Guided Tour Viking Village Naeroyfjord Cruise and Flam Railway
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Join an unforgettable full-day journey through Norway’s dramatic fjord landscapes, combining Viking history, a Premium fjord cruise, and the world-famous Flam Railway. Travel by comfortable panorama bus into the fjord region, including a scenic photo stop along the way. Experience an authentic Viking village with a guided tour and insight into daily life during the Viking Age. Enjoy a 2-hour Premium Fjord Cruise on a modern electric ship with panoramic windows, cosy indoor lounges, and open decks, sailing through the breathtaking Naeroyfjord – one of the world’s narrowest fjords and part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. Ride the legendary Flam Railway, one of the steepest railways in the world, through spectacular mountain scenery with a stop at the impressive Kjosfossen Waterfall. Perfect for travellers who want to see Norway’s highlights in one unforgettable day.
Your experience
Stop 1
Tvindefossen is a waterfall near Voss on the road to Flam. 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. In the late 1990s the water at Tvindefossen acquired a reputation for rejuvenation and revival of sexual potency that made it one of the most important natural tourist attractions in western Norway, with as many as 200,000 people a year from the U.S., Japan and Russia visiting and filling containers with the water. At one point it was Norway's ninth most visited natural attraction, with 272,000 visitors.
Stop 2
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 Naeroydal valley which leads northeastwards towards the Naeroyfjorden. 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 amazing view from Stalheim hotel is well-known from several paintings.
Stop 3
Viking Valley is located in Gudvangen - in the heart of the unique fjord landscape in the Naeroyfjord, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Here we find the Viking town of Njardarheimr, which breathes new life into the history and culture of the Viking Age. The gates are open to anyone interested in experiencing and learning about the Vikings and how they lived, worked and influenced the world around them. Here you can move between the houses and become part of a living city - an international community of Viking enthusiasts.
Stop 4
The Naeroyfjord is a narrow fjord in the municipality of Aurland in Sogn og Fjordane county 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 Naeroydalselvi flows down the valley Naeroydalen into the fjord at the village of Gudvangen. Since 2005, the Naeroyfjord 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.
Stop 5
Aurlandsfjord flows through the municipalities of Auland, Vik and Laerdal. 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 Naeroyfjord branches off from it to the west. The village of Flam 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.
Stop 6
Kjosfossen waterfall is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Norway. Its total fall is around 225 metres (738 ft). There is a small power station on the waterfall which is used to power the Flam Line railway.
Stop 7
The Bergen Railway is a 496 kilometres (308 mi) long scenic standard gauge railway line between Bergen and Oslo. It is the highest mainline railway line in Northern Europe, crossing the Hardangervidda plateau at 1,237 metres (4,058 ft) above sea level. The railway opened from Bergen to Voss in 1883 as the narrow Voss gauge line. In 1909 the route was continued over the mountain to Oslo and the whole route converted to standard gauge and the Voss Line became part of the Bergen Line. The line is single track and was electrified in 1954-64. The Flam Railway remains as the only branch line, after the closure of the Hardanger Line.
Stop 8
Flam Railway is a 20.2-kilometer (12.6 mi) long railway line between Flam and Myrdal. A branch line of the Bergen Line, it runs through the valley of Flamsdalen 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 Flam 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.
What’s included
- All local taxes and fees included
- Guided tour of Njardarheimr Viking Village
- Flam Railway
- Two-hour cruise on the UNESCO-listed Naeroyfjord
- Photo stops at scenic attractions, including Kjosfossen Waterfall
- Bergen Railway
Meeting and pickup
Address: Guided Fjord Tours Office, Strandkaien 16, 5013 Bergen Meet the guide at Guided Fjord Tours company office at Strandkaien 16.
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Depending on the season and timetable, this tour may operate in either direction - starting with the Flam Railway and ending with the Viking Village, or starting with the Viking Village and ending with the Flam Railway.
- The stop on the bus transfer varies by season: Voss in winter and Tvindefossen Waterfall in summer.
- Food and drinks are available for purchase throughout the day, with several options in Gudvangen, onboard the fjord cruise, in Flam, and at Myrdal.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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