Norway in Nutshell - weather
May 28th, 2015, 11:32 AM
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Norway in Nutshell - weather
We plan to do the Norway in a Nutshell during our stay in Bergen, Norway. We'll be there 4 days. Would I be safe to wait until we are there to purchase tickets, so that Ii can select the day with the best weather? Or does it ever sell out, so that I should purchase in advance?
We will be in Bergen Aug. 12-16
Thanks
Sue
We will be in Bergen Aug. 12-16
Thanks
Sue
May 28th, 2015, 11:39 AM
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My impression of just going there and buying all component tickets in Bergen's train station was that they never get filled but put on additions buses and boats - I do not think the buses and boats even take reservations but not sure - trains do but they are optional Bergen to Voss and Myrdhal to Bergen - going to or from Oslo I think they are mandatory - the Flam train I don't think takes reservations.
Check these sites for potential answers:
http://www.norwaynutshell.com/en/exp...in-a-nutshell/ - www.budgeteuropetravel.com and www.ricksteves.com.
Hopefully someone with more current knowledge - my trip was severl years ago and there were no needed reservations then - of the current situation - a question to ask is can reservtions be changed without a hefty fee?
Check these sites for potential answers:
http://www.norwaynutshell.com/en/exp...in-a-nutshell/ - www.budgeteuropetravel.com and www.ricksteves.com.
Hopefully someone with more current knowledge - my trip was severl years ago and there were no needed reservations then - of the current situation - a question to ask is can reservtions be changed without a hefty fee?
May 29th, 2015, 01:24 PM
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You can buy tickets from NSB Bergen-Flåm or Oslo-Flåm which include the Flåm rail after changing at Myrdal. https://www.nsb.no/en/ Buying up to 90 days in advance gets you minipris, a considerable saving on full price refundable tickets - these tickets are limited and can sell out quickly.
For the ferry it is probably not necessary to book, but it can be done here: https://www.visitflam.com/en/sightse...rds/whc-round/
The bus to Voss cannot be booked, pay the driver. The train Voss-Bergen is usually a local train and cannot be booked.
The pass is convenient for a round trip from Bergen, but there are no reserved seats. From Oslo there is considerable saving buying the minipris tickets - the pass includes full price refundable tickets. Ticket is valid for specific departure with a reserved seat.
You need to follow the FjordTours NiN timetable to make the connections for a day trip - http://www.norwaynutshell.com
For the ferry it is probably not necessary to book, but it can be done here: https://www.visitflam.com/en/sightse...rds/whc-round/
The bus to Voss cannot be booked, pay the driver. The train Voss-Bergen is usually a local train and cannot be booked.
The pass is convenient for a round trip from Bergen, but there are no reserved seats. From Oslo there is considerable saving buying the minipris tickets - the pass includes full price refundable tickets. Ticket is valid for specific departure with a reserved seat.
You need to follow the FjordTours NiN timetable to make the connections for a day trip - http://www.norwaynutshell.com
May 29th, 2015, 04:11 PM
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You might be interested in my trip report - http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...r-four-day.cfm
I also spent four days in Bergen with one day for the NIN trip. I waited till I got there to buy the tickets for the same reason you - wanted the trip for the best day weather wise. I got the tickets at the tourist information center the day I got there. One portion of the trip - Myrdal to Flam did indeed sell out. There were enough options that I was able to make it work, but some portions can sell out.
I also spent four days in Bergen with one day for the NIN trip. I waited till I got there to buy the tickets for the same reason you - wanted the trip for the best day weather wise. I got the tickets at the tourist information center the day I got there. One portion of the trip - Myrdal to Flam did indeed sell out. There were enough options that I was able to make it work, but some portions can sell out.
May 30th, 2015, 07:52 AM
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I was there in peak tourist season and while one leg of the NIN did sell out, there was at least one more option (which I took) - it just meant I had to leave earlier and have more time in Flam than the other option that I preferred. If I had been willing to go the following day both options were available. So if you are going to be there four days I think it's unlikely that you couldn't find some schedule that would work for you.
May 31st, 2015, 01:21 AM
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NSB local train tickets are valid on the day for any departure. If you book minipris then they are not refundable/changeable. Full price tickets with seat reservation are refundable up to time of departure, for a fee of NOK100 in last 24 hrs. You would then have to make a new booking.
Flåm rail is a private company with their own regulations - from their FAQ at https://www.visitflam.com/en/useful/faq-en/
Can I take a different departure on the Flam railway than the one specified on my ticket?
If there are available seats you may take a different departure. If the train is full, it is not possible.
Flåm rail is a private company with their own regulations - from their FAQ at https://www.visitflam.com/en/useful/faq-en/
Can I take a different departure on the Flam railway than the one specified on my ticket?
If there are available seats you may take a different departure. If the train is full, it is not possible.
