Oslo to Bergen Train: Scenic Guide + Family Tips

Mountain and lake scenery is the highlight o the Oslo to Bergen train journey.

As you’d imagine, Norway’s mountain and coastal scenery is spectacular, and I can’t think of a better way to explore Norway with kids than by train. The more we researched getting from Oslo to Bergen, the more we realized the Oslo to Bergen train was the right choice for our family. At about 7 hours, the journey may sound long with two small kids, but Norwegians do it right; comfortable seats, kid-friendly spaces, and views that make the ride fly by.

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Oslo With Kids: A 5-Day Family Itinerary

a 4-year old girl on a family trip to Oslo, imitates the famous Scream painting by Edvard Munch.

We get pretty excited when we find a city that has plenty of attractions AND has easy access to nature. Not knowing too much about visiting Oslo with kids before planning our family trip to Norway, we were pleasantly surprised to find that it was exactly the type of city we love.

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Czech Republic with Kids

View of the Band rock formations in Bohemian Paradise Czech Republic

What a wonderful surprise our family trip to the Czech Republic was! We recently enjoyed a 17-day trip to the Czech Republic with kids, and were blown away by how fun & beautiful the entire country is.

We loved the beautiful capital of Prague (of course), but the real magic for families is out in the countryside, where you can hike through sandstone “rock cities” and wander castle ruins. The Czech Republic (also known as “Czechia”) is a fantastic and surprisingly easy destination for a family vacation.

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Bohemian Paradise With Kids: 5 Easy Hikes & Castles

Bohemian Paradise Hiking with Kids

The Bohemian Paradise (also known as “Czech Paradise” or “Cesky Raj“) is a beautiful protected area in the Czech Republic. Bohemian Paradise is known for its sandstone rock formations and the twin towers of the Trosky Castle, perched dramatically up high on two basalt volcanic plugs. We chose to visit this beautiful area of the Czech Republic with our kids as there are so many fun & scenic easy Bohemian Paradise hiking trails.

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The Wild Gorge Hike (Via Pravčická brána)

Edmond Gorge in Bohemian Switzerland with children

If you love impressive natural monuments, looming cliffs, sweeping vistas, deep forests and lazy boat rides through beautiful gorges, then we have an amazing hike for you. The Wild Gorge hike in Bohemian Switzerland provides some of the best scenery the Czech Republic has to offer.

The 20 km (12.5 mile) Wild Gorge hike includes a visit to Pravčická Brána, which is the largest natural stone bridge in Europe. Including the short, but amazing boat rides, we hiked the full Wild Gorge hike with our kids in just over 6 hours. 

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3 Days in Bohemian Switzerland with Kids: 6 Kid-Friendly Hikes

Hiking Bohemian Switzerland National Park with Kids

We love hiking and sharing our appreciation of nature with our kids. We were so excited when we discovered Bohemian Switzerland National Park (České Švýcarsko), the Czech Republic’s newest national park. During our 3 day family visit to this beautiful region, we enjoyed many excellent kid-friendly Bohemian Switzerland hiking trails.

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3 Days in Karlovy Vary with Kids (Family-Friendly Itinerary)

A charming street in old town Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic.

Karlovy Vary is a popular spa town found in western Czech Republic. Also known as Karlowe Wary or Karlsbad, this scenic Czechia town is home to many thermal spas and mineral springs. Karlovy Vary is the largest and best-known spa town in the western Czech Republic. Despite being a resort town known for relaxation, there are many fun things to do in Karlovy Vary with kids.

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3 Days in Český Krumlov with Kids

Český Krumlov is a great place in the Czech Republic to visit with kids. With so much culture and history, there are no shortage of fun things to do in Český Krumlov with kids.

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