The Norway in a Nutshell

Description

Self-guided Norway in a Nutshell Tour: Oslo to Bergen One Way Trip
Route:           Oslo – Myrdal – Flam – Gudvangen – Voss – Bergen
Transport:  Bus, Boat & Train

This legendary tour takes you through Norway’s most breathtaking UNESCO-protected fjord and mountain scenery, as well as a trip on Europe’s top scenic rail journeys. See the majestic fjords with your own eyes while on a fjord cruise. Nærøyfjord is the longest fjord in Norway, while Aurlandsfjord is considered one of the Sognefjord’s wildest and most spectacular branches. You will experience the scenic Bergen Railway, the breathtaking Flam Railway, the Aurlandsfjord, the narrow and dramatic UNESCO-protected Nærøyfjord, and the steep hairpin bends of Stalheimskleiva (May-September).

Availability
All Year

Duration
13 Hour

Activity Level
Easy

Type
Self-Guided

Start Time
09:00*

 

Itinerary
Start the tour from Oslo Central Train Station, by boarding a Bergen Railway train taking you on a journey across Norway’s spectacular mountain terrain. Once you reach Myrdal, you will then have to change to the world-famous Flam Railway, one of the most beautiful train rides in the world. 

From Flam, your trip continues on a fjord cruise to see the two fjords that are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Nærøyfjord is the longest fjord in Norway, it is one of the inner branches of the Sognefjord and it is only 500 meters wide in some parts. Meanwhile, Aurlandsfjord is considered one of the Sognefjord’s wildest and most spectacular branches due to its magnificent and picturesque views with tall mountains overlooking the fjord.

After the boat ride, you will then arrive at the old Viking village Gudvangen located at the end of the Nærøyfjord. Gudvangen has been a popular tourist destination for decades. In Gudvangen you will get on a bus which will then take you all the way through Nærøydalen valley offering one of the most spectacular sceneries in all Norway.  Moreover, during the warm months from May to September, the bus goes all the way down the famous steep hairpin bends of Stalheimskleiva. Once the bus reaches Voss you proceed by train on the Bergen Railway to conclude your tour in Norway’s second-largest city – Bergen.

Included

• Oslo – Myrdal by train             
  
• Myrdal – Flam by train 
• Flam – Gudvangen by boat
• Gudvangen – Voss by bus
•  Voss – Bergen by train

Note
— The trip is available as a day tour or as a tour with overnight stays en-route.
— You can start the tour in Oslo or Bergen.
— Contact us to customize this tour by adding hotels and activities of your choice along the way.