Guided tour - Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway
Description
Join an unforgettable full-day journey through Norway’s dramatic fjord landscapes, combining Viking history, a Premium fjord cruise, and the world-famous Flåm 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 Nærøyfjord – one of the world’s narrowest fjords and part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. Ride the legendary Flåm 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.
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Tvindefossen is a waterfall near Voss on the road to Flåm. 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.
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 Nærøydal valley which leads northeastwards towards the Nærøyfjorden. 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.
Viking Valley is located in Gudvangen - in the heart of the unique fjord landscape in the Nærøyfjord, 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.
The Nærøyfjord 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 Nærøydalselvi flows down the valley Nærøydalen into the fjord at the village of Gudvangen. Since 2005, the Nærøyfjord 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.
Aurlandsfjord flows through the municipalities of Auland, Vik and Lærdal. 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 Nærøyfjord branches off from it to the west. The village of Flåm 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.
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 Flåm Line railway.
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 Flåm Railway remains as the only branch line, after the closure of the Hardanger Line.
Flåm Railway is a 20.2-kilometer (12.6 mi) long railway line between Flåm and Myrdal. A branch line of the Bergen Line, it runs through the valley of Flåmsdalen 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 Flåm 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.
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Important Information
- 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 Flåm Railway and ending with the Viking Village, or starting with the Viking Village and ending with the Flåm 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 Flåm, and at Myrdal.
Reviews(450)
The trip was very well-organized from start to finish. Super enjoyable ride with breathtaking views of the fjords and mountains. Our guide was excellent – knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended!
We really enjoyed our day long tour --the ride on the Flåm railway was so beautiful and the fjord cruise was SPECTACULAR! I had low expectations for the Viking Village, but it was really great too -- we had a very well informed guide who delivered a well paced talk about the Vikings' history, society & accomplishments. Our tour guide Maria was outgoing and lively, and our bus driver Linda was great! I really appreciated her finding my prescription glasses (that I left on the bus) and leaving them for me to pick up the next day. 👍👍👍👍
We had an absolutely amazing experience on the Guided Day Tour – Nærøyfjord Cruise, Njardarheimr Viking Village & Flåm Railway. First and foremost, we would like to give special thanks to our driver, Michael, and our guide, Vilda. Their dedication, kindness, and professionalism truly made this tour exceptional. They were always friendly, approachable, and more than willing to help with anything we needed, making everyone feel welcome and well taken care of. The tour itself was simply perfect. Honestly, there isn’t a single thing we would change. Every part of the journey was beautifully organized, and the entire experience was unforgettable. The breathtaking scenery, combined with the excellent planning and seamless organization, made for a truly magical day. Everything was handled with a high level of professionalism, and it was clear that great care had gone into every detail. We are incredibly grateful for such a wonderful experience. We wholeheartedly recommend this tour to everyone—whether you’re traveling as a family with a small baby (as we were), as a couple, with friends, as a student, or as a senior. This fairy-tale journey has something for everyone, and we’re sure anyone who takes it will leave with unforgettable memories. Best regards Dora, Eva, Gabi, Toni & Ivana
The whole trip was perfectly arranged, buses, trains and cruises were seamless, the guides were warm and professional
It is a very good excursion, you have to do it, but it is very long and some things are overrated, for example the waterfalls. There are thousands, because it is mountainous terrain. The landscape is beautiful. The Viking village is very interesting. It gets a bit long because you have to take a bus, two trains, the boat where you sail through the fjord, and then return by bus. Bring food; there are places, although few, and there is little time to stop and eat. The boat offers sandwiches, cakes, coffee, sodas, and ice cream.
Fantastic day we had coach rides, 2 trains and a boat. Everything was perfectly coordinated and on time, a real feat for a full coach load of people. Each step was great, the train rides, the fjord cruise and the Viking Village and finally a major waterfall, such amazing scenery. Guides and driver were really helpful without being overpowering. A very full day but well worth the effort and cost.
Fabulous guides Pauline and Tracy and driver Linda, who all helped us learn what we were seeing, a little cultural spin and directions to keep us moving in the right direction. Best tour I’ve ever been on in terms of information, knowledge and communication to direct us.
Very organized and professional. The guides were very knowledgeable and we learned a lot. Best way to enjoy the beauty of Nærøyfjord.
This tour combined was a great way to spend a day in Flam. Boat ride was beautiful and just enough to experience the fjords. Viking village was fun, touristy, but entertaining for about an hour. Railway is an engineering feat and an experience. If you’re moving on in your travels, you can take the scenic train to then catch another train to Bergen or Oslo. We did the round trip and spent another night in Flam/Aurland.
Tracey the guide was fantastic. She did a good job keeping pace. Our bus driver Michael was also wonderful. There was a bilingual guide on tour as well, and he was very kind and happy to answer questions as well. The cruise was beautiful and so was the train ride. The Viking village very much felt like a tourist attraction. I just feel it was a little too expensive. You could definitely do it on your own for at least half the price. I know tours are always more expensive, but I don’t think it needs to be that more expensive!
