Discover Norway’s natural beauty on a seamless self-guided Norway in a Nutshell tour, linking Oslo and Bergen by scenic railways and fjord cruises. Enjoy easy transfers, breathtaking mountains, glaciers and UNESCO-listed fjords, plus charming Nordic cities rich in history and culture.
(twin share)
Self-guided journey
Bergen to Oslo or vice versa
Includes:
✔️ 2 Nights in Bergen with Breakfast
✔️ 2 Nights in Flåm with Dinner and Breakfast
✔️ 2 Nights in Oslo with Breakfast
✔️ Norway in a Nutshell self-guided train-bus-ferry tour
✔️ Bergen Food & Culture Walk
✔️ Oslo Discovery Tour
✔️ Stegastein Viewpoint
Experiences
- The scenic Bergen Railway
- The breathtaking Flåm Railway
- The Aurlandsfjord
- The narrow and dramatic UNESCO-protected Nærøyfjord,
- Travel through the majestic scenery of Western Norway.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Bergen
- Arrive in Bergen, the scenic coastal city with colourful wharves, mountains, and cultural richness.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 2: Bergen
- Enjoy a 3-hour private walking tour in the beautiful Hanseatic town on the west coast of Norway, visit the fish market, the old Hanseatic warehouses, the cathedral, and many charming wooden houses. Take a ride by the funicular to Mount Fløyen for a panoramic view of Norway.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Bergen - Voss - Gudvangen - Flåm
- Board your train bound for Voss this morning. Continue with a coach trip to Gudvangen. From Gudvangen you go by boat through the Nærøyfjord UNESCO landscapes to Flåm. Surrounded by towering mountains up to 1,700 meters high, Nærøyfjord is the narrowest and best known of the many arms of the Sognefjord. With its steep mountainsides, hanging valleys, towering peaks, snowfields, waterfalls and small hamlets, this fjord is perhaps the most outstanding natural attraction in Norway.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Flåm
- Experience the spectacular Stegastein viewing platform, 650 meters above Aurlandsfjord. This structure offers an unparalleled panorama. A more amazing view of the fjord, mountains and surrounding landscape is hard to imagine.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Aurland - Flåm - Myrdal - Oslo
- Continue to the mountain station of Myrdal by the Flåm Railway, a spectacular train journey that offers a panoramic view of some of the most magnificent landscapes of Norway. There you will change to your train to Oslo.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Oslo
- Start the day with a visit to the Historical Museum of Norway - a historic walk through the world. At the Historical Museum, return to the past by viewing Norway's largest cultural-historical collections. Continue your drive through Oslo, passing such national landmarks as the Parliament building, with its two imposing lion statues at the main entrance, the National Theatre and the magnificent Royal Palace, official residence of the present Norwegian Monarch. Your tour takes you outside of the city through charming suburban areas where beautiful homes are set within manicured gardens. A guided walk through the extraordinary Vigeland Sculpture Park, the largest sculpture park in the world created by one single artist, is invigorating and inspiring. The park covers eighty acres and was designed by renowned Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland who created the over 200 iron and bronze statues.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Oslo
- Your Authentic Norway in a Nutshell journey ends after breakfast.
Meals: Breakfast
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Please Note:
•This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction.
•The "Norway in a Nutshell" tour is a self-guided journey using public transport, with clear instructions and easy connections between different modes of travel. The connections are all within close proximity of each other for easy transfer and the stops are always announced over the speakers.
•This programme is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
•Operates April – October. Note April and October will be colder with snow on the ground.
This is a suggested and popular itinerary for travellers to see the Best of Norway independently by Rail. Pricing is dynamic and is subject to changes & fluctuations at any time without notice, subject to availability at the time of booking for guests chosen travel dates. Accessible accommodation is limited in Europe due to the prevalence of historical buildings that were not designed with modern accessibility in mind. These historical structures often have architectural barriers like stairs, narrow doorways, and lack of elevators, while conservation laws prioritise preserving their historical integrity over accessibility modifications. Accessible accommodation options are on application only, subject to limited availability, and may be subject to a price difference depending on availability. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PASSENGERS
All travellers, including infants, are required to present on check-in a valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your return travel date to Australia. Visa and entry requirements vary by country and are subject to change without notice. It is your responsibility to obtain required visa and other documentation prior to travel for the countries you are travelling to and through. For the most up-to-date travel requirements, please visit: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/ For non-Australian passport holders, only the countries you plan to visit can provide up-to-date information about visa and entry requirements. Please contact the embassy or consulate of the countries you are visiting well in advance of travel. Please also ensure that you hold a valid re-entry visa or permit for Australia. We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance, that covers you for the duration of your holiday, to protect you from any possible cancellation charges, overseas medical costs, repatriation, loss of luggage, personal liability, or other expenses that may arise. - This is a suggested itinerary for travellers to see the Best of Norway by Rail.
- All prices are correct at the time issue based on travel in May 2026. Pricing is dynamic and is subject to changes & fluctuations at any time without notice, subject to availability at the time of booking for your chosen travel dates.
CITY TOURIST TAXES AND RESORT FEES
Any City Tourist Taxes, or other taxes & charges imposed by the hotel or city and are not included in the hotel rate. These taxes may vary by season and location within a destination and cannot be prepaid. Any such charges are mandatory and must be paid directly to the hotel.
