Hardangerfjord is Norway’s third largest fjord; it is surrounded by snow-covered peaks and fruit trees. In spring the fruit trees are in blossom making the region an even more spectacular sight to behold. This tour takes you into the heart of this spectacular region and includes a train journey on the Bergen Railway line, a boat cruise on the fjord and a coach tour through attractive farmland and delightful villages typical of Western Norway.
Scenic Journey Inclusions
Scenic Journeys give you the freedom and flexibility to explore some of Norway’s most picturesque countryside at your own pace. There are no escorts or tour guides to hurry you along, so you can spend more time where you want to as you are in control of the itinerary.
This journey inclusions:
• 2nd class travel by train, bus and boat
Routes and Travel Times
The tour operates May to September and with a choice of three different itineraries:
1. Bergen – Bergen
Train Bergen – Voss (1h)
Bus Voss – Ulvik (1h)
Boat Ulvik – Eidfjord (30m)
Boat Eidfjord – Norheimsund (3h)
Bus Norheimsund – Bergen (1h30)
2. Oslo – Oslo
Train Oslo – Bergen (7h)
Bus Bergen – Norheimsund (1h30)
Boat Norheimsund – Eidfjord (2h45)
Boat Eidfjord – Ulvik (30m)
Bus Ulvik – Voss (1h)
Train Voss – Oslo (5h30)
3. Oslo – Bergen
Train Oslo – Voss (6h)
Bus Voss – Ulvik (1h)
Boat Ulvik – Eidfjord (30m)
Boat Eidfjord – Norheimsund (3h)
Bus Norheimsund – Bergen (1h30)
Bergen – Oslo
Bus Bergen – Norheimsund (1h30)
Boat Norheimsund – Eidfjord (2h45)
Boat Eidfjord – Ulvik (30m)
Bus Ulvik – Voss (1h)
Train Voss – Oslo (5h30)
Journeys can also be made in the opposite direction.
Highlights
• The Hardangerfjord
• Train travel on the Flam line.
• Expressboat journey between Bergen - Flam
• Train travel on the Bergen line
• Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall
Must sees:
Eidfjord: take time to stop and visit Voeringsfossen, the biggest waterfall in Norway, and the experience centre, the Hardangervidda Nature Centre.
Bergen: make sure to visit Bryggen, this UNESCO World Heritage Listed site has over 400 years of history to explore.
To Book
This product is not currently available to book through our online booking system.
To book, please contact one of our Rail Specialists on 1300 360 823 or email details of your requirements to
info@railtickets.com.au
Terms and Conditions
• Tour include 2nd class travel by train, bus and boat.
• Accommodation is not included.
• Reservations are not included but are recommended on some train journeys.
• Reservations are not mandatory on the fjord cruise or bus journey.
• Children 4–15yrs inclusive (on the 1st day of travel) travel for 40% of the adult fare
• Children 3yrs and under (on the 1st day of travel) travel free when sharing an adult passenger seat
• Journey must start at the latest 2 months after issuance date
• Once started, the journey must be completed within 2 months
• Tickets must be present unused for refund and a 85% refund applies to unused tickets returned within 6 months of issue date.
• Tickets are not refundable and cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or partially used.
Photographic credits: Photos courtesy of ©Innovasjon Norge