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Norway in a Nutshell® in winter

Flam Railway In Winter By Paul Edmundson, Visit Flam

Norway in a Nutshell winter Fjord tour package – 5 nights

Norway in a Nutshell® winter tour is an amazing round trip from Oslo!
Experience the spectacular Bergen Line. Enjoy the famous Flåm Railway to the tiny fjord village of Flåm. Continue with a fjord cruise on the narrow UNESCO Nærøyfjord, drive through the scenic Nærøy canyon and take the train to picturesque Bergen. In Bergen, enjoy a private City Walk.
Stay in Oslo, the Flåm fjord village, as well the coastal town of Bergen.
Highlights: Fjord cruise on the UNESCO Nærøyfjord & the beautiful Aurlandsfjord. Enjoy the famous Flåm Railway, the scenic Bergen Line & the Nærøy canyon.

 This is an independent tour (you do not travel with a group), based on travel by public transport where some activities include a guide
• You can add 
extra nights & activities in the booking process
• Prices: From NOK 13520 per person

Day to day itinerary:

Winter in Vigeland Sculpture Park by Florian Frey, Visit Oslo

Experience Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo!

DAY 1

First night in Oslo

Individual arrival and check in at a centrally located hotel. The frequent airport express train takes 20 mins to the centre of Oslo.
In Oslo you can visit the iconic Opera House & the amazing Astrup Fearnley Museum, the Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Holmenkollen Ski Jump, the Viking Ship Museum (closed for rebuilding to 2025/2026 – artefacts from the Viking Age can be seen at The Historic Museum in the city centre).
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the tour price)
Read more about Oslo

The Flam Railway By Paul Edmundson, Visit Flam

Enjoy the Flåm Railway in winter!

DAY 2

Travel to Flåm fjord village

Sit back and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the white, wild and wonderful winter landscape.
The scenic Bergen Line
takes you through the Hallingdal valley and across the beautiful, snow-covered Hardangervidda mountain plateau, with views of Hallingskarvet mountain range.
The highest station is Finse, located at 1222 m above sea level, offering views of the Hardangerjøkulen glacier.

The famous Flåm Railway
At the tiny Myrdal mountain station you change to the Flåm Railway – one of the steepest rail lines in Europe. A 1-hour unforgettable journey from mountain to fjord, with waterfalls, a scenic river & tiny settlements.
Spend 1 night in Flåm
Read about the Bergen Line
• Read about the Flåm Railway

Fjord Safari in winter by Sverre Hornevik, Fjord Norway

Enjoy an exciting Winter Fjord Safari in Flåm!

Optional add-on in Flåm:

Winter Fjord Safari  & additional night in Flåm
Winter Fjord Safari is a fun and engaging tour by RIB boat, where you have the chance to get close to small villages and waterfalls along the way, with a stop for hot drinks and a taste of the local goat cheese in the village of Undredal (available Nov-Mar). Additional night in Flåm.

This add-on with prices will appear during the tour booking process.

Winter On Stegastein Viewpoint By Sverre Hjornevik, Flam AS

A breathtaking view from Stegastein!

Optional add-on in Flåm:

Stegastein Viewpoint & extra night in Flåm
Visit one of Fjord Norway’s most spectacular viewpoints! Take the bus from Flåm via Aurland village to the extraordinary and spectacular Stegastein Viewpoint. This structure, which juts out 30 metres from the mountainside, 650 metres above the fjord, offers an unforgettable panorama! Return to Flåm by bus for an additional night.

This add-on with prices will appear during the tour booking process.

Winter on Sognefjord by Sverre Hjornevik, Flam AS

Experience the amazing, narrow Nærøyfjord!

DAY 3

Travel to picturesque Bergen

Fjord cruise on UNESCO Nærøyfjord
Board a boat for an unforgettable 2-hour fjord cruise starting on the scenic Aurlandsfjord with stunning winter views. Then onto the UNESCO Nærøyfjord, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and tiny farms clinging to the steep mountain sides. Nærøyfjord means the narrow fjord in Norwegian – the narrower branch of the main Sognefjord.

Through Nærøy canyon
Once you get off the boat in Gudvangen, a connecting coach is taking you to Voss. You will pass through the scenic Nærøy canyon, with steep mountain sides and a beautiful river. You will also see a beautiful lake and perhaps a frozen waterfall en route.
Finish by local train from Voss to Bergen.
Spend 2 nights in Bergen
Read about Bergen

Bryggen on an autumn day by Martin Handlykken, Visit Bergen

Enjoy a private city walk in Bergen

DAY 4

Private city walk in Bergen

Enjoy a guided walk in Bergen in the morning. Modern landmarks, old wooden areas of the centre, the broad streets and the charming narrow alleyways typical for Bergen are included in this relaxing walk.
You will also explore the old Bryggen wharf, which is on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List, and learn more about the Hanseatic period, the fish trade and the daily life of Bergen’s inhabitants from 1100 AD until today.
After the sightseeing you will have time at leisure for the rest of the day.

Optional:
Add a fjord cruise to the narrow Mostraumen strait

Bergen Railway in winter by Oivind Haug, NSB

Enjoy the scenic Bergen Line!

DAY 5

Return to Oslo on the Bergen Line

Experience a relaxing  journey across the winter-clad mountains back to Oslo. Check in at a centrally located hotel.
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the tour price)

Nobel Peace Center Oslo by Thomas Johannessen, Visit Oslo

See the Nobel Peace Centre in Oslo!

Oslo City Hall on a snowy day by Thomas Johannessen, Visit Oslo

Enjoy a winter day in Oslo!

This trip includes:

Accommodation
4* Hotels w. breakfast buffet (+dinner in Flåm)
in Oslo, Flåm & Bergen

Transport
Norway in a Nutshell combination ticket:
Train Oslo-Myrdal
Flåm Railway Myrdal-Flåm
Nærøyfjord cruise Flåm-Gudvangen
Coach Gudvangen-Voss
Train Voss-Bergen
Train Bergen-Oslo

Activity
Private city walk Bergen, 2 hours

All taxes & VAT
Detailed itinerary & directions

NOT INCLUDED:
• Flights to/from Norway
• Airport transfers
• Personal travel insurance

Astrup Fearnley Museum by Tord Baklund, Visit Oslo

Enjoy a walk along the pedestrian waterfront of Oslo!

PRICES & BOOKING

Choose a start date, room & number of persons, whereupon the prices will appear in the tour summary box

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Book safely with Fjord Travel Norway – a local, Norwegian travel company. We have been in business for more than 20 years, offering tours based on our goal of sustainable tourism.


 

Questions about this trip?

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What our customers say:

  • Thank you for assisting us with our trip to Norway. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Kirkenes and the Snow Hotel. The arrangements you made for us were perfect. The lodging was comfortable and the excursions were fun. Tom and I rarely use the services of a travel company when we travel; you enriched our trip and made the planning easy.

    Alison, United States

  • I wanted to thank everybody. We had a wonderful trip. Everything went well and fortunately we had the chance to see the lights while on the cruise. All my friends in Turkey would like to go on a similar trip. So I will be in touch with you. Thanks again and best wishes to all of you.

    Candan, Turkey

  • We just recently completed the Tromso, Northern Lights & Arctic Coast tour. I am writing to say what an amazing tour we had. Everything ran smoothly without an issue, the accommodation was fantastic and the tours were brilliant. We cannot fault the package at all. I would also like to thank Franziska and Lene, they both were fantastic in answering all my questions promptly, whilst booking the tour. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable holiday!

    Robert, Australia