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Norway in a Nutshell® tours from Oslo

Experience the fjords on a travel package that includes the Norway in a Nutshell® tour from Oslo to Bergen. Have all your accommodation and other local travel details arranged by our experts.

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Visit the fjords on a Norway in a Nutshell tour

Want to see the Norwegian fjords on one of the world’s most scenic train journeys? The Norway in a Nutshell® tour from Oslo to Bergen combines travel by train, coach and ferry, offering panoramic scenery of snow-capped peaks, waterfalls, fjords and small goat farms nestled in the mountainsides. The best part? You can enjoy this journey year-round!

Nordic Visitor offers this popular journey as part of many of its nearly all-inclusive tour packages in Norway, which come with accommodations, train reservations and other local services arranged by our Norwegian travel experts.

For the best Norway in a Nutshell tours and suggestions for things to see and do on your journey, keep browsing below.


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Why book with Nordic Visitor

  • Hassle-free & seamless travel experience
  • Flexible & customisable tour options
  • Value for your money
  • Professional service from local experts

Tours including Norway in a Nutshell

Visit the Norwegian fjords and the charming cities of the west coast by train on one of these popular Norway tour packages including Flåm Railway and more.

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7 days / 6 nights
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Express Norway

Fjord Cruise & Scenic Train Journey

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Train
7 days / 6 nights
May - Sep

Norway in a Nutshell® & Lofoten Islands

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7 days / 6 nights
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Oct - Mar

Norway in a Nutshell® & Northern Lights Express

Fjords & Tromsø

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10 days / 9 nights
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Norway in a Nutshell® & Best of Northern Norway Classic

Fjord Cruise, SnowHotel & Northern Lights

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Other ways to explore the fjords

Take a trip by car, train or cruise - or a combination of travel modes - to experience the sheer scale and beauty of the Norwegian fjords. These tours showcase the best of western Norway.

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8 days / 7 nights
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Express Norway & Fjords Cruise

Norway in a Nutshell®

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Train
6 days / 5 nights
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Geirangerfjord in a Nutshell™

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6 days / 5 nights
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Self-drive
10 days / 9 nights
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Fjord Highlights & Lofoten Road Trip

3778EUR

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Northern Lights by Train and Cruise

Tromsø, Flåm & the Fjords

4158EUR

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Highlights of the Norway in a Nutshell Tour from Oslo

From Oslo, your journey starts with a train ride on the Bergensbanen (Bergen Line), taking you over the rugged Hardangervidda mountain plateau. From the Myrdal junction, situated 866 metres above sea level, your tour continues on the famous Flåm Railway (Flåmsbana).

This popular train trip offers breathtaking scenery as its vintage rail cars weave their way down the mountains on a 20-kilometre journey to the idyllic fjord village of Flåm, with a stop for a photo at the dazzling Kjosfossen waterfall.

Another of the best Norway in a Nutshell tour highlights is the 2-hour fjord cruise from Flåm to Gudvangen. Sailing on an open-deck ferry, you’ll glide between the steep mountainsides of the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord

From Gudvangen, you’ll transfer from boat to coach bus for the next leg of the journey. In Voss, you’ll reconnect to the Bergen Railway for the final part of your scenic journey to Bergen.



Customised fjord tours including Norway in a Nutshell

The Norway in a Nutshell journey can be done in one day, but of course you will want to have extra days in your tour so you can enjoy the vast array of attractions in Oslo and all the historic sites in Bergen. In as little as 4 days you can enjoy an express round-trip from Oslo on the Norway in a Nutshell tour, with an overnight in Bergen, but for the best experience we recommend around 6 days for the classic round-trip, with a night in Flåm added to your itinerary.

Want to book a Norway in a Nutshell tour with some side trips or other customisations? Nordic Visitor specialises in creating bespoke tour packages in Norway, so our local travel experts can easily modify an itinerary to your interests.

For example, we can start your Norway in a Nutshell tour from Bergen instead of Oslo or, with at least 11 days to travel in Norway, we can combine a trip to Geirangerfjord and a Norway in a Nutshell tour in one package for you. Another popular addition we offer is an extended train journey south to Stavanger, with the possibility of a day tour to the famous Pulpit Rock

Why not add a cruise to your Norway in a Nutshell itinerary and see even more fjords? A cruise along the west coast from Bergen is a wonderful extension to any train tour package in Norway.

 

— TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Norway in a Nutshell® fun facts

  • Lonely Planet called Bergen Railway one of the world’s best train rides
  • The Oslo to Bergen train crosses Hardangervidda, Europe’s highest mountain plateau
  • Flåm Railway is one of the world’s steepest train lines, with 11 mountain tunnels en route
  • The Nærøyfjord is among Norway's eight World Heritage Sites

The Nordic Visitor difference

We began in Iceland in 2002, and have been planning trips with care and local insight ever since. Now, we have travel experts in Reykjavík, Stockholm, Edinburgh, Munich, Dublin, Rome and beyond. What hasn’t changed? We still share the places we know and love, so you can travel with ease and come home with stories you can’t wait to share.

What does that mean for you?

  • Your trip, your way: Tell us what you're dreaming about, and we'll make it happen.
  • Stays chosen with care: Accommodation vetted by us and loved by our customers.
  • Insider tips, always: The top spots, the quiet corners, the views that stay with you.
  • Here when you need us: 24/7 helpline while you’re travelling, for your peace of mind.

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What do our customers say?

The reviews speak for themselves. See what Nordic Visitor travellers said about their experience with us.

Suzanne, Ireland
Express Norway, August 2024

Everything went like clockwork

Couldn't be more happy with the itinerary and arrangements. All the travelling and connections went like clockwork. The hotels were all very good quality, especially enjoyed the breakfasts. Customer service was fast and efficient when required.

Nancy, United States
Norway in a Nutshell®- Express, August 2024

Outstanding customer service

We really enjoyed our Norway in a Nutshell trip. Julianna, our travel consultant made everything easy and exciting and the customer service throughout the trip when unexpected things happened (cancelled flight) was outstanding. Thank you!

Judith, United Kingdom
Norway in a Nutshell® - Classic, August 2024

Communication with Nordic Visitor is excellent at every stage

Amazing tour. Everything really well organised and clear from instructions prior to trip. Getting to visit Oslo, Flom and Bergen was perfect but the way travelling between them was planned, was just perfect. The optional boat trips booked independently were worth arranging and accommodation was good standard and really convenient. Railway parts of the journey were wonderful plus viewing the fiords from a boat are spectacular. Absolutely loved my trip even the rain! Seeing fiords in the rain really makes you feel you've gone in time. Communication with Nordic Visitor is excellent at every stage too. Have already recommended them to friend and would definitely use them again.

Sarah, United Kingdom
Express Norway, August 2024

All services was excellent, in some cases outstanding!

Everything ran seamlessly thanks to the detailed itinerary and corresponding paperwork, which enabled us to have a relaxing holiday. The quality of hotels, food and all services was excellent, in some cases outstanding.

Victoria, United Kingdom
Norway in a Nutshell® - Classic, August 2024

Everything arranged smoothly for us

Our travel consultant Irja arranged everything smoothly for us, all transfers were smooth and extra activities pre planned and well organised.

Kurtis, United States
Norway in a Nutshell® Express - From Bergen, August 2024

Well planned tour and everything in place

The tour was well planned and everything was in place. We enjoyed the tour, and the accommodations were excellent.

William, United States
Classic Norway, August 2024

Everything worked as planned

Nordic did a great job of making the arrangements and giving us the proper paper work, reacting quickly to some necessary changes. Everything worked as planned, including a change that was better than the plan (staying in Balestrand because Flom had no accommodations left). I admit I was a little confused about the tour progress, so perhaps a graphic of the overall plan would be helpful for clients. But it all worked as planned.

Jonathan , United States
Lofoten Road Trip, August 2024

Top-Notch Support

The tour was excellent, and the team was able to customize our trip by adding a few days. The accommodations were excellent. The support before and during the trip was great.

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Be prepared for just about anything on your Norway adventure.

Our Services

Whether you travel by train, cruise ship or car in your Nordic Visitor package, all customers receive personalised service with a designated travel consultant, tailor-made quality travel documents, and our self-drive clients receive a hand-marked map that outlines their route, overnight stays and highlights along the way. Furthermore, Nordic Visitor has long-standing professional relationships with local tour operators, which are carefully selected by our staff and are recognized for consistent, quality service.

Book With Confidence

  • Protect your money & plans with our flexible booking terms  .
  • 97% of customers say they’d recommend us to friends.
  • We work closely with trusted, high-quality suppliers.
  • Enjoy personal service from Norway travel experts.
  • Get peace of mind with a 24/7 helpline during your stay.
  • We’re here for you in case of unforeseen circumstances.

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Do you have a question about our Norway tours? Or maybe you want to customise a travel package. Whatever you need, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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