Tour of Scandinavia, Day 4: Cruising Through a Norwegian Fjord
Channel: Messy Suitcase!
Date: 2023-09-12

We started the day by visiting the spectacular 100-meter-high Trollafossen Waterfall, which means Waterfall of the Trolls. Then our group was treated to an unforgettable boat cruise through the narrow Sogner Fjord, where we found ourselves surrounded by jaw-dropping, lush cliffsides rising from the blue water on both sides, with crystalline waterfalls snaking down the faces from distant peaks. 

After the boat cruise, we visited the positively Seussian Borgund Stave Church, possibly the best preserved and most distinctive Norwegian stave of the 13th century, featuring lavishly carved portals, crosses, and carvings of dragons' heads on the roofs.

Note Lisa’s new scarf and Bob’s jacket, both purchased in Norway.

ITINERARY
This is what the TourRadar itinerary listed for the day:

https://www.tourradar.com/t/181671#itinerary
Day  4. Domingo, 25 De Septiembre De 2022

BERGEN , OSLO 
Total distance: 510 km.
Scenery: Spectacular scenery. Impressive views of mountains and fjords and landscapes permanently covered in snow. 
Note: Have warm clothes at hand to enjoy the snow and the short stretch by ferry between the fjords. The schedules of the cruise can be modified; according to that the schedule of the rest of the day may also undergo changes. 

07.45hr. - Bergen –Departure-. We set out amidst beautiful scenery and enter the fjords region. 
09.45hrs- Waterfall of Tvindefoss. Short stop to admire this beautiful waterfall 100m of height also call Trollafossen or waterfall of the Trolls. Its waters have the reputation not only of rejuvenating but also of increasing the sexual potency.
10.15hrs- Departure to Sogner Fjord, the largest Norwegian fjord and often considered the most beautiful one. We continue our journey through impressive landscapes and come to Gudvangen. 
10:30 h. – Gudvangen. We visit this tiny city and then take a boat cruise on the fiord (departure scheduled for 12.00 h.). The cruise lasts for just over 2 hours and takes us near impressive cliffs. We recommend having lunch on board. 
At about 14.10 h. we land in Flam, and then continue our journey surrounded by woods, lakes, isolated mountains with peaks covered in snow all the year round and glaciers. 
After passing through the 24.5km Aurland tunnel, considered one of the longest in the world and using innovative techniques to rest the eyes and avoid the monotony of the drivers, we will arrive to the Borgund wood church, possibly the best preserved Norwegian temple of the 13th century, where we will make a brief stop to admire and take a photo (entrance included). 
19:30 h. - Oslo –Arrival-. Free time in this pleasant Norwegian city next to the fjord that ears its name and surrounded by mountains. We can visit its port, streets and the works of art of the Frognerparken.

INFO:
Tourradar - https://www.tourradar.com/
Europamundo - https://www.europamundo.com/eng/
Narrow Fjord Cruise https://norwegianfjordscruise.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/
Borgnd Stave Church - https://www.stavechurch.com/our-stave-churches/borgund-stave-churc/?lang=en

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