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Norway with the family This summer, let's all go to the land of fjords
Norway - Oslo - Geilo - Aurland - Os
100% customisable travel idea
Norway - Oslo - Geilo - Aurland - Os
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Train from the airport to Oslo city centre. Stay for two nights in a family apartment in the vibrant Frogner district, known for its elegant early 20th century architecture, leafy streets and lots of cafes and restaurants. The spaces have been furnished and decorated in a style that can only be called urban chic. Parents and children alike have all the space and comfort they need. This utterly charming apartment bodes well for the rest of your journey.
Already booked - Oslo Pass. This pass is invaluable, giving holders unlimited access to Oslo’s public transport, as well as free entry to most of the city’s museums and tourist attractions.
Totally urban, yet close to the water and the countryside, Oslo is as a truly Nordic city. It’s easy to explore on foot, wandering around its lively neighbourhoods, by turn historic and full of neoclassical architecture or ultramodern and avant-garde. Explore its flower filled parks and gardens, its islands, and its green forests of pines and larches. As you wander the stunning fjord is always in the background.
Things to see - It may come as a surprise to learn that despite it being a capital city, Oslo is mostly made up of forests. Surrounding the business and residential districts is Nordmarka, the green lung of Oslo and easily accessible by public transport. This vast wooded area is a real outdoor playground for all ages, with several family-friendly walking routes, such as the one at Grefsenkollen. What better way to encounter Norwegian nature for the first time.
Pick up your rental car and drive to Geilo, passing through the Hallingdal Valley. Stay for two nights in the woods, at a welcoming property with a traditional Norwegian style. The hotel is tastefully decorated in warm tones, with various antique pieces adding a pleasant charm to the place. There is a heated indoor pool, another pool outside for warm days, and even a bakery, which, by the way, is excellent.
Halfway between Oslo and Bergen, Geilo is a typically Norwegian village with its picturesque train station, charming little shops and a handful of hotels scattered across the hills. It's a true outdoor paradise and the gateway to the mountains.
Already booked - Bikes for the whole family. Geilo has countless different options if you enjoy cycling! The Flow Motion trail is perfect for families. Ski lifts take you up to a small summit and you ride back down on a marked trail suitable for everyone.
Things to do - Go for a walk in the mountains. At the entrance to Hallingskarvet National Park, stone steps take you safely to the top of Prestholtskaret. The route is accessible and not too long, so it’s perfectly suited to young children, who will love running around wherever they want.
Drive to Aurland. Stay for two nights. Your private apartment is right on the harbour, on the shore of the fjord. Simplicity is the key word here, in keeping with the minimalist aesthetic found across Scandinavia. There’s light wood throughout and designer furniture brings a contemporary touch to the whole space. Everything is bathed in generous natural light, thanks to the large windows that frame the landscape beautifully.
Things to see when you leave Aurland - The Aurlandsfjellet scenic route, open from early June to late October. The long and winding, "Snow Road" as it is called here, because it stays snow-covered even in summer, winds for nearly 48 kilometres (30 miles) through glaciers, and connects Aurland to Lærdal. Seldom busy, it rises to an altitude of 1,306 metres (4,284 feet) and offers breathtaking panoramic views. It also passes through the famous Lærdal Tunnel, known as one of the longest in the world (an impressive 25 kilometres [16 miles]!).
Optional - Nærøyfjord boat cruise. Departing from the village of Flåm, this adventure begins by crossing Aurlandsfjord to enter the Nærøyfjord, one of the branches of the Sognefjord, which stretches inland for 17 kilometres (11 miles). The fjord has a wild beauty. Its narrow walls rise to dizzying heights, over 1,700 metres (5,577 feet) above sea level, and it stretches to just 250 metres (820 feet) wide at the narrowest point. Throughout the cruise, small summer farms dot the steep sides of the fjord, creating a unique landscape.
Drive west towards the coast. Waterfalls, streams and mountains line the roadside along your route.
Optional extra - Family rafting trip in Voss.
Stay for three nights in the small town of Os, on the shores of the Bjornefjord, about 30 kilometres (19 miles) south of Bergen. Your hotel, which opened in 1896, is a true local institution. That period charm is still very much alive. Your room overlooks the garden and the fjord. The hotel's timeless style combines natural materials such as stone, wood and wool. You wake up in the morning to the sounds of the elements and the birds. In the restaurant, the menu centres on local and seasonal produce such as vegetables, fish and shellfish, a core principle of new Nordic cuisine. As for the spa, true to Scandinavian traditions, it overlooks the fjord and features striking contemporary architecture.
With all the fjords, islands and islets, the setting is perfect for a range of outdoor activities and family adventures. Refreshing swims, kayaking trips, walks, and bike rides set the pace for the last two days of the trip.
Not to be missed - Hike to the summit of Borgafjellet. From your hotel, the climb is easy, or if you prefer, you can even do the first part by car. Whichever option you choose, it's not too hard and the experience is thoroughly enjoyable. From the summit, the panoramic view of Os, Tysnes, Fusa, Fitjar, Tøsdalsfjellet, Linken and Byfjella is breathtaking.
Return the car at Bergen airport and international return flight.
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