Video: Fjord Tours
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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 beautiful Flåm Railway
  • boat Fjord cruise on the Sognefjord

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.

Sognefjord in a nutshell
Norway in a nutshell®

Sognefjord in a nutshell

  • Fjord Adventures
  • Tours
  • Train Journeys
  • Daytrips & Roundtrips

The Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, extends more than 200 km inland to the foot of the Jotunheimen mountains. This area is said to be one of the most beautiful travel destinations in the world.

The Sognefjord is called the King of the fjords for a good reason: it is the longest fjord in Norway and the second-longest in the world. The Sognefjorden is enveloped with exceptional natural beauty, tall mountains, waterfalls, and scenic forests.

This Sognefjord in a nutshell tour includes a trip by express boat on the mighty Sognefjord and train journeys through spectacular nature. You will travel on the famous Flåm Railway, by many considered to be the most beautiful train journey in the world. This train ride offers panoramic views of some of the wildest and most magnificent nature in the Norwegian fjord landscape.

You will also experience a ride with the scenic Bergen Railway, Northern Europe's highest stretch of railway running through wild mountain terrain and spectacular fjord landscapes. On the boat ride on the Sognefjord, you travel more or less the entire length of the mighty Sognefjorden!

The tour can be taken as a day excursion or as a longer journey over several days. You can start your trip from Oslo or Bergen and you customize your tour by adding the hotels and activities of your choice.

Read more about the tour from: Oslo | Bergen | UNESCO Fjord Bus tour | Tour with glacier hiking on Nigardsbreen | Winter

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

Take your time and enjoy the Sognefjord! Stay over in hotels in the quaint villages of Flam and Balestrand and take part in exciting activities along the way! The booking process is handled in one easy operation starting on this page.

Have a great trip!

  • Season

    Season

    24.JUN - 16.AUG

Tour highlights

The Sognefjord

Norway’s longest fjord, the Sognefjord, is located in the heart of Norwegian fjord country...

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...

Bryggen Harbour in Bergen

When you visit Bergen, a trip to Bryggen is a must. For over 400 years, the Hanseatic...

The Aurlandsfjord

One of the world's most photo-worthy fjords

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

Sailboat Cruise

in Bergen
Duration 2 hours
From

Fjord Safari

with RIB-boat in Balestrand
Duration 1h, 20min

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.

Balestrand

Known as the art village by the Sognefjord, Balestrand has inspired artists from all over the world.

Flåm

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

Aurland

Aurland is a small village situated in a clean natural, environment and boasts dramatic landscape and rich culture.

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.

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.
Transfer points on the Sognefjord in a nutshell trip

Bergen: 
Start by boat: Departs with the express boat from Strandkaiterminalen. The terminal is situated next to the Fish Market and approx. 10 min. walk from Bergen railway station.

Start by train:The train departs from Bergen railway station.

Flåm: Change from express boat to train or vice versa. The Norled boat terminal is situated next to the railway station. The express boat for Sognefjord in a nutshell departs from pier no.2.

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.

Do I see the Naeroyfjord on the Sognefjord in a nutshell trip?

No. If you want to also see the Naroyfjord, we recommend you to take the round trip from Bergen start by train and add the Heritage fjord safari trip which goes into the Naeroyfjord and back to Flåm. This can be done in one day.

If you start the trip from Oslo you have to stay over in Flam to be able to add the Heritage fjord safari trip.

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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