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This guided tour is packed with experiences! Along the way, you will visit the cultural Viking village of Njardarheimr, enjoy a fjord cruise on the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, and, as if that weren’t enough, you will also experience the Flåm Railway, one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world.
The tour starts eastward with a minibus from the Tourist Information in Bergen, with the first sightseeing stop at the magnificent Tvindefossen waterfall. With an impressive drop of 116 meters (381 feet), this natural wonder is far from an average waterfall.
What makes Tvindefossen one of Norway’s most stunning waterfalls is not just its height or the mesmerizing flow of water; it is the legends and history surrounding it, giving the place a mysterious aura. After visiting Tvindefossen, the journey continues to Gudvangen, where we will explore the famous Viking village of Njardarheimr.
Njardarheimr takes you 1,000 years back in time, where you will meet people passionate about sharing the history of the Vikings—their travels, ships, and how the Viking Age has influenced modern society. Here, you can wander through the various buildings and activities in the Viking village and learn more about construction techniques, religion, food, and craftsmanship. Listen to stories about the Vikings, understand who they were and where they came from, and experience what it was like to be a Viking. We promise an experience that will stay in your memory.
After visiting Njardarheimr, it is time for a breathtaking fjord cruise on the Nærøyfjord. This narrow and spectacular fjord is surrounded by steep valley sides and snow-covered peaks towering 1,800 meters above sea level, with waterfalls and picturesque villages along the way. No matter the season, a cruise on the Nærøyfjord is an unforgettable experience. The two electric vessels, Vision of the Fjords and Future of The Fjords, represent a new standard in design and technology. They are built to maximize the tourist experience in all weather conditions, featuring large windows and walkways inspired by the winding trails in steep mountain terrain.
The cruise arrives in Flåm at approximately 4:30 PM, where you will have one hour of free time. Flåm is one of Norway’s most popular tourist destinations. The village has been a travel hotspot for over 100 years, ever since wealthy British tourists came to the fjords to fish for salmon in its rivers.
In Flåm, the guide will meet the group to provide more details about the rest of the tour. From Flåm, you will board the famous Flåm Railway to Myrdal Station and then continue to Bergen on the Bergen Railway. The train journey starts at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the Sognefjord, and ascends to the high mountains at Myrdal Station, which sits 867 meters above sea level. The Flåm Railway is one of the steepest standard-gauge railway lines in the world, with 80% of the journey on a gradient of 5.5%. The train passes through spectacular landscapes, along the Rallar Road, past dizzying mountainsides, waterfalls, and through 20 tunnels, offering so many scenic viewpoints that for many travelers, a single trip up and down is not enough. The journey showcases many of the finest aspects of Western Norway’s stunning landscapes.
The scenic train ride will take approximately 3.5 hours, bringing you back to Bergen at 9:00 PM. The first train (R45 Myrdal) takes 55 minutes. You will then change trains in Myrdal, the final stop for the train from Flåm. The next train (R40 Bergen) departs from Myrdal to Bergen at 6:48 PM from Track 11. At Myrdal Station, you will have the opportunity to purchase food and snacks
Time schedule until 30 September:
09:00 Pick-up by Mercedes minibus at Bergen Turistinformasjon
10:00 Dale (20 min. stop) Coffee, snack and toilet break.
11:30 Tvindefossen (20 min. stop)
12:30 Gudvangen (Possibility to have lunch)
13:00 Viking Village at Njardarheimr (1 hour stop)
14:30 Nærøyfjorden Cruise (2 hours) You can buy food at the cruise.
16:30 Flåm (1 hour free time stop)
17:30 Flåmsbanen railway departure
18:48 Train change at Myrdal Station (They sell food on this train)
21:00 Arrival at Bergen Train Station
Time schedule between 01 October-31 October:
08:00 Departure from outside Bergen Tourist Information (Meet up 15.min before)
09:00 Dale (Coffee break/snacks/toilet 15 min. stop)
10:00 Tvindefossen (Stop for 15 min.)
11:00 Gudvangen (Viking Village in Njardarheim tour)
12:00 Departure Cruise from Gudvangen
14:00 Arrival Flåm (Free time for 50 min.)
14:55 Flåmsbana/Flåm Railway Departure (Train R45 to Myrdal)
15:51 Arrival Myrdal Station (only 5 minutes until next train leaves)
15:56 Myrdal Train Departure (Train R40 to Bergen)
18:17 Arrival Bergen Train Station
Time schedule between 01 November-31 March:
08:00 Departure from outside Bergen Tourist Information (Meet up 15.min before)
09:00 Dale (Coffee break/snacks/toilet 15 min. stop)
10:00 Tvindefossen (Stop for 15 min.)
11:00 Gudvangen (Viking Village in Njardarheim tour)
12:00 Departure Cruise from Gudvangen
14:00 Arrival Flåm (Free time for 30 min.)
14:30 Flåmsbana/Flåm Railway Departure (Train R45 to Myrdal)
15:14 Arrival Myrdal Station
15:56 Myrdal Train Departure (Train R40 to Bergen)
18:17 Arrival Bergen Train Station
Important information:
As you see from the time schedule, the start time is 9.00 am until 30th of September. The cruise leaves at 2.30 from Gudvangen. Train from Flåm goes at 5.30 pm and arrival in Bergen is 9.15 pm.
From 1st of October there are new times: Start time of the tour is 8.00 AM. The cruise leaves at 12:00 pm and the train from Flåm goes 2.55 pm and arrival in Bergen is 6.17 pm.
From 1st of November and all of the winter season: Start time: 8.00 AM. The cruise leaves from Gudvangen at 12:00 pm and the train from Flåm goes 2.30 pm and arrival in Bergen is 6.17 pm.
We will not take responsibility if you are too late and miss out on the tour. We recommend you meet up 15 min before. Meet-up is outside the Tourist Information located at address: Strandkaien 1. You will see Scandic Hotel Torget just across the street. Look for a black Mercedes Sprinter Minibus.
Driver / guide:
Your driver and guide speak English and Norwegian.
Capacity per bus:
18 people.
Vehicle used on the tour:
Premium Mercedes minibus from 2025.
ONLINE BOOKING OF TICKETS:
The tour must be booked no later than 22:30 the day before departure.
Cancellation:
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of departure, the full amount will be refunded. Cancellation after this will not be refunded. Cancellation is made by sending an email to contact@fjordrive.com.
For winter tours: In the unlikely event of bad weather that can cause dangerous driving conditions, the tour might be cancelled on short notice and a full refund will be given.
Tickets:
Your email confirmation is your ticket for this tour. The tickets for the fjord cruise, Flåmsbanen and Viking Village (all tickets included in the price) will be provided by the driver.
Children:
Children under the age of 4 is not allowed on this tour. If traveling with children under 135 cm, remember to book a child seat as an extra (no additional cost). Car cushions for older children are available in the bus.
For children under 135 cm remember to book a child seat as an extra (no additional cost). Car cushions for older children are available in the car
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