was there and that was in the middle of July. So, I wouldn't say that reservations are necessary. Although it you really want to be safe you can make reservations. All you have to ask for is Norway in a Nutshell and they will guide you through the different departure options. You'll have no problems there.
2. There is wonderful hotel at Stalheim. It has a mind blowing view that I would definately recommend. It's just called the Stalheim hotel if I recall correctly. Here's a picture I took of the view.
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/4...talheimcz3.jpg
3. I honestly couldn't tell much of a different between the train classes. I actually preferred the 2nd class because it was like airline seating and you weren't facing people like you would be in 1st class. I only went as far as Voss, so I can't help on the 2nd part of your questions.