Christmas Holiday in Norway

DAY 1

First night in Oslo

Individual arrival to Oslo, check in at a centrally located hotel
Some sights in Oslo:
The Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Opera House, the Viking Ship Museum, Edvard Munch Museum, Akershus Fortress, the City Hall & the Astrup Fearnely Museum of Contemporary Art.
Spend 1 night in Oslo
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DAY 2

The Bergen line to Geilo

Enjoy a journey on the Bergen line, taking you through the scenic Hallingdal valley to Geilo (3,5 hrs). Check in at the centrally located, historic Dr Holm’s hotel.

There will be a Christmas gathering with “gløgg (hot Christmas drink) &
pepperkaker” Christmas cookies in the library, and the children will take part in decorating the Christmas tree.
You will be served a 3- course dinner in the evening.
Spend 3 nights at Geilo

DAY 3

Christmas celebration

Spend the morning relaxing on your own, take a stroll in the small mountain town centre or perhaps visit the ski slopes (ski rental available).
You can join the Christmas service at the local church in the afternoon.

In the late afternoon the Christmas gospel will be read in the library, followed by a traditional Christmas buffet (smart dress only).

All guests are invited to walk around the Christmas tree singing Christmas carols after dinner. Coffee and cakes will be served, while you wait for Father Christmas to visit…
Christmas traditions in Norway

DAY 4

Horse sleigh ride

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and spend the day at leisure, swimming or skiing or walking, or just relax!

In the early evening you will join an amazing horse sleigh ride, covered with warm duvets and sheep pelts. You will be charmed by the sounds of the sleigh bells jingling in accompaniment to the ‘clipety-clop’ of the horses.
The ride will be followed by dinner at the hotel.

DAY 5

The Bergen line to Bergen

Join the late morning train from Geilo to Bergen: enjoy the scenic journey across the snow covered Hardangervidda National Park, with the highest station Finse at an altitude of 1222 ms above sea level.

Due to the open landscape and the altitude, Finse is often hit by heavy wind & snowfall, hence the station buildings and surrounding cabins can be quite covered with snow in winter.
Upon arrival to Bergen, check in at a centrally located hotel.
Spend 2 nights in Bergen
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DAY 6

Norway in a Nutshell® day excursion

Morning train to Voss, with a connecting coach taking you through the scenic Gudvangen valley to the pier in Gudvangen fjord village.

Fjord cruise: Board a ferry for a 2-hour fjord cruise on the narrow UNESCO Naeroyfjord & the scenic Aurlandsfjord. Disembark in the tiny village of Flam, then a short walk to the train station.
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Flam Railway: Board the famous Flam Railway for an unforgettable journey from the fjord to the mountain station of Myrdal, taking you through the most spectacular, dramatic scenery. At Myrdal you join the main line to Bergen.
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Overnight in Bergen

This trip includes:

Accommodation
4* Hotels w. breakfast buffet (+dinner in Geilo)
in Oslo, Geilo & Bergen

Transport
Train Oslo-Geilo-Bergen

Activities & Excursions
Horse sleigh ride Geilo
Unescorted Norway in a Nutshell day trip incl. UNESCO Naeroyfjord cruise & Flam Railway

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