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How do you get from Oslo to fjords?
The easiest and quickest way to reach the Fjord Region from Oslo is to fly to a nearby airport and then drive directly to the fjord. Driving from Oslo is also a comfortable option, offering a spectacular road trip where you’ll want to have your camera handy and plan on several pit stops.
How do I get from Oslo to Lofoten Islands?
How to Get from Oslo to Lofoten
- By Plane/ Ferry or Express boat. Duration: 1.5-5 hours by plane, 2-5 hours by plane + express boat. Air travel is the fastest and most efficient way to reach Lofoten.
- By Car/ Ferry or Express boat. Duration: 16 hours.
- By Train/ Ferry or Express boat. Duration: 18 hours + ferry or express boat.
What is the cheapest thing to do in Oslo?
This is my 10 favourite free attractions in Oslo.
- Ekebergparken. Take tram no.
- The Oslo Fjord Islands. Jump on a ferry in Aker Brygge to the peninsula of Bygdøy or to one of the islands.
- The Harbour Promenade.
- Vigeland Sculpture Park.
- Oslo’s Botanical Garden.
- The Oslo City Hall.
- The Royal Palace Gardens.
- The Akerselva River.
Are the fjords worth seeing?
They’re absolutely breathtaking and worth travelling across the world to see. That being said, Norway also has an astonishing 1,190 Fjords (saaaaay whaaaaaaaat?) and so it makes sense to perhaps limit yourself and see some of the most outstanding ones of the lot (and the most accessible of the lot too).
Where can you see fjords?
Fjords are found mainly in Norway, Chile, New Zealand, Canada, Greenland, and the U.S. state of Alaska. Sognefjorden, a fjord in Norway, is more than 160 kilometers (nearly 100 miles) long. Fjords were created by glaciers. In the Earth’s last ice age, glaciers covered just about everything.
Where can I see the northern lights in Norway?
There are a few prime spots for spotting the northern lights in Norway, and they are:
- Tromsø
- Kirkenes.
- The Lofoten Islands.
- North Cape (Nordkapp)
- Svalbard.
Can you see the northern lights in Oslo?
Can You See the Northern Lights in Oslo or Bergen? It is geographically possible to see the northern lights in popular destinations like Oslo and Bergen. Under the right sky conditions in the winter, the aurora is visible from these latitudes.
Is Trondheim worth visiting?
Trondheim is a great choice for a weekend getaway in Norway. A city founded over 1000 years ago and a former capital, Trondheim has a compact center and an old town with a few enjoyable things to visit, all within walking distance.