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Norway in a Nutshell®

8-day rail journey through Oslo, Flam, and Bergen, Norway

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Railbookers runs Norway in a Nutshell, an 8-day, 7-night rail vacation that begins and ends in Oslo, with stops in Flam and Bergen along the way. The days follow a mix of city sightseeing and scenic transport: two nights in Oslo start the trip, with a hop-on hop-off bus pass for visiting the city's museums and attractions at your own pace, before an early train from Oslo to Myrdal connects with the Flåm Railway, which drops 2,824 feet on its way down to Flam. Two nights in Flam include a Fjord Safari rib boat ride through the Aurlandsfjord and Naeroyfjord, and an Ægir Viking plank and beer tasting. From Flam, a ferry and bus reach Bergen for two nights of sightseeing with a Bergen Card, before the Bergen Line carries the return journey to Oslo for a final night. The trip suits travelers drawn to fjord and mountain scenery reached mostly by rail and boat, with city sightseeing in Oslo and Bergen set at their own pace.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers lists 15 accommodation options across tiers and cities for this trip; the specific hotel you get depends on the tier and city you choose.
  • No departure dates are listed in the evidence available; confirm current availability directly with Railbookers.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Oslo

    Your Journey Begins in Oslo

    Arrive in Oslo today and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Spend the rest of the day exploring the Norwegian capital. Head up to the Akershus Fortress, a medieval castle which offers breathtaking views over the Oslofjord. Alternatively, visit one of Oslo's wide choice of museums. Take a boat out to the Bygdoy Peninsula for the highest concentration of these, or stay in the center of town and see Edvard Munch's the Scream at the National Gallery.

  2. Day 2overnight: Oslo

    Oslo

    After breakfast this morning, enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Oslo with your included Hop-on, Hop-off bus pass, making it easy to visit the city's top attractions at your own pace. Highlights may include the Natural History Museum, Fram Museum, the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, Holmenkollen Ski Museum & Tower, the Viking Ship Museum, and TusenFryd Amusement Park. The city center also offers world-class shopping and dining, jazz and blues clubs, and cozy cafés, perfect spots to relax and enjoy a bit of people watching.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Flam

    Flam

    After breakfast this morning, take an early train from Oslo to Myrdal and then connect with the world-famous Flam Railway. The journey from the mountain station of Myrdal down to Flam deep in the fjord has been voted the most scenic rail journey in the world, and is one of the steepest normal track railway lines in the world, dropping 2,824 feet in just under an hour. Take in the awe-inspiring views of rugged mountains, deep valleys and thundering waterfalls as you descend into the Aurlandsfjord. On arrival in Flam, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and relax over a delicious dinner at Ægir restaurant, where the Viking dinner menu includes the famous Ægir Viking plank - 5 courses of delicious local food paired with 5 different Ægir beers served on a plank.

  4. Day 4overnight: Flam

    Flam

    Take an unforgettable journey by boat today through the UNESCO World Heritage listed Aurlandsfjord and beyond into the stunning Naeroyfjord on a heritage fjord safari rib boat ride. Starting in Flam, you'll make stops at scenic attractions and see incredible wildlife up close, including porpoises, seals and eagles. Learn all about the fjord and local history with fascinating stories, tales and legends from your safari guide. This will be a journey you won't soon forget!

  5. Day 5railovernight: Bergen

    Bergen

    Your onward journey begins this morning with a ferry ride into the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Naeroyfjord, the narrowest fjord in the world. This branch of the Sognefjord is spectacularly beautiful with its high peaks framing the narrow thread of water. Watch goats grazing along the banks and seals lying on the rocks before mooring at Gudvangen. Here, transfer onto a bus which will take you up the winding bends of the Stalheimskleiva to a lookout point above the Stalheimsfossen and Sivlefossen waterfalls. You'll make a brief stop to admire the view before continuing to Voss, where you transfer to the station for your onward train journey to Bergen. On arrival in Bergen, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay. You have an afternoon here to explore Norway's second city. Why not discover the colorful Hanseatic buildings of Bryggen and Vagen harbors or take the Fløibanen up to the top of Floyen for spectacular views?

  6. Day 6overnight: Bergen

    Bergen

    After breakfast this morning, start the day with one of the many sightseeing tours that give you an introduction to what charming Bergen has to offer. Use your included Bergen Card and enjoy free discounted admittance to most museums and attractions as well as many cultural events, various sightseeing tours, restaurants and parking.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Oslo

    Oslo

    After breakfast this morning, head back to the station for your scenic journey from Bergen back to Oslo along the Bergen Line, the highest mainline rail line in Northern Europe. On arrival in Oslo, check-in at your hotel for the last night of your holiday. If the weather is fine this evening, why not go to the waterfront area of Aker Brygge where there are many bars and restaurants overlooking the harbor. Alternatively, head to the Oslo Opera House, an amazing building constructed to resemble a glacier emerging from the water. The building is worth a visit, even if you don't go for a performance.

  8. Day 8rail

    Your Journey Ends in Oslo

    After a final breakfast in Oslo, check out of your hotel and continue with your travels. If you wish to extend your journey, perhaps with an additional day in a different city, one of our Rail Specialists would be happy to assist you with all the details.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3The Flåm Railway descends from Myrdal to Flam, dropping 2,824 feet in under an hour on one of the steepest standard-gauge lines in the world.
  • Day 4A fjord safari rib boat ride from Flam runs through the UNESCO World Heritage listed Aurlandsfjord and Naeroyfjord, with sightings of porpoises, seals, and eagles.
  • Day 5A ferry crosses the Naeroyfjord, the narrowest fjord in the world, past goats grazing on the banks and seals on the rocks, before mooring at Gudvangen.
  • Day 7The Bergen Line, described as the highest mainline rail line in Northern Europe, carries the return journey from Bergen to Oslo.

Included

  • Rail, bus, and boat travel in standard class
  • 3 nights' total hotel stay with breakfast in Oslo
  • 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Flam
  • 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Bergen
  • Oslo hop-on, hop-off pass
  • Ægir Viking plank and beer tasting in Flam
  • Fjord Safari boat trip from Flam
  • Bergen Card

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Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Rail, bus, and boat travel in standard class is included throughout, including the Flåm Railway from Myrdal to Flam and the Bergen Line from Bergen back to Oslo.
Which trains are used?
The Flåmsbana (Flåm Railway) on the Myrdal to Flåm route, and the Bergen Line on the Bergen to Oslo route.
How many nights are spent in each place?
Three nights total in Oslo (split across the start and end of the trip), two nights in Flam, and two nights in Bergen.
What's included besides transport and hotels?
An Oslo hop-on hop-off pass, an Ægir Viking plank and beer tasting in Flam, a Fjord Safari boat trip from Flam, and a Bergen Card.
How much does it cost?
From $1,999 per person, per Railbookers.

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