Schedule
We have planned a tour in a part of the world that is unique in terms of high-peaked mountains, deep blue fjords - coloured green by meltwater from surrounding glaciers, fruit trees in rich blossom, dramatic waterfalls, viewpoints featuring bespoke architecture… The list is long, and all is reachable via some of the greatest driving roads in Europe.
Fri
Fast Friday.
09:30-19:00
Get there
Drive to Loen.
Preferred route: Valdresflye – Lom – Strynefjell – Stryn - Loen. Go on your own, or join one of our hosts starting from Oslo or Gjøvik.
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19:00 - 19:30
Arrival
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hotel ALEXANDRA
Check-in
Welcome to Loen!
The Hotel Alexandra has been around since 1884 - well - the name and location that is. And the family that runs it is - like in so many of these renowned fjord hotels - the same since the start.
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20:00 - 20:30
Aperitivo
in the hotel lobby bar.
Register now.
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20:30 - 22:30
Dinner
Hotel Alexandra Loen is famous for its rich quality buffét.
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22:00
Stargazing & Mingling
In the lobby bar, on the terraces and on the SM parking deck.
Sat
Today we will let our SM´s rest.
7:00 - 9:30
Breakfast
At hotel buffet.
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10:00 - 16:30
Loen Skylift
The Loen Skylift is a spectacular new attraction and adventure arena, at the inner part of the Nordfjord, in the heart of Fjord Norway. A Cable Car will lift you from the fjord to 1011 m. Enjoy the views of the fjord landscape - from the restaurant table, or while exploring in the mountains. We will have lunch at Hoven Restaurant - on the very top!
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10:00 - 16:30
Lake sightseeing
The Hotel kitchen will prepare lunch packs for us, which we will bring on a boat trip on the Loenvatnet lake. The scenery here is amazing, with lush mountain sides, dramatic peaks, and deep green meltwater in the lake. Book your trip on the lake already now!
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10:00 - 16:30
Relax & Unwind
Alexandra has a comprehensive relaxation and pool area – open for hotel guests. Enjoy the day here, or book a massage in the hotel spa.
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19:00 - 19:30
Aperitivo
in the lobby or outside on the secluded SM parking deck.
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19:30 - 22:30
Gala Dinner
Hotel Alexandra Loen is famous for its rich quality buffét. However, tonight we have a set menu. Details to follow.
Register now.
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11:00 - 1:00
Stargazing
In the lobby bar, on the terraces and on the SM parking deck.
Sun
Norway´s finest.
7:30 - 10:00
Breakfast
At hotel buffet.
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10:00
Check-out
Ladies & Gentlemen, start your engines!
If the weather is good, there’s no better way to start this day than warming up the Maserati engines and preparing your GT and passengers for the amazing drive that is to follow.
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10:30
Drive of a lifetime
Sponsored by Amcar
Loen - Stryn - Hjelle - Strynefjell - Djupvasshytta – Flydalsjuvet - Utsikten - Geiranger - See stories section for further info on these world-famous historical routes.
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13:00 - 14:00
Lunch
Hotel Union, Geiranger.
The Hotels vintage car collection will be open to us.
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14:00 - 17:00
Drive of a lifetime continued
Geiranger - Ørnevegen - Trollstigen with photo shoot. This is where the MyLord ends and the Opera takes over for those of you that want to continue to explore this amazing part of Norway.
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17:00 - 19:00
Option Opera
(Ålesund)
Why stop now?
After descending the Trolls ladder (Trollstigen) the drive towards the coastal town of Aalesund is pure delight. You just drive towards the light - until your long aluminum bonnet is pointing at the waves and you´re surrounded by unique art nouveau architecture.
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19:00
Check in at Brosundet
Hotel Brosundet is our favourite stay in Ålesund. Located on the water in the very heart of the city. The dinner venue will be only steps away from the hotel.
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19:30 - 20:00
Aperitivo
Some award winning Norwegian gin? Yes please!
Served at the bar in Apotekergata No5 - an old warehouse next door to the hotel.
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20:30
SM Dinner a´la DS
Sponsored by ds salon ålesund
A seafood menu based on local supplies?
Ålesund is famous for its rich abundance of seafood.
You will not go hungry - nor thirsty.
Check back for details!
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24:00
Goodnight, sleep tight
The best beds in Ålesund awaits.
Mon
Grand Tour *Option Opera
08:00 - 09:30
Breakfast
At hotel buffet.
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10:00
Architectural walk & talk
The Art Nouveau museum is only steps away from our Hotel. The museum is closed on Mondays, but we have managed to get an appointment - exclusively for SM NOR 21 Opera guests. With guidance.
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10:00 - 11:30
Check-out
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12:00 - 19:00
The Atlantic Ocean Road
Claimed to be one of the best drives on the planet. This is your chance to make up your own decision. Read all about it here!
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15:00 - 16:00
Lunch at Bud
Some say that they serve the best fish soup between Bergen and Tromsø here. We just have to find out if that is true.
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19:30
Kristiansund
The final
The Opera programme ends here. We will however present some advice on where to stay - and where to go from here. There are several great options.
Stay tuned!