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Marvellous Escapes · Tailor-made rail holiday

Essence of Norway

Oslo to Bergen by Bergen Railway and Flåm Railway through fjords

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Marvellous Escapes operates this 5-day tailor-made rail holiday connecting Oslo, Flåm and Bergen through some of Norway's most celebrated train routes. From Oslo you board the Bergen Railway, ascending to Myrdal before descending the Flåm Railway through steep fjord valleys and waterfalls to the village of Flåm on the Aurlandsfjord. A UNESCO-listed fjord cruise carries you from Flåm to Gudvangen, followed by a bus ride through Nærøydalen Valley past the Stalheimsfossen and Sivlefossen waterfalls before you return to rail for the journey to Bergen. Your final day reverses the route on the Bergen Railway, traveling through mountain plateaus and lakes back to Oslo. The trip includes four nights in hotels with breakfast, flights from the UK, and all specified transport. Days are structured for exploration at your own pace, mixing famous rail journeys with time in three distinct Norwegian cities.

What to know before you look closer

  • Day 1 is an arrival day with no rail travel; you make your own way from Oslo airport to your hotel.
  • The itinerary includes a bus leg through Nærøydalen Valley; not all travel is by train.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Oslo

    Oslo

    Flight from the UK to Oslo. Make your way to your hotel and settle in for the night, with time for a short stroll, perhaps along the Aker Brygge waterfront or a visit to the Oslo Opera House.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Flåm

    Flam

    Board the scenic Bergen Railway from Oslo. On arrival at Myrdal, change to the Flåm Railway, descending through fjord landscapes, waterfalls and alpine hamlets to the village of Flåm. Rest of the day free at the Aurlandsfjord.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Bergen

    Bergen

    Cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord from Flåm to Gudvangen, then board a bus through the Nærøydalen Valley, stopping at a viewpoint over the Stalheimsfossen and Sivlefossen waterfalls. Continue by rail from Voss to Bergen.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Oslo

    Oslo

    Journey on the Bergen Railway from Bergen back through mountain plateaus, valleys and lakes to Oslo. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

  5. Day 5

    Return home

    After breakfast, check out of your hotel and head to Oslo airport for your return flight to the UK. Travellers wanting to explore more of Norway can speak to their Travel Designer.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Board the Flåm Railway at Myrdal and descend through fjord landscapes, waterfalls and alpine hamlets to the village of Flåm on the Aurlandsfjord.
  • Day 3Cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord from Flåm to Gudvangen, then stop at a viewpoint over the Stalheimsfossen and Sivlefossen waterfalls before continuing by rail to Bergen.
  • Day 4Journey on the Bergen Railway from Bergen through mountain plateaus, valleys and lakes back to Oslo.

Included

  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Oslo with breakfast included
  • Overnight hotel accommodation in Flam with breakfast included
  • Overnight hotel accommodation in Bergen with breakfast included
  • Flights to and from the UK to Oslo
  • Rail from Oslo to Myrdal on the Bergen Railway and Myrdal to Flam on the Flåmsbana / The Flåm Railway
  • Bus Nærøydalen valley Gudvangen to Voss
  • Rail from Voss to Bergen
  • Nærøyfjord cruise

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes. The package includes rail travel on the Bergen Railway (Oslo to Myrdal and Voss to Bergen), the Flåm Railway (Myrdal to Flåm), a Nærøyfjord cruise, and a bus journey through Nærøydalen Valley. A return flight to Oslo is also included.
Is this trip guided or independent?
Marvellous Escapes describes this as a tailor-made rail holiday. You travel independently between the towns, but train and cruise transport is pre-booked. Days have free time for exploration.
What hotels are included?
Two nights in Oslo, one night in Flåm and one night in Bergen, each with breakfast included. The pack does not name the specific hotels.
When does this trip run?
The pack does not list specific departure dates or seasons.
How much walking is involved?
The pack mentions a short stroll in Oslo on arrival and time to explore Bergen and Oslo at leisure, but no distance or difficulty information is given.
What is not included?
Meals beyond breakfast are not mentioned as included. The pack does not state whether museum or attraction entry, airport transfers, or city tours are covered.

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