DAY 1
Oslo, the country’s amazing capital, was my starting point — and it will be my end point by the end of this 12-day road trip.
◘◘ Do some exciting FREE things to do in the capital
As a Scandinavian destination, it’s no news that things can get pretty pricey around this area; but fret not! After all, there are LOTS of awesome FREE things to do in Oslo! To start off, check out my article below to get some ideas:
READ: Top 10 FREE Things to Do in Oslo, an Underrated Nordic Gem (Norway)
TIP: If you want a discounted pass that will let you enjoy FREE admissions to the city’s attractions and museums (as well as unlimited public transport) then it’s preferrable to get an Oslo Pass.
For the best accommodation choices in the city:
Budget: Oslo Hostel Central / Mid-Range: Saga Hotel Oslo or AirBnB / Luxury: Hotel Continental
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DAY 2
I left Oslo on this day (but of course, if you want to spend more time in the capital — which I highly recommend — then please do so! I regrettably didn’t have much time so a day was enough for me).
Now, you might expect that it would be this time that I would jumpstart my Norway road trip itinerary; however, I decided to do that elsewhere. Besides, I wanted to experience riding the train through Norway’s breathtaking landscapes, especially after hearing that they have several scenic train rides throughout the region.
So where then did I get my car? I decided to retrieve it from Åndalsnes, which was my destination as I boarded a train on this 2nd day.
◘◘ Ride the scenic Dovre and Rauma Railway to Åndalsnes
Dovre Railway runs between Oslo and Trondheim and it goes through beautiful valleys and mountain ranges. Rauma Railway, on the other hand, is well-known as one of Norway’s wildest and most beautiful train journeys. That being said, riding both of these trains will be quite an experience!
I left early in the morning for this and I especially loved the ride through Rauma Railway because the train slows down on the best spots along the way such as the Trollveggen cliff face and the Kylling bridge.
It helps to note though that the Rauma sightseeing train runs from end of May to end of August and there are voiceovers during the trip in Norwegian, English, and German that explains the terrain.
ITINERARY: To get to both of these railways from Oslo Central Station, you need to board the train that heads to Trondheim — but you’ll need to stop halfway at Dombås’ station. Change…
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