Private tour - Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway





Description
Experience Norway’s most famous highlights in one unforgettable private guided day tour from Bergen. Travel through breathtaking landscapes of mountains and fjords — a journey that showcases the very best of Norway. In summer, we stop at Stalheim Viewpoint for panoramic views over the Nærøy Valley before continuing to Gudvangen. In Gudvangen, step back in time with a guided visit to the Njardarheimr Viking Village where history comes alive through authentic buildings, crafts, and storytelling. Board an electric ship for a scenic cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Nærøyfjord, surrounded by dramatic cliffs and waterfalls. In Flåm, your adventure continues aboard the Flåm Railway, one of the steepest and most beautiful train journeys in the world. Enjoy sweeping views of Norway’s rugged mountain scenery, including the spectacular Kjosfossen Waterfall. At Myrdal Station, connect to the Bergen Railway to Voss, where your guide awaits to bring you comfortably back to Bergen.
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Itinerary
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.
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 Stalheimsfossen waterfall is the most notable sight in the area and the view from Stalheim hotel is well-known from several paintings.
Njardarheimr Viking Village is located in Gudvangen - in the heart of the unique fjord landscape in the Nærøyfjord, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Viking town of Njardarheimr 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 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 Aurland, 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.
Flåm is a village in Flåmsdalen, at the inner end of the Aurlandsfjorden—a branch of Sognefjorden. The village of Flåm has since the late 19th century been a tourist destination. It currently receives almost 450,000 visitors a year. Most ride the 20-kilometre (12 mi) Flåm Railway between Flåm and Myrdal, one of the steepest railway on normal tracks in the world. A former rail station building in Flåm now houses a museum dedicated to the Flåm railway. The harbour of Flåm receives some 160 cruise ships per year.
The 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 Sognefjord. 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.
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 gauge Voss 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 Line remains as the only branch line, after the closure of the Hardanger Line.
Voss is a municipality and a traditional district in Vestland county. The administrative center of the municipality is the village of Vossevangen. Voss is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, forests, lakes and fast-flowing whitewater rivers. This has led to its development as a notable center of skiing, water sports, skydiving, paragliding and other adventure sports. Every year in the last week of June the area hosts the Extreme Sports Week which is regarded as the world's premier extreme sports festival. Bømoen, the local airstrip, is home to Skydive Voss, one of the largest dropzones in Norway, as well as a gliding club. The rivers provide various levels of white water, attracting kayaking, rafting and river boarding. Kite surfing and para-bungee may be seen on lake Vangsvatnet. The ski area, to the north of the town, is accessible via a cable car, Voss Gondola.
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Pick- up from all hotels, cruise ports, airport and private addresses
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
This was an amazing day. Our guide John was wonderful. Highly recommend this tour. Great views, interesting visit to the viking village.
We had a great day on our private tour with our guide Vilda. She was fun, and taught us so much about the Norwegian culture. The Viking village was touristy but interesting. We loved the waterfall and fjord boat, The train ride was beautifully scenic. We did this pre-cruise out of Bergen. It was a great way to see some of the interior of Norway. Definitely recommend this tour.
An amazing opportunity to have many different experiences in one day. It was well organized and our guide, Ivan, was friendly and knowledgeable. It was a long day but well worth it.
The guide, Ivan, who gave me and my wife the private tour was great. Much knowledge of Bergen and the places along the route. Very organized and ready to give us tips to enjoy the tour in a big way. What was offered was delivered to us without a doubt. It also helped that it was a spectacular and sunny day for us. We really liked Ivan, he even invented a Norwegian trivia that entertained us on the train ride back.
Our guide! He was so knowledgeable about everything! Any question we asked, he was able to answer and we learned so much about Norway during this trip. He also managed to provide us access to the bridge on the Grand Sognefjord Cruise portion and that was such a treat to be able to go up and talk with the pilot. Breathtaking trip!
We enjoyed the beauty of the fjord and railway. Our guide Arnie was very attentive and detailed, making sure our experience was worthwhile. Additionally, we appreciated the flexibility viator had to make this possible for us.
The tour was fantastic. Stunning scenery via the ferry then again on the two trains. Arild was our tour guide. He shared his lifetime’s knowledge of Bergen, the waterways, terrain and history of the region in general. The Ferry was comfortable and offered a great way to view the fjords. The train from Flam to Myrdal was another gem. I would recommend this trip to anyone looking for a real representative slice of what Norway is all about. The train from Myrdal to Bergen was icing on the cake. A terrific adventure!
Lin was great! Great tour and enjoyed the day!! The scenery is amazing and the boat ride is breathtaking.
Thank you for the nice review!


