Thank you for your interest

Due to the COVID-19 situation, several of our transport suppliers have reduced or temporarily terminated their services. This means that this tour is currently not open for booking. Feel free to leave your e-mail address, and we will get in touch as soon as the tour reopens for booking!

This trip includes

  • 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 through beautiful scenery

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

We highly recommend adding an overnight stay 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.

 

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Norway in a nutshell®

The original Norway in a nutshell®

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This legendary tour takes you through Norway’s most breathtaking UNESCO-protected fjord and mountain scenery, as well as a trip on Europe’s top scenic rail journey.

The Norway in a nutshell® tour takes you through some of Norway's most beautiful fjord scenery. You will experience the scenic Bergen Railway, the breathtaking Flåm Railway, the Aurlandsfjord, the narrow and dramatic UNESCO-protected Nærøyfjord and a bus trip through the beautiful scenery of Western Norway. 

The trip is available as a day tour or as a tour with overnight stays en route. You can start the tour in Oslo, Bergen, Voss or Flam, no matter the season, in winter, spring, summer or fall.

Read more about the tour from: Oslo | Bergen | Voss | Flåm
Special editions: Family | Winter  

You can customize your own tour by adding hotels and activities of your choice along the way. Everything is handled in one easy booking operation. Select your starting point from the links above to read more about your tour.

A safe journey with Fjord Tours

Due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, traveling in Norway in 2020 will be a bit different than before. But we want to reassure you that safety measures during the tour have been implemented by all transport, accommodation and activity providers! Please read more here.

Travel tip:

The tour is available all year and can be completed in a day. However, we recommend that you make overnight stops along the route to enjoy the beautiful scenery or participate in an exciting activity. There are loads of activities to choose from, such as kayaking, hiking, walking, fjord safaris or several more! We especially recommend the Electric Minibus to Stegastein Viewpoint!

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Tour highlights

The Nærøyfjord

The UNESCO fjord beneath towering mountains

The Aurlandsfjord

One of the world's most photo-worthy fjords

The Flåm Railway

Discover The Flåm Railway - the most beautiful train journey in the world.

The Bergen Railway

Explore the Bergen Railway on one of our round trips to the fjords. It is Northern...

Kjosfossen

Kjosfossen is one of the most visited waterfalls in Norway, located next to the Flåm...

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

Fjord Cruise

in Oslo
Duration 2 hours
From

Fjord Cruise Bergen - Mostraumen

Experience fjords, mountains and stunning waterfalls by taking a fjord cruise to...
Duration 3 hours
From

Voss Gondola

Voss Gondola is the largest and most modern mountain gondola in Northern-Europe. A trip...
Duration 7 minutes each way
From

Sailboat Cruise

in Bergen
Duration 2 hours

Indoor Skydiving in Voss

Have you ever dreamt of flying? Be Superman for a day and experience the thrill of...
Duration 1,5 min x 2
From

White water rafting

in Voss
Duration 4 hours
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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!

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.

Flåm

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

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.

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 Norway in a nutshell® trip

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: Change from train to boat or vice versa. 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: Not all transfer points are included on all tours. This depends on the tour alternative that you choose. You will of course receive a booking confirmation from us with a detailed itinerary for the tour you have selected. 

What is the difference between the Premium and Classical boat?

There are two different boats that operate on the fjord cruise between Gudvangen and Flåm. See more detailed information HERE.

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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