Round trip: Capitals, Fjords and Mountains

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

Itinerary

Day 1: Kristiansand/Egersund – Karmøy approx 320/136 km
Arrive in the morning with ferry from Denmark. Drive to Stavanger for a stop. Explore the inner city and harbour area of the fourth largest city in Norway (designated 2008 European Capital of Culture). Leave Stavanger and head for Mekjavik for ferry to Skudeneshavn. A short drive to Karmøy Hostel at Kopervik. Hostel accommodation: Overnight Karmoy Hostel

Day 2: Karmøy – Bergen Approx 160 km
Breakfast. On the way make a stop in Haugesund – one of the most typical coastal cities in western Norway. A visit to Haraldshaugen – the burial site of the Viking King Harald Hårfagre, who was the first king who unified Norway.is recommended. From Haugesund via the island Stord and ferry Sandvikvåg to Halhjem. From Halhjem to Bergen.
Hostel accommodation: Bergen Hostel Montana

Day 3: Bergen
Breakfast. Visit Bergen after breakfast. Fish Market, Bryggen Warf, The Aquarium. A visit to mount Fløyen with the funicular is highly recommended. A visit to the composer E. Griegs home is also possible. Hostel accommodation: Bergen Hostel YMCA

Day 4: Bergen – Stryn Approx 300 km
Breaksfast. Head for Stryn on the coastal route. A visit to the Briksdalen Glacier before arriving Stryn. Hostel accommodation: Stryn Hostel

Day 5: Stryn – Oslo Approx 450 km
Breakfast. A visit to Geiranger before heading for Oslo. Drive down the Gudbrandsdalen
valley. Hostel accommodation: Oslo Hostel Holtekilen

Day 6: Oslo
Breakfast. Suggested morning sightseeing tour of Oslo including the Norwegian Folk Museum, The Viking Ships, Kon-Tiki and Ra Raft and The Vigeland Sculpture Park. Afternoon at leisure. Hostel accommodation: Oslo Hostel Holtekilen.

Day 7 Oslo
Breakfast. End of arrangement