Flam Railway

Explore the best of Norway's natural beauty on this guided discovery tour of the Nærøyfjord and Flåm Railway. Begin your tour at the Strandkaien and board the bus on a transfer to Gudvangen. On the way we stop in Voss town. In Gudvangen, you will experience a 30-minute guided tour of the Viking village Njardarheimr and learn about the Viking Age in Norway. From Gudvangen enjoy a 2-hour scenic fjord cruise to Flåm on a comfortable electric ship with large windows and patio area. See the Naeröyfjord, one of the narrowest fjords in the world which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Get your camera ready to take breathtaking photos of the steep mountainsides, hanging valleys, towering peaks, and waterfalls along the way. Be amazed by Norway's natural beauty. Upon arrival in Flam, a charming village surrounded by precipitous mountainsides, rumbling waterfalls and narrow valleys, take a stroll through the picturesque town center or visit the Flåm Railway Museum. Continue the tour and board the Flåm Railway, one of the world's steepest railway tracks on regular tracks. Enjoy the panoramic view of Norway's most magnificent mountains and pass by the famous Kjosfossen waterfall on the 20-kilometer-long train journey. At Myrdal change to the Bergen Railway to Voss, and then a bus back to Bergen where the tour started.

Make your way to the Bergen Railway, where you'll board a comfortable train that will take you on scenic ride to Voss. Hop off in Voss and switch to the bus for a ride through the area's quaint villages to Gudvangen. Between the months of May and September, the bus will also travel the steep road to Stalheimskleiva, comprised of hairpin turns and epic views. Once you reach Gudvangen, step aboard a two-hour premium fjord cruise on a modern hybrid boat to journey through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed fjords. See both Aurlandsfjord, a picturesque fjord offering stunning views, and the mountain-lined Nærøyfjord, one of the narrowest in Europe. Go ashore in Flåm, where you'll get on yet another train that travels the Flåm Railway. The panoramic views on the route are sure to impress. Take advantage of photo opportunities of the surrounding fjords along the way. Disembark in Myrdal and get back on the Bergen Railway, making your return to the trip's starting point.

Depart from Oslo early in the morning and travel by car towards the western fjords of Norway. Discover a part of the Bergen Railway by train with a ride from Geilo to Myrdal.  In Myrdal, enjoy a scenic train ride on the world-famous Flåm Railway. This rail route meanders through the mountains at a steep elevation. It is one of the most spectacular experiences in Norway.  Upon arrival in Flåm, visit the Flåm Railway Museum to learn more about this feat of modern engineering. Then, cruise along the two branches of Norway's longest and deepest fjord. One of the branches, Nærøyfjord, was included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2005.  Enjoy the impressive views at the Stalheim Hotel viewpoint and take in the fantastic mountain landscapes of the region. Return to Oslo late at night after a full day of exploration.

Take a scenic day trip from Bergen in Norway, and travel on the Flåm Line across steep fjords and mountains on your way to Flåm. Enjoy a day in the village, learning about local culture at the Railway Museum, sampling Norwegian food, and taking a cruise in the harbor. First, you'll be picked up from your hotel in the morning and begin the drive to Voss. From Voss, board the train heading to Oslo, stopping in Myrdal, from which the Flåmbana will take you the rest of the way. Then, along your journey from Voss to Flåm, take the scenic route through the picturesque landscapes of western Norway along the Flåm Line train route. See snow-capped mountains, lush green valleys, and crystal-clear rivers and lakes. As you arrive at Flåm, you’ll notice the fjord along the Aurlandsfjord that borders the city. Surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and glaciers, this village offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and fishing. Next, walk along the harbor beside the traditional brightly-painted wooden houses. Enjoy a boat trip in the harbor after lunch to explore the fjord and surrounding islands, or enjoy visiting the village's shops, cafes, and restaurants. Then, use Flåm as a starting point for exploring the Sognefjord and its surrounding areas, including the Nærøyfjord, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Jotunheimen National Park, which is home to some of Norway's highest mountains. Finally, At the end of the cruise, your guide will meet you and start driving back to Bergen, where your day trip will conclude around 9 PM.

Explore Norway's fjord country on this private tour. Your itinerary is flexible and personalized to your interests. After meeting your guide in the hotel lobby, set out in a private vehicle passing by the famous Dale of Norway sweater factory in the village of Dale and through the town of Voss.  Make a brief stop at the Tvindefossen waterfall for photos and fresh mountain air. Continue your trip to the Stalheim Hotel's terrace, which overlooks fantastic views over the Nærøydalen Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Back in your vehicle, descend the dramatic Stalheimskleiva Road to the valley's floor, where you will visit the ancient village of Gudvangen. From Gudvangen enjoy a scenic cruise to Flåm. On arrival at Flåm, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant (your own expense) and free time to browse the souvenir shops, visit the Flåmsbana railway museum, or check out the local microbrewery. Then head towards the scenic Stegastein viewing point, a 30-meter platform hanging over Aurlandsfjord. The narrow road and the viewing point will provide breathtaking photos and vivid memories. Board the Flåmsbana railway from Flåm to the mountain railway station Myrdal, located 2,844 feet (867 m). You'll make a brief stop at Kjøsfossen waterfall.  Change trains at Myrdal to head back to Voss where you'll have time to tour a medieval church dating from 1277 and an 11th-century stone cross. At the end of the tour, your guide will drive you back to your hotel in Bergen.

Sit back and relax and let your driver-guide inform you about this incredible piece of Norway. On this private tour, you will experience one of the most beautiful and popular fjord areas in Norway. The narrow and spectacular Nærøyfjord is surrounded by steep mountainsides with snow-covered peaks rising 1,800 meters above sea level, with cascading waterfalls and idyllic villages along the fjord. One of those villages is Gudvangen, which in the Viking Age was an important place for trade. Add to that one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world, recommended by National Geographic and Lonely Planet. 1. Tvindefossen: The first stop will be this waterfall. Come closer to the water and feel its freshness. 2. Stalheim: Drive the winding road up to this hotel where you can get an amazing view over Nærøydalen valley, included in the UNESCO Heritage List along with the Nærøyfjord. 3. Gudvangen: After coming down on the serpentine road from the hotel, drive past a powerful waterfall and arrive at the village of Gudvangen. This place is an ancient Viking site where they used to pay tribute to their gods. Here you will embark on a cruise along the Nærøyfjord. 4. Naeroyfjord: Enjoy a cruise ride across this UNESCO place, take in the dramatic landscape and enjoy a glass of wine or coffee inside the cruise. 5. Flam: After the cruise, arrive in the village of Flåm situated at the end of another arm of Nærøyfjord. Here you will have some time to eat lunch and explore the little village and its souvenir shops. 6. Flåmsbana: Go aboard this historic train and enjoy a 1-hour ride. This train ride was described as one of the most beautiful in the world by National Geographic. 7. Myrdal: At this station, change trains and embark on the train to Voss. The duration of the ride is approximately 1 hour and the time spent in Myrdal will be around 10 minutes. 8. Voss Municipality: Described as the capital of extreme sports in Norway, this little town has a charming atmosphere. Walk to the church built in the year 1200, a symbol of the time when the Vikings converted to Christianity. 9. Bergen: Your driver-guide will pick you up and drive you back to your hotel in Bergen.

Embark on a scenic one-way day tour to Oslo, traversing Norway’s captivating landscapes. Explore the UNESCO site Nærøyfjorden, the breathtaking Flåm Railway, and the picturesque Bergen Railway. The tour operates year-round, starting with pick-up in Bergen. During summer, we drive through Stalheimskleiva, a scenic road winding down Nærøydalen from Stalheim. Arriving in Gudvangen, we board the electric ship “Future of the Fjords” to Flåm, where the Nærøyfjord's beauty unfolds amidst towering mountains. Continuing to Flåm, experience the dramatic Flåm Railway, one of the steepest in the world on conventional tracks, for a one-hour, 20 km journey. At Myrdal station, switch to the Bergen Railway, journeying through Hallingskarvet National Park en route to Oslo. This tour includes a private car, a Local English-speaking guide, a fjord cruise, and train rides on the Flåm and Bergen Railways, concluding at Oslo Central Station. This is a private tour with no other passengers joining your group

You will be picked up from the hotel at 08:00/09:00 hours and start driving to Voss. You will then take the train heading to Oslo and disembark in Myrdal where you will take the Flåmsbane. The journey from Voss to Flåm is a scenic route that takes you through the picturesque landscapes of western Norway. The most popular way to travel between these two towns is by taking the Flåm railway, which is a branch of the Bergen railway. The train ride is around 2 hours and 30 minutes long, and the views along the way are stunning, with snow-capped mountains, lush green valleys, and crystal-clear rivers and lakes. The Flåm railway is considered one of the most scenic train rides in the world and is famous for its steep gradients, sharp curves, and breathtaking views. The journey takes you through the picturesque landscapes of western Norway, through the Bergen line and the Flåm railway, which is a branch of the Bergen railway, and offers a panoramic view of the Aurlandsfjord and the Nærøyfjord. låm: Flåm is a small village located in the Aurland municipality in the county of Sogn and Fjordane, Norway. It is situated at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, a tributary of the Sognefjord, which is the longest and deepest fjord in Norway. The village is surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and glaciers, offering a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and fishing. Flåm is also known for its traditional wooden houses, which are painted in bright colors, and its lively harbor, where visitors can take a boat trip to explore the fjord and its surrounding islands. The village also has a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants, where visitors can sample local seafood and traditional Norwegian dishes. Flåm is also a great starting point for exploring the Sognefjord and its surrounding areas, including the Nærøyfjord, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Jotunheimen National Park, which is home to some of Norway's highest mountains. You will have lunch and visit the Flåm railway museum then take the cruise boat. Cruise departure time will be between 15:00 and 16:00 hours. Detailed time table will be sent by email. The Cruise departs from the village's port and takes you on a journey through the fjords, passing by picturesque villages, waterfalls, and glaciers. You will also see the famous Kjelfossen waterfall, which is one of the tallest in Europe. The best time to take a cruise is during the summer months when the weather is milder and the days are longer. At the end of the cruise your guide will meet you and start driving back to Bergen. This tour take approximately 11 hours depending on traffic on the way back. Be prepared to come back to the hotel around 21:00 hrs

NB: We drive to Stegastein all year round even during winter. Take a scenic day trip from Bergen in Norway, and travel on the Flåm Line across steep fjords and mountains on your way to Flåm. Enjoy a day in the village, learning about local culture at the Railway Museum, sampling Norwegian food, and taking a cruise in the harbor. First, you'll be picked up from your hotel in the morning and begin the drive to Voss. From Voss, board the train heading to Oslo, stopping in Myrdal, from which the Flåmbana will take you the rest of the way. Then, along your journey from Voss to Flåm, take the scenic route through the picturesque landscapes of western Norway along the Flåm Line train route. See snow-capped mountains, lush green valleys, and crystal-clear rivers and lakes. As you arrive at Flåm, you’ll notice the fjord along the Aurlandsfjord that borders the city. Surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and glaciers, this village offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and fishing. Next, walk along the harbor beside the traditional brightly-painted wooden houses. Enjoy a boat trip in the harbor after lunch to explore the fjord and surrounding islands, or enjoy visiting the village's shops, cafes, and restaurants. Then, use Flåm as a starting point for exploring the Sognefjord and its surrounding areas, including the Nærøyfjord, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Jotunheimen National Park, which is home to some of Norway's highest mountains. Finally, At the end of the cruise, your guide will meet you and start driving back to Bergen, where your day trip will conclude around 9 PM.

The tour starts by a premium Mercedes minibus at the Tourist Information in Bergen, before heading east, where our first sightseeing stop will be at the magnificent waterfall, Tvindefossen. Standing tall at an impressive 116 meters (381 ft), this natural wonder is more than just your average cascade. Fed by the Kroelvi stream, it dramatically tumbles over a receding cliff, showcasing nature's raw power and sheer beauty. What makes Tvindefossen one of the best waterfalls in Norway isn't just its height or the mesmerizing water flow; it's the legends and history that envelop it, giving this spot a mystical aura. Before this, we stop at Dale village for 20 minutes where you can get some coffee or snacks, as well as toilet break. Further on, we arrive at Gudvangen, the home of the famous viking village in Njardarheimr. In Viking Valley, you will meet the inhabitants of the Viking town of Njardarheimr, which will take you 1000 years back in time. In Njardarheimr, you get to take an active part in a community of people who are passionate about telling the story of the Vikings, their journeys, boats and how the Viking Age has left its mark on our modern society. Here you can freely wander around and experience the various buildings and activities in the Viking town and learn more about building practices, religion, food and crafts. If you want, there is lunch possibilities in the village. After the viking tour you will take the electric cruise through Nærøyfjorden. The narrow and spectacular Nærøyfjord is surrounded by steep valley sides and snow-covered peaks that rise 1,800 metres above sea level, with thundering waterfalls and picturesque villages along the fjord. The cruise will arrive in Flåm. We will have 1 hour for lunch/sightseeing. Flåm is the most popular village around the Aurlandsfjord, and one of Norway’s most popular tourist destinations. In Flåm your guide will meet you, and give you further information. From Flåm you will take the famous Flåm railway to Bergen. The Flåm Railway is one of the steepest standard gauge railway lines in the world, with 80% of the journey running on a gradient of 5.5%. The train runs through spectacular scenery, alongside the Rallar Road, vertiginous mountainsides, foaming waterfalls, through 20 tunnels, and offers so many viewpoints that, for many people, a single trip up and down is not enough. The beautiful train ride will take aprox. 3 '/2 hours, and you will return in Bergen at 21:15 pm. You take the train in Flåm leaving 17:30 pm The first train (R45Myrdal) takes 55 minutes. Then you will make a change of trains in Myrdal, which is the end stop of the train leaving from Flåm. The next train called (R40Bergen) goes directly from Myrdal to Bergen at 18:48 pm at Spor 11 (Track 11). On the second train station you can buy food/snacks and the have lavatories.