Which ‘Highlights of Norway’ Trip Suits You?
Dreaming of exploring Scandinavian fairy-tale landscapes of blue fjords, fields covered in wildflowers, majestic mountains and steep waterfalls?
Our Highlights of Norway trips let you explore Scandinavian fairy-tale landscapes of blue fjords, wildflower-covered fields, majestic mountains, and cascading waterfalls. Norway is the perfect destination, with dramatic coastlines, historic homesteads, and charming boutique hotels.
As part of these journeys, you can experience the original Norway in a Nutshell® by Fjord Tours railway, showcasing some of the most iconic rail and fjord scenery in the country. Short on time? Choose from three scenic, condensed tour options. If you prefer a longer adventure, our full range of Norwegian fjord tours include stays in historic fjord hotels, unique farm lodges & much more.
Read on to find your perfect ‘Highlights’-rail journey fit:
Highlights of Sognefjord
Experience Norway’s longest fjord in all its glory on our Highlights of Sognefjord journey. Enjoy breathtaking scenery during a 5-hour ferry ride surrounded by mountains and hills before arriving in Bergen, the historic west-coast town. Starting from either Oslo or Bergen, travel by scenic train toward Flåm, followed by a fjord cruise along the 200-kilometre Sognefjord, the second-longest fjord in the world. Summer is especially magical, with midnight sun light illuminating the fjord until you reach Bergen in the evening.
As part of this tour, you also enjoy the original Norway in a Nutshell® by Fjord Tours segment, combining iconic rail and fjord experiences.
Highlights of Norway with Cycling
The Highlights of Norway with Cycling is designed for active and adventurous travellers who want to experience Norway in a truly immersive way. This trip combines the thrill of cycling along the historic Rallarvegen - a 100-year-old construction road built to transport men and materials during the creation of Norway’s most mountainous section of the Oslo–Bergen Railway, with the comfort and beauty of Norway’s classic rail and fjord experiences. You’ll ride through dramatic alpine plateaus, past charming mountain farms, and alongside stunning fjord and valley views, all while enjoying the freedom to explore at your own pace.
The journey also includes the original Norway in a Nutshell® by Fjord Tours segment, letting you experience the iconic Flåm Railway, breathtaking fjord cruises, and scenic bus transfers, combining active adventure with the country’s most famous scenic highlights. With carefully planned luggage transfers, optional Viking village visits in Gudvangen, and a mix of rail, bus, bike, and fjord travel, this itinerary is perfect for those who want a hands-on, multi-activity exploration of Norway’s stunning landscapes, all in a seamless and well-supported journey.
Norway in a Nutshell ®
Do you believe that a legendary classic is the only way to truly explore Norway’s raw yet idyllic beauty? Do you want to feel the excitement of climbing hairpin-bends by bus and sheer awe on the narrow UNESCO-protected Naeroyfjord? Then the classic Norway in a Nutshell is the perfect journey for you. There’s a reason this is one of the most popular tourist-attractions in Norway. Famous for incredible mountain and fjord-views, it’s no wonder ‘Norway in a Nutshell’ is considered one of the most spectacular scenic rail-journeys in Europe. Enjoy the striking Bergen and Flåm railways, a fjord-cruise on the famous Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord and an exhilarant bus-drive up the steep and windy Stalheimskleiva (May- September). Often considered the most magnificent and romantic way to travel between Oslo and Bergen, this is a railway-journey not to be missed.
Maps of the Fjord Norway region:
To help understand how these tours work: these two maps narrow into the region that hosts these classic Norway tours.
Looking at the specific map below, Flåm is the purple star - the yellow markers indicate the ‘Highlights of Sognefjord’ route, and the blue cameras indicate the 'straight to Bergen' ‘Norway in a Nutshell’ route. The cyclist indicates Myrdal, the starting point of the fantastic downhill cycling route that follows the Flåmsbana train journey down to Flåm.
Want more?
Make the most of your Highlights railway-journey by adding a night or two along the way. We can help you with anything from booking accommodation in gorgeous historic hotels or family-friendly apartments, to organising activities like hiking, kayaking or fjord safaris. The contrast between busy cities and the quieter pace in the countryside adds variety to your Norwegian holiday. Our complete range of Norwegian Fjord tours can be found here
Image credits: Fjord Norway, © Terje Rakke / Nordic Life AS / www.fjordnorway.com and Paul Edmundson.