29 Mar 2024
The views, even in March were fantastic. Please keep in mind calendar holidays, most of stores other than tourist were on limited hours due to Easter week.There is a lot to take in and experience and one day doesn't cover it, so if you are able, make this st least a 2 day trip. I started my day at 545 am in Bergen and ended 2230 pm in Oslo and felt like I travelled all day instead of enjoying the time.
Granted, the train out of Bergen was not running due to derailment so buses replaced it. That worked fine. Bus, train, bus in the am to get to NarrowFjord/Sognefjord. It is gorgeous and worth seeing. Fjord ship was smooth and took us to Flam. Flam is a very small souvenir town, I'm glad I didn't stay there although in summer -or winter - it would be nice for hikes. I used Porter service for my luggage so I didn't have to pull it around. I don't recall seeing lockers at flam but there could have been some.It is do-able to take your luggage if it is carry on size. Train from Myrdal back to Oslo was late 1 hour but not cancelled. All in all a worthy experience. I would have enjoyed more time to explore.
Tips: always carry water and pack snacks. I got a "to go" breakfast box at my hotel. Wear layers! The coldest part was waiting for ships and trains. If you use porter service have hotel print porter service - not hotel- tags ( I never got mine so my bags arrived a day late).