I am planning a family trip to Norway in mid July and would like to know what is a must see and must eat!

Hi Robert, <BR> <BR>You did not mention how much time you plan to stay in Norway, but there is definitely a lot to see there ( I have spent there an entire month several years ago). <BR>The must-sees are Oslo (the Gustav Vigeland garden and the city center), Bergen with its old harbour, Briksdal Glacier, Sogenfjord and Geirangerfjord viewpoint. These places are all located in the southern part of Norway. <BR>If you have enough time try hopping the ferries going up and down Norway coastline, up to Nordkap. The Nordkap is the northmost point in Norway, and in midsummer you can stand on the cliff at midnight and enjoy the stunning midnightsun. This is an unforgetful view. <BR>If there is anything else you need send me an e-mail and I'll try to help. <BR>Have a great trip.

<BR>Robert, we were in Norway last July, loved it. It was unusually cold and rainy, they had their worst summer ever, but we still saw and enjoyed alot. The best way to see the fjords and much of the countryside is do include a Norway in a Nutshell excursion, maybe to get from Oslo to Bergen or vice versa. You can find info from my trip by searching Norway on this forum. I'd suggest bringing light weight raingear and some warm clothing just in case you encounter the same type of weather we had. It will usually be chillier up in the mountains anyway. Language was never a problem, in fact, I was disappointed I didn't hear more Norwegian so I could practice! Lots of seafood is available. I liked the open faced sandwiches with shrimp and hard boiled egg. Wonderful bread. Good local beers. Expensive though! <BR>Bergen was our favorite site. Easy to get around in. Have a wonderful trip.

Norway has the best chocolate ever, and the bread is also delicious. I would recommend to go to Kristiansand , wonderful city, (don't mix it up with another city called Kristiandsund...!)and Bergen. <BR>Also a little town called Kragerø, rent a boat and a cottage on one of the little islands there if u can afford, it's just overwhelming to see the sun go down and experience the wildlife there. Have a good trip !

Hi, Robert: Another must--you must drive between Oslo and Bergen to have in-depth look at scenic Norway. See Rick Steves' Scandinavia for details--very true and accurate. Have a great trip. <BR>Betty

I live in Norway. You definitely should visit the West coast with Bergen, Balestrand, "Norway in a nutshell", Ulvik, the Briksdal glacier, Skei in Joelster, Aurland and Stryn. What to eat in Norway: Try "raspeballer" (potato balls) in the restaurant "Bryggestuen" or in the cafeteria "Ervingen" in Bergen. You also should try "roemmegroet", "flatbroed" and "fenalaar" with Norwegian beer and with Norwegian aquavit. And of course the smoked salmon which is relativey cheap in Norway. You can buy fresh, smoked or "grave" salmon in the famous fish market in Bergen. There you also can buy excellent fresh fish and seafood. Bergen's restaurants also have excellent fresh fish (even if the prices here are relatively high) Welcome to Norway and to Bergen! Nils

I've been to Norway three times. The best time I've had was with a coastal steamer from Bergen to points north. <BR> <BR>The complete trip to the North Cape is very expensive, and it uses the same boat you can use to go to any city along the coast you want. I got off at a town called Molde (sp?), where I then got a train to Bodo, where the line ends. I then took a bus to Narvik, and caught the train into Sweden. Very fun, especially in Narvik with 24 hour sunlight in June. The coast of Norway has the prettiest scenery I've ever seen, but then I like cold, blustry weather. To me, the coast seemed like the world must have been just after the last ice age. Not to be missed, IMHO.