Norway in March

We went to Norway for these weekends (March 5-8). Everyone writes that there's nothing to do there in winter, and March is generally the snowiest month of the year. But we were lucky and it was sunny for 2 days out of three. At the same time, there really is nothing to do, at all. There's a feeling that the country in general is not about action, but about such harsh Scandinavian zen. You go out of the house, sit on a mountain and just stare into eternity.

About mountains and houses. Development in Norway is something incredible. People here apparently are very persistent and don't want to move in search of a place more suitable for life. It all looks something like this, if somewhere there's a flat area of at least 10 square meters — it will definitely be inhabited. And they don't care that it's 5 days' journey over the mountain to the nearest house or road.

About prices. Everything is expensive. No, everything is VERY expensive! Although at first it seems that everything is okay. For example, a house in Aurland, which is 10 minutes drive from Flom, we rented for $66 per night, in Bergen $200 for two nights. Two tickets Vilnius-Bergen-Vilnius $105. Car rental for 4 days $155. In general, quite normal prices. But everything changes as soon as you enter the country. First, Norway is not in the euro zone. They still use their own currency — the Norwegian Krone. Because of which, as in any free-2-play with diamonds, money doesn't seem real. The rate is approximately 9 NOK to 1 USD. Second, with the car it's especially painful. The roads you need — paid, entry into the city — paid, parking — SUPER paid. For two days of parking in Bergen — 400 NOK, or $47 Carl! There are of course cheaper places, but first, not much cheaper, second, much further from the center.

About interesting and beautiful. If you're in Bergen, be sure to climb one of the mountains before sunset.

If you're passing by Flom, book a boat tour with these guys Fjord Safari.