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A relaxing Sognefjord cruise and the famous Flåm Railway

Boat on Sognefjord with flag flying, wake trailing behind on calm water.
Girl enjoying the view of UNESCO landscape on the Flåm railway between Myrdal and Flåm
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Sognefjord in a Nutshell™

Cruise Norway's longest and deepest fjord, the stunning Sognefjord, combined with the famous Flåm Railway and Bergen Railway. A relaxing tour of beautiful fjord scenery.

  • Tour type: Flexible, self-guided tour

  • Duration: 1 day or extend with extra days

  • Start location: Oslo or Bergen

  • End location: Oslo or Bergen

  • Luggage transfer available

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

Season: 1 April - 31 October

The Sognefjord in a Nutshell™ tour includes:

Cruise Norway's longest fjord and ride the Flåm Railway

Experience the world’s second longest fjord, the Sognefjord, in all its beauty on a 5-hour fjord cruise between the coastal city of Bergen and the fjordside village of Flåm. You will also journey the famous Flåm Railway and Bergen Railway.
Electric bus from Flåm to Stegastein, views of the mighty Sognefjord - Things to do Flåm, Norway
See soaring mountain peaks rising as high as 2,000 meters above the Sognefjord.
Flåmsbana Myrdal- Flåm - Sognefjord in a nutshell - Norway
The historic Flåm Railway takes you past high mountains and cascading waterfalls. Pass traditional farms on beautiful hillsides.

The Sognefjord in a Nutshell™ route

  • Start your journey from Oslo or Bergen, choose one way or roundtrip

  • Travel at your own pace. Many travelers add a night in Balestrand, a scenic village on the Sognefjord

  • Route from Oslo: Oslo - Flåm - Sognefjord - Bergen

  • Route from Bergen: Bergen - Sognefjord - Flåm - Oslo

Map Sognefjord in a Nutshell tour, all variations

Tour highlights

Panoramic Aurlandsfjord with snowy peaks, green slopes, and clouds casting shade.

A fjord cruise on the Sognefjord

  • Norway's longest and deepest fjord
  • Mountain peaks towering 2,000 meters above the fjord
  • Visit the charming village of Flåm, nestled by the fjord
  • Includes the UNESCO-listed Aurlandsfjord
  • Add an optional overnight stay in Balestrand to enhance your Sognefjord experience
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

Enjoy an overnight stay in charming Balestrand

During your beautiful fjord cruise, the boat will stop in Balestrand - an excellent destination for an optional overnight stay.
This charming village by the fjord is known for spectacular views and fantastic light conditions. Numerous famous painters have come here to catch the special light on canvas. The village also offers several exciting activities, a unique architectural style and an interesting history dating back to the Viking Age!
The Bergen Railway between Oslo and Bergen - Sognefjorden in a nutshell by Fjord Tours
Reis gjennom vakre fjellandskap og opplev unik norsk natur med Bergensbanen.
Fjord and snow capped mountains
Legg gjerne til en overnatting i vakre Balestrand, en fortryllende bygd ved fjorden.

Add activities to your Sognefjord in a Nutshell™ tour

Book an exciting activity as part of your Nutshell tour. Some activities may require overnight stays during your tour. This is just a selection - see all activities during the booking process!

What our customers say about Sognefjord in a Nutshell™

Totally worth it

"Everything was perfect and connected perfectly, without me having to rush anywhere or have to wait a long time. The boat trip was great: what a great view we had all the time! The old train from Flåm to Myrdal is fun and there were beautiful landscapes to see. It was a long day (14 hours), but it was worth it!"

Quoted by: Petter-Andre, Tripadvisor

A fantastic tour

"This was a fantastic tour and I'm so glad that I went. The views are AMAZING. I can't rave about them enough and I'm so glad that I ended up doing it. It's a good day to spend a day while you're in Bergen and the views in the Sognefjord are breathtaking and something you'll never be able to see anywhere else."

Quoted by: Jasmine X, Yelp

Fun full-day tour

"The full day was fun and amazing. The first train trip to Myrdal is as enjoyable as the following famous Flamsbana. The express boat return trip to Bergen was simply amazing! Truly enchanting & unforgettable landscapes. We were very tried in the evening but would do it again even tomorrow."

Quoted by: Paola C, Tripadvisor

A smooth tour

"I booked the Sognefjord in a Nutshell tour 3 months prior to arrival. Couldn’t have been more pleased with the tour and how smoothly everything worked. Would highly recommend this tour and would definitely do it again in the future."

Quoted by: Wanna Wilson, Google Reviews

Good to know

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