Photo: ©Per Ottar Walderhaug / Fjordnorway

Duration: Minimum 4 days
This trip includes:

  • hurtigrute Fjord cruise on the Geirangerfjord on board the Hurtigruten
  • bus Bus trip from Geiranger to Ålesund on the Eagle Road (19.06-18.08)
  • hurtigrute Hurtigruten coastal cruise incl. overnight stay, Ålesund - Bergen
  • train The scenic Bergen Railway
  • bus Bus trip including Stalheimskleiva
  • boat Fjord cruise on the magnificent Aurlandsfjord and on the narrow Nærøyfjord
  • train The breathtaking Flåm Railway
  • train Impressive valley and mountain regions on the Dovrebanen Railway
  • train Beautiful and wild stretches on the Raumabanen Railway
  • bus Bus trip from Åndalsnes to Ålesund

Hotels & accommodation

This tour requires overnight stays in Bergen and Oslo. We have already handpicked and negotiated the best deals for you - simply add your preferred accommodation in the booking process. Overnight stays on Hurtigruten are included.

Activities along the way

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Prices & tour variants

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Geirangerfjord & Norway in a nutshell®
Geirangerfjord in a nutshell

Geirangerfjord and Norway in a nutshell® from Ålesund

Experience the UNESCO World Heritage fjords Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjorden, a costal cruise with Hurtigruten and the popular Norway in a nutshell® tour.

This trip gives you a extensive overview of all the best Norway has to offer, including visiting two of Norway’s most beautiful fjords, the Geirangerfjord and the Nærøyfjord; both included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The tour requires overnight stays in Oslo and Bergen and can be taken from Ålesund as a round trip with return to Ålesund. 

Geirangerfjord and Norway in a nutshell® tour from Ålesund

You start the tour from the Art Nouveau city of Ålesund with a fjordcruise on the magical Geirangerfjord with Hurtigruten. During the shoulder season you return to Ålesund by Hurtigruten. If you choose to travel in the high season, the return-trip to Ålesund from Geiranger is done by bus on the impressive Eagle Road.

You may choose to spend another night in Ålesund or travel with the Hurtigruten to Bergen the same evening. The Hurtigruten sails south along the western coast of Norway and makes several stops in small villages and cities along the way. The cruise will give you a real impression and an extensive overview of the remarkable Norwegian coastline. You spend one night onboard the Hurtigruten before arriving in Bergen, where an overnight stay is required.

From Bergen you continue on the popular Norway in a nutshell® tour which takes you through some of Norway's most beautiful fjord scenery. You will experience the scenic Bergen Railway, the breathtaking Flåm Railway, the Aurlandsfjord and the narrow Nærøyfjord on a fjord cruise.

From Oslo you will travel on the Dovrebanen Railway through impressive valley and mountain regions to Dombås. From Dombås, the trip continues on the Raumabanen Railway, one of Norway's most beautiful and wild stretches of railway. The journey on the Raumabanen will take you over the Kylling bridge and past the vast and impressive Trollveggen cliff. A bus will be waiting for you in Åndalsnes to take you back to your starting point in Ålesund.

Travel tip

The Geirangerfjord and Norway in a nutshell® tour is of one of our longest trips. It will take you through some of the best sights that Norway has to offer, and there are several opportunities for activities and overnight stays along the route. By adding overnight stays, you can take your time and enjoy the beautiful scenery, or partake in varied and exciting activities. There are loads of options for activities and hotels along the route.

Everything is handled through Fjord Tours in one easy booking operation, starting on this page.

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    01.JUN - 31.AUG

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Recommended activities during this tour

Please note that certain activities depends on season, availability and travel route. Some activities may require overnight stays during your tour.

From

The Seven Sisters

kayaking on the Geirangerfjord
Duration 3 hours
From

Fjord cruise

in Oslo
Duration 2 hours
From

Fjord Safari

with RIB-boat in Geiranger
Duration 1 hour
From

Fjord Cruise

from Bergen to Mostraumen
Duration 3 hours
From

Fjord Sightseeing

with boat in Geiranger
Duration 1h, 30min
From

RIB Boat Safari

in Bergen
Duration 1h, 10 min
See other things to do during the Geirangerfjord & Norway in a nutshell® tour

Stay longer and experience more in these top destinations

Add one or more overnight stays to your tour with our favorable prices. We have handpicked a selection of hotels, so you can plan and book your perfect tour!

Oslo

Oslo is the largest city in Norway, and it has been the country's capital since 1814 following the dissolution of the union with Denmark.

Bergen

Bergen is Norway's second largest city with a population of roughly 270,000. King Olav Kyrre founded the city of Bergen in 1070, and it was the country's capital from 1110 until 1299.

Voss

Situated in the middle of Fjord Norway, Voss is the adventure capital of Norway!

Stalheim

Stalheim is in the heart of the Norwegian fjords, and it is an ideal starting point for tours of Western Norway’s fjords and mountains.

Gudvangen

Gudvangen – or Gudvangr means: The field of the gods by the water and the small village has approximately 120 inhabitants.

Flåm

The small picturesque village of Flåm, is situated innermost in the Aurlandsfjord and is home of the Flåm Railway.

Vatnahalsen

Vatnahalsen is the first station after Myrdal on The Flam Railway track down to Flam.

Finse

Finse is a mountain village area on the shore of the lake Finsevatnet in Ulvik municipality. The village is centered on Finse Station, a railway station on the Bergen Railway line.

Geilo

Geilo is situated midway between Oslo and Bergen on the Bergen Railway. It is primarily a ski resort town, but also offers a wide range of summer activities.

Dombas

The village of Dombås lies in the Dovre municipality in upper Gudbrandsdalen valley.

Geiranger

Situated in the inner Geirangerfjord, Geiranger offers a real taste of World Heritage!

Ålesund

Ålesund in Sunnmøre has a population of approx 50,000 and is the largest town in the county of Møre og Romsdal. It is known as the art nouveau town!
Transfer points on the Geirangerfjord & Norway in a nutshell® trip

Bergen: The train departs from Bergen railway station.

Voss: Change from train to bus or vice versa. The bus to/from Gudvangen arrives/departs at Voss Railway Station. The bus is located outside the railway station. Please look for the bus with sign for Norway in a nutshell®/Gudvangen.

Gudvangen: Change from bus to boat or vice versa. The bus for the Norway in a nutshell® park next to the harbour and connect with the tourist boat/fjord boat. Please look for the bus with sign for Norway in a nutshell®/Voss at the harbour.

Flåm: The fjordcruise boat terminal is situated next to the railway station. The fjordcruise boat for Norway in a nutshell® departs from pier no.1.

Myrdal: Change train for the Flåm Railway or for the Bergen Railway. The trains are located next to each other.

Oslo: The train departs from the Oslo Central Railway Station (Oslo S).

Dombås: Change from the Dovrebanen Railway to the Rauma Railway. Only 1 min. to walk.

Åndalsnes: Change from train to bus. The bus is waiting outside the railway station. Please look for bus with sign for Ålesund.

Ålesund: Hurtigruten departs from Skansekaia.

Geiranger: Bus from Geiranger to Ålesund in the period 21/6-31/8. Change from Hurtigruten to bus. The bus departs from the harbour in Geiranger.

Note: You will of course receive a booking confirmation from us with a detailed itinerary for the tour you have selected.

Where can I leave my luggage in Ålesund when I am on the Geirangerfjord cruise?

You can leave your luggage at the hotel you stay at in Ålesund. They have storage place for luggage. You have time collect your luggage again before the Hurtigruten departs from Ålesund.

Are the tours guided?

No, there is no guide on our tours. You travel on your own by following the travel itinerary. The connections are all within close proximity of each other for easy transfer. Stops are always announced over the speakers.

New for 2017: In 2017 we will arrange guided Norway in a nutshell® & Hardangerfjord in a nutshell group tours! These tours starts and ends in Bergen and will be available only on selected dates. The tours includes overnight stays, extra sightseeing trips and an English guide. Read more about these special edition tours HERE.

Can I cancel a trip booked online?

Trips bought online, can only be cancelled if you have bought the cancellation protection together with your trip. The cancellation protection is not a travel insurance. You can only use it if you need to cancel your trip and reason for cancelling is covered by this. If you need a full travel insurance, please contact an insurance company in your country.

Read more about the cancellation protection here.

Information about luggage service and transportation

For questions about our luggage service and transportation of luggage during tours you can READ MORE HERE. Go to the heading "Luggage service and transportation".

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