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This trip includes

  • train The scenic Bergen Railway
  • bus Bus trip through western winter landscape
  • boat Fjord cruise on the magnificent Aurlandsfjord and on the narrow Nærøyfjord
  • train The breathtaking Flåm Railway
  • plane Flight Oslo/Bergen - Tromsø
  • guide Guided Northern Lights excursion
  • plane Flight Tromsø - Oslo/Bergen

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 along the way, but we highly recommend adding additional overnight stays to your tour! We have already handpicked and negotiated the best deals for you - simply add your preferred accommodation in the booking process. 

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.

 

Northern Lights & Norway in a nutshell®
Norway in a nutshell®

Northern Lights & Norway in a nutshell®

You may find it difficult to sleep in Norway with all the beautiful Northern Lights. So you might as well stay awake joining our Northern Lights & Norway in a nutshell® tour.

This breathtaking trip combines the popular Norway in a nutshell® tour with a Northern Lights adventure! You will experience the mountains and fjords with the Bergen and Flåm Railway, the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, as well as the Northern Lights in arctic Tromsø! The tour can be started in either Bergen or Oslo and requires overnight stays en route.

Read more about the tour from: Oslo | Bergen

Northern Lights excursion

During your stay in Tromsø, a 7-hour Northern Lights excursion to Camp Tamok is included. Because of its inland climate with stable dry weather, Camp Tamok is considered one of the prime locations to see the Aurora Borealis. So, you will have excellent chances of spotting the spectacular celestial light-show! You will be equipped with an insulated body suit, boots, gloves, headwear and head lamp. The excursion also includes a hot meal, a short nighttime hike and social time by the open fire in the big lavvu (Sami herdsmen’s tent).

You decide your starting point in the booking process. There are a couple of different ways to complete the trip, but everything is handled in one easy booking operation. 

Travel tip

You choose your overnight stays during the trip in the booking process. We highly recommend that you stay an extra night in Tromsø, where there are several exiting and adventurous activities you can add to your tour. Why not try out a snow mobile safari or even a dog sledding trip! 

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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    Season

    15.OCT - 23.MAR

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Tour highlights

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

Tromsø city walk

in the footsteps of Amundsen
Duration 3 hours
From

Cable car excursion

in Tromsø
Duration 3 hours

Dog sledding

in Lyngsfjord, Tromsø
Duration 7 hours

Snowmobile Safari

in Tromsø
Duration 7 hours

Winter Fjord Safari & Viking dinner

in Flam
Duration 2h, 30min

Snowshoe Hiking tour

to Stegastein from Flåm
Duration 2h, 30min
See other things to do during the Northern Lights & 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.

Tromsø

Tromsø is called the "Gateway to the Arctic" because it enjoys more Northern Lights than anywhere else in the world. The city also has two whole months of Midnight Sun.

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!

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

Oslo: Arrival/departure by plane to/from Oslo Airport Gardermoen, 28 mi./45 km north of city center. Transport by airport train or airport bus.

Tromsø: Arrival/departure by plane to/from Tromsø Airport, 1.8 mi./3 km west of city center. Transport by bus or taxi.

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.

Oslo: The trains for all our trips departs from the Oslo Central Railway Station (Oslo S).

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

 

Is it guaranteed that we get to see the Northern Lights on the Northern Lights & Norway in a nutshell® tour?

No, it is not guaranteed since it is depending on the weather conditions. However, the Northern light safari is going to an area where it is most likely to see the Northern lights so you have good chances to experience it on the tour.

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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