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Oslo, Bergen, and the Flamsbana

5-day Norway rail loop: Oslo, the Flåmsbana, and Bergen

Illustration of Oslo, Bergen, and the Flamsbana

Railbookers runs Oslo, Bergen, and the Flamsbana, a 5-day, 4-night rail, boat, and coach vacation that loops from Oslo to Flam and Bergen before returning to Oslo. After a first night in Oslo, an early train connects with the Flåm Railway, which drops 2,824 feet from the mountain station of Myrdal down to Flam in under an hour. A night in Flam is followed by a ferry across the Naeroyfjord, the narrowest fjord in the world, to Gudvangen, then a bus over winding mountain roads to Bergen for an overnight stay. The Bergen Line, described as the highest mainline rail line in Northern Europe, carries the final leg back to Oslo for a last night before departure. With one-night stops in Flam and Bergen, the pace moves quickly from place to place. No guide or group is mentioned in the evidence; extending the trip in any city is arranged individually through a Rail Specialist.

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.
  • The Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 descriptions in the evidence are cut off mid-sentence, so some sightseeing and scenery detail is not fully confirmed.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Oslo

    Your Journey Begins in Oslo

    On arrival in Oslo, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay. Spend the rest of the day exploring the Norwegian capital. Head up to the Akershus Festning, 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 centre of town and see Edvard Munch's the Scream at the National Gallery.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Flam

    Oslo to 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 an overnight stay and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure in this idyllic village.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Bergen

    Flam to 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 harbours or take the Fløibanen up to the top of Floyen for spectacular views?

  4. Day 4railovernight: Oslo

    Bergen to 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.

  5. Day 5rail

    Depart Oslo

    After another morning in Oslo, check out of your hotel and continue with your journey. If you wish to extend your journey, perhaps with an additional night in one of the listed cities or in a different destination, one of our Rail Specialists would be happy to help you arrange all the details.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2The 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 3A ferry crosses the Naeroyfjord, the narrowest fjord in the world, past grazing goats and seals on the rocks, before mooring at Gudvangen.
  • Day 4The 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 throughout your trip
  • 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Oslo
  • 1 night hotel stay with breakfast in Flam
  • 1 night hotel stay with breakfast in Bergen

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Rail, bus, and boat travel is included throughout, including the Flåm Railway from Myrdal to Flam and the Bergen Line from Bergen to Oslo.
Which trains are used?
The Flåmsbana (Flåm Railway) and the Bergen Line.
Is the boat travel included?
Yes. The package includes rail, bus, and boat travel throughout the trip, including a ferry across the Naeroyfjord.
How many nights are spent in each place?
One night each in Oslo (at the start and again at the end), Flam, and Bergen.
How much does it cost?
From $1,559 per person, per Railbookers.

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