Norway · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 train experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Travel from Bergen by coach, explore Njardarheimr Viking village, cruise the Nærøyfjord aboard the electric Future of the Fjords, and ride the Flåm Railway. Guides such as Michael, Maria, Tracy, and Ivan are praised for warm, lively commentary. Expect a packed 10.5-hour day and little spare time.
“Excellent day out, Ivan was a brilliant guide, very informative. Highly recommend.”
Take a 2.5-hour roundtrip from Narvik to Bjørnfjell on the Ofoten Railway. Expect fjords, waterfalls, tunnels, bridges, steep mountain views, an English audio guide, free WiFi, and a short stop near the Swedish border.
“What an amazing train ride through the amazing Norwegian mountains - snow, mountains, fjords, absolutely stunning! 😊”
Spend about 10.5 hours traveling from Bergen through western Norway by bus, boat, and train. Visit Njardarheimr Viking Village, cruise the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord, and ride the Flåm Railway with an English-speaking guide such as Michael, Ivan, Linda, or Alvan.
“Fantastic! This is one of the best tours I’ve ever taken. The fjord cruise and the flam railway ride provided some of the most beautiful scenery I’ve ever seen. It is well worth taking this tour.”
Spend 12 hours linking Norway’s best sights: Tvindefossen, Njardarheimr Viking Village, a two-hour Nærøyfjord cruise, and the Flåm Railway. An English-speaking guide such as Thomas, Geir, or Stig handles the road portion before you continue independently by boat and train.
“To begin with Mr Thomas (guide with whom we started the tour from Bergen) was punctual, gave a detailed description of all the important attractions in Bergen as well as all those on route to Gudvangen , answered all our queries and saw to it that we boarded ferry at Gudvangen safely and in time. This trip is amazing and has it all. If I had only one day in Bergen , I would do this. Cruise in Naeroyfjord as well as train journey from Flåm back to Bergen was simply breathtakingly spectacular. Worth the money”
Take the 2.5-hour Golden Train round trip from Åndalsnes to Bjorli. An English-speaking host shares railway, local, and Second World War stories as you pass Troll Wall, Verma waterfalls, 32 bridges, and Kylling Bridge. Bring headphones and a charged phone for the audio guide.
“Amazing trip. Beautiful scenery and great commentary to go with it. The train had hot and cold drinks and snacks and toilets. The only thing you have to be mindful of is the tour is 2 1/2 hours only even if you get stuck waiting for freight trains to pass through (as we did on two occasions) so your time at the other end off the train may be limited to only 10 minutes as apposed to the 30 advertised. However to be honest the little museum at the end takes only a couple of minutes and there is nothing else around there unless you want to take lots of…”
Spend about 15.5 hours crossing southern Norway by private vehicle, fjord boat, and railway. Your guide, such as Janis, Reinis, Bjørn, or Alekss, handles tickets and connections while you travel from Oslo through Gudvangen, Flåm, Myrdal, and Geilo.
“This is an all day experience, be prepared for it! That being said it was so much fun. First of all our driver/tour guide was Alekss and he was fantastic! We asked him to pick us up at 2 different hotels in Oslo, no problem and we also asked to stop at the Borgund Stave Church so we left Oslo at 7:15 so we could be sure to have time to stop. We stop at Circle K for gas-food- bathroom break. Alekss was a superb driver and we were confident to get to all our stops on time. We did not have to worry about our getting tickets for the…”
Follow a self-guided route from Oslo to Bergen by train, boat, and bus. Ride the Bergen Railway to Myrdal, descend on the Flåm Railway, cruise the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen, then continue by bus and train through Voss. You receive transport tickets and instructions, but no guide accompanies you.
“This is a great way to see the true beauty of Norway. My husband and I (in our 60's) had no trouble navigating the route as everything was spelled out for us. We met many wonderful people during our trip and the scenery was spectacular. I highly recommend this trip.”
You’ll leave Oslo at 8 a.m. with a private driver-guide, cross mountain country by car, cruise Sognefjord, and ride the Flåm Railway toward Myrdal and Geilo. Guides such as Janis, Aleks, Bjorn, and Joonas are praised for helpful stops and local insight, but this 15 to 16-hour day demands stamina.
“So thankful we decided to book this tour! Truly worth every cent!! Joonas (our private guide) continuously expressed exemplary professionalism and was multilingual. He promptly picked us up from our hotel and hosted us throughout our journey. There was always time to eat/drink/stretch along the way at interesting reststops. We experienced unspeakable beauty the entire day trip!”
Take a three-hour evening train from Narvik along the historic Ofoten Railway to Bjørnfjell and Katterat. Your English-speaking guide shares photo tips and a northern lights documentary, then serves pastries and warm drinks beside a campfire. Anajolie has earned special praise for her guiding.
“When we got on the train we initially Sat on the far side, but then decided to move. MISTAKE! Views were from the side we started on, along with first glimpses of Northern Lights (everyone else seemed to be able to see them, but not us). I was feeling a bit frustrated when we got to the first stop as there was a lot of light from the platform & our cameras just weren't picking anything up. I needn't to have worried! The second stop was fabulous: deep snow, twinkling stars and dancing aurora! I was amazed as the sky had been completely cloudy when we left Narvik so I…”
You’ll travel independently from Oslo to Myrdal, descend the Flåm Railway, cruise Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, cross by bus to Voss, and return by train. Add a Bergen stop and optional sleeping compartment for a packed but highly scenic introduction to western Norway.
“All phases of the trip were on time and easily managed! Tickets were sent via text or e-mail to make it problem free!”
Travel from Bergen by private car to Tvindefossen, Gudvangen, Njardarheimr Viking Village, and Flåm. Cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal, then return by train and car. English-speaking guides such as Michael, Arne, Vilde, and Paul are praised for smooth timing and local insight.
“My wife and I had a wonderful day on this trip. Our guide, Michael, was terrific! He was so helpful in all the arrangements, making sure we were early to board the boat and train, as well as providing a very interesting narrative about the history of the sites as well as his own experience with Norwegian culture. There were a number of scenic stops that we didn't expect, and the excursion by fjord and the Flam railway was terrific. Our car was extremely comfortable. It was a very scenic and fulfilling day! Thanks!”
Travel privately from Bergen through Voss to Gudvangen, visit Njardarheimr Viking Village, cruise the Nærøyfjord to Flåm, ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal, then return by train and private vehicle. English-speaking guides such as Arne, Michael, and Pål help keep this busy day on track.
“Our tour guide Arne picked us up at our hotel on schedule, the vehicle being a people carrier which afforded better views of the countryside and access in/out of the vehicle was extremely easy. On meeting him he immediately outlined our planRead more”
Ride the Golden Train from Åndalsnes to Bjorli and back along the Rauma Railway. Train hosts provide English commentary, while you watch mountain scenery, engineering works, and valley views from your carriage. The short stop at Bjorli offers fresh air and a close look at the railway’s past.
“Excellent Trip . make sure to be on time . train was full. scenery was great and the guide gave a good commentary.”
Leave Oslo with an English-speaking private driver and combine road, rail, and ferry travel on a full-day trip to Flåm. Ride the famous Flåm Railway, cruise two branches of Sognefjord, pass Hardangervidda, and return through Geilo. Janis and Bjørn have both led this trip.
“The experience was lovely. We may have tried to see too much in one day though! :)Our driver and guide was a lovely, knowledgeable person who made the long drives interesting.The only suggestion I have is to adjust the price or at least include food, food voucher”
Ride the Ofoten Line from Narvik to Bjørnfjell and back, crossing tunnels, bridges, and steep mountain slopes above the fjords. An onboard guide explains the railway’s iron-ore origins and World War II history. The trip takes about 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes.
“Fabulous experience. One of the most beautiful places in the world. Cannot recommend more strongly. If given the chance, take it!”
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