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Norway in a Nutshell
from $1,639 pp

  • Duration: 8 Days
  • Destinations: Europe, Norway

Railbookers | 8 Days | Roundtrip Oslo

Daily 2026 Departures

Discover the best of Norway and the spectacular Norwegian fjords on this seven-night ultimate journey! Your journey begins in the Norwegian capital of Oslo, where you’ll experience all the top attractions of the beautiful harborside city. Then, take an unforgettable rail journey to Flam on the Flam Railway, voted the most scenic rail journey in the world. Spend two nights in beautiful Flam seeing all the sights, eating delicious local cuisine and taking an unforgettable journey by safari rib boat through the UNESCO Word Heritage listed Aurlandsfjord. From Flam, take another scenic journey by ferry through dramatic fjords to colorful Bergen for two days of sightseeing and scenery. From Bergen, return to Oslo on the famous Bergen line for a final night in the city.

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What's Included?

  • Rail, bus, and boat travel in standard class
  • 3 nights' total hotel stay with breakfast in Oslo
  • 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Flam
  • 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Bergen
  • Oslo hop-on, hop-off pass
  • Ægir Viking plank and beer tasting in Flam
  • Fjord Safari boat trip from Flam
  • Bergen Card

Trip Highlights

  • Discover interesting museums and impressive architecture in Oslo
  • Admire the spectacular scenery on the journey to Flam on the famous Flam Railway
  • Ægir Viking plank and beer tasting in Flam
  • Take a spectacular fjord safari rib boat ride in Flam
  • Travel by ferry and bus to the historic city of Bergen
  • Explore the interesting museums and impressive architecture in Bergen
Additional Information

Day 1: Your Journey Begins in Oslo

Arrive in Oslo today and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Spend the rest of the day exploring the Norwegian capital. Head up to the Akershus Fortress, a medieval castle which offers breathtaking views over the Oslofjord. Alternatively, visit one of Oslo's wide choice of museums. Take a boat out to the Bygdoy Peninsula for the highest concentration of these, or stay in the center of town and see Edvard Munch's the Scream at the National Gallery.

Day 2: Oslo

After breakfast this morning, enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Oslo with your included Hop-on, Hop-off bus pass, making it easy to visit the city’s top attractions at your own pace. Highlights may include the Natural History Museum, Fram Museum, the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, Holmenkollen Ski Museum & Tower, the Viking Ship Museum, and TusenFryd Amusement Park. The city center also offers world-class shopping and dining, jazz and blues clubs, and cozy cafés—perfect spots to relax and enjoy a bit of people watching.

Day 3: Flam

After breakfast this morning, take an early train from Oslo to Myrdal and then connect with the world-famous Flam Railway. The journey from the mountain station of Myrdal down to Flam deep in the fjord has been voted the most scenic rail journey in the world, and is one of the steepest normal track railway lines in the world, dropping 2,824 feet in just under an hour. Take in the awe-inspiring views of rugged mountains, deep valleys and thundering waterfalls as you descend into the Aurlandsfjord. On arrival in Flam, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and relax over a delicious dinner at aegir restaurant, where the Viking dinner menu includes the famous aegir Viking plank - 5 courses of delicious local food paired with 5 different o†gir beers served on a plank.

Day 4: Flam

Take an unforgettable journey by boat today through the UNESCO Word Heritage listed Aurlandsfjord and beyond into the stunning Naeroyfjord on a heritage fjord safari rib boat ride. Starting in Flam, you'll make stops at scenic attractions and see incredible wildlife up close, including porpoises, seals and eagles. Learn all about the fjord and local history with fascinating stories, tales and legends from your safari guide. This will be a journey you won't soon forget!

Day 5: Bergen

Your onward journey begins this morning with a ferry ride into the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Naeroyfjord, the narrowest fjord in the world. This branch of the Sognefjord is spectacularly beautiful with its high peaks framing the narrow thread of water. Watch goats grazing along the banks and seals lying on the rocks before mooring at Gudvangen. Here, transfer onto a bus which will take you up the winding bends of the Stalheimskleiva to a lookout point above the Stalheimsfossen and Sivlefossen waterfalls. You'll make a brief stop to admire the view before continuing to Voss, where you transfer to the station for your onward train journey to Bergen. On arrival in Bergen, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay. You have an afternoon here to explore Norway's second city. Why not discover the colorful Hanseatic buildings of Bryggen and Vagen harbors or take the Flø ibanen up to the top of Floyen for spectacular views?

Day 6: Bergen

After breakfast this morning, start the day with one of the many sightseeing tours that give you an introduction to what charming Bergen has to offer. Use your included Bergen Card and enjoy free discounted admittance to most museums and attractions as well as many cultural events, various sightseeing tours, restaurants and parking.

Day 7: Oslo

After breakfast this morning, head back to the station for your scenic journey from Bergen back to Oslo along the Bergen Line, the highest mainline rail line in Northern Europe. On arrival in Oslo, check-in at your hotel for the last night of your holiday. If the weather is fine this evening, why not go to the waterfront area of Aker Brygge where there are many bars and restaurants overlooking the harbor. Alternatively, head to the Oslo Opera House, an amazing building constructed to resemble a glacier emerging from the water. The building is worth a visit, even if you don't go for a performance.

Day 8: Your Journey Ends in Oslo

After a final breakfast in Oslo, check out of your hotel and continue with your travels. If you wish to extend your journey, perhaps with an additional day in a different city, one of our Rail Specialists would be happy to assist you with all the details.

Departure Dates
Start: January 1, 2026
End: December 31, 2026
Price: $1,639 pp


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