"Norway in a Nutshell®" is one of the most popular round trips in Norway. It takes you through some of the loveliest scenery in Fjord Norway. You experience The Bergen Railway line, a rail journey over the beautiful mountain plateau with views of the Hardangerjøkulen glacier. The Flåm Railway line is a spectacular rail journey where within a one hour period you travel from the mountains at Myrdal down to the fjord in Flåm.
- Optional direction of travel is permitted.
- Stopovers are permitted and strongly encouraged. A 1 to 3 day period is best to fully appreciate the tour.
- Children between the ages of 4 and 15 are half the adult fare. Children under 4 travel for free.
- Reservations are recommended on region trains of the Bergen Railway Line.
- Five itineraries to choose from that include 2nd class rail service, bus shuttle and boat excursion:
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Adult |
Child |
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| Bergen-Bergen Tour |
158.00
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82.00
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| Voss – Voss Tour |
106.00
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56.00
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| Oslo – Voss – Bergen Tour |
219.00
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112.00
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| Oslo – Voss – Oslo Tour |
303.00
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155.00
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| Oslo – Voss – Bergen – Oslo Tour |
346.00
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176.00
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Prices are in U.S. dollars and are subject to change.
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Please see "SEE THIS SMALL, BUT GREAT COUNTRY".
Norway in a nutshell® takes you through some of the most beautiful scenery in Norway's fjords. You can experience the scenic Bergen Railway, the breath-taking Flam Railway, the Aurlandsfjord, the narrow Naeroyfjord (now included on UNESCOs World Heritage List) and the steep Stalheimskleiva.
The Bergen Railway
The Bergen Railway is an unique experience on Northern Europe's highest railway. One of the greatest challenges is the harsh and changeable weather. The line is exposed to deep low pressure centres from the west, which can mean strong winds and heavy snow for part of the year. To be able to keep the railway open demands great effort and technical knowledge. Today skilled workers, effective equipment, tunnels and snowtunnels make the Bergen Railway one of the safest and most comfortable way of travelling between Oslo and Bergen. This line was recognized to be one of the 20 best railway experiences in the world in 1999.
The Flam Railway
The journey on the Flam Railway is regarded as one of the high points on the Norway in a nutshell® tour. The 20km-long train journey from the mountain station of Myrdal and down to Flam deep in the fjord takes around 55 minutes. On the journey you have views of some of the most magnificent mountain scenery in Norway with an ever-changing panorama of tall mountains and thundering waterfalls. Along the Flam Railway the train moves slowly or stops at the best views.
Splendid norwegian fjords - now on UNESCOs World Heritage List!
Down at the idyllic Flam there is time to eat and to wander around little before continuing your journey by boat. The journey goes out from Aurlandsfjord and into the Naeroyfjord, the narrowest fjord in Europe. The Naeroyfjord is now included on UNESCOs famous World Heritage List. Surrounded by mighty mountains of up to 1,800 metres high, this branch of the Sognefjord is amazingly beautiful. On the journey you have views of the small traditional farms. If you are lucky you will catch sight of the goats which graze along the edge of the fjord or of the seals lying on rocks before the boat moors at Gudvangen.
Stalheimskleiva
Now the coach journey continues up the steep and spectacular hairpin bends of Stalheimskleiva*. The road up to Stalheim Hotell has 13 steep turns. After enjoying the wonderful views of the Stalheimsfossen and Sivlefossen waterfalls, there is a short stop at the hotel to enjoy the views before the journey continues to Voss. From Voss you can continue your journey by train to Bergen or Oslo.
The Norway in a nutshell ® tour is available all year and can be completed in a day. You can stop off en-route if you wish to spend more time on the journey and enjoy more of what nature has to offer.
* In winter months October-April the coach does not go up Stalheimskleiva for reasons of safety.
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