The 10 Best Scenic Train Trips in Norway

1.Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,047 reviews · 10h 30m · from $418Our pick

From Bergen, follow a guide such as Michael, Tracy, or Maria through Norway’s fjord country. Visit Njardarheimr Viking village, cruise the Nærøyfjord on the electric Future of the Fjords, then ride the Flåm Railway. It is a long, busy day with limited free time, but it packs three major sights into one well-organized route.

“This was the highlight of my trip to Bergen, Norway. The tour first appealed to me as its a great way of seeing what Norway has to offer over the course of a 1 day tour. You will be out for the while day exploring, a full 12 hours in fact, but it is so worth it. Our tour guide Maria was so friendly and informative with facts and history. She also let you do your own thing at various moments throughout the day. At every point, she lets you how much time you have and where to meet before moving on to the next part of the tour. They…”

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2.Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein – Viewpoint Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,021 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $318

Travel from Bergen by small air-conditioned minibus to Tvindefossen, Stegastein, and the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord. You’ll cruise by battery-powered boat from Gudvangen to Flåm, with guides such as Bjarte, Thomas, Geir, or Stig sharing local stories. Expect a scenic but demanding 11-hour day.

“Bjarte was absolutely WONDERFUL! We had a wonderful day discovering and admiring the beauty of Norway. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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3.The Wonders of Flam Guided Half-Day Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 668 reviews · 5 hours · from $140

Join Maresia Tours for a five-hour trip from Flåm through the Lærdal Tunnel, past Borgund Stave Church and Lærdalsøyri, and up the Snowy Road to Stegastein Viewpoint. English and German guides, including Alexa, Salome, Sam, and Lawrence, add local stories, folklore, and history. The route suits cruise passengers who want more than the Flåm Railway.

“Our guide Alexa was very personable and knowledgeable. It was an already entertaining tour with the sites and views, and it was an added bonus with her commentary.”

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4.Nærøyfjorden, Flåm, and Stegastein Guided Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 558 reviews · 11 hours · from $309Top rated

You’ll travel from Bergen by comfortable, climate-controlled minibus with an English-speaking guide such as Bjarte, Stig, or Thomas, stopping at Tvindefossen, Stegastein, Flåm, and Gudvangen before a two-hour electric-boat cruise through Nærøyfjord. It’s a full, fast-moving day built for seeing Western Norway’s greatest views in one go.

“A nice bus ride to get out and see the country side. Our tour guide was very informative about Norway.”

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5.Roundtrip Arctic Train Ride on Ofoten Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 407 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $69Best value

Take a 2.5-hour roundtrip from Narvik to Bjørnfjell on Norway’s Ofoten Railway. Your English audio guide covers the line’s iron-ore past and Battle of Narvik history as you pass fjords, waterfalls, tunnels, bridges, and snowy mountains. You get free Wi-Fi and a short stop near the Swedish border.

“The scenery was better than expected even given the weather (3 seasons one ride). It encourages to return to Narvik and see more of the area.”

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6.Guided tour – Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 371 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $429

Spend about 10.5 hours traveling from Bergen through western Norway by coach, electric fjord boat, and two railways. Visit Njardarheimr Viking Village, cruise the narrow Nærøyfjord, and ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal. Guides such as Michael, Ivan, Linda, and Alvan are praised for clear directions and lively commentary.

“The excursion was the best. Guides were excellent, knowledgeable and entertaining. Would highly recommend”

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7.Flam Full-Day Cruise to Sognefjord

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 261 reviews · from $162

Sail from Bergen to Flåm through Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord. You’ll pass 11 ports, coastal villages, waterfalls, and steep mountains, then have free time in Flåm. English and Norwegian host support is available, but this is transport rather than a guided tour. Bring a jacket and use the separate Norled ticket sent after booking.

“Was excellent. The only problem was that hoping to go on flam railway but between the boat landing and then departing there was not enough time for train”

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8.Viking Village, Nærøyfjorden Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 155 reviews · 12 hours · from $435

Travel from Bergen to Gudvangen in a Mercedes minibus, visit the Viking village of Njardarheimr, cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, and ride the Flåm Railway back to Bergen. English-speaking guides such as Thomas, Geir, Stig, and Tom add useful local context. It is a long, carefully linked day with spectacular scenery.

“We really enjoyed this excursion. Five stars. I had looked at variations of excursions & really wanted to ride the Flam railway, not just visit the town of Flam. Other travelers thought that if the title of the excursion included “Flam” then the Flamsbana was included. Do not be fooled by that when comparing. This excursion DID include the Flam railway ride on May 2, 2025. Another advantage is this tour minimizes bus time. We were in a mini bus of 16 guests for the Tvindefosse visit and then finished the bus in Gudvangen. At the Viking Village, our bus driver and tour guide left us with our train tickets…”

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9.The Spectacular Stegastein Viewpoint Tour (Small Group)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 74 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Meet at the Flåm Visitor Center for a 90-minute round trip to Stegastein Viewpoint. A small van carries you along steep, narrow mountain roads to a viewing platform extending 30 metres from the mountainside, 650 metres above the fjord. Transport, an audio guide, and entry are included, but food and drinks are not.

“Communication was excellent regarding meeting points and arrangements. The van was very luxurious and the driver friendly and informative. We had great weather for the view point which was stunning. Excellent trip !”

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10.Flåm Tour: Borgund Stave Church, Lærdal & Stegastein

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 16 reviews · from $140

Travel from Flåm through Norway’s 24.5-kilometer road tunnel to Borgund Stave Church, Lærdal, and Stegastein. This 4.5-hour bus tour focuses on scenery, short photo stops, and fjord views. You see the church from outside only, and the narrow mountain roads can make timing unpredictable.

“Seeing the fjiords from a different perspective. Snow and water at the top of Stegastein, as well as the over look.”

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