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Fjords of Norway: Oslo, Flam & Bergen

Eight-day independent rail journey from Oslo through Norway's fjords to Bergen.

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Vacations By Rail's Fjords of Norway operates as an independent, eight-day rail journey starting in Oslo and finishing in Bergen. You travel on your own following a detailed itinerary, with guided city tours and specialist-led excursions at key stops. Day 2 takes a motorcoach sightseeing tour through Oslo, visiting Holmenkollen Ski Jump and Vigeland Sculpture Park. On Day 3, you board the Bergen Railway to Myrdal, then transfer to the Flam Railway, one of the world's steepest standard-gauge lines, descending through more than 20 tunnels and past waterfalls to reach Flam in the evening, where you enjoy a tasting menu at Aegir Brewery. Day 4 brings a small-group fjord safari through Aurlandsfjord and the UNESCO-listed Naeroyfjord, with a stop in Undredal for goat cheese tasting (June through August). Day 5 continues to Bergen by scenic boat or winter coach. Day 6 features a three-hour walking tour of Bergen's historic Bryggen Wharf and St. Mary's Church, followed by lunch and a seafood tasting at the fish market.

What to know before you look closer

  • Day 5 boat travel from Flam to Bergen runs spring to winter; winter months substitute motorcoach.
  • The package includes nine meals total across eight days; most meals are not included, leaving significant dining to be arranged independently.
  • Mount Floyen Funicular Railway is an optional extra on Day 6, not included in the base package price.
  • Airport transfers in Oslo on arrival and departure are not included unless upgraded to a private sedan option.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Oslo

    Arrive in Oslo

    Arrive in Oslo and transfer independently to the hotel (or upgrade to a private sedan transfer), with the rest of the day at leisure.

  2. Day 2overnight: Oslo

    Discover Oslo

    Guided sightseeing tour by motorcoach including Holmenkollen Hill (Ski Jump) and Vigeland Sculpture Park, with free time after for independent sightseeing or an optional Oslo Fjord boat tour.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Flam

    Journey to the Sognefjord aboard the Flam Railway

    Train from Oslo to Myrdal (about 4.5 hours), then board the Flam Railway, one of the steepest standard-gauge railways in the world, for a two-hour descent through snow-covered mountains and past waterfalls to Flam. Evening tasting menu at Aegir Brewery.

  4. Day 4overnight: Flam

    Fjord Safari / Flam at Leisure

    90-minute fjord safari aboard a small boat (max 12 passengers) into Aurlandsfjord and the UNESCO-listed Naeroyfjord, passing Sagfossen waterfall, with a stop in Undredal for a goat cheese tasting from June through August. Rest of the day at leisure in Flam.

  5. Day 5overnight: Bergen

    Travel to Bergen

    Journey along the Sognefjord toward Bergen (by boat from spring to winter, or by motorcoach in winter months), then a private car transfer to a downtown hotel with time to explore Bergen's museums and historic sites.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Bergen

    Bergen Walking Tour

    Three-hour guided walking tour including the Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and St. Mary's Church, ending at Bergen's fish market with a seafood tasting for lunch. Optional afternoon excursion on the Floibanen Funicular Railway to Mount Floyen.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Oslo

    Bergen to Oslo by Train

    Private car transfer to Bergen's train station for an all-day rail journey east past lakes and national parklands back to Oslo, with time to explore any remaining sights on arrival.

  8. Day 8

    Return Home

    Transfer independently to Oslo's international airport (or upgrade to a private sedan escort) for the flight home.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3Board the Flam Railway in Myrdal for a two-hour descent through more than 20 tunnels and snow-covered mountains with waterfall views down to Flam.
  • Day 4Fjord safari in a small boat (max 12 passengers) through Aurlandsfjord and the UNESCO-listed Naeroyfjord, passing Sagfossen waterfall and stopping in Undredal for goat cheese tasting (June through August).
  • Day 6Three-hour guided walking tour of Bergen's Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and St. Mary's Church, ending with seafood tasting at the fish market.
  • Day 7All-day Bergen Railway journey east across lakes and through national parklands back to Oslo.

Included

  • Hotel accommodation for 7 nights
  • Rail travel aboard the Flam Railway
  • Rail travel aboard the Bergen Railway
  • 9 meals including 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance
  • Flights and Airport transfers

Questions travellers ask

Is this tour escorted or independent?
This is an independent rail vacation. You travel on your own following a well-planned itinerary. Guided tours are provided in Oslo, Bergen, and for the fjord safari, but city exploration and travel between locations are on your own.
Which trains are included?
Rail travel aboard the Flam Railway (Myrdal to Flam) and the Bergen Railway (Oslo to Myrdal on Day 3, and Bergen to Oslo on Day 7) are included. The Floibanen Funicular to Mount Floyen is optional.
What hotels are included?
Seven nights of hotel accommodation: two nights in Oslo, two in Flam, two in Bergen, and one final night in Oslo. The evidence does not name specific properties.
What meals are included?
Nine meals total: seven breakfasts, one lunch (seafood tasting at Bergen's fish market on Day 6), and one dinner (tasting menu at Aegir Brewery in Flam on Day 3).
How much walking is involved?
Day 2 includes a guided motorcoach sightseeing tour of Oslo with free time after. Day 6 features a three-hour guided walking tour in Bergen covering the Bryggen Wharf and St. Mary's Church. Other days involve normal station and hotel navigation.
When does this trip run?
The evidence does not list specific departure dates or operating months. Contact Vacations By Rail to confirm schedule.

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