Sognefjord in a Nutshell
1 - 4 days, Oslo/Bergen - Myrdal - Flåm Railway - Flåm - Balestrand - Bergen/Oslo | The Sognefjord is Norway's longest and deepest fjord. The King among fjords lies in the middle of Fjord Norway and stretches more than 200 kilometres inwards to the foot of the Jotunheimen Mountain. The dramatic and friendly landscape claims to be one of the most beautiful travel destinations in the world.
The Sognefjord - Norway`s deepest and longest fjord.
This organized round trip combines a beautiful boat journey on the Sognefjord with the spectacular train journey on the Flåm Railway. Whether you take the train from Oslo or Bergen, the Bergen Railway Line is a wonderful experience. However, when you arrive at Myrdal station and board the train on the Flåm Railway, you are starting an incredible train journey.
Highlights: Bergen Railway - Flåm Railway – Sognefjord cruise
Our recommendation: 1-4 days or more if you wish to explore more of the fjord region.
Transportation:Local train/regional train - express boat Flåm to Balestrand and Bergen.
| Tour | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Oslo-Myrdal-Flam-Bergen-Oslo | $428 | $214 |
| Oslo-Myrdal-Flam-Bergen | $283 | $141 |
| Bergen-Myrdal-Flam-Bergen | $213 | $107 |
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. Reservations are not included. No reservation necessary on the Express boat. Reservations are recommended on the region trains of the Bergen Railway line. Children between the ages of 4 and 15 pay half the adult fare. Children under 4 travel for free.
| Departure | Daily, May 1st through September 30th, 2010 |
| Included | Train Oslo-Myrdal The Flåm Railway, Myrdal-Flåm Express boat on the Sognefjord, Flåm-Bergen Seat reservation on train Oslo - Myrdal |
| Not Included | Sleeper on night train Bergen - Oslo |
| Please Note | This tour is only valid for travel between May 1st and September 30th. Optional direction of travel is permitted. Stopovers are permitted and strongly encouraged. A 1 to 4-day period is best to enjoy this tour. We recommend an overnight stay at the historic Kvikne's Hotel in Balestrand and an excursin to Fjaerland and the Norwegian Glacier Museum! Reservations are not included. No reservation necessary on the Expressboat. Reservations are compulsory on the region trains of the Bergen Railway line. |
| Tour Options | Oslo – Myrdal – Flåm – Bergen – Oslo Oslo – Myrdal - Flåm – Bergen Bergen – Myrdal – Flåm - Bergen Overnight in Balestrand at Kvikne's Hotel. Explore Sognefjord in a Nutshell with Five Stars of Scandinavia! |
The Bergen Railway
The Bergen Railway offers a unique experience on Northern Europe's highest-altitude railway line. 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. 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 way of travelling between Oslo and Bergen. The Bergen Railway was voted one of the 20 best railway experiences in the world in 1999.
The Flåm Railway
The train descends slowly and the views of sheer cliff faces make it hard to believe that you can take a train through this landscape. Once you are down in the village of Flåm, which nestles in the innermost corner of the Aurlandsfjord, there is time to eat and take a little walk. If you want to spend more time in Flåm, we recommend a visit to the Flåm Railway Museum. The picturesque village of Flåm also has several accommodation options.
The Sognefjord
On the journey by express boat out the Sognefjord you will see tall, impressive mountains along the Aurlandsfjord. Out towards the sea, the scenery becomes more open and there is a teeming and varied bird life. In the middle of the fjord, you can see passengers being transferred from the express boat to the ferry.
The Sognefjord is Norway's deepest (1.309 m) and longest (204 km) fjord.
Suggested Itineraries
One-way trip from Oslo to Bergen: 03.05.09 - 27.09.09
Train from Oslo 08:11R
To Myrdal 12:53
Train from Myrdal 13:27
To Flåm 14:25
Boat from Flåm 15:30
To Bergen 20:40
R = required seat reservation
One-way trip from Bergen to Oslo: 03.05.09 - 27.09.09
Expressboat from Bergen 08:00
To Flåm 13:25
Train from Flåm 16:05
To Myrdal 17:03
Train from Myrdal 17:52R
To Oslo 22:36
R = required seat reservation
Roundtrip from Bergen
(starting by train) D
Train from Bergen 08:40
To Myrdal 10:46
Train from Myrdal 10:55
To Flåm 11:50
Expressboat from Flåm 15:30
To Bergen 20:40
Roundtrip from Bergen
(starting with boat) D
Boat from Bergen 08:00
To Flåm 13:25
Train from Flåm 14:50
To Myrdal 15:47 a)
Train from Myrdal 15:56R
To Bergen 17:52