{"id":9741,"date":"2016-12-09T11:09:23","date_gmt":"2016-12-09T11:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/?p=9741"},"modified":"2025-08-19T02:01:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T09:01:33","slug":"norway-4-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/norway-4-days\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO SEE NORWAY IN 4 DAYS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Norway is a beautiful country, and with some planning it’s possible to see the top highlights over a long weekend. There is much to do and see in Norway, but if your vacation time is limited, I’ll show you how to see “Norway In A Nutshell” in just four days!<\/p>\n

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We began our journey in Oslo<\/a> where we spent two nights at Radisson Blu Plaza, which we chose for its convenience to the city center. Oslo, the capital of Norway, is located on the country\u2019s southern coast at the head of the Oslofjord.<\/p>\n

This beautiful port city is known for its green spaces, great waterfront restaurants, and unique museums. Oslo is one of Europe\u2019s fastest-growing cities (population 700,000), with eye-catching architecture popping up everywhere!<\/p>\n

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We only had one full day in Oslo so we bought the Oslo Pass (which I recommend) and took a ferry across the Oslofjord to explore some of the museums.<\/p>\n

As a travel girl, my favorite was the Kon-Tiki Museum<\/a>, which houses the balsa wood raft, \u201cKon-Tiki,\u201d that Thor Heyerdahl used to cross the Pacific Ocean in 1947!<\/p>\n

I also enjoyed the Folk Museum<\/a>, one of Europe\u2019s largest open-air museums with 155 traditional houses, from all parts of Norway, and a stave church from 1200!<\/p>\n

The Fram Museum, highlighting the stories of Norwegian polar expeditions, is another cool exhibit to check out, and I also loved the Viking Ship Museum.<\/p>\n

There is so much to do and see in Oslo<\/a>, so if you have the time, I suggest spending at least 2 full days there.<\/p>\n

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Norway, and Oslo in particular, is known for its delicious seafood.<\/p>\n

There are tons of great restaurants in Oslo but we loved Louise Restaurant & Bar<\/a> for traditional Norwegian seafood right on the waterfront. For a little more upscale dining, try The Edge<\/a>, just a few minutes walk down the waterfront from Louise Restaurant.<\/p>\n

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NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL TOUR<\/h3>\n

After two nights and one day in Oslo is was time to head off on my favorite part of the trip, Norway In A Nutshell Tour.<\/p>\n

We took two trains, a ferry through Sognefjord, a bus ride through the mountains, and another train that ended our trip, arriving in Bergen! It was a long and exhausting day but one of my favorite experiences in my traveling career!<\/p>\n

It’s hard to explain the magnitude of the awe we experienced on our boat ride through Sognefjord, Norway\u2019s largest fjord and one of the most breathtaking natural wonders I have ever seen.<\/p>\n

It is no wonder this is a UNESCO-protected site<\/a> and attracts visitors from all over to the world.<\/p>\n

Here is a video I created to share some of the highlights of our trek across one of the most beautiful countries in the world!<\/p>\n