Travel Journal: In the Land of Vikings, Fjords, and Sheep (page 3 of 3)

Even though it’s not our favorite city, we really liked Berlin too. Especially since it snowed while we were there—since we’re not used to that kind of weather back home, it felt a little surreal! It was amazing! !

With snow, I don’t know. I’m even more excited for the photos now.

We feel the same way, so we’re just as excited! :)

Thanks so much for your enthusiasm!! The photos are still being processed... I hope to finish them quickly before the next departure!!

I just read this fascinating account of Norway. Thanks for sharing your discoveries of these beautiful places, complete with gorgeous photos. Looking forward to reading more from you!

A huge thank you for this message. We’re so lucky to have had the means and opportunity to take this trip. This country is stunning. Thanks for taking the time to read my post! 😉

Hi there, Since I’m planning a trip to Norway, I’ve got two questions I couldn’t find answers to in the journal—unless I missed them: - I didn’t see the dates of your trip (it’s important for the weather). What were they? - What’s the name of the "budget-splurge" hotel, and was it worth it?

Hi, For the dates, the first sentence of the journal says it was in September. We’re heading to Tromsø in March and to the western fjords in mid-July—I’m rereading all the travel journals right now.

Hi, Your message ended up in my spam folder—I just saw it by chance! We went in September... 8 years ago already!! 🤪

The hotel was the Stalheim Hotel. I’ve forgotten some of the details over time, but I remember it as a charming, secluded place where we had an extraordinary life. I noted on our travel blog that the hotel buffet was a bit disappointing. That was 8 years ago, though—it may have changed since then.

This trip was absolutely amazing, and now I dream of visiting the Lofoten Islands! !

Hello, We went to Norway in 2022, and I’d read several travel journals and blogs to prepare for our trip, but I’d missed yours... catching up this morning! 😉

The photos are absolutely stunning despite the bad weather (I obviously checked out the extra photos on your blog). Speaking of bad weather, I thought we’d had a lot of rain, but I think you had even more! !😄

When planning the trip, we also hesitated between the south and the north (didn’t want to skip the Lofoten Islands either) and ultimately decided to do it all! Given the cost of a trip there (similar to or even more expensive than our previous trips to the United States), we figured it might be our only trip to Norway and that we’d do both... but now we’re certain we’ll go back!

If you ever return to Åndalsnes, consider the hike to Rampestreken: the view from the top is amazing! Trolltunga was a challenge for me too (less so for my husband and kids, who are athletic), and I was proud to have made it (especially since I’ve had knee problems for a few years and wasn’t sure if it would hold up). We also left our car at the highest parking lot, but in 2022, you had to book the parking spot several weeks in advance (unless that was only during the summer months?).

Thanks again for sharing! !

Hi Peggy, If you're planning to write the travel journal for your trip to Norway, I’ll be your first reader! 😊

Thanks so much for your message. I rewatched them a bit after the posts on the forum, and I really think they’re gorgeous too 😊—especially with those landscapes! It made me want to go back !

Hi Peggy, If you're planning to write the travel journal for your trip to Norway, I'll be your first reader! 😊

Hi Virginie, so nice to see you again! Well, listen, since Voyage Forum was closed for so long, I’d given up on the idea of writing the Norway travel journal... but now it’s starting to tempt me again! Especially if I know it might interest at least one person 😊

hi there if you keep a travel journal of your trip to Norway, know that I’d be very interested in reading it have a great day

Come on Peggy, get to work 😄 You’ve got at least two readers waiting for your travel journal! After reading Minibou’s, I’m especially excited to hear your thoughts on the Trolltunga hike. I’m already preparing—mentally and physically—to take on the challenge next July.

I started gathering my info yesterday so I can begin writing soon. I'll get to it shortly! 😊

Hi there, I just discovered your travel journal, and since I’m heading there in April 2025, I see a lot of the places you mentioned are on my itinerary too! Since we’re going early in the season, we’ll have to deal with some winter closures, but oh well—there’s so much beauty to see everywhere anyway! !

Hi there,

Thanks for your message. So far, this trip has been my favorite. The landscapes are incredible. You’re going to love it.

Don’t hesitate if you have any questions—I’ll do my best to answer them! !