Oslo

The Tromso Northern Lights break was a great trip although we weren't lucky enough to see the lights themselves on this occasion! The guide tried his best as we were out for over 8 hours and even went into Finland but the weather was just too overcast. I knew it was not guaranteed before going so I'll have to do another trip to see them. The hotel in Tromso was good and centrally located with nice staff. We added a two night stay in Oslo on the way home which again was excellent. The hotel was central and good and the Oslo pass was a great addition as it gave access to lots of attractions and transport. All together a great trip. 

INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers enjoyed our Oslo City add-on at the Hotel Bristol following our Tromsø Northern Lights winter break

Our 7^th trip with InnTravel over 11 years, and we’re already plotting our next…

 Hardangerfjord highlights for us include all three longer hikes (especially the superb Queens Walk/Monks Steps), sipping and savoring the local APAL eplebrennevin, and the Voss folk museum. Like others, we added an extra day at Hotel Ullensvang and did not regret it. The  shorter walks were a bit more “town and tarmac” than we personally prefer, but they also gave us a rich sense of life and agriculture along the fjord edges. Norway is indeed serene!

 We also thoroughly enjoyed both our Bergen city add-on at the start of the trip and Oslo city add-on at the end. It was fun to compare and contrast two remarkably different cities. The beautiful rail journey between Bergen and Oslo is a great way to gain a sense of the scenic interior of the country. Hotel Rosenkrantz in Oslo has a particularly fine breakfast buffet, and we appreciated their included light dinner on the upper floor in the evenings. The attached Brasserie Paleo restaurant at Rosenkrantz is exceptional – a splurge that is well worth it. The Viking Museum and Munch Museum in Oslo were both trip highlights for us.

 All transportation was easy breezy, and thanks for ordering up the fine weather!

INNTRAVEL NOTE: As described above these customers enjoyed adding a short stay in Bergen, at the Clarion Hotel, and in Oslo, at the Thon Hotel Rosenkratz, at either end of their Serene Hardangerfjord walking itinerary.

Visited Feb 2018 had a fabulous short break, felt like we were in Narnia, very relaxing, beautiful scenery. We took advantage of the excursions - my husband loved the snow mobiles, whilst for me the day with the huskies was out of this world. Loved every minute of the holiday. Note for others, take some snacks and food with you, nothing available outside of breakfast and dinner.

The ‘add on‘ stay in Oslo was a great introduction to Norway and definitely enhanced the holiday. There was plenty of daylight (first week in February) for all the activities in Hindsaeter. The ice canyon outing was a real highlight. The staff at Hindsaeter were particularly friendly and helpful and the food excellent (a vegetarian might struggle as the menu is set and always involves meat). A thermos is useful and good snow boots and a small backpack essential. There is a drying room on the ground floor so it was always possible to have damp layers dry by morning

Well what can we say?? Words can't do this holiday justice but we will give it a go ! We were recommended to take this trip by two lovely ladies at the travel show in Manchester two years ago and now we know why they raved about it. We have travelled a lot with Inntravel and independently but this trip was one of the best for a unique experience, from the amazing ferry ride from Bødo to Svolvær which was the best ferry ever, the scenery was jaw dropping and we couldn't believe that scenery like this existed it was like stepping into a Jurassic landscape, with mountains and clifftops everywhere !

The Lofoten islands certainly surpassed our expectations there was a WOW moment around every corner, the walks were spectacular and the views awesome, the weather even behaved itself for us apart from one day but then it turned the waterfalls into raging torrents which were spectacular! If this wasn't enough the extension in Oslo was amazing the walking tour you provided made sure we saw all the main sites and walked nearly 15 miles in the glorious sunshine. Once again you have provided us with many more fantastic memories and we look forward to the next trip you send us on.

[INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers enjoyed our Bodø City add-on at the Thon Nordlys Hotel before continuing on our "A Journey to Å" Discovery Walking Holiday, then followed by our Oslo City add on at the Thon Hotel Bristol]

The stopover in Bodo was very enjoyable as we were there for the first day of the Nordland Music Festival. The ferry crossing on a bright, calm evening was spectacular, with the approach to the Lofoten Islands and little ports along the way. The walk from Svolvaer to Tjeldbergtinden was superb, great weather, and fabulous views, with a picnic at the top. The Viking Museum was a fascinating stop off on the way to Mortsund, as was a visit to the glassblower at Vikten and the cafe across the road.  The Tjorndaelen circuit was also a highlight, masses of wild flowers, birdlife and not a soul on the whole route!

Our three nights in Oslo were a great contrast to the Lofoten Islands, and were filled with cultural highlights including the Vigeland Park, National Gallery, Munch Gallery and Viking Museum. The Oslo pass was exhausted, as were we. Good restaurants too, although pricey.

INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers pre-extended in Bodø for a night at the Thon Nordlys Hotel, then completed our A Journey to Å - A Discovery Walking Holiday and an optional city add-on in Oslo at the Thon Hotel Bristol.

We were fortunate to see the amazing Northern Lights on all three evenings in Tromso thanks to the clear, calm weather. From talking to others, this was quite unusual. The word 'awesome' is overused but was the only suitable adjective to describe seeing the Aurora. A half hour walk up the hill and out of the city was repaid with the best view, due to less interference from light pollution. This also enabled us to experience a city covered in a thick blanket of snow where life continues to function smoothly - such a contrast to England!

We went this far north hoping to see the Northern Lights and lots of snow and our expectations were more than met. We will definitely return.

One tip - snow grips were essential on the snow and packed ice which was found on most pavements and paths.

Oslo provided a complete contrast but actually felt colder due to the cloudy, snowy weather. The Oslo Pass is good value and there is more than enough to do to justify a three night break.