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Norway's fjord railway experience

Oslo to Bergen by Bergen and Flåm railways, fjord ferry, five days

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Railtour Suisse's Norway's Fjord Railway Experience is a five-day self-guided journey from Oslo to Bergen, combining two of Norway's most renowned train lines with fjord and coach travel. The trip begins in Oslo with a day for independent sightseeing at the Vigeland Sculpture Park, Viking Ship Museum, and other attractions. Day 2 takes you on the Bergen Railway as it climbs to the Hardangervidda high plateau, then switches to the celebrated Flåm Railway, which descends through wild landscapes and waterfalls. On day 3, you ferry across the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, then travel by coach and train to Bergen. The final day is yours to explore Bergen's Bryggen Hanseatic district, the Fløi railway, and Edvard Grieg's house. Each night is spent in a solid three-star hotel with breakfast included. This trip suits independent explorers who prefer to make their own pace through cities and landscapes without a guide, and repeat rail travellers drawn to the two signature railways.

What to know before you look closer

  • Lunch and dinner are not included; you arrange and pay for your own meals
  • Onward travel to Oslo and return travel from Bergen are not included in the price
  • Day 1 is primarily for arrival and self-guided exploration; the itinerary recommends an extra night depending on flight schedule
  • Day 3 morning activities in Flåm (hike, kayak, bike tour) are optional and not included

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Oslo

    Arrival in Oslo

    Use the time to explore the Norwegian capital Oslo with all its famous sights such as the Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum and the Munch Museum. The climb up to the new opera house is just as worthwhile as the short trip up to Holmenkollen with its ski jumps. An additional overnight stay in Oslo is recommended depending on flight schedule.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Flåm

    Oslo - Myrdal - Flåm (train)

    Today you travel on the Bergen Railway from Oslo to Myrdal. Past charming villages and along deep blue lakes, the train steadily gains altitude until it finally reaches the Hardangervidda high plateau. At Myrdal you change to the spectacular Flåm railway, which runs through wild and beautiful landscapes with waterfalls and steep mountain slopes.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Bergen

    Flåm - Gudvangen - Voss - Bergen (ferry, bus, train)

    Use the morning to discover Flåm and its surroundings on a hike, kayak or bike tour. In the afternoon, take the ferry across the Aurlandsfjord and the Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen. The journey continues by bus through the Nærøyfjord valley. In Voss you board the Bergen Railway again, which takes you on to Bergen.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Bergen

    Bergen

    This day is at your leisure. Visit the sights on your own: the Bryggen Hanseatic area, the Fløi railway, the house of composer Edvard Grieg (Troldhaugen), the fish market, the Bergen Aquarium and the Bergen Open Air Museum.

  5. Day 5

    Departure from Bergen

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2The Flåm Railway descends from Myrdal through wild landscapes with waterfalls and steep mountain slopes
  • Day 3Ferry crossing the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord from Flåm to Gudvangen
  • Day 4Explore Bergen's Bryggen Hanseatic area, the Fløi railway, and Edvard Grieg's house at Troldhaugen at your own pace

Included

  • 4 nights in a good 3-star hotel incl. Scandinavian breakfast buffet
  • Train journey Oslo - Myrdal - Flåm and Voss - Bergen in 2nd class
  • Ferry Flåm - Gudvangen
  • Bus trip Gudvangen - Voss

Not included

  • Journey to Oslo and return journey from Bergen
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Lunch, dinner
  • Optional excursions
  • Cancellation costs and travel insurance

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes. The price includes the Bergen Railway from Oslo to Myrdal, the Flåm Railway from Myrdal to Flåm, the Bergen Railway from Voss to Bergen, and a ferry across the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord. All rail travel is in second class. Onward travel to Oslo and from Bergen is not included.
Is this trip escorted or self-guided?
Railtour Suisse describes this as self-guided independent travel. Sightseeing is on your own. Day 4 in Bergen is entirely at your leisure.
What are the hotels like?
All four nights are in three-star hotels: one night in Oslo, one in Flåm, and two in Bergen. Each includes a Scandinavian breakfast buffet.
When does the trip run?
The pack lists no specific departure dates or seasonal restrictions.
How much walking is involved?
Day 3 morning offers optional hike, kayak, or bike activities in Flåm. Day 4 in Bergen is self-guided sightseeing. Day 1 and other days involve city exploration at your own pace.
What meals are included?
Breakfast is included daily as part of the hotel stay. Lunch and dinner are not included.

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