Norway in a Nutshell takes you through some of Norway’s most beautiful fjord scenery. Experience the scenic Bergen Railway, the breathtaking Flåm Railway, the Aurlandsfjord, the narrow Naeroyfjord (now included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List) and the steep hairpin bends of Stalheimskleiva.

 

Itinerary:

 

Bergen to Myrdal:
Depart to Bergen train station at 10.28hrs, arriving into Myrdal at 12.20hrs.

 

The Flåm Railway:
The Flåm Railway journey is regarded as one of the highlights of the Norway in a nutshell tour. The 20km train ride from the mountain station of Myrdal down to Flåm, located on the banks of the fjord, takes approximately 55 minutes. During the journey, you will see views of some of the most magnificent mountain scenery in Norway with an ever-changing panorama of tall mountains and cascading waterfalls. The train moves slowly and stops at the best views.

 

The train departs Myrdal train station at 13.00hrs, arriving into Flåm at 13.50hrs.

 

Splendid Norwegian Fjords:
In the picturesque village of Flåm, there is time to eat and take a brief stroll before continuing your journey by boat. The boat sails out of the Aurlandsfjord and into the Naeroyfjord – the narrowest fjord in Europe. The Naeroyfjord is now included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Surrounded by towering mountains up to 1,800 metres high, this branch of the Sognefjord is amazingly beautiful. The journey provides excellent views of small traditional farmsteads en route.

 

The cruise departs Flåm at 15.10hrs, arriving at Gudvangen at 17.00hrs.

 

Stalheimsklevia:
The journey continues by coach up steep and spectacular hairpin bends of the Stalheimsklevia. After enjoying the wonderful views of the Stalheimsfossen and Sivlefossen waterfalls, there is a short stop at the Hotel Stalheim to enjoy the view before the journey continues to Voss.

 

The bus departs Gudvangen at 17.45hrs, arriving into Voss at 19.05hrs.

 

Voss to Bergen:
From Voss, you may continue your journey by train to Bergen. The train departs Voss at 19.20hrs and arrives into Bergen at 20.34hrs.

 

Notes:

• The Norway in a Nutshell tour is available all year and can be completed in a day. You can stop off en route if you wish to spend more time on the journey and enjoy more of what nature has to offer.
• Alternative departure times are available.
• Departures from Oslo and Voss are available.
• For clients wishing to transfer between the cities of Bergen and Oslo, why not use the Norway in a Nutshell tour and see some spectacular scenery en route?