Our weekend getaway to Norway was one to remember and usually it’s about the many ‘touristy‘ places we visited but this time it is more about how expensive it is the visit Norway and thinking of going back to do things a little differently and enjoy it more now that we have more confidence.
We had booked our flight via Ryanair a month before, actually we booked them whilst we were enjoying a girls weekend getaway to Amsterdam and Brussels. I am one of those people who spends the day exploring the city and taking it all in, then at night I spend time either blogging or searching for my next destination. Readers of this blog know I am taking part in the #take12trips travel challenge which challenges everyone to travel at least one weekend a month and it doesn’t have to be abroad but I have made a conscience decision to make every trip abroad. The flight was £14.95 return each to flight to Moss Lufthaven (Airport), my UK folks think how London Luton Airport is to London itself and that’s how Moss Airport is to Oslo city.
We had a few hiccups before leaving, my friend cancelled on us two weeks before departure so I cancelled a lovely hotel, booked another hotel then she changed her mind she was now coming then repeat until she finally decided to come and I reserved a hotel in Fredrikstad, Rygge instead of Oslo city centre. There are buses running to match every flight arriving, so Oslo city it’s every 30 minutes and takes 1hr to arrive their and for other villages like Fredrikstad it’s hourly bus which takes just under and hour. We arrived and passed through customs 5 minutes after the Fredrikstad bus had left so we had to wait an hour at the airport. This is where we ended up buying a hot dog (just sausage and bun no toppings) for £9 each, it was delicious but I won’t be running to buy them again at that price. Our excuse for spending that much, we were hungry.
Norway in general has a lot to offer, most people only think about Oslo which granted is an amazing city but I think you get a better feel of the country in general if you stay outside the city and then transit into the city.
Kizzy says
Norway seems to be extremely popular at the moment, never thought of visiting here, but it looks like a great place to stay
Miranda says
It’s an interesting place indeed and a must see
Baby Isabella says
After reading this I think we might have to save up to go to Norway. Proper expensive! This #take12trips sounds like a great excuse to get you motivated to travel the world. 🙂
Miranda says
I know right, it’s a positive excuse and yep Norway and actually all of Scandinavia needs some serious saving up lol
Candace says
I absolutely adored Norway when I went. Its about 18 years ago now but was so much more expensive to fly then!
Miranda says
It’s an expensive country and in high tourist seasons it can be quite expensive
Olivia Thristan says
Wow you are a super savvy traveller, teach me your ways! Shame you had all of the hiccups before you went but I am glad it sorted itself out. Plus sounds expensive whilst you were there so a good thing for those cheap flights 😉 x
Miranda says
Awww thanks Olivia, having cheap flights saved us a bundle since Norway is so expensive
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
I can’t believe how cheap that flight was!! What’s your secret?
Miranda says
Hahaha, research and alerts
Fi Ni Neachtain says
I’d love to visit Norway one day as my family originate from there. You got such a bargain on the flights!
Miranda says
How cute is that, I grabbed some awesome deals indeed
Tara | C&CO. says
Sounds like you had a fun time, I’ve always wanted to visit Oslo!
Miranda says
I truly did and thanks. I hope you’re able to go soon
Hannah says
The flights were a bargain!! I will have to keep an eye out for those prices x
Miranda says
An absolute bargain indeed and hope you find some too
Elizabeth says
What an incredibly reasonable flight price! I have forked out £180 to fly from Shetland to Bergen this July and I thought that was a bargain! Gosh I wish we could have London prices! I’d love to visit Olso one day, but first…. Bergen. 🙂
Miranda says
£180?? Wow that’s a lot but then again I am closer to London airports so I get cheap prices.
WhatLauraLoves says
I haven’t been to Norway before but I would definitely like to visit as the buildings look beautiful xxx
Miranda says
I hope you manage to its beautiful
Kira C says
I’d love to go to Norway! It’s always annoying when people can’t make their mind up but good that you did still go! 😀
Miranda says
Tell me about it, in the end we had fun but it was stressful to begin with
Melanie Edjourian says
Wow £9 for a sausage and bun with no topping is crazy. I love traveling but don’t get to very often.
Miranda says
I know, it’s crazy but one must do what one must do lol
Rhian Westbury says
Oslo always pops up as a cheap place to visit and I definitely want to get there. Keen to know what you got up to there x
Miranda says
It’s a cheap place to get to but once you’re there it’s a different matter lol
Leanne says
Another city to add to my list of breaks I’d like to go on! Hoping to squeeze a few in before the end of the year. I find them so affordable and you can visit such a variety of different places in Europe!
Miranda says
Absolutely, I am hoping to squeeze a few more in too
Kacie says
One of my New Years Resolutions this year was to travel once a month on the weekend; sadly it hasn’t happened 🙁 I need to change this. Can’t believe how cheap your flights were!
Miranda says
Awww bless, I hope that changes soon and you can travel one weekend a month.
MsPrettyLThings says
Love the prices on the flights but not loving the hot dog price but I know when hunger bites you gotta do what you gotta do!
Miranda says
Hahaha tell me about it, when hunger strikes you done for lol
Rachel says
Wow that is such an amazing deal and my eye is now firmly on flight deals x
Miranda says
I was so impressed myself but all this year I have been getting similar deals for flights to Europe
Claire says
I would love to visit Oslo! Your photos are amazing! What a bargain 🙂
Miranda says
A bargain indeed and you should it’s so beautiful
Jess says
Wow it looks fab, how do you find such cheap flights!? I really want to visit Scandinavia!
Jess xo
Miranda says
It was amazing, I used skyscanner to look up flights but I booked these with Ryanair who always have some sort of deals going on
Erin says
£14.95!? What a total bargain! I definitely have to keep my eye out on the flights!
Erin xxx
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Miranda says
Yep less than £15, most of my flights to Europe are that much.