Norway's Fjords by Rail

Norway's Fjords by Rail

Some of Europe's great railway lines run through Norway. This trip links them together: the high plateau of Hardangervidda, the steep descent to the Aurlandsfjord and the coast at Bergen, at an easy pace with a small group.

Highlights

  • The Bergen Line across the Hardangervidda plateau
  • The steep mountain railway down to the Aurlandsfjord
  • A ferry through the narrow Nærøyfjord
  • Two nights in a fjord-side village
  • Free time in Bergen's old harbour

Day by day

Day 1

Oslo

Meet your trip leader and the group at the hotel for a welcome dinner by the harbour.

Day 2

Oslo to Geilo

Morning train into the mountains. Afternoon walk on the edge of the plateau.

Day 3

Across Hardangervidda

Continue across the high plateau to Myrdal, then take the mountain railway down to Flåm.

Day 4

The Aurlandsfjord

A free day: walk the valley path, hire a kayak or simply sit by the water.

Day 5

Nærøyfjord by ferry

A slow ferry through a narrow arm of the fjord, then on by bus and train to Voss.

Day 6

Voss

Optional lakeside walk or a ride up the cable car for the view over the valley.

Day 7

Voss to Bergen

A short train ride to Bergen. Afternoon walk through the old wharf and the fish market.

Day 8

Bergen

Breakfast and goodbyes. The trip ends after breakfast.

What's included

  • 7 nights in hand-picked hotels
  • All rail and ferry tickets on the route
  • Breakfast daily and 4 dinners
  • A Wayfold trip leader throughout
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
“Every train ride felt like a day out in itself. The group was small enough to feel like friends by day three.”

Margit, travelled on Norway's Fjords by Rail

Frequently asked questions

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Your main bag is moved between hotels for you. You only carry a day pack.