Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Nærøyfjord on a cruise and ride the world’s steepest railway on the Flåm Railway. Journey from Bergen to Oslo in a day of unforgettable sights and adventures.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Nærøyfjord on a cruise and ride the world’s steepest railway on the Flåm Railway. Journey from Bergen to Oslo in a day of unforgettable sights and adventures.
- Vossevangen - Voss is a municipality located in Vestland county, with its administrative center in the village of Vossevangen. The area is encircled by majestic snow-capped mountains, lush forests, serene lakes, and dynamic whitewater rivers. This natural beauty has made Voss a renowned hub for skiing, watersports, skydiving, paragliding, and…
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Vossevangen - Voss is a municipality located in Vestland county, with its administrative center in the village of Vossevangen. The area is encircled by majestic snow-capped mountains, lush forests, serene lakes, and dynamic whitewater rivers. This natural beauty has made Voss a renowned hub for skiing, watersports, skydiving, paragliding, and other adventure activities. Each year, during the last week of June, the region hosts Ekstremsportveko (Extreme Sports Week), celebrated as the world’s leading extreme sports festival. Bømoen, the local airstrip, houses Skydive Voss, one of Norway’s largest dropzones, along with a gliding club. The rivers offer various levels of white water, attracting enthusiasts of kayaking, rafting, and river boarding. Lake Vangsvatnet is a popular spot for kite surfing and para-bungee. The ski area, situated north of the town, is accessible via the Voss Gondol cable car.
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Tvindefossen - Tvindefossen is a picturesque waterfall near Voss, located on the road to Flåm. This multi-stranded waterfall stands 110 meters high and is formed by the Kroelvi stream cascading over a receding cliff. Renowned for its beauty, it attracts many visitors who stop to admire it. In the late 1990s, the water at Tvindefossen gained a reputation for rejuvenation and enhancing sexual vitality, making it a significant natural tourist attraction in western Norway. It drew as many as 200,000 visitors annually from the U.S., Japan, and Russia, who would fill containers with the water. At one point, it was Norway’s ninth most visited natural attraction, with 272,000 visitors.
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Naeroyfjord - The Nærøyfjord is a narrow fjord located in the municipality of Aurland in Vestland county, branching off from the expansive Sognefjord. The fjord stretches 18 kilometers (11 mi) and narrows to just 250 meters (800 ft) in some areas. The Nærøydalselvi river flows through the Nærøydalen valley into the fjord at the village of Gudvangen. Since 2005, the Nærøyfjord has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site and has been rated by National Geographic Society as the world’s top natural heritage site.
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Aurlandsfjord - Aurlandsfjord is a fjord in Vestland county, flowing through the municipalities of Aurland, Vik, and Lærdal. This 29-kilometer (18 mi) long fjord is a branch of the main Sognefjorden, Norway’s longest fjord. It is deep and narrow, reaching a depth of approximately 962 meters (3,156 ft) and generally less than 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) wide. About 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) south of the fjord’s mouth, the Nærøyfjord branches off to the west. The village of Flåm is located at the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord, with other villages like Aurlandsvangen and Undredal along its shores. The fjord is surrounded by towering mountains up to 1,800 meters (5,900 ft) high, with limited habitation except in a few small valleys.
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Flåmsbana - The Flåm Railway is a 20.2-kilometer (12.6 mi) railway line connecting Flåm and Myrdal. As a branch of the Bergen Line, it traverses the Flåmsdalen valley, linking the mainline with Sognefjorden. The line features an elevation change of 866 meters (2,841 ft), with ten stations, twenty tunnels, and one bridge. Its maximum gradient is 5.5 percent (1:18). Due to its steep gradient and scenic views, the Flåm Line is now primarily a tourist service and ranks as Norway’s third-most visited tourist attraction. Construction began in 1924, and the line opened in 1940, providing the Sogn district access to Bergen and Oslo via the Bergen Line. Electric traction was introduced in 1944.
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Hallingskarvet National Park - The Hallingskarvet mountain massif rises dramatically from the surrounding moorland, with steep cliffs to the north and south, and Folarskardnuten reaching 1,933 meters above sea level. The plateau, characterized by its steep cliff edge, is known as Hallingskarvet, with “skarv” meaning bare mountain or rock. Established in 2006, Hallingskarvet National Park covers 450 km². The highest point is Folarskardnuten at 1,933 meters. The plateau itself is approximately 35 km long and varies in width from 1 to 5 km.
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The Bergen Railway - The Bergen Railway is a 371-kilometer (231 mi) scenic standard gauge railway line connecting Bergen and Hønefoss. Often referred to as the entire route from Bergen to Oslo, it spans 496 kilometers (308 mi). It is the highest mainline railway in Northern Europe, crossing the Hardangervidda plateau at 1,237 meters (4,058 ft) above sea level. The railway opened from Bergen to Voss in 1883 as the narrow Voss gauge line. In 1909, the route extended over the mountain to Oslo, converting to standard gauge, and the Voss Line became part of the Bergen Line. The single-track line was electrified between 1954 and 1964. The Bergen Line is owned and maintained by Bane NOR, with passenger services by Norwegian State Railway (NSB) and freight services by CargoNet. The Flåm Railway remains the only branch line after the Hardanger Line’s closure.
- Pick up from your hotel
- Scenic Flåm Railway journey from Flåm to Myrdal
- Bergen Railway travel between Myrdal and Oslo S
- Private car tour from Flåm to Stegastein viewpoint and back (available in summer)
- Private car transfer from Bergen to Gudvangen
- Premium Fjord Cruise on Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord from Flåm to Gudvangen
- Guidance by a local English-speaking driver/guide
- Pick up from your hotel
- Scenic Flåm Railway journey from Flåm to Myrdal
- Bergen Railway travel between Myrdal and Oslo S
- Private car tour from Flåm to Stegastein viewpoint and back (available in summer)
- Private car transfer from Bergen to Gudvangen
- Premium Fjord Cruise on Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord from Flåm to Gudvangen
- Guidance by a local English-speaking driver/guide
Upon collection from Bergen, our adventure to Gudvangen begins. In the sunnier seasons, we traverse through Stalheimskleiva, a road stretch of 1.5 km that snakes its way down Nærøydalen from Stalheim. Having arrived in Gudvangen, we step aboard the electric vessel ‘Future of the Fjords’ on route to Flåm. The towering mountains surrounding the Nærøyfjord…
Upon collection from Bergen, our adventure to Gudvangen begins. In the sunnier seasons, we traverse through Stalheimskleiva, a road stretch of 1.5 km that snakes its way down Nærøydalen from Stalheim. Having arrived in Gudvangen, we step aboard the electric vessel ‘Future of the Fjords’ on route to Flåm. The towering mountains surrounding the Nærøyfjord serve as a majestic backdrop in both summer and winter.
Once in Flåm, our journey proceeds with a ride on the Flåm Railway, one of the steepest railways globally on standard tracks. This 20 km train trip lasts an hour. The train switches at Myrdal station to the Bergen Railway, from where we traverse through the Hardangervidda National Park all the way to Oslo. The package includes a private vehicle, local guide fluent in English, the fjord cruise, and train rides on the Flåm and Bergen Railways, concluding at Oslo Central Station.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.