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Norway's Great Fjords in 7 days – Geirangerfjord, Sognefjord & Bergen from Oslo

Express boat passing by Kviknes Hotel in Balestrand surrounded by green hills and mountains.
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Norway’s Great Fjords

Experience Norway’s two most famous fjords, the Geirangerfjord and Sognefjord, on this 7-day roundtrip from Oslo. This packaged tour combines Norway’s most scenic trains and fjord cruises with overnight stays in charming villages on the fjord, and 2 nights in historic Bergen.

  • Tour type: Packaged, Self-guided tour

  • Duration: 7 days

  • Start location: Oslo

  • End location: Oslo

  • Included: all transportation, overnight stay with breakfast buffet, fjord and glacier tour

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The tour includes

  • Dovre Railway, Rauma Railway to Åndalsnes
  • A scenic bus journey up the hairpin bends of Trollstigen
  • Photostop at the Trollstigen and Gudbrandsjuvet gorge
  • Overnight in Geiranger and fjord cruise on the famous Geirangerfjord
  • Overnight in the charming Art Nouveau town of Ålesund
  • Two nights in historic Bergen
  • Balestrand artist village stay and 2 nights at historic Kviknes hotel
  • Sognefjord cruise and Fjærland fjord cruise
  • Glacier bus tour to Bøyabreen
  • Flåm Railway and Bergen Railway to Oslo

Tour highlights

Musk oxen on Dovrefjell are a beautiful sight when you visit Dovre National Park

The Dovre Railway

  • Travel through Norway's high mountain plateau, with views of open wilderness
  • Pass Dovrefjell National Park – home to wild musk oxen and dramatic alpine scenery
  • The railway connects Oslo and Trondheim through landscapes that change with every season
Train crosses old stone bridge over gorge with river, sun breaks through cloudy sky.

The Rauma Railway

  • One of Europe's most scenic rail routes, running through the dramatic Romsdalen valley
  • Pass the iconic Trollveggen – the tallest vertical rock face in Europe at 1,000 metres
  • The journey takes you past waterfalls, gorges and mountain peaks at every turn
Geirangerfjord from Flydalsjuvet viewpoint - UNESCO World Heritage fjord and green forest

Geiranger

  • A charming village at the end of Geirangerfjord, surrounded by steep mountains and waterfalls
  • Walk to viewpoints like Flydalsjuvet for views that stretch across the entire fjord
  • Stay at Havila Hotel Geiranger, surrounded by majestic mountains, powerful waterfalls, and lush, unspoiled nature.
The stunning geirangerfjord seen from the mountain farm Skageflå

The Geirangerfjord

  • A UNESCO World Heritage fjord, famous for the Seven Sisters and Suitor waterfalls
  • Steep mountain walls rise directly from the water, reaching over 1,400 metres above sea level
  • See abandoned farmsteads clinging to the cliffsides – a reminder of life in the fjord centuries ago

Ålesund

  • Explore Norway's only Art Nouveau town, rebuilt in a unique architectural style after a fire in 1904
  • Climb 418 steps to Aksla viewpoint for a panoramic view over the islands and fjords
  • Enjoy a comfortable stay at Thon Hotel Ålesund, beautifully situated on the waterfront
Sunset harbor scene with colorful wooden buildings, sailboats docked, and their reflections in calm water under a dramatic sky.

Bergen

  • Walk the narrow alleyways of Bryggen – a UNESCO World Heritage site with colourful wooden buildings dating back to the 14th century
  • Take the Fløibanen funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen for a view over the city, the fjord and the surrounding mountains
  • Spend the night at Thon Hotel Orion, ideally located in the heart of the city, right next to the UNESCO-listed Bryggen harbor.
Boat cruises through calm Sognefjord surrounded by green cliffs.

Fjord cruise Bergen – Balestrand – Flåm

  • Sail through Sognefjord – Norway's longest and deepest fjord, stretching 204 kilometres inland
  • Stop in the peaceful village of Balestrand before continuing deeper into the fjord
  • The full journey from Bergen to Flåm combines open sea, wide fjord and narrow inner branches
Expressboot auf dem Sognefjord nach Balestrand, umgeben von Bergen, Wasserfällen und malerischen Fjorddörfern in Westnorwegen

Balestrand

  • A quiet village on the shores of Sognefjord, known for its apple orchards and Viking history
  • Visit the English church of St. Olaf, built in 1897 by a British woman who fell in love with the fjord
  • You will spend two nights at the historic Kviknes Hotel, beautifully situated in Norway’s breathtaking national romantic landscape
Flåm Railway train ascending mountain route from Flåm village to Myrdal station with scenic Flåm valley view

Flåm Railway

  • One of the steepest standard-gauge railways in the world, climbing 863 metres in just 20 kilometres
  • Travel through 20 tunnels and past the powerful Kjosfossen waterfall – a highlight of the journey
  • The railway runs between Flåm and Myrdal, where you connect to the Bergen Railway
Cozy red cabin by fjord, seen from a train window in rural Norway.

Bergen Railway

  • The highest mainline railway in Northern Europe, crossing the Hardangervidda mountain plateauat 1222 metres
  • The route passes Finse – one of Norway's most remote stations, surrounded by glacier and snow year-round
  • The railway connects Oslo and Bergen on a 7 hour journey through four distinct Norwegian landscapes

Itinerary Oslo - Oslo

Your day-by-day journey

Inspiration from Geirangerfjord and Sognefjord

Explore the breathtaking landscapes and natural significance of Geirangerfjord and Sognefjord, highlighting how these iconic Norwegian fjords continue to inspire visitors and photo enthusiasts alike.
Two people in kayak near fjord waterfall.
Visit Geirangerfjord and protect Norway’s natural beauty
So, you’ve decided to go to Norway – what an incredible tourist destination! There is so much to do and see in this beautiful country, and for the environmentally conscious traveller looking for a sustainable way to travel, Norway is the ideal destination. The trip of a lifetime must include one of the most well-known and popular Norwegian fjords – the Geirangerfjord.
Biking in Balestrand by the Sognefjord passing by houses, snowy mountains in background.
Get to know the Sognefjord region
Most people visiting Norway are keen to see the famous Norwegian fjords during their travels, but with over 1700 fjords dotted around the country, it can be hard to decide where to go. If you’d like to explore the fjords during your trip to Norway, the Sognefjord is one of the most popular and worthwhile destinations.
Norwegian fjord with steep cliffs, waterfalls, a boat cruising, and snow-capped mountains, reflecting in calm waters.
Seven Sisters waterfalls
With so many amazing things to photograph in Norway, it can often be hard to choose which one to visit first. Although the majority of the people that visit Norway in winter tend to want to head up north to Tromsø to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, however, a trip down south to visit the Seven Sisters Waterfalls in Geirangerfjord shouldn’t be overlooked.
Fall scenery in Balestrand Norway - snowy mountains, peaceful Sognefjord and colorful autumn landscape
Inner peace and scenic landscapes in beautiful Balestrand 
If you want an authentic fjord village experience, visit beautiful Balestrand. Experience stunning nature and take part in charming village life. "Balestrand is a gift to visit," says Anne Anders, a visitor from the US.