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

March 30, 2022 Karren Gelb

The 1000-year-old Norwegian capital sits at the head of Oslo Fjord. This stunning setting gives hints of the wild wonders that lie just beyond the city. From taking in visual delights at Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum, the Munch Museum and Holmenkollen, to the challenging content within the new Nobel Peace Centre and the Holocoust Center, Oslo offers plenty of food for thought. The Oslo Pass allows free travel on public transport, free parking and many museum and sight admissions.
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1. Oslo Hiking - Great lake tour

Jernbanetorget 1, 0154 Oslo, Norway Oslo Hiking
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The trip starts outside Oslo Visitor Centre at Jernbanetorget in Oslo city centre. We will then take the Vy train to Snippen station. This is a great train ride! We hike up to a tall hill where some simple climbing is required. The view from this hill is out of this world! You will see most of Oslo, the Oslofjord and a large part of Oslo´s surroundings. We will then stroll down to the great lake Maridalsvannet and end our trip where we started at Jernbanetorget.

Inclusions: English Speaking Tour Guide, Public Transport Ticket

Exclusions: Bottled water, Snacks

Reviewed By SvetlanaR142

I booked a day hike with Oslo Hiking through the magical Krokskogen. The trip is 25 kilometers long and can be experienced as somewhat demanding, but in return, you get an absolutely spectacular view from Gyrihaugen, going through deep ravines to the Mørkgonga and many other beautiful gems. The tour was guided by Mustafa who has both education and many years of experience as a tour guide, both from the Norwegian mountains and the Atlas mountains.

2. Private day tour Bergen To Oslo - incl Premium Fjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

Guided Fjord Tours - Bergen
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This tour to Oslo takes you through some of Norway's most beautiful scenery. Experience the dramatic Nærøyfjord, the breathtaking Flåm Railway and scenic Bergen Railway. 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 1 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 vehicle, local English speaking guide, fjord cruise, train journeys on Flåm Railway, Bergen Railway and ends at Oslo Central Station.

Inclusions: Private vehicle, Bergen - Gudvangen, Premium Fjord Cruise, Gudvangen - Flåm, Private vehicle, Stegastein viewpoint (May 1 - September 30), Flåm Railway, Flåm - Myrdal, Bergen Railway, Myrdal - Oslo, All Fees and Taxes, Local English speaking guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By _Y4576XB

We took this gorgeous tour even without any info, but it was the best part of our trip! Well-Organised, fast and comfortable. Every point was perfectly organised with the help of guide, who told us facts about sights all the way, he pointed the best views for making photos, this is very important for me as tourist. All transport tickets were sent to us, we didn't have any problems. Next time in Bergen we obviously would take these tours. Recommend! Recommend! Recommend!

3. Self-Guided Full-Day Round Trip From Oslo To Sognefjord With Flåm Railway

Oslo Central Station, Jernbanetorget 1, 0154 Oslo, Norway Easy Travel
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See the very best of Norway during this full-day roundtrip tour from Olso. Travel along UNESCO-protected fjords and take a scenic train ride through some of the most gorgeous landscapes in Europe. Visit charming local villages along the way and capture amazing photos of the unforgettable scenery. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see Norway in a nutshell. Important information: • Your tour tickets will be delivered to your hotel. Please don't forget to share your accommodation address with us • Your tour itinerary and clear instructions will be issued and sent via VIATOR email, please don't forget to check it • This is a self-guided tour • This tour requires the overnight train, duration of tour is around 24 hours. Please choose between the tour options with or without a sleeping compartment.

Inclusions: The scenic Bergen Railway from Oslo, Fjord cruise on the magnificent Aurlandsfjord and on the narrow Nærøyfjord, Bus trip through beautiful scenery (including Stalheimskleiva in May-September), The Bergen Railway, Voss - Bergen or Voss - Oslo (upon request), Sleeping compartment on the night train Bergen - Oslo (upon reservation of the tour option with sleeping compartment)

Exclusions: Lunch, Food and drinks, Sleeping compartment (unless booked the tour option with sleeping compartment)

Reviewed By dudleybecky

I booked a this tour from EuroRail and it was scheduled for 9/7/20. I paid €633 euro .. and NO one will help me. Euro Railways: Booking Confirmation # 1172ZM - Order # 6583897 - ETICKET PRINT AT HOME. It states on its terms & Conditions that it will refund all monies if government actions prevent it from happening. As AUS was in lockdown so was Norway. Please be responsible and refund my $900 AUD that we paid before Covid interrupted the world . Norway in a Nutshell was the advertised tour via train travel from Oslo to Bergen

4. Private Full-Day Round Trip from Oslo to Sognefjord via Flåm Railway

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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

Reviewed By dudleybecky

I booked a this tour from EuroRail and it was scheduled for 9/7/20. I paid €633 euro .. and NO one will help me. Euro Railways: Booking Confirmation # 1172ZM - Order # 6583897 - ETICKET PRINT AT HOME. It states on its terms & Conditions that it will refund all monies if government actions prevent it from happening. As AUS was in lockdown so was Norway. Please be responsible and refund my $900 AUD that we paid before Covid interrupted the world . Norway in a Nutshell was the advertised tour via train travel from Oslo to Bergen

5. Self-Guided Full Day Trip From Oslo To Bergen with Flåm Railway And Sognefjord

Oslo Central Station, Jernbanetorget 1, 0154 Oslo, Norway Easy Travel
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This legendary tour takes you through Norway’s most breathtaking UNESCO-protected fjord and mountain scenery, including Europe’s top scenic rail journeys. You will also enjoy a fjord cruise on the magnificent Aurlandsfjord and on the narrow Nærøyfjord. This is a self-guided tour, from Oslo, to Myrdal to Flåm to Gudvangen to Voss then to Bergen

Inclusions: This trip includes, The scenic Bergen Railway from Oslo, The breathtaking Flåm Railway, Fjord cruise on the magnificent Aurlandsfjord and on the narrow Nærøyfjord, Bus trip through beautiful scenery (including Stalheimskleiva in May-September), The Bergen Railway, Voss - Bergen

Exclusions: Lunch, Food and drinks

Reviewed By dawnwG1014NG

The trip was great. Easy to follow instructions made the self guided tour a breeze. We loved the cruise through the fjords in the winter no crowds and beautiful sites.

6. Day tour from Oslo to Bergen, incl Flåm Railway and Sognefjord Cruise

Oslo Central Station, Jernbanetorget 1, 0154 Oslo, Norway Oslo

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

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