Flåm cruise tour: Stegastein viewpoint, railway & waterfall

Railway through the canyons, viewpoint above the fjord, waterfall in between

A private tour of the Flåm region timed to your cruise ship's port call, combining a minivan ride with two train journeys: the Flåm Railway climbs through rough canyons and waterfalls to Myrdal, then the Bergen Railway descends to Voss. You visit Stegastein viewpoint overlooking Aurlandsfjord, stop at Tvindefossen waterfall, and pass through Stalheim and the old Viking village of Gudvangen. The tour runs five to six hours and includes an air-conditioned vehicle, private driver-guide, all train tickets, and bottled water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Flåm region sightseeing and railway ride

• Start tour in central Flåm
• Admire Aurlandsfjord from above
• View UNESCO Naeroyfjord valley
• Ride Flåm Railway to Myrdal

The experience

How do you fit the Flåm Railway into a port day without missing the ship? This tour builds the whole morning or afternoon around the train itself: the one thing cruise passengers actually want to do in this region. Your private driver-guide picks you up at the ship and drives you to the Flåm Railway station, then you board the famous train to Myrdal. The ride climbs through steep canyons and past waterfalls for about an hour, then you reverse course on the Bergen Railway back down to Voss. The two train rides are the spine of the day. Everything else fills the gaps around them.

Between the trains, the tour hits the viewpoints and stops that make the region worth the detour. Stegastein viewpoint sits high above Aurlandsfjord, one of the branches of Sognefjord, and gives you the wide-angle view of the valley the train cuts through below. Tvindefossen waterfall is a short stop on the drive, and you pass through Stalheim and Gudvangen, the old Viking village, on the route back. The minivan is air-conditioned and the driver stays with you the whole time, so there's no switching between guides or waiting for a group to assemble. Bottled water is included, and the pace is built around the train schedule, not around fitting in extra stops.

The whole thing is timed to your ship's dock time, so you're back before departure. Five to six hours covers the drives, both train rides, and the viewpoint stops without rushing.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned minivan with private driver-guide.
• Flåm Railway tickets to Myrdal and Bergen Railway tickets from Myrdal to Voss.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (3 to 17 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by EASY TRAVEL

Is this one for you?This tour is private, so you travel at your own pace without waiting for other cruise passengers to board or assemble: useful if your ship's schedule is tight or if you want to move through the stops without a group rhythm. The fixed train times are what make the whole day fit inside five to six hours, so if you want flexibility to linger at viewpoints, a self-guided option would suit you better.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 17 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 is the Flåm Railway actually like?

The Flåm Railway is a single-track line that climbs from Flåm to Myrdal through a steep mountain valley, passing through tunnels and over bridges with views of waterfalls and canyons the whole way. The train takes about an hour each direction and is famous for the engineering. It was built in the early 1900s and the route is now a UNESCO heritage site. You ride it as part of this tour, then return on the Bergen Railway, which descends from Myrdal to Voss.

What does Stegastein viewpoint show you?

Stegastein is a high viewpoint that looks down into the Aurlandsfjord valley: one of the branches of the larger Sognefjord. It gives you the panoramic view of the landscape the Flåm Railway cuts through, so you see the scale of the terrain from above before or after riding through it by train.

How much time do I have at each stop?

The tour is built around the train schedule, so the stops at Stegastein, Tvindefossen, Stalheim and Gudvangen are short visits on the drive between the ship and the railway stations. The bulk of the five to six hours is spent on the trains and in the minivan. The viewpoint and waterfall stops are brief.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included in this tour. Bottled water is provided, and you have time to eat during the stops, but you'll need to bring food or buy it along the way.