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Norway in a Nutshell

Nine-day rail journey from London to Bergen via Scandinavia and Norway's fjords

Illustration of Norway in a Nutshell

Tailor Made Rail operates this nine-day escorted rail holiday that departs London and arrives in Bergen, Norway, with stops in Brussels, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, and Oslo. The journey combines European city exploration with Norway's fjord scenery. Days 1-5 are spent traveling across northern Europe by rail and discovering Oslo's Royal Palace and Viking Ship Museum during a two-night stay. Day 6 features the famous Flåm Railway, descending from the mountain station of Myrdal through 20 hairpin turns to the village of Flåm in the Sognefjord valley. Day 7 combines a fjord cruise, a coach journey through Norwegian villages, and a final train ride on the Bergen Line to reach Bergen, where you spend two nights exploring the UNESCO-listed Hanseatic wharf buildings and Mount Fløyen. The package includes all standard-class rail travel, eight nights in three-star hotels with breakfast, and a return economy flight to London. This trip suits first-time rail travellers who want a structured itinerary and couples seeking guided discovery without the burden of independent planning.

What to know before you look closer

  • All hotels are listed as 'or similar'; your final accommodation depends on availability in the chosen season
  • The low-season price (November-March) is GBP 1,749; high season (April-October) is GBP 1,899
  • Return flight from Bergen to London is included but on economy; no business or premium cabin options are mentioned

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Brussels

    London to Brussels

    Leave from St Pancras aboard a Eurostar service bound for Brussels. Check in at the conveniently situated Pullman Brussels Midi (or similar), adjacent to the station, for an overnight stay. The historic centre of Brussels, with its cobbled streets, cathedral and Grand Place, is worth a visit.

  2. Day 2overnight: Hamburg

    Brussels to Hamburg

    Return to Midi station and catch an ICE service to Cologne, then change again on to Hamburg. Check in for an overnight stay at the Reichshof Hamburg Hotel (or similar), a short walk from the Hauptbahnhof.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Gothenburg

    Hamburg to Gothenburg

    Continue north to Danish capital Copenhagen, with time for a bite to eat, before boarding a second train across the border into Sweden. Arrive into the university city of Gothenburg this evening and check in for an overnight stay at the First Hotel G (or similar).

  4. Day 4railovernight: Oslo

    Gothenburg to Oslo

    A short rail journey takes you to Oslo, where you check in at the Thon Opera Hotel (or similar) for a 2-night stay. Capital of Norway since the 14th century, Oslo is made up of diverse architectural styles and distinct districts.

  5. Day 5overnight: Oslo

    Oslo

    Highlights of Oslo include the elegant Royal Palace and the Viking Ship Museum, with two Viking ships over 1,000 years old. In summer, relax on one of the beaches in the Oslofjord or people-watch at a café.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Flåm

    Flam Railway to Flam

    Leave Oslo early on a train to Myrdal, the mountain station where you board the famous Flåm Railway, with panoramic views of the Norwegian fjords. Check in at the Flåmsbrygga Hotel (or similar) in the village of Flåm on the valley floor of the Sognefjord.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Bergen

    Flam to Bergen

    A morning at leisure, then after lunch board a cruise boat along the Aurlandsfjord to Gudvangen. From there, travel by bus through villages and landscapes to Voss, then by train from Voss to Bergen on the last stretch of the famous Bergen Line. Check in at the Clarion Admiral Hotel (or similar) for a 2-night stay.

  8. Day 8overnight: Bergen

    Bergen

    Norway's second city was an important trade hub in the middle ages and a member of the Hanseatic League; the remaining wharf buildings are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take the funicular up Mount Fløyen for panoramic views, or visit the Edvard Grieg House.

  9. Day 9rail

    Depart Bergen

    After breakfast, make your way to the airport for a return flight to the UK, or continue exploring more of Scandinavia by train.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 5Day 5 in Oslo: visit the Viking Ship Museum to see two Viking ships over 1,000 years old, or relax on beaches in the Oslofjord
  • Day 6Day 6: board the famous Flåm Railway from Myrdal down to Flåm, with panoramic views of Norwegian fjords
  • Day 7Day 7: morning at leisure in Flåm, then cruise the Aurlandsfjord by boat to Gudvangen, coach through villages to Voss, and train to Bergen
  • Day 8Day 8 in Bergen: take the funicular up Mount Fløyen for panoramic city views, or visit the Edvard Grieg House

Included

  • All rail journeys, in standard class
  • Seat reservations where required
  • Norway in a Nutshell excursion from Oslo to Bergen (via Flam)
  • 8 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Flight from Bergen to London in Economy class
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email
  • Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions

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Questions travellers ask

Is all the train travel included?
Yes. The package includes all rail journeys in standard class from London to Bergen, plus seat reservations where required, and the Norway in a Nutshell excursion (Flåm Railway, boat, and coach)
What hotels are included?
Eight nights in three-star hotels: Pullman Brussels Midi (or similar), Reichshof Hamburg (or similar), Hyatt Place Gothenburg Centre (or similar), Thon Opera Hotel in Oslo for two nights (or similar), Flåmsbrygga Hotel in Flåm (or similar), and Clarion Admiral in Bergen for two nights (or similar). All include breakfast
Is the trip escorted or independent?
Tailor Made Rail provides pre-booked trains, hotels, and easy-to-follow travel documentation; you travel independently between booked segments, though the Norway in a Nutshell excursion includes guided components
When does this trip run?
Year-round, with low-season pricing November-March and high-season pricing April-October
What is included in the price?
All rail travel in standard class, seat reservations, eight nights' accommodation with breakfast, the Norway in a Nutshell excursion, a return flight from Bergen to London in economy class, and travel documentation with email ticket despatch
How much walking is involved?
Moderate. You walk between train stations and hotels in Brussels, Hamburg, Gothenburg, Oslo, and Bergen. In Oslo and Bergen you can explore museums and take a funicular; walking is optional and at your own pace

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