Geirangerfjord, Flåm Railway and Nærøyfjord cruise

Welcome to Oslo!

Arrive in Norway’s capital and make your own way to your centrally located hotel. Take the afternoon to slow down and tune in to the city’s rhythm. Walk the angled roof of the Opera House for big views of the fjord, then wander the marble‑and‑glass lobby below.

If daylight remains, detour to Vigeland Sculpture Park for a stroll among granite figures and quiet ponds. Round out the evening at Aker Brygge or Tjuvholmen—harborside boardwalks with easy dining and a golden hour that lights up the water. Rest well; tomorrow you meet the rails.

Oslo inspiration

Oslo to Flåm: Bergen Line and the Flåm Railway

Board the morning Bergen Line as Oslo’s suburbs thin into pine forests and farms. The train climbs through Hallingdal and onto the high‑alpine Hardangervidda plateau—wide horizons, wind‑scoured snowfields, and occasional cabins huddled against the weather.

Disembark at Myrdal, a mountain junction where waterfalls lace the cliffs, and transfer to the famed Flåm Railway. Over 20 kilometers and a series of bold switchbacks, you descend from 866 meters to sea level, past ravines and the spray of Kjosfossen, with each curve opening a new frame on the valley.

Roll into Flåm beside the calm Aurlandsfjord and check in for the night. If you want more before dusk, consider adding Stegastein Viewpoint for a balcony‑over‑the‑fjord panorama, or a nimble RIB safari to skim the shoreline of Aurlandsfjorden.

Highlights

Flåm to Bergen: Silent‑electric Nærøyfjord cruise and coastward by rail

Ease into the day with coffee and mountain reflections on the water, or add a light morning excursion if you wish. In the afternoon, step aboard a silent‑electric vessel and glide from the Aurlandsfjord into UNESCO‑listed Nærøyfjord.

Sheer walls rise almost straight from the jade‑green surface; tiny farmsteads cling to impossible ledges; waterfalls stitch the rock into silver threads. Panoramic lounges and tall windows keep the scenery in view even when you warm up indoors.

Disembark at Gudvangen and board an electric bus through a valley of old hay meadows toward Voss. During high season, the bus stops at Vatnahalsen for views over the UNESCO-protected Nærøy Valley before continuing to Voss. From there, take the Bergen Line's final stretch to the coast. Arrive in Bergen for a twilight wander past Bryggen's colorful wharf houses and the bustle of the Fish Market – sea air, gulls, and the glow of harbor lights.

A full day to explore Bergen on your own

Museums and galleries cluster within a short walk, and seafood restaurants line the quays. If you’d like to go deeper, optional add-ons at checkout offer curated experiences that complement your exploration. As evening falls, the mountains ring the harbor in blue, and Bergen’s cozy bars come alive.

Museums and galleries cluster within a short walk, and seafood restaurants line the quays. Want to venture onto the water? Consider adding a fjord cruise to Mostraumen's narrow straits, or reserve your spot at Cornelius Seafood Restaurant – an island dining experience accessible only by boat, where the day's catch is served with fjord views. Both experiences can be added during checkout. As evening falls, the mountains ring the harbor in blue, and Bergen's cozy bars come alive.

Highlights

To Ålesund: Norway’s Art Nouveau showpiece

Fly north along a coastline stitched with islands and inlets, then land in Ålesund and check in to your central hotel. Rebuilt after the great fire of 1904, the town wears a graceful Art Nouveau style: pastel facades with floral motifs, turrets, and curved windows reflected in the Brosundet canal.

Start with a waterside stroll, then climb the 418 steps to Mount Aksla for a panorama of the city fanned across skerries and sea. Dinner is best kept simple and local—cod, clipfish, or shellfish—before an evening wander among lamplit facades that show the architecture at its most romantic.

Geirangerfjord day cruise: waterfalls and hanging farms

Sail from Ålesund into the deep amphitheater of Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO site where geology and weather have conspired to create drama at every bend. Onboard commentary shares the stories of cliff‑side farms and mail routes as you pass.

The Seven Sisters and the Suitor tumble in free fall when snowmelt runs high; in quieter months, the falls lace the walls like threads of glass. Glide close to the rock, feel the cool spray, and watch as the water shifts from slate to green with the light.

You’ll have about 2,5 hours ashore in the village of Geiranger – enough time for a café stop, a short viewpoint walk, or simply sitting by the pier with mountains stacked in every direction – before cruising back to Ålesund in the late afternoon.

Ålesund to Oslo: Rauma Line and Dovre Line

Leave the coast on a scenic private transfer to Åndalsnes, where mountains meet the head of a fjord and the Rauma River runs clear and fast. Board the Rauma Line, a photographer’s favorite: the track threads beneath thesheer face of Trollveggen (the Troll Wall), crosses the graceful Kylling Bridge, and swings through tight curves perfectly placed for views into the valley.

At Dombås, connect to the Dovre Line for the southbound glide through the broad Gudbrandsdalen. Keep an eye on the uplands of Dovrefjell – home to musk ox brought from Greenland – before forests thicken again on the approach to Oslo. Check in to your central hotel and toast a week where every transfer felt like a highlight.