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Your family winter break to Norway begins with a flight to the capital, Oslo. The flight takes just over two hours – enough time for you all to get excited about your upcoming family adventure.
Once you've landed, catch the shuttle train to Oslo city centre – it runs every ten minutes and will have you there in just 20 minutes. Make your way from the train station to your hotel in downtown Oslo.
Depending on your flight time, you should have some time today to explore the city. We've included a family Oslo Pass for the duration of your stay, which gives you free entry to 30 museums and attractions, as well as free travel on public transport – perfect for keeping the whole family entertained.
Our Concierge can recommend a fantastic, family-friendly restaurant in the city for your evening meal. Then it's time to get a good night's sleep, you have a busy day in store tomorrow!
This morning, fill up on breakfast and pop on your comfiest trainers, ready for a fun walking tour of the city. You'll be met at the hotel by one of our expert guides, who’ll take you on a three-hour sightseeing trip around beautiful Oslo. It's a great way to start your family getaway and get to know this bustling city, as well as tick some of Oslo's highlights off your list.
Along the way, see the Royal Palace, Stortinget (the Norwegian parliament), the National Theatre, the city hall, Akershus Fortress and the harbour area of Aker Brygge, a beautiful neighbourhood lined with trendy restaurants, shops, galleries and dramatic modern architecture. If the kids have the energy, it's well worth catching the boat to Bygdoy (it only takes around 10-15 minutes), to enjoy a spot of lunch.
The evening is yours to play with, whether you decide to venture out into Oslo again, or chill out at your hotel.
You're on the move today to start the second stage of your family winter break. Catch the shuttle train back to Oslo airport and collect your family's hire car, which will be waiting for you. It’ll take around three hours to reach Heggenes, your next destination, located in the stunning mountainous region of Valdres.
Check into your boutique hotel where you'll spend the next four nights. We recommend asking your Concierge to book you a table at the cosy restaurant, where you can enjoy incredible Norwegian sharing platters or cook your own meat on the outdoor grill.
You’ve an exciting day of dog sledding ahead today, but first – breakfast. Once you’re suitably stuffed, meet the expert team of mushers and the excitable huskies, before getting the low-down on those all-important mushing techniques. After loading the sleds, it's time to embark on your snowy adventure. Depending on the conditions, you can expect to cover around 15-25 miles through the Jotunheimen National Park.
Halfway through your journey of a lifetime, take a break at a small day camp, complete with reindeer skins around a roaring open fire. While the dogs enjoy a snack and take a nap in the snow, your guide will show you how to prepare a real wilderness lunch.
Then it's a final 'mush!' as you make your way back with your trusty dogs. There really is no better way to experience Norway's wintry beauty up close than with this friendly husky pack. Just be prepared for lots of ‘can we get a pet husky, please?’ for the next few months...
Time for another trip into the wild today. With your guide (and a couple of friendly huskies), you'll explore Norway's mountainous landscape on snowshoes. Few things are more authentically Norwegian than spending a day outdoors, enjoying nature and warming up with family around an open fire. Once you're kitted out with snowshoes, hike through deep forest and across frozen wetlands, exploring tracks left by the inhabitants of the forest – if you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of their owners as well...
After your hike, carry on channelling your inner Bear Grylls with a spot of ice fishing. The team will set it up and provide you with all the proper equipment – any fish caught will be prepared and cooked over the campfire by your guide (no pressure). Don't worry, they'll bring along something else to eat, just in case the fish don't bite.
After you've eaten, make your way back to the hotel to relax for the rest of the day.
Today you get to experience the exciting (but rather bonkers) winter activity of snow rafting. Substituting a river for a banked snow channel, this is a dream come true for adrenaline junkies little and large.
Snow rafting is a fantastically fun, action-packed activity for all the family, but children will need to be over age seven to get involved. The thrill of jumping into the rafting boat and whizzing down the snowy Norwegian slopes is second to none and we guarantee you won't be able to wipe that grin off your face. After you've notched up a few exhilarating rides, warm up in front of the fire with a hot drink.
With rosy cheeks all round, it's back to your hotel for your last supper in Norway as your family winter break comes to an end tomorrow.
Despite the childrens' protests, sadly it's time to head home. On the plus side, you’ll be full of amazing stories from your Norwegian adventure to impress friends at school and work.
Get back in the hire car and make the three-hour drive back to Oslo airport. Drop off your rental car before catching your two-and-a-half-hour flight home.
Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.
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