Bergen: Guided Day Tour to Flåm incl. Flåm Railway & Fjord Cruise
Highlights
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Experience a 10-hr guided round trip to Flåm incl. a premium Nærøyfjord cruise and the Flåm train
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Witness first-hand Nærøyfjord, one of the narrowest fjords in the world, onboard an electric boat
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Pick-up/drop-off, knowledgeable guide, Nærøyfjord cruise, Flåm Railway & Bergen Railway included
Summary
Explore the best of Norway's natural beauty on our guided discovery tours to the Nærøyfjord and Flåm Railway. This round trip from Bergen takes you to the World Heritage site Nærøyfjorden and Flåm, featuring journeys on the Bergen Railway, the Premium Nærøyfjord Cruise, and the Flåm Train.
Tour info
Duration
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult:
(12-80 years)
€321.97
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
Meet the guide at Strandkaien Terminal and board the panorama-bus on a transfer to Gudvangen. On the way we stop at Tvinde Waterfall and Stalheim Viewpoint.
From Gudvangen enjoy a 2-hour scenic Premium Fjord Cruise to Flåm on a comfortable electric ship with large windows and patio area. See the Nærøyfjord, one of the narrowest fjords in the world which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Get your camera ready to take breathtaking photos of the steep mountainsides, hanging valleys, towering peaks, and waterfalls along the way.
Upon arrival in Flåm, a charming village surrounded by precipitous mountainsides, rumbling waterfalls and narrow valleys, take a stroll through the picturesque town center or visit the Flåm Railway Museum.
Continue the tour and board the Flåm Railway, one of the world's steepest railway on regular tracks. Enjoy the panoramic view of Norway's most spectacular mountainous landscape, and pass by the famous Kjosfossen Waterfall on the 20-kilometer-long train journey. At Myrdal change to the Bergen Railway and the last part of the tour to Voss and the panorama.bus back to Bergen.
Itinerary:
Tvindefossen waterfall
Tvindefossen is a waterfall near Voss on the road to Flåm. The many-stranded 110 meters high waterfall is formed by a small stream, the Kroelvi, tumbling over a receding cliff. It is famous for its beauty and many stop here to admire it. At one point it was Norway's ninth most visited natural attraction.
Stalheimskleiva
The small village of Stalheim lies along the highway in the northeastern part of the Voss municipality. The village sits at a high point in the inner part of the Nærøydal valley which leads northeastwards towards the Nærøyfjorden. The highway runs through a series of tunnels to descend into the valley. The Stalheimsfossen waterfall is the most notable sight in the area and the view from Stalheim hotel is well-known from several paintings.
Nærøyfjorden
The Nærøyfjord is a narrow fjord in the municipality of Aurland and is a branch of the large Sognefjord. The 18-kilometre (11 mi) long fjord is only 250metres (800 ft) wide in some parts. The river Nærøydalselvi flows down the valley Nærøydalen into the fjord at the village of Gudvangen. Since 2005, the Nærøyfjord has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and it has also been rated by National Graphic Society as the world's number one natural heritage site.
Aurlandsfjorden
Aurlandsfjord flows through the municipalities of Aurland, Vik and Lærdal. The 29-kilometre (18 mi) long fjord is a branch off of the main Sognefjorden, Norway's longest fjord. The fjord is deep and narrow, reaching a depth of about 962 metres (3,156 ft) and its width is generally less than 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) wide. About 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) south of the mouth of the fjord, the Nærøyfjord branches off from it to the west. The village of Flåm sits at the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord; other villages along the fjord are Aurlandsvangen and Undredal. Most of the fjord is surrounded by up to 1,800-metre (5,900 ft) tall, steep mountains with little habitation along the fjord except for in a few small valleys.
Flåm Railway
Flåm Railway is a 20.2-kilometer (12.6 mi) long railway line between Flåm and Myrdal. A branch line of the Bergen Line, it runs through the valley of Flåmsdalen and connects the mainline with Sognefjorden. The line's elevation difference is 866 meters (2,841 ft); it has ten stations, twenty tunnels and one bridge. The maximum gradient is 5.5 percent (1:18). Because of its steep gradient and picturesque nature, the Flåm Line is now almost exclusively a tourist service and has become the third-most visited tourist attraction in Norway. Construction of the line started in 1924, with the line opening in 1940. It allowed the district of Sogn access to Bergen and Oslo via the Bergen Line. Electric traction was taken into use in 1944.
Kjosfossen Waterfall
Kjosfossen waterfall is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Norway. Its total fall is around 225 metres (738 ft) and here is a small power station on the waterfall which is used to power the Flåm Line railway. The waterfall is located about 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) northeast of Myrdal Station and Flåm Railway passes directly in front of and over the upper part of the waterfall. During the main tourist season in the summer an actress dressed as a legendary Huldra (a seductive forest creature in Scandinavian folklore) dances and sings in front of the waterfall as the trains enter the station for the amusement of the tourists.
Voss
Voss is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, forests, lakes and fast-flowing whitewater rivers. This has led to its development as a notable center of skiing, watersport, skydiving, paragliding and other adventure sports. Every year in the last week of June the area hosts the Ekstremsportveko (Extreme Sports Week), which is regarded as the world's premier extreme sport festival. Bømoen, the local airstrip, is home to Skydive Voss, one of the largest dropzones in Norway, as well as a gliding club. The rivers provide various levels of white water, attracting kayaking, rafting and river boarding. Kite surfing and para-bungee may be seen on lake Vangsvatnet. The ski area, to the north of the town, is accessible via a cable car, Voss Gondol.
What’s included?
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Knowledgeable, English-speaking guide -
Panorama coach, Bergen to Gudvangen -
Premium fjord cruise, Gudvangen to Flåm -
Flåm Railway, Flåm to Myrdal -
Bergen Railway, Myrdal to Voss -
Panorama coach, Voss to Bergen
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