What a fun tour, I enjoyed seeing all the amazing landscape, food and urban life…. Aww thanks Noel! Spent 10 days in Norway in mid-June. It was beyond fabulous. The midnight sun was amazing. One has to be careful regarding the typical souvenirs. Even though they look original and hand-made, many of the woolen garments are made in Asia. We were disappointed with the Bergen Fish Market. The restaurant we chose ok, our fault was boring at best. Food was bleh. Probably better to get something to go instead.
Our top souvenir finds were two small pieces of glass work made in Lillehammer. We did the Flam railway from Oslo to Flam, which was longer than 1 hour….
Then we got on a ferry and cruised the Songafjord to Balestrand and spent the night. Truly magic. Next day boarded another ferry and ended up in Bergen. We loved the Viking Museum in Oslo. Took a local bus there…very easy.
Super fun and their gift shop was nice. We are looking forward to going back one day to see the Northern Lights. Thanks so much for sharing! I would love to go in the height of summer and experience the midnight sun!
I agree about the woolens— I only recommended those at the rail station because it was so bitterly cold and they were convenient— more of a fun novelty. The vendor was hilarious too, we really enjoyed the experience. We did Norway in a Nutshell out of Oslo too— but it was a regular train most of the way. The scenic train was only about an hour or so. My friend Linda runs through our entire itinerary—link at the bottom of my post.
We only had a week so were trying to be as efficient as possible. So envious of your Tromso visit! It was impossible to do it all on this trip, so on the next visit!
Yes, I loved the Viking museum too— and we did the same took the bus. I also photographed the gift shop, look for it in my upcoming Oslo post! Thanks so much! Just visited during the last week of August and while you fell in love with Alesund I fell in love with Bergen…. Felt very at home in Bergen and had no issue navigating its neighbourhoods without losing our bearings. I could live there happily. Selfies with The Scream??? Who distracted the security nazis? Only room in the whole museum where photography is not allowed.
Nice to see someone who enjoys grocery shopping while touring as much as I do — those chocolates look familiar! Oh yes I adored Bergen too— we only had a half an afternoon there sadly but I want to go back and spend more time— I loved all the cute homes winding up the hillside.
Maybe the rule has changed? Everyone took photos of the Scream, well out in the open. No flash, but I never use flash anyway. Grocery shopping is my obsession!!! Still eating the chocolates! Seriously could not give them away. We were in Norway twice.
The cruise thru the fjords was awesome!! I wish I could remember which one. It was part of the train, fjord and bus from Oslo to Bergen. He walked up into the rocky pasture with the cows.
He got to visit with a distant cousin. They shared ancestor info. We also walked thru the cemetery at the church where his great grandmother attended. She emigrated to America. We rented a car and we took a couple with us to that church. Helen— thanks so much for sharing your story!
Yet another reminder of why we HAVE to do a coastal trip. And soon. Geiranger looks wonderful. I am part norwegian my father spoke it fluently yet I have not been there since I was young. Thanks for the temptation! I visited Norway in June for the first time and so naturally I loved this post as it brought back a ton of wonderful memories as I did a lot of the same things!
From a natural beauty setting, Geiranger was probably my favorite those views! Julie— thanks for sharing! Yes it was so hard to pick a favorite, but since I preferred the more northern cities I would love to check out the far north next time!
Glad to hear your troll is friendly! Love, love your very informative writing!! I always wondered where the Dale factory is, thanks! I have cookbooks in Norsk and English from my cousins. Flotevaffler cream waffles 1. They are delicious with lingonberries or cloudberries. Scandinavian stores and online stores sell these for a hefty price.
I love bringebaer saft raspberry soft drink and krumkakes. Basically anything sweet! My aunts said a good Norwegian housewife would always have 7 kinds of baking on hand to give guests and they really outdid themselves when I visited with them. Norway is a nice country and my Norway experience was amazing. I completely enjoy there, because of the atmosphere of this country, best places, great moments are heppend there with me.
I love this country very much, only for there best foods and fish soup is my favorite! I was broke and I had breakfast each morning in the Bergen fish market, just tasting free fish from the sellers. I also remember hiking in Lofoten Islands at 2am, with the midnight sun above my head. Czech Republic 4. Denmark 1. England 5. Finland 4. France 7. Germany 6. Greece 6.
Hungary 3. Iceland 1. Ireland 4. Italy Netherlands 3. Norway 4. Poland 7. Portugal 7. Romania 4. Russia 7. Scotland 5. Spain Sweden 1. Switzerland 7. Turkey Ukraine 1. Trips to Oceania. Shopping in Norway. If you are looking for souvenirs from Norway you should read this.
Clothing Most of the clothes that can be bought in Norway are for winter and there is a wide range of items for snow and cold weather. Fish Norway is the country of salmon and dried cod and the quality is second to none. Jewellery Most typical Norwegian jewellery carries maritime or Viking motifs and is made of silver.
Norwegian Design Items Norwegian design has a very good reputation, worldwide. Souvenirs When it comes to souvenirs, you can choose from typical troll figures, goat or reindeer skins, food, a Viking ship model, designer items or a Norwegian flag. Watches Although they are not Norwegian, but Swiss, you can buy watches at a better price here than in their country of origin.
Vision of the Fjords. Nordic Peninsula. Land of the Vikings. Northen cities and Fjords. Contact us. Payment Methods. American Society of Travel Advisors. Everyone is interested in Norwegian culture and wants to try a little bit of our new home for themselves.
But to be honest, Norwegian souvenirs are great gifts in general. For all of you living in Norway, loving Norway, returning from a Norway trip or just dreaming of visiting this beautiful country. Here is the list of the best gifts and souvenirs from Norway to enjoy the spirit of Norway. Psst… Looking for more gift guides? Here are some:. You can find it in several strengths — from a mild one to the strong one. The cheese is normally sold in big blocks, which are supposed to be cut with a cheese slicer.
Apart from Gjetost, you can also find other types of Norwegian cheese, for example, goat cheese from Undredal. If you are more into a gift box with several different types of cheeses from the whole Scandinavia you can try this Scandinavian cheese board in a gift box.
Norwegian brown cheese Available on Amazon here Scandinavian cheese board in a gift box Available on Amazon here.
Did you know that the cheese slicer was invented in Norway? You can even get it in a shape of moose or a reindeer to be even more cheesy ;-.
Ostehovel Cheese slicer Available on Amazon here. The main chocolate producer in Norway is Freia company. Freia Milk chocolate is of good quality, available as milk or dark chocolate with nuts, raisins, sweets etc.
Also, Freia snacks like Kvikklunsj bar or half sweet, half salty Smash are very popular among Norwegians. Freia Milk chocolate Available on Amazon here. The traditional Norwegian sweater is made from wool. The Scandinavian knitwear involves shapes like snowflakes and natural colours like grey, white or dark blue. Take one for Norway winter road trip or to Svalbard and you will never get cold.
Dale of Norway is the best known Norwegian brand producing sweaters of very high quality. Apart from being warm, functional, and cosy, they are also very pretty!
Very popular are items made from the merino wool. Everyone in Norway uses them for skiing which is their favourite winter sport. One of the brands popular in Norway for merino wool is Kari Traa. Merino wool activewear for her Available on Amazon here Merino wool activewear for him Available on Amazon here.
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