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Norway – Bergen – Os
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Your five-day Scandinavian sojourn begins today. Head to the airport, breeze through security and settle into the lounge as you prepare for your speedy two-hour flight to Bergen – just enough time to devour a short book or run through a couple of podcasts. When you arrive, you’ll be met by a private driver, ready to transfer you to your charming hotel in the heart of Bergen, your base for the next two nights.
This evening, unpack, unwind and venture out into the city for your first taste of Bergen’s brilliant cuisine. Torrfisk (dried cod), anyone?
While you’re in Bergen, don't miss Bryggen – yes, the names are confusingly similar. Bryggen refers to the postcard-perfect district of colourful buildings along the harbour, where Bergen's (and Bryggen’s, for that matter) fishing and trade industries flourished between the 14th and 18th centuries.
As you wind your way through this lively labyrinth, pass a slew of inviting souvenir shops and the hidden park in Ovregaten before reaching the Hanseatic Museum, where you’ll discover what life was like for German merchants during their Medieval glory days. Afterwards, breathe in the fresh sea air as you walk along the walls bordering the city – an excellent way to find your bearings.
When you’ve had your fill of the city’s rich history and culture, retreat to a private floating sauna to unwind – Norwegian style. Sweat it out while enjoying the beautiful backdrop of steep, ice-capped hills, then (if you’re craving something more extreme) swap the sauna’s warm embrace for a dive into the icy waters nearby. Whatever you choose to do, you’ll be taking part in a long-running Nordic ritual that awakens the senses and purifies the body.
Bid farewell to Bergen this morning as you hop aboard an express boat and set sail for Os. Along the way, enjoy your first introduction to the fabulous fjords, as the route spans all the way to the edge of Bjornefjord, where you’ll settle down for the next (and, sadly, final) two nights of your trip.
When you arrive, shake off any travel stiffness with a 50-minute treatment or massage at your hotel's spa. And since no one’s ever heard of being too relaxed (surely?), follow this up with another tranquil treat: a traditional bathing ritual.
Today, hiking is the name of the game. Just southwest of Os lies the short summit of Liafjellet, a frosty forest hill which is crisscrossed by a number of excellent trails. Beginning in the town centre, venture out to begin your ascent of this modest mountain, which takes about three hours and has an altitude difference of 920ft. Once you reach the top (hooray), take in striking panoramas of the surrounding mountains and vibrant villages – a satisfying end to your Scandinavian sojourn.
Sadly, like Dorothy, your adventures in the land of Os (get it?) end today. Savour the region’s cuisine with a hearty breakfast before your private transfer to Bergen airport this morning, ready for your return flight back to the UK. Land in the afternoon, refreshed, rejuvenated and already reminiscing about your time in serene Scandinavia.
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