Norway? What to do there?

[vwinkel]

Have you ever been to Norway? What is there to do/see? Any advice or tips?

[Rosebud]

I haven't been, but just the other day I was watching "Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa" and the episode was about Norway. It looked absolutely gorgeous! Check your PBS listings for that show. They repeat episodes all the time. Here's the description:

Oslo & Norway (#309)

The grand panoramas of Norway prove irresistible to adventurers. In Oslo, we see testaments to maritime prowess in Viking Ships and the celebrated Kon Tiki raft. We "Scream" with painter Edvard Munch before heading south to the glorious vistas of Telemark country. After dropping by the home of playwright Henrik Ibsen, we're off to a boisterous celebration of Norwegian village life, complete with traditional costumes, dancing and potato pancakes. Next it's a ride on Europe's most spectacular railway and a boat cruise through the impossibly beautiful scenery of the fjords. We end up in Bergen, Norway's best-preserved medieval city, taking in a traditional stave church and views that inspired composer Edvard Grieg. Tips on railroad travel.

And of course, I'd highly recommend checking out Fodors.com and especially their message boards. Always super helpful.

[Leia]

Hey! I am planning a trip for next July/August. I'll be following along here as well. I am planning to spend time in Oslo, Bergen (gots to do Norway in a Nutshell). However, the main purpose of my trip is to visit Longyearbyen and Spitsbergen (Arctic circle). I want to see some polar bears :)