Flåm Railway & Nærøyfjord Cruise: UNESCO Fjords Day Tour
Ride the Flåm Railway from fjord to mountain through 20 tunnels and 865 meters of elevation
A full-day tour from Bergen that strings together Norway's most famous sights: the 116-meter Tvindefossen waterfall, a 2-hour cruise through the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord surrounded by 1,800-meter peaks, and the Flåm Railway's 20-kilometer climb from fjord village to mountain station through steep valleys and cascading waterfalls. A dedicated English-speaking guide travels with you, and light lunch is included.
Step-by-step itinerary
Bergen to Flåm via fjords and railway
- Depart Bergen by tour bus
- Stop at Dalegarden Outlet and Kafe
- Visit Tvindefossen waterfall
- Arrive at Gudvangen village
- Board boat for Nærøyfjord cruise
- Enjoy 2-hour UNESCO fjord cruise
- Free time in Flåm village
- Ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal
- Return to Bergen by train
What’s included
- Flåm Railway journey.
- 2-hour UNESCO fjord cruise through the Nærøyfjord.
- light packed lunch with coffee or tea.
- admission fees.
- dedicated English-speaking guide.
- air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
Times
- Every day 07:45
Before you book
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The experience
The day starts with a drive from Bergen through the Osterfjord, with your guide pointing out the landscape as you travel. After about an hour, there's a stop to stretch and use facilities, usually at Dalegarden Outlet and Kafe. Then comes Tvindefossen, a 116-meter waterfall known for its distinctive shape and multiple streams cascading down the cliff face. It's one of Norway's most visited natural attractions for good reason.
From there, you head to Gudvangen, a small village tucked deep in the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord. The 2-hour cruise departs from here, taking you through one of Norway's most dramatic fjords: steep mountain walls rise up to 1,800 meters, narrow passages open onto wider stretches, and waterfalls drop straight into the water. The Nærøyfjord stretches about 17 kilometers and feels genuinely remote, even though you're traveling by boat. The cruise ends in Flåm, where you get free time to explore. The village has a small church, a railway museum, and local cafes, though how much time depends on the season and train schedule.
Then comes the main event: the Flåm Railway. The train climbs 865 meters over 20 kilometers, winding through 20 tunnels and past rushing rivers and waterfalls. It's an engineering feat and a nature experience at once, and you watch it all from comfortable carriages. After Flåm, the return journey takes you back toward Bergen on the Bergen Line, a gentler stretch through mountain terrain, valleys and traditional villages that gives you time to absorb what you've seen. Light lunch (typically a smoked salmon sandwich with coffee or tea) is included, though you can request alternatives if you have dietary needs.
Is this one for you?Book this if you have a full day and want a guided tour that includes lunch and handles all transport between sights: the bus, train, and fjord cruise are coordinated as one itinerary, so you move seamlessly from Bergen through the Flåm Railway and Nærøyfjord without managing separate bookings.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (4 to 15 years); Child (1 to 3 years).
How long does the whole tour take from Bergen?
The tour runs 10 to 13 hours depending on the season, daylight hours, and the boat and train schedules that day. The operator will confirm the exact timetable for your travel date before you book.
What is Tvindefossen like when you get there?
Tvindefossen is a 116-meter waterfall with multiple streams of water cascading down the cliff. It's one of Norway's most visited natural attractions and the stop gives you time to see it up close before continuing to the fjord.
How narrow is the Nærøyfjord during the cruise?
The Nærøyfjord has steep mountain walls and narrow passages as it stretches about 17 kilometers, with mountains rising up to 1,800 meters above sea level. The 2-hour cruise takes you through the UNESCO-listed section, and the narrow passages are part of what makes it feel so dramatic.
What can you do during the free time in Flåm?
Flåm is a small village at the heart of the Aurlandsfjord, surrounded by steep mountains and waterfalls. You can visit Flåm Church, explore the Railway Museum, grab coffee and a pastry at a local bakery, or simply walk around and take in the scenery. The amount of free time varies by season and train schedule.
What does the Flåm Railway journey actually involve?
The Flåm Railway is a 20-kilometer train journey from the fjord village of Flåm up to the mountain station at Myrdal. The route climbs 865 meters through 20 tunnels, steep valleys, and past impressive waterfalls. You travel in comfortable carriages with wide views of the landscapes as the train winds its way up.
Is lunch included, and what if you have dietary restrictions?
Light lunch is included, usually a smoked salmon sandwich with coffee or tea. Alternative options are available on request, and any dietary restrictions or special meal requirements must be submitted no later than 1:30 PM the day before the tour.
Flåm Railway & Nærøyfjord Cruise: UNESCO Fjords Day Tour
10h–13h · EN
from US$ 423 per person
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