Is what I present to you here a typical blog story? Probably not ? However, I hope that readers will find here some useful information that will help to find their way already there, or possibly help to plan a trip to Norway. So forgive the perhaps sometimes somewhat brief, not very literary statements. But what did I want, I hope I conveyed ? Is it worth going to Norway despite the capricious weather? DEFINITELY YES!

Day 1:

This is the route from Krakow to Gdynia. 660km boarding the ferry at 7pm. At 7:30 in the morning we were already in Karlskorone.

Day 2:

Route: Karlskrona – Son 593 km, 6h 50min

https://goo.gl/maps/skLoTvhxjDAweTkCA – this was the route we had planned.

On the ferry, we met a Norwegian living in Sweden who wants to move to Poland (I knocked him out a bit this idea out of my head). He liked it in Warsaw and so he figured it out. After the conversation, he said he would rethink the matter, however. He couldn’t quite understand that he wouldn’t be able to go on a 4-week vacation when he wanted to. In their case, 4 weeks in one kThe employer is obliged to provide. There were also a few other things that he found difficult to comprehend… So Alexander drove to Goteborg, where he lives, and took us by a slightly different route than we had planned. No. 27. Time difference insignificant, route not frequented as it turned out. The speed radars were there, but as Alexander made us aware, just like in Poland they only take pictures from the side of the oncoming vehicle. So we were very unconcerned.

Day 3:

Route: Son – Fjaera 380 km, 6h

https://goo.gl/maps/oiZjrsqdfm1v1Htr8

The route itself was still not very interesting. This is the last section of our access road to Hardanger, so I won’t elaborate. Although our eyes were already starting to open wide . The route was getting more and more scenic.

Tunnels began to appear. At first, even those a few hundred meters long seemed long to us. By the next day, the steam kilometers had already ceased to impress. They are very different. Some super lit, others not necessarily. The asphalt is always in good condition. We came across a tunnel with two lanes in each direction. There were also those with a traffic circle in the middle. And I already thought that nothing more would surprise me, until he reached an intersection with lights 😉 Surprisingly, in the tunnels (regardless of length and depth) it never broke the connection. Googlempas has always worked. Also, the intercoms are flawless.

A few words about gas stations. After that, I will only enjoy the views 😉 The stations are quite frequent. Of course, in the mountains not necessarily, you need to refuel in advance. The stations are 95% self-service. Payment is by card. A pin and the number of the distributor I was using had to be provided. Only the equivalent of the transaction was charged to the card. It is very rare to find stations with the possibility of paying in cash. It is often the case that the station has service, a restaurant, an art store. automotive, but payment is by card only. It did not happen to us that any card was rejected.

On arrival that day, we were met with another pleasant surprise. Luckily, it turned out that in the center , where we were supposed to spend the night is a large organized group and we were moved to a center 2 km away. places. On the equipment dryer for laundry and another pleasant surprise – a sauna. Two hours after arriving, we were already sitting inside. We had 1.5 hours to enjoy it.

Accommodation: payment on site (1,500 NOK = 667 PLN / 222.34 PLN/person. Family room with shared bathroom (that was the reservation). Breakfast included in the price.

Akrafjorden Nature B&B AS

Fjæravegen 138, 5598 Fjæra, Norway, Fjæra, NO

Day 4:

Route: Fjaera – Hardanger – Bergen 4 hours. 222 km

Route: https://goo.gl/maps/n1jC5LdketdRDY8E7

From that day on, a fascinating, for me at least, trip began. The first item on our list was Hardangerfjord. It stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Hardangervidda plateau. It is the fourth longest fjord in the world, and the second longest in Norway. Wanting to get to Bergen, where we were headed, we had to go around this fjord. There are a couple of route options here, and you can also take the ferry to shorten your journey. We had plenty of time to drive to Bergen on wheels.

Another fascination along the route was the waterfalls that were just down the road. In a short stretch, there were in fact quite a few of them. One of them is Steinsdalsfossen. Located approx. 70 km from Bergen. It is perfectly safe to walk along a protected alley to the waterfall itself. We were already completely wet and cold, so we didn’t do it. But the grief is enormous now. We were in the autumn season, so the water level was not the highest. In the spring season, the effect is said to be electrifying. Standing under the waterfall, the roar of the water is amazing. I can’t imagine what happens having water falling overhead. A few dozen meters from the waterfall there is a parking lot, so you can conveniently leave your equipment.

Another highlight of the tour was the Hardanger Bridge. It was commissioned in 2013 and is now the longest suspension bridge in Norway. Although the passage is paid, but not for motorcycles. Generally in Norway, all road, highway and tunnel travel is free for motorcycles. And it is not insignificant, because the fees are not small, unfortunately. Returning to the bridge, one enters it almost directly from the 1400m tunnel. First, in the tunnel, we were stunned by the traffic circle. Immediately after leaving, a beautiful-looking bridge crossing the Handanger Fjord.

Bergen, unfortunately, is the rainiest city in Norway. It rains here 220 days a year. It is the second-largest city in Norway and, as someone said, stands firmly in opposition to the capital Oslo. It is just like Krakow – small, provincial. Before I get lynched here by Cracovians, I’ll say right away that it was a quote 😉 😉 But although I’m from Krakow myself, I admit that it’s quite apt hehe

You can find quite a bit of information about the city of Bergen itself, practically on every website about Norway. The most interesting part of the city is the waterfront called Bryggen, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walking along the wooden buildings, along the wood-lined streets is really pleasant.

When coming to Bergen, it is worth planning a stopover here. You can take the Fløybanen railroad, up the Fløyen hill. From here you can see the panorama of the entire city and the bodies of water surrounding it. We didn’t have time for it this time, but I happened to be there on another occasion, and I sincerely recommend it.

On the same waterfront as the Bryggen district is a fish market that is a must-see. Of course, prices skyrocketed. There is a supermarket nearby, where you can buy products at an already humane price. Right next to the fish market is a tourist information center (open from 8:30 am to 10 pm in season) – well worth a look. They are very helpful. They have a lot of maps and information dedicated to different regions of Norway. Bergen tourist information: https://en.visitbergen.com/visitor-information/bergen-tourist-information

And then there is the dark side of Bergen, which I must mention. We were in the habit of leaving motorcycles under cover if they stood in publicly accessible parking lots. Here we had accommodation right in the center. My entire luggage for this trip was a center trunk and a 35-liter bag. In addition, I had two more2-liter panniers and such small ones clipped to the front gmails. In my panniers I had all my tool kit, first aid kit, mini-compressor, repair kit and truffles from Poland… All gone. I took only my bag for the night, the rest was always left strapped to the motorcycle. It didn’t occur to me that someone would be tempted by panniers in Norway. Ot a lesson for the future. What to say … truffles were a shame … 😉 By the way, I also learned that the center trunk and bag are completely sufficient to pack all the belongings.

Bergen was a place that devoured about 20% of our entire budget. This city generally does not belong to cheap, accommodation even on the outskirts knocks down in price. We concluded that in this case we are going all the way. I once heard from an acquaintance words that have long been etched in my memory …hehehe “Anka remember, you have to live now in such a way that when you sit in a rocking chair one day and throw your boobs on your back, you will remember today with blazing memories” . So that’s certainly how I will remember dinner at the port pub.

Accommodation:
Augustin Hotel

Sundts Gate 22, Bergenhus, 5004 Bergen, Norway, Bergen,

Payment on site (1 790 NOK + 150 NOK parking 1 place =~ 796 PLN + 75 PLN =~ 871 PLN / 3 =~ 290,34 PLN/person). Prices in Bergen – cosmos.