Norway Essentials: Train and Coastal Express

Flight or train to Oslo available on request.

Individual arrival at Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport.

Transfer at your leisure to the city center. You can choose the Flytoget Airport train to the central station: the hotel we have selected for you is only a few steps away.

Take a stroll through the iconic district of Grünerløkka, known for its street art and local shops.

Discover the Norwegian Folk Museum in the open air, with more than 160 historic buildings, including the 13th-century Gol stave church. Immerse yourself in Norwegian culture through live demonstrations, traditional costumes, and interactive exhibits.

Don’t miss the Oslo Opera House, opened in 2008. It rises majestically on the edge of the Oslo Fjord and seems to emerge from the water. You can walk on the roof for a panoramic view of the fjord.

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After breakfast, your train journey in Norway begins towards Trondheim. Board the Dovre Line and travel through Norway’s spectacular landscapes, from the lush valleys of Gudbrandsdalen to the majestic peaks of Dovrefjell. Every moment of this journey between Oslo and Trondheim is an immersion in wild nature.

Arriving in the late afternoon, explore the city on foot and stroll through the Bakklandet district.
Visit Nidaros Cathedral, the largest religious building in Norway, built on the tomb of Saint Olav, making it a major pilgrimage site.

Right next door, visit the Archbishop’s Palace, a must-see historic site which houses several museums. Enjoy dinner and discover Norwegian cuisine by trying fresh salmon or dried cod.

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Early departure, board the Coastal Express for a coastal cruise between Trondheim and Bergen. Sail along magnificent island landscapes and some of Norway’s smallest communities. Make a stop at Kristiansund, a city spanning three islands and known as the Norwegian “capital of Bacalao” (dried cod).

Molde will be the second to last port of the day, from where you can see the peaks of the Romsdal Alps.

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Your journey along the Norwegian coast continues.
In the morning, you can admire the Nordfjord, a spectacular fjord famous for its steep mountains, glacial valleys, and the majestic Jostedalsbreen glacier (the largest in continental Europe).

The ship then docks at Florø in the morning, where you can explore the port and marina.

To reach the final port in the afternoon, the ship weaves through islands and reefs and descends the Hjeltefjord to arrive in Bergen.

Welcome to Norway’s second largest city. Bergen is known as the gateway to the fjords and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore Bergenhus Fortress, located at the entrance to Bergen’s port—one of the best-preserved medieval complexes in Norway.

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Before you leave, stroll through the popular historic district of “Bryggen” with its preserved medieval architecture and the Hanseatic Museum.

Departure in the morning towards Oslo.
The Oslo–Bergen train line is world-famous for its spectacular landscapes, crossing forests, fjords, and high mountain plateaus, especially the Hardangervidda. The 7-hour journey offers one of Europe’s most beautiful train experiences, especially around Finse, the highest point at 1,222 meters above sea level.

You are now back in Oslo. Take a stroll in Vigeland Park, located in the Frogner district—one of the city’s most iconic locations. This unique park is home to more than 200 bronze, granite, and wrought iron sculptures created by the famous Norwegian artist Gustav Vigeland.

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Your journey in Norway comes to an end. (BB)

Extra night or post-trip arrangements available on request