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Vacations By Rail · Escorted tour

Norway's Fjords & Cities in Winter

Eight-day Norwegian winter escorted rail tour from Bergen to Oslo

Illustration of Norway's Fjords & Cities in Winter

Vacations By Rail's Norway's Fjords & Cities in Winter is an 8-day escorted tour departing from Bergen and concluding in Oslo. A tour manager accompanies the group throughout, overseeing guided experiences, meals, and all rail, coach, and cruise transport. The journey moves through winter landscapes and Nordic cities, beginning with guided tours of Bergen's historic waterfront and a funicular ascent to Mount Fløyen with lunch at the summit. From Voss, travelers ride a gondola cable car and coach to Flåm, where they visit a Viking village and cruise Nærøyfjord. The centerpiece is the Flåm Railway, descending from Myrdal to Oslo past the Kjosfossen waterfall and snowy terrain. In Oslo, a fjord cruise precedes free time to explore cultural sites. Stays are in solid 3 and 4-star hotels; breakfast is provided daily, with four dinners and one lunch included. This escorted format suits travellers who prefer guided discovery and group pacing over independent exploration.

What to know before you look closer

  • Flights and airport transfers to and from Bergen are not included; arrange separately.
  • The from-price of USD 2,799 covers the package; travel insurance is purchased separately.
  • Day 1 arrival is unguided; you make your own way from the airport to the centrally located hotel in Bergen.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Bergen

    London Heathrow to Bergen

    Arrive in Bergen and make your own way to the centrally located hotel. First group dinner of the holiday this evening.

  2. Day 2overnight: Bergen

    Touring Bergen and its picturesque waterfront

    A guided sightseeing tour of Bergen taking in the Bryggen waterfront, followed by free time to explore museums and galleries.

  3. Day 3overnight: Bergen

    Riding the Fløibanen funicular to Mount Fløyen

    A round trip on the Fløibanen funicular to Mount Fløyen for panoramic views, with a three-course lunch at the mountaintop restaurant.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Flåm

    Scenic views from the Voss Gondola

    Rail journey from Bergen to Voss, then the Voss Gondola cable car ascent to the summit of Mount Hangur, before traveling by coach to Flåm.

  5. Day 5overnight: Flåm

    Viking valley and Nærøyfjord cruise

    Travel by coach to Gudvangen to visit the Viking Valley of Njardarheimr, then cruise back to Flåm on Nærøyfjord.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Oslo

    A breathtaking journey on the Flåm Railway

    Board the Flåm Railway to Myrdal, stopping at the Kjosfossen waterfall, then change trains for the onward journey to Oslo.

  7. Day 7overnight: Oslo

    Viewing the capital on an Oslofjord cruise

    A two-hour cruise around Oslofjord taking in the Opera House, Dyna Lighthouse and Hovedøya island, with a free afternoon in Oslo.

  8. Day 8

    Traveling home

    After breakfast, the vacation comes to an end and you are free to continue your onward journey home.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Guided sightseeing tour of Bergen's Bryggen waterfront with its picturesque colorful buildings and harbor.
  • Day 3Round trip on the Fløibanen funicular to Mount Fløyen, with panoramic views and a three-course lunch at the mountaintop restaurant.
  • Day 6Journey on the Flåm Railway from Myrdal to Oslo, stopping at the Kjosfossen waterfall as the train descends snowy plateaus.
  • Day 5Visit to the Viking Valley of Njardarheimr followed by a cruise return to Flåm on Nærøyfjord.

Included

  • Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 7 nights' 3 & 4-Star hotel accommodation
  • Standard Class rail travel
  • All rail, cruise and coach travel throughout your tour
  • Breakfast each day, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
  • Group luggage transfers from Bergen to Voss
  • All guided tours and excursions

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance
  • Flights and Airport transfers not included

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Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The tour includes Standard Class rail on the Bergen to Voss route and the Flåm Railway from Myrdal to Oslo, plus all coach and cruise travel.
Is this an escorted tour?
Yes. Vacations By Rail provides a tour manager throughout the entire 8-day journey to lead the group.
What are the hotels?
Thon Hotel Bristol in Bergen (3 nights), Fretheim Hotel in Flåm (2 nights), and Thon Hotel Opera in Oslo (2 nights).
What meals are included?
Breakfast each day, one lunch (at Mount Fløyen on Day 3), and four dinners including a group dinner on the first evening.
How much walking is involved?
The tour has a Mobility Rating 3, which includes funicular and gondola rides, guided city walking tours, and visits to museums and galleries.
What is not included?
Flights, airport transfers, cancellation and travel insurance, and any meals not listed in the inclusions.

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