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Good itinerary - Three deep Norwegian fjords, three Norwegian coastal towns and the North Cape. However, two things are missing for it to be the perfect Norwegian fjord and Arctic Circle cruise. A visit to Bergen and cruising in June/July to experience the midnight sun. In mid-August there is no midnight sun at the North Cape

For information @little britain @BuckeyeMark. I try to answer specific questions in this Forum when they are asked, but I do not check specific times for when it is possible to book the train and therefore cannot promise to tag anyone! Available sites for booking the Flåm Train are Norways Best and Vy,no You must check yourself or cooperate with someone in your Roll Calls.

Very nice request - but when? - if your cruise is March 31, it is open now. You must check regularly yourself.

Geiranger/Flam/Bergen are three fine Norwegian ports.

They are the same trains and the same tour whether you buy tickets yourself or buy an excursion from the cruise ship. The only difference is that certain cruise excursions include waffles at the Hotel Vatnahalsen. Waffles are also available at the café in Flåm.

I cannot comment on ship or type of balcony. Only that the size of the ship has no influence on the itinerary when it comes to the deep Norwegian fjords. Interesting ports in the deep Norwegian fjords prioritized are Geiranger, Flåm and Olden. Coastal ports in priority order are Bergen, Stavanger and Ålesund. Other ports may be smaller towns or less interesting places to visit. It should be noted that the opportunities to visit Geiranger and Flåm will be severely limited from 2026 due to strict requirements for emissions from ships.

When you visit Copenhagen, you must try classic Danish smørrebrød (Open sandwich) for lunch. Here is a list of popular restaurants in Copenhagen that serve smørrebrød. Møntergade, Møntergade 19 Aamanns 1921, Niels Hemmingsens Gade 19-21 Tårnet, Christiansborg Slotsplads (inside Danish Parliament- Foketinget) Palægade, Palægade 8 Kronborg, Brolæggerstræde 12 Restaurant Schønnemann, Hauser Pl. 16 Fru Nimb, inside Tivoli Garden Restaurant Sank Annæ, Sankt Annæ Plads 12 Kanalhuset, Overgaden Oven Vandet 62A Frk. Barners kælder, Helgolandsgade 8A Restaurant PUK, Vandkunsten 8 Boulevarden, Amager Boulevard 129 Kastellet, Amaliegade 41 Judie, Nyhavn 26 It is usually necessary to reserve a table. Most have online table reservations - search on Google.

Nothing to do at the top - take the same train back. Time is better spend in Flåm.

Yes. I’ll update this topic by end of October next year.

Thank you for the inputs. I have now booked Hotel Porto di Roma for my pre-cruise stay in Civitavecchia.

Yes, currently 4 months. You need to check frequently.

Thank you - I can find many on various booking platforms but also very mixed reviews - hence I’m interested in specific recommendations.

Thanks for your suggestions - you are correct in your assumption - have had some less fortunate experiences with B&B.

Based on my own research and your comment, it seems that I will have to consider overnight stays in Rome

I admit that it is significantly more interesting in Rome, but since I am in Rome quite often, I would like to avoid the extra travel time and have a relaxed start to the day before our long cruise.

I plan to spend a single in Civitavecchia pre-cruise. On various booking sites I have seen very mixed reviews - Is there anyone who can recommend a hotel in Civiveccia. I have not been able to find recommendations in this forum either:

It is my experience that Hilton Honors gives higher status than Marriott Bonvoy.

I have no experience with the Norled ferry, but it definitely sounds like a good option from Bergen to Flåm. On the other hand, I think it will be too much with both Cruise on the Nærøyfjorden and Stegastein viewpoint - I also think it will be difficult to get the times to fit in the afternoon, but maybe the cruise from Gudevangen to Flåm in the evening. There is a shuttle bus from Flåm to Gudevangen.

SAS booking Class J is Business Class from LAX to CPH and Economy Plus ( Premium) within Europe (VCE and AMS). SAS does not have Business Class on European flights. I myself mainly use SAS when I fly.

SAS Booking Class J depends on whether it is within Scandinavia, Europe or overseas. which website are you looking at and which legs are you talking about - I assume you are flying via an airport in Scandinavia to VCE / from AMS. More details are needed to answer your question.

The coastal ships arrive in Bergen at 14:45 - disembarking can easily take an hour. A Train/bus at 15:30 is too optimistic.

Yes, I would think it is worth the trip to Flåm. It is easy to order the individual elements in Norway in a Nutshell. Transportation in Norway is very reliable. May is a fine time - still a lot of snow in the mountains and water in the rivers. And May is still considered winter in Norway and the coastal route does not sail to Geiranger. I suppose it will be possible to visit the viewpoints in Geiranger on the excursion from Ålesund if they are not closed due to snow.

Are you flying out from Oslo or Bergen? Even after a trip with Havila, I would recommend a two-day trip to Flåm. Actually the coastal voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes only sails into one deep fjord to Geiranger (not in winter) - After a day in Bergen it will be fine going to Flåm. highlights in Flåm are the Flåm railway to Myrdal, the Stegastein Viewpoint and the boat trip from Flåm to Gudevangen through the deep fjords. Find a hotel in Flåm, Myrdal or Gudevangen. Transport to/from Bergen to Flåm/Gudevangen by train or bus. Possible via Voss. if flying out of Oslo Train from Flåm to Oslo.

The main attraktions in Aarhus are: ARoS Aarhus Art Museum Den Gamle By (The Old Town Museum) Moesgaard Museum The Latin Quarter in Aarhus (cobblestoned historic streets) There will also be HoHo bus available Here is a link to topic with more details

Thank you for the update. Yes, at this time of year you can expect canceled ports, and moved dining times. If the weather gets very bad I usually stay in my bed. Remember to check if there are things in the cabin or in the bathroom that could fall down and break - I put my toiletries in the sink. Safety comes first. Fortunately, for some of the route the sailing is sheltered by islands and islets. Good continued journey.