Sognefjord in a Nutshell

Sognefjord in a Nutshell– Norway –1 - 4 days, Oslo or Bergen - Myrdal - Flåm Railway - Flåm - Sognefjord cruise - Balestrand - Sognefjord cruise to Bergen or return by rail to Oslo.This organized round trip combines a beautiful cruise on the Sognefjord, deepest fjord in the world, with the spectacular train ride on the Flåm Railway. Take the train from Oslo or Bergen, and travel on the Bergen Railway Line across scenic mountains. In Myrdal you board the Flåm Railway, one of the world's most scenic railways, descending into the Flåm Valley to the fjord in Flåm. Duration: 1-3 days or more if you wish to explore more of the fjord region.

Tour	Adult	Child
Oslo-Myrdal-Flåm-Bergen-Oslo	$470	$236
Oslo-Myrdal-Flåm-Bergen	$314	$158
Bergen-Myrdal-Flåm-Bergen	$241	$122

Optional direction of travel is permitted. Stopovers are permitted and strongly encouraged. A 1 to 3-day period is recommended to fully appreciate the tour. Reservations are not included. No reservation necessary on the Express boat. Reservations are compulsory on the region trains of the Bergen Railway Line.


Operation	May 1 - September 30, 2012
Departure	Daily
Price	From $241 per person, adult, Bergen - Bergen From $122 per child 4 - 15 years Discount: Children between the ages of 4 to 15 pay a reduced fare. Children under 4 travel for free
Included	Train Oslo-Myrdal The Flåm Railway, Myrdal-Flåm Express boat on the Sognefjord, Flåm-Bergen* Seat reservation on train Oslo - Myrdal * Stop-over in Balestrand is permitted, overnight at the historic Kvikne's Hotel (not included)
Not Included	Sleeper on night train Bergen - Oslo
Please Note	This tour is available between May 1 and September 30, 2012 Optional direction of travel is permitted. Reservations are not included. No reservation necessary on the Expressboat. Reservations are compulsory on the region trains of the Bergen Railway Line.
Tour Options	Choose from three itineraries including standard class rail service, bus shuttle and boat excursion: E1454 Bergen-Myrdal-Flåm-Bergen (Duration: 8.30hrs) E1452 Oslo-Myrdal-Flåm-Bergen (Duration: 11.30hrs) E1450 Oslo-Myrdal-Flåm-Bergen-Oslo (Duration: 18.30hrs) * The Sognefjord in a Nutshell tour is an independent tour, therefore the itineraries can be modified to suit your travel needs Stop-over in Balestrand, overnight at the historic Kvikne's Hotel Cruise on Fjærlandfjord Glacier trip to Fjærland and the Norwegian Glacier Museum Explore Sognefjord in a Nutshell with Five Stars of Scandinavia!
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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 The Sognefjord is Norway's deepest (1.309 m) and longest (204 km) fjord. 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.

Suggested Itineraries

One-way trip from Oslo to Bergen
Day trip
Travel direction: Oslo-Myrdal-Flåm-Bergen Schedule May 1 - September 30, 2012, daily
Train from Oslo 08:11R
To Myrdal 12:53
Train from Myrdal 13:27
To Flåm 14:25
Expressboat from Flåm 14:25
To Bergen 20:40
or
Schedule May 23 - September 30, 2012, daily
Train from Oslo 06:31R
To Myrdal 11:41
Train from Myrdal 12:11
To Flåm 13:05
Boat from Flåm 15:30
To Bergen 20:40

R = required seat reservation

One-way trip from Bergen to Oslo
Day trip
Travel direction: Bergen-Flåm-Myrdal-Oslo Schedule May 1 - September 30, 2012, daily
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 22:32

R = required seat reservation

Round trip from Bergen (starting by express boat)
Day trip
Travel direction: Bergen-Flåm-Myrdal-Bergen Schedule: May 1 - September 30, 2012, daily
Expressboat from Bergen 08:00
To Flåm 13:25
Train from Flåm 14:50
To Myrdal 15.47
Train from Myrdal 15:56 R
To Bergen 17:52

Roundtrip from Bergen (starting with train)
Day trip
Travel direction: Bergen-Myrdal-Flåm-Bergen Schedule: May 1 - September 30, 2012, daily
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

Itineraries are sample itineraries and can be tailor-made to suit your travel plans.
Overnight hotel stays en route are recommended. Please request.
Due to unannounced schedule changes, please verify the schedule prior to your departure.

Our recommendation: Overnight stay in Balestrand at the historic Kvikne's Hotel (not included).
Add an extra day and enjoy the cruise to Fjærland and visit the Norwegian Glacier Museum.