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The beautiful Hardangerfjord
The Sognefjord & the Hardangerfjord - 8 nights
With Fjord cruises, Glacier, Flam Railway, the dramatic Maabodal
canyon & the spectacular Voringfoss waterfall. Individual, unescorted round
trip:
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Day 1: Oslo
individual arrival and check in at a centrally located hotel. 1 night in
Oslo
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optional Oslo tour program
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of Oslo
The unique Vigeland Sculpture Park |
Day 2: Oslo-Flam
Railway-Sognefjord
The Bergensbanen mountain train Oslo to Myrdal, the famous Flam Railway, express steamer
fjord cruise Flam-Sognefjord/Balestrand.
2 nights in Balestrand at the beautifully located Kvikne's hotel. Grand
buffet dinner included both evenings
The Flam Railway |
Day 3: Fjaerlandsfjord
& Glacier
excursion
Fjord cruise to the Fjaerlandsfjord branch with connecting bus to the
glacier arms of the Jostedal glacier. Return to Balestrand by ferry.
Please note that it is not possible to walk on the glaciers- just
sightseeing
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day excursion details
The beautifully located Balestrand fjord village |
Day 4: Balestrand-Bergen
Express steamer fjord cruise on the outer parts of the Sognefjord and along the scenic coast,
taking you directly to the heart of Bergen, with the old Bryggen wharf - a
UNESCO Heritage site.
2 nights in Bergen at a centrally located hotel
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pictures of Bergen |
Day 5: Bergen
Enjoy the day at leisure in Bergen:
see the famous Fish market, the old Bryggen wharf, enjoy the marvelous view
from mount Floyen. Optional: add a 3 hour city sightseeing, incl
Troldhaugen/Edvard Grieg's home and the picturesque Stave Church
Photo: The Bryggen wharf UNESCO site |
Day 6: Bergen-Hardangerfjord/Lofthus
Bus to Norheimsund, with connecting fjord cruise on the picturesque
Hardangerfjord. Embark in the tiny fjord
village of Lofthus. Overnight at the beautifully located Hotel Ullensvang.
Buffet dinner included.
Photo: View from Ullensvang |
Day 7:
Lofthus-Maabodal Canyon-Geilo
Fjord cruise to Eidfjord, then the amazing detour to the unforgettable Voringfoss waterfall in the dramatic
Maabodal canyon
After the Maabodal canyon continue the fjord cruise to the scenic Ulvik
fjord village, then bus to Voss, taking you to the train station. Train to
Geilo mountain village via the scenic Hardangervidda National Park.
Overnight & dinner at the historic Dr Holm's hotel Photo: the dramatic Voringfoss waterfall |
Day
8: Geilo-Oslo
Late morning train from Geilo to Oslo (takes appr 3 hours). Overnight at a centrally
located hotel in Oslo The tour finishes after breakfast on
day 9
Photo: The City Hall & waterfront of Oslo |
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The Norwegian Fjords
The Sognefjord consists of the main fjord - Norway's longest and deepest
fjord - and several branches, such as the Aurlandsfjord, the Naeroyfjord (on the
World Heritage list), the Fjaerlandsfjord & the Lusterfjord. The famous Flam
Railway takes you down to the Aurlandsfjord & the village of Flam from the
Myrdal mountain station through the spectacular Flam valley. The Flam Railway is
a side line of the main Bergen train line between Oslo and Bergen.
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pictures of the Sognefjord & the Flam Railway
The Hardangerfjord - the Queen of the fjords - is located south east of
Bergen, easily accessible from Bergen by car. The Hardangerfjord is surrounded
by mountains, the majestic Folgefonna glacier, idyllic fjord villages &
orchards. The early spring Hardangerfjord fruit blossom is unforgettable!
The Norwegian Train lines:
The Bergen line
The Bergen Railway is a unique experience on Northern Europe's highest-altitude
railway line. The highest point is the Finse station, 1222 ms above sea level.
One of the greatest challenges is the harsh and changeable weather. Keeping the
railway open demands great effort and technical expertise. Today, skilled
workers, effective equipment, tunnels and snow tunnels make the Bergen Railway
one of the safest and most comfortable ways of travelling between Oslo and
Bergen. The line was voted 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 highlights of the
Norway in a Nutshell® tour. The 20-km-long train journey from the mountain
station of Myrdal down to the fjord village of Flam, 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 mountain peaks and cascading
waterfalls. The train moves slowly or stops at the best views.
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