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Duration: Minimum 4 days
This trip includes:

  • Choose between:
  • train - The Dovre Railway through beautiful valley and mountain terrain
  • train - The Røros Railway through fascinating mountain wilderness
  • hurtigrute A Hurtigruten costal cruise incl. overnight stay, Trondheim-Bergen
  • train The scenic Bergen Railway
  • train The breathtaking Flåm Railway
  • boat Fjord cruise on the magnificent Aurlandsfjord and on the narrow Nærøyfjord
  • bus Bus trip including Stalheimskleiva (May-September)

Customized booking

Make your selection in the booking box and press «Search». During the booking process you can customize the tour with activities and accommodation along the route. You can also choose to change departure times. You see the schedule, itinerary and price for your tour during the booking process. There is no group-, senior- or student discounts on our tours.

Hotels & accommodation

This tour requires overnight stays en route. We have already handpicked and negotiated the best deals for you - simply add your preferred accommodation in the booking process. The overnight stay on Hurtigruten in an outside facing cabin is included.

Activities along the way

Add an exciting activity to your tour! To see the varied activities you can do during this tour, click HERE. 

Tour connections 

The tour is self-guided, transfers and connections are easy to find and clearly marked or announced. You will receive a detailed itinerary with information about transfer points with your tour booking confirmation.

 

Hurtigruten & Norway in a nutshell®
Norway in a nutshell®

Hurtigruten & Norway in a nutshell®

The Hurtigruten & Norway in a nutshell® tour is a spectacular quest by land, fjord and sea. Cruise the western coastline of Norway with Hurtigruten and ride Europe’s top scenic rail journeys on the famous Norway in a nutshell® tour.

The Hurtigruten coastal voyage is often called the world’s most beautiful sea voyage. We know that taking this trip is a dream for many and now it might be time to make that dream come true.! This tour combines the Hurtigruten coastal voyage with the round trip Norway in a nutshell®, which gives you the opportunity to experience some of the best scenery Norway has to offer.

Read more about the tour from: Oslo | Bergen | Trondheim

Coastal Round Trip & Scenic Train Ride

The Hurtigruten & Norway in a nutshell® round trip includes a comfortable train ride on the Dovre Railway or Røros Railway, as well as a trip on the Hurtigruten coastal voyage between Trondheim to Bergen. The whole experience is completed by taking the Norway in a nutshell® round trip either before or after your cruise on the Hurtigruten costal voyage.

During the Norway in a nutshell® part of the tour you will you will travel through Norway's most beautiful fjord scenery. You will among other things experience the scenic Bergen Railway, the breathtaking Flåm Railway, the Aurlandsfjord, the narrow and dramatic UNESCO-protected Nærøyfjord.

Cities en route: Oslo - Bergen - Røros - Trondheim

The trip takes you to Norway’s three largest cities – Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim – which have a wide range of attractions, restaurants and shopping opportunities. You can also get to experience Røros, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with authentic wooden structures and buildings!

The Hurtigruten & Norway in a nutshell® tour requires a minimum of 4 days.

Travel tip

You customize your own tour by adding hotels and activities of your choice along the route. Everything is handled through Fjord Tours in one easy booking operation, starting on this page. You travel on your own by following your travel itinerary. When booking a tour, you will also gain access to the Fjord Tours Travel Guide APP which is a "digital guidebook" for the Norway in a nutshell® part of your tour. Read more about the app HERE.

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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.

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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!

Trondheim

Trondheim holds a special place in Norwegian history and culture. It was the first capital of Norway, and is still the city where new kings receive their ceremonial blessing.

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.

Røros

Røros is a small town with a population for about 3800 people located in Trøndelag county. Traditionally a mining town, the town is today most known for being a UNESCO World Heritage Site with...

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.

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.

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.
Transfer points on the Hurtigruten & Norway in a nutshell® trip

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

Hamar (on the Røros option): Change from the Dovre Railway to the Røros Railway.

Røros: The train departs from Røros station to Trondheim on the Røros Railway. 

Trondheim: Hurtigruten departs from pier no. 1 at the Hurtigruten Terminal in Trondheim. 

Bergen: The train departs from Bergen railway station.

Voss:
TRAIN: If your route from Bergen is directed to Gudvangen, depart the train at Voss. If your route is directed to Myrdal, continue on the same train.
BUS: The bus to/from Gudvangen arrives/departs a 250 meter walk from the railway station following the signs or instructions from the staff. Bus to Gudvangen is marked "950 Gudvangen - Norway in a nutshell®

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.

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

 

 

 

Are there any meals included in the tours?

There is no food included in our tours, with exception from (onboard) the Hurtigruten distances Trondheim-Bergen, Ålesund-Bergen and Bergen-Ålesund, where breakfast is included in the price.

Are the tours guided?

No, there is no guide on our tours. You travel on your own by following the travel itinerary.

The tours have been organized so everyone should reach each connection. The connections and transfer points are all within close proximity of each other for easy transfer. Stops are always announced over the speakers.

When booking a tour, you will also gain access to the Fjord Tours Travel Guide APP which is a "digital guidebook" for your tour. Read more about the app 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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