What to do and see in Buskerud, Eastern Norway: The Best Rail Tours

Traveling by car to the fjords of Western Norway is one of the best ways to enjoy the Norwegian nature and appreciate the beauty of the fjords and waterfalls in a short period of time. The trip is designed for the whole day, leaving from Oslo early in the morning and returning late at night. During the day you will take part of Bergen Railway by train from Geilo to Myrdal, then board the world famous Flam Railway and cruise along the two branches of the longest and deepest fjords in Norway – Sognefjord. One of them, Nærøyfjord, was included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2005. You will also be able to pass one of the most attractive high-altitude railways in the world – Flåm – or enjoy the impressive views at Stalheim hotel viewpoint. Do not miss your chance to enjoy the wild and beautiful scenery of this amazing country in one day!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Train from Geilo to Myrdal, Myrdal to Flam and fjordcruise on Sognefjord

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

This legendary tour takes you through some of Norway's most beautiful Fjord scenery. You will experience the breathtaking Flåm Railway, high mountains and valleys with Bergen Railway, the narrow and dramatic UNESCO-protected Nærøyfjord, the picturesque Aurlandsfjord, the amazing view from Stegastein and a car trip through the beautiful scenery of Western Norway. From May to September the road trip includes the steep hairpin curves of Stalheimskleiva. The tour ends at Oslo Central Station 10.30 PM

Inclusions: Private vehicle, Bergen - Gudvangen, Premium Fjord Cruise, Gudvangen - Flåm, Private Vehicle, Stegastein viewpoint, Flåm Railway, Flåm - Myrdal, Bergen Railway, Myrdal - Oslo, Local English speaking guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks

After pick-up in Bergen we start the journey to Gudvangen and in the summer months we drive through Stalheimskleiva, the 1,5 km long road section that winds down Nærøydalen from Stalheim. Well ahead in Gudvangen we board the electric ship "Future of the fjords" to Flåm. The Nærøyfjord is surrounded by high mountains and is a beautiful sight both in summer and winter. In Flåm, the trip continues with the Flåm Railway which is one of the world's steepest railway on normal tracks. The 20 km long train journey takes one hour. At Myrdal station, the train changes to the Bergen Railway and the trip continues through Hardangervidda National Park to Oslo. The tour includes a private car, local English speaking guide, fjord cruise, train journeys on Flåm Railway, Bergen Railway and ends at Oslo Central Station.

Inclusions: Pick up from your hotel, Private car, Bergen - Gudvangen, Premium Fjord Cruise, Flåm - Gudvangen (Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord), Private car, Flåm - Stegastein - Flåm (summer months), Flåm Railway, Flåm - Myrdal, Bergen Railway, Myrdal - Oslo S, Local English speaking driver/guide

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The tour starts with a train ride on the scenic Bergen Railway, from Oslo through Hallingdal valley and Hallingskarvet National Park to Myrdal station. The journey continues with the Flåm Railway which is one of the world's steepest railways. The 20 km long train journey from Myrdal to Flåm gives you a panoramic view of some of the wildest and most magnificent of Norwegian mountain nature, including the famous Kjosfossen waterfall.   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: its the longest ice free fjord in the world, and is enveloped with exceptional natural beauty, tall mountains, waterfalls and scenic forests. The boat takes you through the entire fjord out to the coast and south towards Bergen, through beautiful coastal landscape.

Inclusions: Bergen Railway, Oslo - Myrdal, Flåm Railway, Myrdal - Flåm, Sognefjord Express Cruise, Flåm - Bergen

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Starting from Bergen you first set out on a scenic train journey to Voss on the Bergen Railway. From Voss you travel by bus through charming villages and scenic nature landscapes, towards Gudvangen. In the summer months the bus drives down the steep hairpin bends of Stalheimskleiva. In Gudvangen you continue the tour by a fjord cruise on the Nærøyfjord and the magnificent Aurlandsfjord. Nærøyfjorden is one of the most narrow fjords in the world and included on UNESCO's World Heritage List. After the fjord cruise you arrive in the small village of Flåm, nestled in the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord, where your tour continues with the legendary Flåm Railway. The Railway offers spectacular panoramic views to some of the wildest and most magnificent nature in the Norwegian fjord landscape. The Flåm Railway will arrive in Myrdal, where you change trains to the Bergen Railway. The journey continues through Hallingskarvet National Park and more scenic mountain terrain to Oslo.

Inclusions: Bergen Railway, Bergen - Voss, Skyss Bus, Voss - Gudvangen, Premium Fjord Cruise, Gudvangen - Flåm, Flåm Railway, Flåm - Myrdal, Bergen Railway, Myrdal - Oslo

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