Essential Norwegian Fjords: Oslo to Bergen
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Trip Overview:
Enjoy this classic 6-day Norway vacation from Oslo to Bergen, highlighted by captivating city tours and scenic Norwegian fjord cruises.
Begin with a quintessential Oslo sightseeing tour, exploring the city’s main attractions and cultural and historical allure. Venture from Oslo’s bustling City Centre to the spectacular Holmenkollen Hill, home of the 1952 Winter Olympic Holmenkollen Ski Jump and the Holmenkollen Ski Museum, hosting the world’s most extensive collection of skis and winter gear. Marvel at the incredible panoramic views of the city below before embarking on your classic Oslo fjord boat cruise, passing through narrow sounds, idyllic bays, and a maze of islands adorned with small summer houses. Marvel at the incredible scenery along the fjord, nearly stretching into Oslo’s city centre, as you sail past several islands and through narrow inlets to the Bygdoy Peninsula, where you’ll find several fascinating museums and beaches, including Huk Bay. Witness the veteran sailing ships outside the Maritime Museum and the Fram Polar ship at the Fram Museum to cap off your time in Oslo.
Head to the Oslo Railway Station and begin your journey to Flam via Mydral. Transfer train upon your arrival at Mydral and continue along the famous Flam Railway, embarking on a world-renowned rail journey through some of Norway’s most beautiful fjord landscapes, including steep mountains, spectacular waterfalls, and snow-covered mountains en route to Flam. Enjoy an unforgettable tour through the Aurlandsford, passing Beitelen, a dramatic mountain dividing the Sognefjord into two branches, before entering the Naeroyfjord. Continue to Bergen via Gudvangen by boat, eventually boarding a comfortable coach and admiring the beautiful scenery and serene atmosphere.
Conclude your Norway trip with a fjord cruise to Mostraumen, enjoying stunning views of the UNESCO-listed Bryggen district’s colourful port houses. Sail below Nordhordalandsbrua and on the Osterfjord as you approach Mstraumen, passing several waterfalls with the chance of collecting fresh mountain water for a cold refreshment.
Highlights:
- Begin in Oslo, discovering Vigeland’s sculptures and sailing the peaceful Oslo Fjord past island lighthouses.
- Travel by rail through soaring peaks and cascading waterfalls on the world-famous Flåm Railway.
- Cruise the Aurlandsfjord and UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, surrounded by towering cliffs and still waters.
- Arrive in Bergen, Norway’s fjord capital, framed by colourful Bryggen Wharf and seven majestic hills.
- Sail through Mostraumen’s narrow fjord, beneath waterfalls and rugged mountains, before departing Bergen.
Included Services:
- 2 nights hotel in Oslo
- 1-night hotel in Flam
- 2 nights hotel in Bergen
- Private Arrival Transfer Oslo Airport to Oslo Hotel
- Private Departure Transfer Bergen Hotel to Bergen Airport
- 5 breakfasts
- Shared Oslo Panorama Sightseeing Tour
- Shared Oslo Fjord Sightseeing by Boat Tour
- Shared Bergen Fjord cruise to Mostraumen
- Train Ticket Oslo to Flam (2nd Class)
- Boat Ticket Flam to Gudvangen
- Bus Ticket Gudvangen to Voss
- Train Ticket Voss to Bergen
Excluded Services:
- Travel insurance
- International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
- Gratuities
- Optional excursions
- Items of a personal nature
- Passport & Visa fees, if applicable
Arrival to Oslo airport. Private Sedan Transfer pick up at the Gardermoen airport/ Drop off at the hotel in Oslo. Check-in at your hotel (guaranteed from 3pm). The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel Thon Opera or similar.
Hotel: Thon Hotel Opera (4 Star Rating)
Overlooking the Oslo Opera House, this hotel is only 100 meters from Oslo Central Station. It offers a large breakfast buffet, a fjord-view restaurant and modern rooms with flat-screen TVs. Fresh fruit, homemade bread and both hot and cold dishes are served at breakfast.
Hotel Opera's popular restaurant, Scala, offers Norwegian specialties as well as international dishes. Evening cocktails can be enjoyed at the Tosca Bar. The gym at Thon Hotel Opera features an outdoor terrace and views of the waterfront. For relaxation, guests can visit the opera-themed lounge.
Attractions such as the Akershus Fortress and the National Theatre are both reached within 15 minutes on foot. In addition, the express train to Oslo Gardermoen Airport is just around the corner.

Day 2: Explore Oslo
Breakfast at hotel
10am - Shared: Oslo Panorama Sightseeing Tour (3 Hours)
An excellent choice to discover Oslo's highlights from a modern coach and with a local guide, even if you're short on time! Learn about the city's history and culture, admire the main attractions in the city center and spectacular views from Holmenkollen Hill and experience a fascinating insight into the art of the most prolific Norwegian sculptor, Gustav Vigeland, as you walk through the unique Sculpture Park comprising more than 200 sculptures in bronze and granite.
3:30pm - Shared: Oslo Fjord Sightseeing by boat (2 Hours)
Participate on this classic Oslo Fjord sightseeing! The tour passes through narrow sounds, idyllic bays and through a maze of islands with small summer houses. Oslo, with its superb location, offers unique opportunities on and around its fjord which stretches almost into the city centre. Discover the scenery on a sightseeing boat. You will sail past numerous islands, including Hovedoya and the Dyna Lighthouse, through narrow inlets and into sheltered bays so that you can capture the capital on camera from different angles. You will pass the Opera House in Oslo, the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet House in Bjorvika inner Oslo Fjord, which has been named Kirsten Flagstads place 1 after the opera's first director Kirsten Flagstad. The boat passes close to the peninsula of Bygdoy, housing many interesting museums as well as beaches such as Huk Bay. See the Maritime Museum with its veteran sailing ships moored outside, and the impressive Fram Museum, housing the polar ship of the same name.
Overnight at Hotel Thon Opera or similar in Oslo.
Hotel: Thon Hotel Opera (4 Star Rating)
Overlooking the Oslo Opera House, this hotel is only 100 meters from Oslo Central Station. It offers a large breakfast buffet, a fjord-view restaurant and modern rooms with flat-screen TVs. Fresh fruit, homemade bread and both hot and cold dishes are served at breakfast.
Hotel Opera's popular restaurant, Scala, offers Norwegian specialties as well as international dishes. Evening cocktails can be enjoyed at the Tosca Bar. The gym at Thon Hotel Opera features an outdoor terrace and views of the waterfront. For relaxation, guests can visit the opera-themed lounge.
Attractions such as the Akershus Fortress and the National Theatre are both reached within 15 minutes on foot. In addition, the express train to Oslo Gardermoen Airport is just around the corner.

Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 3: Oslo to Myrdal to Flam
Breakfast at hotel. Check out from hotel and make your own way to the Oslo Railway Station.
Your Fjord experience starts with travel by train from Oslo to Myrdal. When you arrive in Myrdal you transfer trains and continue the tour on the famous Flam Railway, which has become a worldwide renowned attraction. The train will take you through the most beautiful landscape in Norway. Along the way you will experience lush fjord landscapes, steep mountains, spectacular waterfalls and snow-covered mountains. Afternoon arrival at Flam, the most spectacular village at the Sognefjords.
Overnight at Fretheim Hotel or similar in Flam.
Hotel: Fretheim Hotel (3 Star Rating)
Located at the terminus of the unique Flamsbana, and with the UNESCO World Heritage Site Naeroyfjord nearby, Fretheim Hotel has been attracting guests from all over the world since the end of the 19th century. In few places are fjords and mountains more beautiful and dramatic than in Flam. At Fretheim Hotel in Flam, you can choose between several different room categories, all offering nice views of the surrounding fjord landscape and most of them facing the Aurlandsfjord. In total, the hotel has 122 rooms that all are non-smoking, and almost all are carpet-free.

Day 4: Flam to Bergen
Breakfast at hotel.
10am - Shared: Basic Fjordsafari (1,5 hour)
This tour will take you through the Aurlandsfjord, pass Beitelen, a characteristic mountain which divides the Sognefjord into two branches and enter into the Naeroyfjord. Stop at the famous waterfall Sagfossen, which is also the turning point of the tour. You will have a beautiful view of the dramatic Naeroyfjor. During the tour, the boat will stop at different attractions, spot for wildlife and to tell you about the fascinating natural and cultural history of the area.
In the afternoon continue your tour to Bergen via Gudvangen by boat. In Gudvangen change to a comfortable coach and travel to Voss. Along the tour you will have the chance to admire the beautiful scenery and enjoy the nature and peace. From Voss you will start the last part of this excellent journey to Bergen by train. In the evening you arrive in Bergen, the second largest city of Norway, situated among seven hills.
Overnight at Thon Rosenkrantz or similar in Bergen.
Hotel: Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz Bergen (4 Star Rating)
Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz is located in central Bergen, just 329 feet from Bryggen Wharf. Floibanen Furnicular is a 3-minute walk away. Free WiFi and free access to a fitness centre are available.
Torgallmenningen Square is located within 1,641 feet from the hotel. Bergen Train Station is a 10-minute walk away

Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5: Experience Bergen
Breakfast at hotel.
10am - Shared: Enjoy the Fjord cruise to Mostraumen (3 Hours)
Experience the fjords, mountains and waterfalls - all year around! On the way from Bergen, you will have a great view of the famous Bryggen and the old city of Bergen. Furthermore, you will sail under Nordhordalandsbrua and on the Osterfjord. When approach Mostraumen the fjord gets narrower, and you will be surrounded by the steep mountains. You will sail past several waterfalls and if you are lucky, you can try to collect a sample of the fresh mountain water for your taste. After the Tour the rest of the afternoon is at leisure.
Overnight at Thon Rosenkrantz or similar in Bergen.
Hotel: Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz Bergen (4 Star Rating)
Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz is located in central Bergen, just 329 feet from Bryggen Wharf. Floibanen Furnicular is a 3-minute walk away. Free WiFi and free access to a fitness centre are available.
Torgallmenningen Square is located within 1,641 feet from the hotel. Bergen Train Station is a 10-minute walk away

Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6: Depart from Bergen
Breakfast at hotel. Check out from hotel and Private Transfer by sedan to the Bergen Airport for flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
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With Goway, you get:
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