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Finse

Finse is located at 1222 metres above sea level and is the highest station at the Bergen Railway. One may reach this location only by train, foot or by bike. Finse is surrounded by majestic mountain landscape with the mighty glacier Hardangerjøkulen that towers royally in the west. Few places in Norway offer mightier nature experiences than Finse.
Bergensbanen train at snowy station near rugged peaks.
Colorful village by lake, nestled in grassy mountain slopes.
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The Navvies' road – Rallarvegen

Rallarane was the workers who built the Bergen Railway and the trail they used to get there is today used as a hiking / biking trail. The Navvies` road is actually one of Norway's most beautiful biking trails and Finse is a natural stop along the route. At Finse you also find the Rallar Museum, that tells the story behind the building of the plateau stretch between East and West of the Bergen Railway. It also demonstrates the hard life and challenging work of Rallarane.

Winter activities

As Finse lies at the foot of Hardangerjøkulen makes it an ideal place for great ski tours.
One may ski from cabin to cabin, or do full-day trips in the area. The trials to the DNT – The Norwegian hiking association`s cabins are marked along the route, like to the Geiterygghytta, Krøkkja and Hallingskeid. Finse is not only a paradise for ski enthusiasts, but also kiting and ski sailing is a popular activity in the winter. Since the past years, it has become a popular destination for randonee skiing.

Summer activities

Finse is placed just in the middle of a network of marked and unmarked trails and is the perfect starting point for high mountain trips in the summertime. When staying at Finse the trip to 1850 (masl) high Hardangerjøkulen is a popular activity. It is a tough but fantastic experience in the spectacular iced landscape. Finse is also one of the stops on our Norway in a nutshell® tour, maybe this will inspire you to make a stop here during this popular roundtrip?

Experience Finse on one of our popular tours

Ready to explore Norway’s high mountain? Finse is a destination on several of our Nutshell tours, combining spectacular train journeys with unforgettable fjord cruises. Plan and book your journey including Finse here.
Woman in yellow sweater leans from green train window, gazing at autumn forest landscape.
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Norway in a Nutshell®
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Norway’s classic fjord & rail highlights

See Norway’s most iconic landscapes in one journey, with the Flåm and Bergen Railways & a scenic cruise on the Nærøyfjord. Start from Oslo or Bergen.

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Full fjord experience
Sognefjord in a Nutshell™
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Full Sognefjord cruise & scenic rail journey

Enjoy a 5-hour scenic cruise along the Sognefjord, combined with the Flåm and Bergen Railways. Take in the scenery at a relaxed pace. Start from Oslo or Bergen

From 2745 NOK
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Geirangerfjord and Norway in a Nutshell®
5 day Geirangerfjord and scenic railways

The ultimate roudtrip including Geirangerfjord, Nærøyfjord and scenic rail journeys. Start from Oslo or Bergen.

From 8459 NOK
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Scenic Flåm Railway journey through mountain landscapes in Norway
Preikestolen & Norway in a Nutshell®
3 day Preikestolen, scenic fjords & trains

Cruise the Lysefjord, hike the iconic Preikestolen, and experience the local charm of Bergen and Stavanger. Roundtrip from Oslo or Bergen.

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