Day 1:
Norwegian Airlines
Oakland, CA - Oslo Gardermoen
4:30 PM Departure
Flight Duration 9 Hours and 45 minutes
Day 2:
11:15AM AM Arrival
Pro Tip. Booze is crazy expensive in Norway. Take some time in the Duty Free Store and pick up resources for your stay.
Linie Aquavit is a Norway Liquor and has an interesting story behind it.
“For 200 years, every drop of LINIE has matured at sea in sherry oak casks and crossed the equator twice. Because it’s the constant rolling of the waves and changing temperature and humidity at sea, which gives LINIE its unparalleled smooth taste” -Linie.com
Another Great European Cocktail for the Road.
We made our version of Aperol Spritz. Just mixed about a 2oz of Aperol with Truffino Prosecco, we left out the soda.
Recipe for Original
Drive to Eidfjord
We rented a Vehicle. Would suggest a Tesla to avoid Toll Fees. Plenty opportunities of pictures. Be sure to pull your coat out of your luggage it will get chilly places.
For lunch we ate at gas stations. The waffles were delicious.
Restaurant for Dinner
Fjel and Fjord
My Recommendation:
Starter: Planke – selection of local taste
Course: Reindeer Sausage
Drink: Local Cider (ask the waiter for recommendation)
Hotel
This place has an amazing breakfast and it super cute with crazy comfortable beds.
Day 3:
Cruise through the Fjords
Do this cruise. It’s quite amazing. Wear all your warm clothes.
Clothing Suggestions:
Underarmour coldgear shirt /Heattech shirt (wear underneath clothes)
Underarmour Pants / Heattech pants (wear underneath clothes)
Jacket
Knit Hat
Infinity Scarf
Gloves
Boots
Boot Socks
For dinner we went shopping at Spur Aurland
Yes I tried Pickled Herring. Try it once, it has a ...interesting flavour.
Grocery Suggestions:
Gjetost Cheese
Salmon Sashimi
Tyttebaersyltetoy Jam (Cranberry Jam)
Pickled Herring
Bread and Butter
Stop by the Bakery and grab some delicious pastries
Make sure to get a cabin overlooking the Fjords.
Day 4:
Drive back to Oslo, on the way back be sure to stop by
Borgund Stave Church.
Things to do in Oslo:
Bars:
Svanen Cocktailbar
Bortenfor (wonderful cocktails, also be sure to check out the Penis swan statue floating in the river)
Territoriet
Restaurants:
Mathallen Oslo Food Court (When you can’t decide what to eat. This has a little bit of everything)
Rorbua (Great Norweigan Dishes! Make sure to get the local cheese plate for a starter)
W.B. Samson (Best bread you will have in Norway. Also protip have one of the cinnamon rolls)
Seaport (Great for a brunch on the water, there are also a few great restaurants next to each other for many choices!)
Museums/Buildings:
Kon Tiki Museum (1hr-90 min)*
Fram Polar Ship Museum (2hr)*
*These are right next to each other. Then Ride Bus 30 to the Viking Ship Museum or 15 minute walk
Viking Ship Museum(Very small 1hr)
Norsk Folkemuseum (All day, lots of walking. Tons of buildings to check out. Be sure to stop at the cafe there for lunch. Great sandwiches)
Munch Museum
Akershus Castle (2-3hr lots of uphill walking)
Royal House of Norway (Tours inside are only available at certain times of the year)
Oslo Cathedral (30 min)
Oslo City Hall
A MUST is getting the OSLO PASS