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Ultimate 5-day Norway fjord adventure: Geirangerfjord, scenic trains & UNESCO sights

Turquoise fjord with cruise ships, forested mountains and snow.
Person with arms raised on Trollstigen platform, valley and waterfall under sunset sky.
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Geirangerfjord & Norway in a Nutshell®

Journey through Norway’s most scenic fjord landscapes on a tour of UNESCO-listed fjords, iconic mountain railways, and charming towns. Travel at your own pace from Oslo or Bergen, including the famous Norway in a Nutshell® route.

  • Tour type: Flexible, self-guided tour

  • Duration: From 3 days (most travelers choose 5-8 days)

  • Start location: Oslo or Bergen

  • End location: Oslo or Bergen

  • Flexible: Travel at your own pace. Add optional activities and overnight stays

Season: 1 June - 30 September

The tour includes

  • Fjord cruises on the famous UNESCO‑listed Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord
  • Photostops at famous sights - Seven Sisters waterfall, Gudbrandsjuvet gorge and Trollstigen viewpoint
  • Norway's most scenic railways - Rauma Railway, Bergen Railway and Flåm Railway
  • A coastal boat journey between Bergen and Måløy
  • Fjord villages Flåm and Geiranger
  • Charming cities Ålesund and Bergen

The Geirangerfjord & Norway in a Nutshell® route

  • Start your journey from Oslo or Bergen

  • Route from Oslo: Oslo - Flåm - Bergen - Ålesund - Geiranger - Oslo

  • Route from Bergen: Bergen - Ålesund - Geiranger - Oslo - Flåm - Bergen

Map Norway in a Nutshell & Geirangerfjord, all variations

Tour highlights

Fjord with waterfalls and grass-roof cabin in view.

Cruise the famous Geirangerfjord

  • Enjoy a scenic cruise on Norway’s most famous fjord
  • See the Seven Sisters waterfall as it plunges 250 meters into the fjord
  • Learn the story of historic mountain farms perched on steep hillsides
  • Explore the fjord village of Geiranger, at the heart of the fjord
Person standing on metal viewing platform with arms outstretched, overlooking winding road and waterfall, with sunset lighting the sky.

Discover spectacular viewpoints

  • Journey by bus on one of Norway’s most scenic mountain routes, and experience the haripin bends of the Trollstigen Mountain road
  • Enjoy photostops with spectacular views at Trollstigen viewpoint and the Gudbrandsjuvet gorge
Aerial of Ålesund’s Art Nouveau buildings, waterways, and mountains.

Explore the historic charm of Ålesund

  • Wander through enchanting cobblestone streets and experience striking Art Nouveau architecture in one of Norway's most beautiful cities
  • Climb Mount Aksla for panoramic views of the city and fjords, then reward yourself with local delicacies at bustling cafes
NORD train at base of dramatic, cloudy mountain in green valley.

Marvel at the views from the Rauma Railway

  • Ride the Rauma Railway, named Europe’s top train journey by Lonely Planet in 2023
  • Enjoy the panoramic views of Trollveggen (The Troll Wall), Europe's tallest vertical rock face
Ferry sailing UNESCO Nærøyfjord near Gudvangen in summer with green mountains

Cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord

  • Experience the serene beauty of the narrowest fjord arm in Europe
  • Glide silently through the fjord on a modern zero-emission fjord cruise
  • Enjoy comfortable seating and panoramic views surrounded by 1,700-meter mountain peaks
Woman leans from Flåm railway train, enjoying wildflowers and green mountain track.

Enjoy the views from the Flåm Railway

  • Discover why Flåmsbana is named the world's most beautiful train journey by Lonely Planet
  • Ride through pristine and scenic Norwegian nature on one of the steepest railway journeys in the world
  • Experience the authentic ambiance of this historic train with original interiors
Travel between Bergen and Oslo with the scenic Bergen Railway all year

Ride the scenic Bergen Railway

  • Journey comfortably through ever-changing landscapes on Norway's most spectacular railway, connecting Bergen and Oslo
  • Discover why National Geographic ranks this engineering marvel among the world's finest train journeys
  • Experience snow-capped mountains and pristine wilderness as you cross Europe's highest mountain plateau

Experience the journey through local eyes

Follow Bergen-based photographer and adventurer Espen Bakketun as he explored Geirangerfjord & Norway in a Nutshell® on a 5 day journey from Bergen.

In Espen's words:
"A once-in-a-lifetime journey, even for a Norwegian!"

Read the full story

Enhance your tour with unforgettable experiences

Make your journey even more memorable by adding activites. Spots are limited and often sell out - explore all options when booking.

Good to know

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