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Norwegian Fjords Winter Holiday

Bergen to Oslo through Norway's fjords by air, rail, boat and bus

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Tailor Made Rail's Norwegian Fjords Winter Holiday is a tailor-made independent trip that runs 7 days and 6 nights from Bergen to Oslo. Flights bookend the trip, with the middle days combining a coastal boat trip, bus connections, and two named railways. After two nights in Bergen exploring the historic Bryggen district and riding the Floibanen funicular, the route continues by boat and bus to Alesund for a full day cruising the Geirangerfjord past cliffs and waterfalls. Day 5 covers the most rail-focused stretch, joining the Rauma Railway through alpine terrain at Andalsnes onto the Dovre Railway through the Gudbrandsdalen valley into Oslo, where two more nights allow time for the opera house, the Bjorvika district, and the Munch Museum. With documentation handled in advance and rerouting support built in, the trip suits independent explorers and first-time rail travellers who want a tailor-made itinerary without planning each connection themselves.

What to know before you look closer

  • The Day 1 hotel in Bergen is marked 'or similar', so the final property may depend on availability at the time of booking.
  • Only one day of the itinerary, Day 5, involves train travel; the rest of the route uses flights, a coastal boat, and buses between Bergen, Alesund, and the Geiranger area.
  • The operator's materials do not list specific departure dates for this itinerary; confirm current availability with Tailor Made Rail before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Bergen

    Bergen

    Fly into Bergen and check in at the Clarion Admiral hotel (or similar) for a 2-night stay. Wander the historic Bryggen district, browse the fish market or ride the Fløibanen funicular.

  2. Day 2overnight: Bergen

    Bergen

    Spend the day exploring Bergen, Norway's handsome gateway to the fjords, with colourful wooden wharves, mountain views and welcoming restaurants, bars and cafés.

  3. Day 3overnight: Alesund

    Bergen to Alesund

    Ferry along Norway's stunning western coast, past fjords and inlets, to the fishing village of Måløy. Transfer to a bus via Nordfjordeid to Alesund, famous for Art Nouveau architecture. Check in for a 2-night stay.

  4. Day 4overnight: Alesund

    Day cruise on Geirangerfjord

    Full day exploring the Geirangerfjord on a fjord cruise featuring steep cliffs and waterfalls, plus a bus tour to the Norwegian Fjord Centre and the Flydalsjuvet viewpoint. Return to Alesund for a second night.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Oslo

    Alesund to Oslo

    Scenic bus ride through Western Norway to Åndalsnes, then the famous Rauma Railway through breathtaking alpine vistas. At Dombas, connect onto the Dovre Railway through the Gudbrandsdalen valley and Dovrefjell mountains, arriving mid-afternoon in Oslo. Check in for a 2-night stay.

  6. Day 6overnight: Oslo

    Oslo

    Full day exploring Norway's capital: the opera house, the Bjørvika district, the Munch Museum home of The Scream, and Nordic sauna overlooking the Oslofjord.

  7. Day 7

    Oslo to London

    Check out and travel to the airport for the return flight to the UK. Optional add-on: the 'Norway in a Nutshell' package starting/finishing in Oslo.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3A boat trip runs along Norway's western coast, past fjords and inlets, to the fishing village of Maloy, then a bus continues on to the Art Nouveau town of Alesund.
  • Day 4A full day cruise crosses the Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site, past cliffs and waterfalls, followed by a bus tour to the Norwegian Fjord Centre and the Flydalsjuvet viewpoint.
  • Day 5The Rauma Railway crosses alpine terrain from Andalsnes to Dombas, connecting onto the Dovre Railway through the Gudbrandsdalen valley and the Dovrefjell mountains into Oslo.
  • Day 6A full day in Oslo takes in the opera house, the Bjorvika district, the Munch Museum, home of The Scream, and a Nordic sauna overlooking the Oslofjord.

Included

  • Flight from London to Bergen and Oslo to London in Economy Class
  • All rail journeys, in standard class
  • Seat reservations where required
  • 6 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Boat trip between Bergen and Måløy
  • Bus connections to and from Alesund
  • Guided Winter Cruise on the UNESCO Geirangerfjord
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email
  • Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included in the price?
Yes. All rail journeys, including the Rauma Railway and the Dovre Railway, are included in standard class, with seat reservations where required.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is a tailor-made independent holiday. An audio guide is available onboard the Rauma Railway and the Geirangerfjord cruise on Day 4 is guided, but most days are self-guided.
Which trains does the trip use?
The Rauma Railway runs from Andalsnes to Dombas, connecting onto the Dovre Railway from Dombas to Oslo, both in standard class.
Which hotels are included?
Clarion Admiral in Bergen (2 nights), Thon Hotel Alesund in Alesund (2 nights), and Radisson Blu Plaza in Oslo (2 nights), all with breakfast, with the Bergen hotel marked 'or similar'.
How much walking is involved?
The holiday includes wandering Bergen's historic Bryggen district, riding the Floibanen funicular, and full days of sightseeing in Bergen and Oslo; no hiking or strenuous activity is described in the itinerary.

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