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Aurlandsdalen Valley – Complete Hiking Guide
Just a short drive from Flåm and the other fjord villages I cover on this blog you’ll find one of Norway’s most popular hikes: the Aurlandsdalen Valley! Norway has a diverse range of landscapes to explore, with everything from fjords to rivers, waterfalls to mountains, and glaciers to lakes. This extraordinary variation in terrain makes it perfect for hiking, and…
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Things to do in Undredal, Norway [A Local’s Guide]
Undredal is an extremely picturesque, charming village along the banks of the Aurlandsfjord, and it will be an instant favourite of yours when you visit the area. One of my best friends grew up (and live) there, and I grew up just a short drive away, across the fjord in Aurland. The village is quiet, but you’ll still find that…
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A Local’s Travel Guide to Flåm and the Fjord Villages
If you are planning a trip to Flåm and/or the other villages along the Aurlandsfjord, this guide should be your first stop! This is a breakdown of the villages in the area, including top things to do and where to stay.
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Things to do in Gudvangen, Norway [A Local’s Guide]
Gudvangen is one of the the four villages along the Aurlandsfjord and the Nærøyfjord, and a popular tourist destination. The village only has around 100 inhabitants, yet there are several great things to do in Gudvangen. Having grown up in the area, I love visiting Gudvangen to explore the viking village of Njardarheimr, or as the starting point of a…
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Is there car rental in Flåm?
Have you ever wondered about car rental options in Flåm? I frequently receive this question and have decided to address it in this blog post. Luckily, there is a small car rental agency in Flåm at the moment. In addition, there are plenty of alternative transportation options to explore this stunning destination. Stay tuned to discover the best ways to…
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Hikes in Aurland – Questions Answered!
I’m back with another round of questions to answer! I recently got some questions via email that I thought would be helpful to everyone, and decided to answer them here. These questions all relate to the Aurland hikes I mention in this post. In the past I have answered questions about the Norway in a Nutshell tour in a similar…
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Vangsgaarden Hotel Review, Aurland
Tucked away in stunning Aurland (my hometown!), at the hilt of the Sognefjord – (the longest fjord in the world, in case you were wondering) – you’ll find an absolute treasure: Vangsgaarden! It’s not just any hotel; it’s the one that I, your trusty Norwegian travel blogger, have the joy of calling my childhood haunt. I know, right? Who gets…
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Questions about Norway in a Nutshell – Answered!
I often get emails from readers with questions about their trip to Norway, whether it’s because they have read a post on my main blog or on this one. Usually, a quick email back can provide the answer (or just sending a link to a specific blog post), but when I received the email below I got an idea! Why…
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Vatnahalsen Hotel Review [Vatnahalsen Høyfjellshotell, Flåm]
Vatnahalsen Hotel is a mountain lodge style hotel, located along the Flåm Railway line between Flåm and Myrdal in western Norway. In Norwegian, the hotel’s name is actually Vatnahalsen Høyfjellshotell (all though many just call it Vatnahalsen Hotell for short). The word høyfjellshotell literally translates to “high mountain hotel”, and indicates that it is a mountain lodge. Having grown up…
