We are getting closer to leaving for Norway and since this forum has been so helpful in the past I wanted to ask your opinions on what to do during some of our free time scheduled durring our trip. <BR> <BR>Basically our trip starts off in Oslo, then to Voss and Bergen, onto Loen, to Alesund and we end our trip in Trondheim. <BR> <BR>During our trip we have some free time in the following cities: <BR> <BR>Oslo <BR>Bergen <BR>and Trondheim <BR> <BR>I would appreciate any suggestions of things to do during our free time. <BR> <BR>We will be having dinner on our own in Oslo and Bergen, any good restaurant suggestions? <BR> <BR>Thanks for your suggestions in advance!! <BR>Suzanne <BR> <BR>

I was in Norway (Bergen, Oslo, Voss, Lillehammer, Flam) for three weeks in 1997,and I can tell you about a bunch of restaurants and sights, especially in Bergen. One pops to mind, however, because it was, to this day, the best meal I have ever eaten. The restaurant was called Bryggestuene and it is located in the Bryggen Bergen (the world-famous row of brighly colored wooden houses that line the wharf). There is another restaurant upstairs called Bryggelofte, but the one downstairs is the one that really stood out. I had the reindeer and have never had anything like it. It was a little expensive, but worth every penny (dinner for 2, including 2 appetizers, dessert, and a couple of glasses of wine was about $150). If you let me know what type of restaurant/price range you want, I can probably help you with some others. (I love vicariously reliving that meal!). Kimberley <BR>

I was in Norway (Bergen, Oslo, Voss, Lillehammer, Flam) for three weeks in 1997,and I can tell you about a bunch of restaurants and sights, especially in Bergen. One pops to mind, however, because it was, to this day, the best meal I have ever eaten. The restaurant was called Bryggestuene and it is located in the Bryggen Bergen (the world-famous row of brighly colored wooden houses that line the wharf). There is another restaurant upstairs called Bryggelofte, but the one downstairs is the one that really stood out. I had the reindeer and have never had anything like it. It was a little expensive, but worth every penny (dinner for 2, including 2 appetizers, dessert, and a couple of glasses of wine was about $150). If you let me know what type of restaurant/price range you want, I can probably help you with some others. (I love vicariously reliving that meal!). Kimberley <BR>

In Bergen, we enjoyed dinner at Cafe Opera, just across from the Opera House. Nothing nearly as expensive as the meal cited above. Place caters to a younger crowd (we are in our early 70s!), but we felt right at home. Food quite good. In Oslo, you should make sure to see Frogner Park with its Viggeland statues, and make sure to take time to see Bygdoy Island and its outdoor museum collection of old Norwegian homes, farms, etc., and the Viking Ship Museum.

Hi, <BR>Since I am from the Trondheim area I felt I had to give you some advices on what to do while you are in the city. Take a look at this website for Trondheim, you will find a lot of information there: <BR>http://www.trondheim.com/english/ <BR>Trondheim is in the part of Norway called Trondelag, and what I love about that region is the beautiful contryside with the Trondheimsfjord and farmland. I love the farms of trondelag, they are special for that area of the country. I would rent a car in Trondheim and take a drive around the fjord. If you will be in the area in the end of July, you should try to go to Stiklestad. There will be an outdoor play of the story of St. Olav (viking-king) who were killed in 1030. There is also a museum and a culture center in Stiklestad which is very interesting. http://www.nord-trondelag-f.kommune....tis/n-t_e.html <BR>When you are in Trondheim, don't miss the fruit and vegetable sale on the square. Strawberries from Trondelag is the best strawberries you will ever taste! <BR>

To Suzanne. <BR>I live in Oslo and I think you should go to an area called "Grunerløkka" to eat and hang out. Its a lot of young people and its the latest place "to be". Restaurants are cheaper than downtown. Remember that the fish is very good and offers great value compared to meat. Go to "Sult" "Mucho Mas" Temple Bar" "Hagen". <BR> <BR>At daytime go by boat (only 2 dollars) to the islands in the fjord, or rent a bike. The city is surrounded by forrest with small lakes. <BR>All of this is accessible only 15 min. from the centre of town with streetcars trains or boats. Buy a dayticket to go as much as you like on any. <BR>

Don't forget to stop in Dale at the Dale sweater outlet.Also if you have some time before getting to Bergen, try a guided tour on a glacier.

I live in Bergen. In your freetime in Bergen you can visit Edvard Grieg's home "Troldhaugen", the stave church in Fantoft, the "Bryggen", The "Haakonshallen", the famous fish market, the mountain of Floeyen (funikelcar) the mountain of Ulriken (cable car. Good restaurants: Cafe Opera, Bryggestuen, Lucullus, "Paa Folkemunne", Holbergstuen and Baltazar. Welcome to Bergen! <BR> <BR>Best regards from Nils