Fjord Advice

[Trigger1972]

Hello everyone, we are looking at doing a cruise to the Fjords in September from the 11th to the 18th, taking in the following destinations :Flam, Eidfjord, Stavenger and Arendal, we were wondering what sort of weather we can expect for these places at this time of year, also what amount of currency would we need for having a coffee or a beer and a spot of lunch as I have heard the cost of living is quite high in Norway, also would just sensible walking shoes or hiking boots be required. Many thanks in advance for your advice.

[kaisatsu]

The weather is usually a bit cooler at that time of year, but it can vary substantially. Consider layers, so that you have options for everything from 10-20°+. Also some of the ports are known for being breezy, and light rain is fairly common. A windproof, waterproof outer shell is highly recommended.

 

 

A coffee from a convenience store is around 25 NOK. An espresso drink from a coffee shop is more like 40 NOK.

 

A local draft beer is typically 60-80 NOK these days. A microbrew would be 75-100 NOK.

 

Lunch depends on what you have. A sandwich at a convenience store is around 60 NOK. A sushi meal or a Thai curry is ~150 NOK. A burger or simple dish at a low-to-mid-range restaurant would usually be 150-180 NOK. A main dish at a mid-range restaurant is generally 200-250 NOK.

 

 

If you're planning to explore some of Norway's hiking trails, it might be useful to bring along some hiking shoes, since the trails can be muddy. However, since you won't be doing multi-day treks, boots may be overkill. If you're not planning much hiking, sensible walking shoes would be fine.

[Trigger1972]

The weather is usually a bit cooler at that time of year, but it can vary substantially. Consider layers, so that you have options for everything from 10-20°+. Also some of the ports are known for being breezy, and light rain is fairly common. A windproof, waterproof outer shell is highly recommended.

 

 

A coffee from a convenience store is around 25 NOK. An espresso drink from a coffee shop is more like 40 NOK.

 

A local draft beer is typically 60-80 NOK these days. A microbrew would be 75-100 NOK.

 

Lunch depends on what you have. A sandwich at a convenience store is around 60 NOK. A sushi meal or a Thai curry is ~150 NOK. A burger or simple dish at a low-to-mid-range restaurant would usually be 150-180 NOK. A main dish at a mid-range restaurant is generally 200-250 NOK.

 

 

If you're planning to explore some of Norway's hiking trails, it might be useful to bring along some hiking shoes, since the trails can be muddy. However, since you won't be doing multi-day treks, boots may be overkill. If you're not planning much hiking, sensible walking shoes would be fine.

Thanks for the quick and informative reply :):):)

[vada_9]

we found we were able to "Tap" for almost everything with our credit card. Only really needed cash for the market stalls and by September they may or may not be there.