Commence your stay with one night’s accommodation in Oslo, Norway’s capital before catching the train to the west coast. After a very scenic rail journey, arrive at Bergen. Bergen is known as the “Gateway to the Fjords” because of its location on Norway’s west coast and its proximity to the wildest, yet loveliest fjords in the country. It is also Norway’s second largest city. Founded more than 900 years ago, Bergen has roots to the Viking Age and beyond. With its combination of coastal scenery and a backdrop of mountains, it is no wonder it has a reputation as Norway’s most attractive city. But that’s not all. It has a charm which stems from its Hanseatic architecture and its lively and vibrant city life. With its offerings of museums, art galleries, cultural events and dining opportunities, it is a city well worth visiting.
During your 3 night stay, you will have a private guided city tour. This will include the famous fish and flower Market, Bryggen Harbour, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its quaint gabled houses and the old Hanseatic Quarter with its many museums, shops, restaurants and pubs. Then drive past the Fredriksberg Fortress and the Bergen Aquarium which has one of the largest collections of marine life in Europe. Then travel through some of Bergen’s attractive suburbs before reaching Nordaas Lake where you will see the home of Norway’s great composer, Edvard Grieg. Finally drive by Gamlehaugen, the residence of the Royal Family when they visit Bergen.
The next morning, set off on a tour through some of Norway’s most spectacular scenery, the fjords. Start with a train journey to Myrdal where you join the Flam Railway, one of the steepest standard railway lines in the world. This 20 kilometre/12 mile journey travels through breathtaking scenery. On arrival at Flam, a charming village, surrounded by mountains, waterfalls and narrow valleys, spend time there and possibly visit the Flam Railway Museum.
After this, you will begin your fjord safari. Board your boat sailing to several places. You will see marine life and birds including seals, porpoises and eagles. Head from the Aurlandfjord and travel up the Naeroyfjord, one of the narrowest in Europe. Eventually arrive in Gudvangen where you will join a bus to take you to Voss. Travel via one of the steepest roads in Europe. On arrival in Voss, continue by train back to Bergen.
