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Bergen: Self-Guided Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway Tour

1. Bergen: Self-Guided Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway Tour

Travel through Norway's beautiful natural scenery on this self-guided tour from Bergen. Leave the city behind to navigate around the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Nærøyfjorden on a boat and ride aboard one of the world's steepest railways from Flåm to Myrdal. Begin your journey at Bergen Railway Station, taking in panoramic views of nature as you depart toward Voss. Once in Voss, board your bus to Gudvangen, stopping in Stalheim along the way in the summer months. Climb onto a modern electric boat in Gudvangen for your scenic cruise. Enjoy a relaxing ride on the lake and gaze at the awe-striking Nærøyfjord, surrounded by tall mountains. Disembark in Flåm to continue your adventure aboard its iconic railway. On your 20-kilometer ride to Myrdal, take in views of imposing mountains and the famous Kjosfossen Waterfall. Finish your experience at Myrdal station, then switch to the Bergen Line to head back to the starting point.

From Oslo: Private Round-Trip Tour to Sognefjord via Flåm

2. From Oslo: Private Round-Trip Tour to Sognefjord via Flåm

Depart from Oslo early in the morning and travel by car towards the western fjords of Norway. Discover a part of the Bergen Railway by train with a ride from Geilo to Myrdal.  In Myrdal, enjoy a scenic train ride on the world-famous Flåm Railway. This rail route meanders through the mountains at a steep elevation. It is one of the most spectacular experiences in Norway.  Upon arrival in Flåm, visit the Flåm Railway Museum to learn more about this feat of modern engineering. Then, cruise along the two branches of Norway's longest and deepest fjord. One of the branches, Nærøyfjord, was included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2005.  Enjoy the impressive views at the Stalheim Hotel viewpoint and take in the fantastic mountain landscapes of the region. Return to Oslo late at night after a full day of exploration.

Bergen: Private Day Tour, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

3. Bergen: Private Day Tour, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

After being picked up from your hotel, you can begin your journey to Gudvangen. Stop at the Tvinde Waterfall before heading to Stalheim and board the "Future of the fjords" electric ship to Flåm in Gudvangen. The Nærøyfjord is one of the narrowest fjords in Europe and your journey to Flåm will take about 2 hours. The boat is battery operated and high-comfort, with large windows and a good patio. In 2005, the Nærøyfjord was incorporated on the UNESCO World Heritage List together with the Geirangerfjord. The fjord is surrounded by high mountains, and is a beautiful sight both in summer and winter. Flåm is a charming village surrounded by precipitous mountainsides, rumbling waterfalls, and narrow valleys. It is a  beautiful area to simply wander around, and whilst there you can also visit the Flåm Railway Museum. From Flåm the trip continues with the Flåm Railway, which is one of the world's steepest regular-track railway tracks. The 20-kilometer-long train journey gives you a panoramic view of some of the wildest and most magnificent of Norwegian mountain nature, including the famous Kjosfossen Waterfall. At Myrdal Station, your train will swap to the Bergen Railway which will take you to Voss. From there, a car will return you back to Bergen.

From Oslo: One-Way Day Trip to Bergen with Rail & Cruise

4. From Oslo: One-Way Day Trip to Bergen with Rail & Cruise

Journey through Norway’s most breathtaking UNESCO-protected fjord and mountain scenery on this day trip from Oslo. Travel on one of Europe’s top scenic rail journeys on the famous Flåm Railway and cruise through the magnificent Aurlandsfjord and on the narrow Nærøyfjord. This is a self-guided tour, from Oslo, to Myrdal, to Flåm, to Gudvangen, to Voss, and then to Bergen. High up in Norway's mountainous “rooftop” at 866 metres (2,841 ft) above sea level is Myrdal, a remote mountain station serving as the junction between the Oslo-Bergen train line and the famous Flåm Railway. The small village of Flåm is one of the most popular destinations in Norway and Scandinavia due to its stunning scenery and location. Most have probably seen spectacular images of the landscape in Western Norway - steep, forested mountainsides that plunge into the blue fjord, waterfalls, narrow fjords and valleys. Gudvangen is a village in Aurland Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is a popular tourist destination and is located at the end of the Nærøyfjord where the Nærøydalselvi river empties into the fjord.

From Bergen: Private Tour to Sognefjord, Gudvangen, & Flåm

5. From Bergen: Private Tour to Sognefjord, Gudvangen, & Flåm

Explore Norway's fjord country on this private tour. Your itinerary is flexible and personalized to your interests. After meeting your guide in the hotel lobby, set out in a private vehicle passing by the famous Dale of Norway sweater factory in the village of Dale and through the town of Voss.  Make a brief stop at the Tvindefossen waterfall for photos and fresh mountain air. Continue your trip to the Stalheim Hotel's terrace, which overlooks fantastic views over the Nærøydalen Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Back in your vehicle, descend the dramatic Stalheimskleiva Road to the valley's floor, where you will visit the ancient village of Gudvangen. From Gudvangen enjoy a scenic cruise to Flåm. On arrival at Flåm, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant (your own expense) and free time to browse the souvenir shops, visit the Flåmsbana railway museum, or check out the local microbrewery. Then head towards the scenic Stegastein viewing point, a 30-meter platform hanging over Aurlandsfjord. The narrow road and the viewing point will provide breathtaking photos and vivid memories. Board the Flåmsbana railway from Flåm to the mountain railway station Myrdal, located 2,844 feet (867 m). You'll make a brief stop at Kjøsfossen waterfall.  Change trains at Myrdal to head back to Voss where you'll have time to tour a medieval church dating from 1277 and an 11th-century stone cross. At the end of the tour, your guide will drive you back to your hotel in Bergen.

Bergen: Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway to Oslo

6. Bergen: Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway to Oslo

Discover luscious Norweigan landscapes, including fjords, mountains, and rivers, on this full-day tour from Bergen to Oslo. Travel along the spectacular Stalheim and Nærøy Valley, enjoy a cruise on the UNESCO Nærøyfjord and ride the scenic Flåm Railway. The day begins with pickup from your hotel in Bergen at 8:00 AM and sets out towards Gudvangen. During the summer months, drive along the spectacular Stalheimskleiva that offers unique vantage points of the scenery. Arrive at Gudvangen and board an electric passenger ship, the Future of the Fjord, for a tranquil sail along the Nærøyfjord towards Flåm. As you glide along the peaceful water, soak up breathtaking views of the Nordic landscape that surrounds you. Hop off the boat in Flåm and onto the charming Flåm Railway, which is one of the world's steepest railways on normal tracks. Journey through the rolling landscapes on the 20 km train journey, which takes about an hour, until you reach Myrdal Station where you will change onto the Bergen Railway. Finally, travel through the scenic Hallingskarvet National Park to Oslo Central Station where the adventure ends.

Bergen: Sognefjord Express Cruise and Railway Guided Tour

7. Bergen: Sognefjord Express Cruise and Railway Guided Tour

Jourery to Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord that extends more than 200 km inland to the foot of the Jotunheimen mountain range. On a full-day guided tour from Bergen, travel by boat and train through an area considered to be one of the most beautiful travel destinations in the world. First, cruise by express boat from Bergen to Flåm and then experience a train journey through spectacular nature on the famous Flåm Railway from Flåm to Myrdal. Take the Bergen Railway from Myrdal to Bergen while along the way enjoying the insight of your local guide who will be your traveling companion throughout the tour. Sognefjorden is the longest and deepest ice-free fjord in the world, covered in exceptional natural beauty, tall mountains, waterfalls, and scenic forests. You’ll discover that Sognefjord is known as the “King of the Fjords” for good reason.

Bergen: RIB Sognefjord Safari and Flåm Railway Private Tour

8. Bergen: RIB Sognefjord Safari and Flåm Railway Private Tour

Start your day with pickup from your accommodations in Bergen and make the journey from Bergen to Flåm. In the summer months, the tour goes through Stalheimskleiva, the 1.5 km/1 mile road that winds down Nærøydalen. In Flåm, board the RIB for a fjord safari on Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord. You’ll ride an open RIB boat with a maximum of 12 guests, ensuring a personal experience with your guides and a chance to get close to small villages and waterfalls along the way.     Enjoy the breathtaking scenery, stories and history shared by your personal guide. Get closer to nature and look out for seals, porpoises, and eagles along the way. We will provide you with all the necessary gear for a safe and comfortable experience on the fjords. This includes a floatation suit, life vest, hat, gloves, and goggles.     Back in Flåm, the trip continues with the Flåm Railway, one of the world's steepest railways. At Myrdal station, a train changes to the Bergen Railway, which takes you to Voss. There, you’ll be picked up by car and driven back to Bergen.

Bergen: Rallarvegen Biking, Fjord Boat Tour & Flåm Railway

9. Bergen: Rallarvegen Biking, Fjord Boat Tour & Flåm Railway

Experience speed, excitement, and beautiful scenery on this adventure day trip from Bergen. Get picked up from your accommodation in the city and make your way to Flåm, where you will experience steep mountains, thundering waterfalls, and deep fjords. Start off your day tour with the Flåm Railway, which takes you through some of the most magnificent Norwegian mountain scenery. Then, at Myrdal station, take a 2-hour (18-kilometer) long bike ride down Rallarvegen and back to Flåm. A highpoint of the trail is Myrdalsberget, where the route snakes down through 21 hairpin bends, before following the valley floor and the Flåm river to your destination. In Flåm, relax and have a break before the trip continues out onto the fjord with a RIB fjord safari. Experience Aurlandsfjord and the World Heritage Site, Nærøyfjord, from the water. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery and tales from history shared by your guide. Get closer to nature and keep your eyes peeled for seals, porpoises, and eagles along the way. At the end of a fun day in the great outdoors, get dropped back off at your accommodation in Bergen.

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our guide Arne made this tour an absolute must experience. he went out of his way to show us what seats ti sit in on the boat, as well as the train on the flam railway. he revelled us in his knowledge of the whole 10 hr tour. it was by far the best tour that we had in our holiday from London and Norway. i would highly recommend this tour to anyone that visits Bergen in Norway. the views are spectacular, and they take your breath away. it is had to imagine the scenes that greet you until the tour starts. do yourself a favor, and do not leave this scenic tour off your bucket list....it is worth every norwegian krona that it costs.

It was our first time to do a self guided tour and it has been great! The instructions sent via email along with the tickets were all easy to follow. The spots to find our next transportation was easy to find except maybe for the bus at Voss station as we thought it was on the opposite side of the road. Where in fact it was just right outside the station. We were lucky to see the bus and managed to board it on time. Apart from that, all went smooth and enjoyable. Seeing all the sceneries from various viewpoints (train, bus, cruise and railway up to Myrdal) was amazing.

Great way to explore Norway in a day without any of the hassle. We had a wonderful time and found the tour super comprehensive. What I will call out is however that we did not receive the details of the tour (including when we would depart Oslo the next morning, which was before 7:00 am) until the night before which made it difficult to plan. We had booked the tour weeks before and a bit more input woudlve been largely helpful.

The pickup is punctual and the driver give us some inside about Norway. It’s great pleasure to meet up with nice tour guide Paul and Po (hopefully I spell the name correctly). It’s great trip throughout the whole journey for this private trip especially when you’re traveling with family and dragging with luggages. Overall great experience.

Our driver Janis, was very helpful and accommodating. It was a long drive, but the scenery was amazing and well worth the time. Nothing like anything we had ever seen before coming from Western Australia.