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Stunning Railways of Norway

Bergen to Oslo escorted rail tour on six named Norwegian railways

Illustration of Stunning Railways of Norway

PTG Tours' Stunning Railways of Norway is a 10-day, 9-night escorted tour led by Tour Manager Andrea, running from Bergen to Oslo. The trip opens with two nights in Bergen, including a ride on the Old Voss Steam Railway behind an authentic 1913 locomotive, before the Bergen Railway and Flam Railway carry travellers from Myrdal down to Flam, a descent of nearly 4,000 feet in 16 miles. Day 4 crosses the Hardangervidda plateau on the way to Hamar, reaching 1,222 metres at Finse station, the route's highest point, and Day 5 continues on the Roros Railway to Trondheim along the Glomma River. After a free day in Trondheim, the Rauma Railway crosses the Kylling bridge past Trollveggen, Europe's highest perpendicular mountain wall, before the Dovre Railway finishes the journey in Oslo for two nights at leisure. With six named railways, en-suite hotels, and breakfast and dinner included, the tour suits history lovers and photographers drawn to Norway's scenic rail lines.

What to know before you look closer

  • The single supplement at the main hotels is GBP 735; 3-star alternative hotels are available with the single supplement priced on application.
  • The evidence names no specific hotels, only 'main hotels' by location; confirm exact properties with PTG Tours before booking.
  • Only one departure is currently listed, in June 2026.
  • Flight-inclusive bookings cannot be made directly online and require contacting the operator directly to convert the booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Bergen

    Arrival in Bergen

    Fly to Bergen, check in and free time to explore, including the Fløibanen funicular railway to the summit of Mount Fløyen.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Bergen

    Old Voss Steam Railway

    Ride an authentic 1913 ten-wheeler steam locomotive with 1920s/30s teak carriages on the Old Voss Steam Railway, the 18km stretch between Garnes and Midttun stations. Welcome dinner.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Bergen

    Bergen Railway & Flåm Railway

    Train from Bergen to Myrdal on the scenic Bergen Railway, then the Flåm Railway, descending nearly 4,000ft in 16 miles at a 1-in-18 gradient. Return to Bergen by boat along the Sognefjord.

  4. Day 4overnight: Hamar

    Bergen to Hamar

    Cross the Hardanger plateau, reaching the highest point at Finse station (1,222m above sea level).

  5. Day 5railovernight: Trondheim

    Norwegian Railway Museum & Røros Railway

    Visit the Norwegian Railway Museum with its own narrow-gauge railway ride, then board the 431km Røros railway to Trondheim, running along the Glomma River through Scandinavia's largest wilderness area.

  6. Day 6overnight: Trondheim

    Free day in Trondheim

    Free day to relax or explore the world's most northerly tramway.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Åndalsnes

    Rauma Railway

    Travel the Dovre railway to Dombås then the scenic Rauma railway (114km) to Åndalsnes, crossing the Kylling bridge and passing Trollveggen, Europe's highest perpendicular mountain wall.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Oslo

    To Oslo

    Travel the Dovre railway to Oslo for a two-night stay, with time to walk through the city centre.

  9. Day 9overnight: Oslo

    Oslo at leisure

    Day at leisure, tram ride to Frogner Park (Vigeland statues), a mini cruise in the Oslo Fjord, or one of Oslo's museums. Dinner in Oslo.

  10. Day 10rail

    Departure

    Flights back to the UK from Oslo, or return by rail with overnight stops in Copenhagen and Hamburg (extra nights in Oslo can also be arranged).

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2An authentic 1913 ten-wheeler steam locomotive with 1920s and 1930s teak carriages runs the Old Voss Steam Railway between Garnes and Midttun.
  • Day 3The Flam Railway descends nearly 4,000 feet in 16 miles at a 1-in-18 gradient from Myrdal to Flam, and the return to Bergen is by boat along the Sognefjord.
  • Day 4The train crosses the Hardangervidda plateau, reaching 1,222 metres above sea level at Finse station, the route's highest point.
  • Day 5The 431-kilometre Roros Railway runs from Hamar to Trondheim along the Glomma River through Scandinavia's largest wilderness area.
  • Day 7The Rauma Railway crosses the Kylling bridge and passes Trollveggen, Europe's highest perpendicular mountain wall, on the way to Andalsnes.

Included

  • All travel as outlined in the itinerary
  • Good quality en-suite hotel accommodation
  • Meals as outlined in the itinerary (B) Breakfast, (D) Dinner
  • Services of our Tour Manager

Not included

  • Flight-inclusive booking cannot be made directly online (converted after contact)
  • Extras during free time (e.g. Munch Museum, National Museum, Nobel Museum, Historical Museum entry)

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes, all rail travel described in the itinerary is included, covering six named railways: the Old Voss Steam Railway, Bergen Railway, Flam Railway, Roros Railway, Rauma Railway, and Dovre Railway.
Is it escorted or independent?
It is an escorted tour with the services of a Tour Manager, Andrea, throughout.
What hotels are used?
Good quality en-suite hotels, unnamed in the available materials, for 3 nights in Bergen, 1 in Hamar, 2 in Trondheim, 1 in Andalsnes, and 2 in Oslo. A 3-star hotel alternative is available.
When does this tour run?
One departure is currently listed, in June 2026.
What is not included?
Flight-inclusive bookings cannot be made directly online and require contacting the operator, and extras during free time, such as entry to Oslo's Munch Museum, National Museum, Nobel Museum, or Historical Museum, are not included.
Which trains does the tour use?
The Old Voss Steam Railway between Garnes and Midttun, the Bergen Railway to Myrdal, the Flam Railway to Flam, the Roros Railway from Hamar to Trondheim, the Rauma Railway to Andalsnes, and the Dovre Railway on to Oslo.

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