Google is your friend!I have a feeling that the flyer has been "tidied away" to the recycling.
We were on Bergen in July and were told that it had rained there sometime every day for the past three months. It rained on us too.
Me too, but the right time of year is not easy to find. In terms of sunrise, sunset and the aurora, March would probably be good, but it's still winter there in March.Would love to do the Lofoten islands, they look fabulous.
We spent a few hours in Bergen in April and it remained dry ....... almost all day! We loved the views from Mt. Floyen and spent most of our time there. By the time we headed back to our ship, we only had a short time in Bryggen itself, which was a shame, because there is a maze of photogenic alleyways and passages hidden behind the colourful wharf facade. I have attached a couple of photos from this area, but we are hoping to be able to return again next year.
Note: if you go on an excursion on a cruise, it may be a bit rushed and we did not have enough time to take 'proper' photographs - just time for holiday snaps mostly.
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Nice photos, thanks for those. I'm planning a Norway Fjord cruise in the near future, how did you find it, and how was it taking photos from on board the cruise ship? Any tips?
Thank you very much. I was particularly interested in taking photos from the ship, which you've answered so that's great. More great photos too so that's a bonus. Cheers.How long have you got? It's a spectacular place and a cruise is a good way to see it. The ship was very steady in the fjords and the balcony means you have a front row seat to the views 24/7. I'm sure you won't be disappointed when it comes to photo opportunities or holiday experiences.
Here's another couple of photos to whet your appetite.
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You need to go in the Winter mateWent last year. Great place but it rains a lot. I mean a lot!
If March would be good, then surely September would be good. Same sunrise and sunset times.... the right time of year is not easy to find. In terms of sunrise, sunset and the aurora, March would probably be good, but it's still winter there in March.
That's an interesting thought!If March would be good, then surely September would be good. Same sunrise and sunset times.
Honestly Cris, it's a terrific Tromso now is very accessible it has become so because of the winter sports. But you can get some cheap hotel deals too, I have had a couple of good deals up there, it's just a matter of searching the net. Alta is the home of the Aurora Observatory at Haldde, that tells you something! To be honest there isn't a great deal at Alta but the Observatory was built there for a reason. It's one of the most opportune places to see the lights.Would love to visit some of the more northern places there!
It's worth doing your research for the time of year to go, and of course depending what you want to do. I have seen Whales in Oct, Nov, Feb, March and April but the best times are normally November till Feburary and the best place is probably around Skjervoy. The Aurora October till March probably the best. They have a University at Tromso BTW that has an upward facing camera on the roof somewhere, this takes photographs of the Aurora and weather activity and posts it on there web site.If March would be good, then surely September would be good. Same sunrise and sunset times.
My inclination is always to go in winter - all the rain is snow, can get sunrise and sunset while still getting enough sleep, and there's the aurora too! But what are driving conditions like in Jan or Feb?It's worth doing your research for the time of year to go, and of course depending what you want to do. I have seen Whales in Oct, Nov, Feb, March and April but the best times are normally November till Feburary and the best place is probably around Skjervoy. The Aurora October till March probably the best. They have a University at Tromso BTW that has an upward facing camera on the roof somewhere, this takes photographs of the Aurora and weather activity and posts it on there web site.
Some people are under the impression that in the winter the place is in total darkness all the time which is not true, I'd say it's more like twilight and toward midday like a a light over cast day here. Regarding sunrise, sunset of course you don't have to wait long between sunrise and sunset
Interesting, is what the driving is like, well the vehicles you hire do have proper winter tyres up there and they are good! What you have to be aware of is road closures, something I was unprepared for when I first came across it! Be prepared to have to turn around and go back and in some cases there won't be another way round without driving for miles. Lots of tunnels too. Local knowledge is very useful, have a word with the locals tell them what you intend to do and they will give you good advice. If you drive sensibly for the road conditions you will be fine. They also have a LOT of snowploughs sometimes these drive around at night clearing the roads. Main roads are pretty good, lesser roads up into the mountains can be a little more tricky or impassable.My inclination is always to go in winter - all the rain is snow, can get sunrise and sunset while still getting enough sleep, and there's the aurora too! But what are driving conditions like in Jan or Feb?
Thanks very much, that's very useful info!Interesting, is what the driving is like, well the vehicles you hire do have proper winter tyres up there and they are good! What you have to be aware of is road closures, something I was unprepared for when I first came across it! Be prepared to have to turn around and go back and in some cases there won't be another way round without driving for miles. Lots of tunnels too. Local knowledge is very useful, have a word with the locals tell them what you intend to do and they will give you good advice. If you drive sensibly for the road conditions you will be fine. They also have a LOT of snowploughs sometimes these drive around at night clearing the roads. Main roads are pretty good, lesser roads up into the mountains can be a little more tricky or impassable.
I always go in the winter. Check the Aurora forecast for Feb / March. I'll be up there next year!