Bergen: Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

Three UNESCO and Viking experiences in one day, starting at 8am from central Bergen

You board a minibus in Bergen at 8am, visit a reconstructed Viking settlement with a guide, cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord for two hours, then ride two mountain trains back to Bergen. The day includes all entry fees, cruise tickets, and railway tickets. Plan for a full day out. You don't return until evening, which is what fits all three experiences into one trip.

Step-by-step itinerary

Viking Village, Fjord Cruise and Train

• Meet outside Tourist Information Bergen
• Minibus to Dale Village
• Stop for coffee and snack at Dale
• Visit Tvindefossen Waterfall
• Arrive at Viking Village in Gudvangen
• Explore Viking Village Njardarheimr
• Cruise through Nærøyfjord to Flåm
• Free time in Flåm village
• Take Flåm Railway to Myrdal
• Change trains at Myrdal to Bergen

The experience

The minibus pulls up outside Strandkaien 1. Look for the black Mercedes Sprinter parked near Scandic Hotel Torget. You meet at 8am (or 9am in summer), and the route starts climbing out of Bergen almost immediately. Fifteen minutes in, you stop at Dale Village for coffee and a toilet break, then the landscape opens up. Tvindefossen appears without warning: 116 meters of water falling straight down a cliff face, fed by the Kroelvi stream, and there's a local legend attached to it that the guide will mention. You get 15 to 20 minutes to stand there and feel the spray.

By midday you're in Gudvangen, at the end of the Nærøyfjord, where the Viking Village of Njardarheimr sits tucked between massive valley walls. A guide takes you through a 45-minute walk of the reconstructed settlement. You see how Vikings built, what they ate, how they worked. It's not a museum behind glass. You wander the buildings, handle tools, hear stories about their boats and journeys. After that, you have time to grab lunch in the village before heading to the fjord.

The Nærøyfjorden cruise is two hours on a vessel designed with large windows and an open top deck. The fjord is narrow: steep valley sides rise 1,800 meters above you, with waterfalls dropping straight into the water and snow-capped peaks in the distance. The ship arrives in Flåm around 2:30pm (timing shifts by season), and you have between 30 minutes and two hours to walk around the village, depending on when your train leaves. Flåm is small, about 400 people, and has been a tourist stop for over a century.

Then comes the Flåm Railway: one hour climbing from sea level to 867 meters at Myrdal station. The track runs at a 5.5% gradient for 80% of the journey, cutting through 20 tunnels and alongside the Rallar Road with waterfalls and sheer mountainsides visible from your seat. At Myrdal you change trains onto the R40 Bergen service, which takes you back down to Bergen station. You arrive between 6:17pm and 9:33pm depending on the season. The summer schedule keeps you on the train longer, arriving after dark.

What’s included

• Your day includes minibus pickup and transport from Bergen, entry to the Viking Village of Njardarheimr with a 45-minute guided tour, a two-hour cruise through the Nærøyfjorden with large windows and open-deck access, and both Flåm Railway tickets, from Flåm to Myrdal and then Myrdal back to Bergen.
• The minibus has air-conditioned seating and USB charging ports.
• All entry fees, taxes, and train tickets are covered.
• You arrange your own lunch, though options exist in Gudvangen and Flåm.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:45

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (4 to 15 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish and Norwegian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Fjordrive Tours AS

Is this one for you?Right for travelers based in Bergen who want to see Vikings, fjords, and mountain railways without renting a car or booking separate tickets. The full day out (starting early and returning by evening) is what makes fitting all three experiences possible in one trip.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Norwegian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 15 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the tour start from Bergen?

8am from November to April, and 9am from May to September. Meet 15 minutes early outside the Tourist Information at Strandkaien 1.

Is the guide with you the whole day?

A guide leads you to the Viking Village and through the 45-minute tour there. After that, the cruise and train journeys are self-guided, but you receive all the information you need.

What's included in the price?

Minibus transport from Bergen, Viking Village entry, Nærøyfjorden cruise tickets, and both Flåm Railway tickets (Flåm to Myrdal and Myrdal to Bergen). All fees and taxes are included.

How long is the whole tour?

You start at 8am or 9am and return to Bergen between 6:17pm and 9:33pm, depending on the season. It's a full day.

Do I need to be fit for this tour?

It's suitable for all fitness levels. The Viking Village walk is 45 minutes on relatively flat ground, and the rest is sitting on trains and a boat.

What if I'm late for the 8am pickup?

The minibus will not wait. You must arrive 15 minutes before the start time, or you'll miss the tour.

How much free time do I have in Flåm?

Between 30 minutes and two hours, depending on the season. Winter departures leave sooner. Summer trains leave later, giving you more time to explore.

Is there food available during the day?

You can buy coffee and snacks at Dale Village. Lunch is available in Gudvangen village before the cruise. No food is included in the tour price.