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Norway in a Nutshell® in 3 days

Don't know where to start planning your Norway itinerary? We've put together a three-day package for our popular Norway in a Nutshell®tour, including wonderful hotels and exciting activities.
Updated: Feb 27, 2026By: The Fjord Tours team
Couple takes selfie on boat, misty Sognefjord and peaks behind.

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The legendary Norway in a Nutshell® tour runs from Oslo, Bergen, Flåm, and Voss, with several different routes. Discover some of the most popular routes below.

Experience more with Norway in a Nutshell®

Our most popular tour shows you the very best of Norway. See the stunning UNESCO-listed fjords. Ride the Bergen Railway and the Flåm Railway, two of the world's most scenic railway lines. The tour includes a visit to several traditional villages, where it's well worth spending an extra night. You can take the tour in a single day, but we recommend taking longer to experience even more.

Highlights

  • Incredible scenery
  • A fjord cruise on the magnificent Nærøyfjord
  • The scenic Bergen Railway and the historic Flåm Railway
  • The quaint villages of Flåm and Gudvangen
  • Start in Oslo, Bergen, Voss, Geilo, or Flåm
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An adventurous round trip from Oslo

Day 1: From pulsating Oslo to scenic Flåm

On the first leg of your journey, you travel from Oslo to Flåm. Ride the Bergen Railway to Myrdal passing through shifting landscapes from busy city life up to the quiet mountains. In Myrdal, you change to the famous Flåm Railway, frequently named one of the world's top train journeys. The railway runs from steep mountains through lush valleys, past waterfalls, all the way down to the fjord.
View from inside vintage train with passengers, green hills, curving track, and waterfall.
Enjoy the Flåm Railway, where the interior is unique and the landscape magnificent.
On reaching the fjord village of Flåm, you can check in to your hotel and get ready for some wonderful activities.
How about taking a kayak tour on the calm fjord? Or are you in the mood for a more high-speed fjord safari on the Nærøyfjord? If you want to see the fjord from above, you can choose a sightseeing tour to Stegastein viewpoint.
We highly recommend spending a day or two in Flåm to take advantage of the activities on offer. There are plenty to choose from and you can access them all when booking your tour.
In the evening, you can watch the sun set behind the high mountains while enjoying a Viking dinner at the local microbrewery Ægir.

Top things to do in Flåm

Flåm offers a wealth of activities throughout the year. Book an exciting activity as part of your Nutshell tour or as a stand-alone booking. Here are our handpicked favorites:
Two kayakers in a yellow tandem kayak paddling on a calm fjord, with one pointing enthusiastically, surrounded by rocky cliffs and autumn foliage.
Bestseller
Kayaking in Flåm
Flåm • 3 hr
From 1235NOK
16 May - 15 September
Woman enjoying fjord safari boat tour to Sagofossen waterfall on UNESCO Nærøyfjord in Flåm Norway
Bestseller
Fjord safari Flåm - 2 hr 15 min
Flåm • 2 hr 15 min
From 1110NOK
1 April - 31 October
Getting amazing view over the UNESCO Nærøyfjord on the hike to Rimstigen
Travelers love this!
UNESCO Nærøyfjord hike
Multiple locations • 7 hr
From 3350NOK
21 May - 31 October
Detailed medieval craftsmanship of Norwegian stave church architecture
Bestseller
Tour to Borgund Stave Church and Stegastein viewpoint
Flåm • 4 hr
From 1750NOK
15 April - 12 October
Traditional Norwegian lapskaus stew served at Flåm farm
Hidden Gem in Flåm
Local food tasting in Flåm
Flåm • 1 hr
From 750NOK
1 May - 1 October
People at Stegastein viewpoint over fjord, golden light on cliffs and water.
Bestseller
Electric minibus to Stegastein
Flåm • 1 hr 30 min
From 430NOK
Available all year
Musician playing traditional Hardanger fiddle during intimate concert in rustic barn at Flåm
Local Food & Concert in Flåm
Flåm • 2 hr 30 min
From 990NOK
15 May - 14 September
Group hiking Royal Post Road scenic trail Norwegian fjords mountains blue sky summer day
Postal road hike
Multiple locations • 6 hr
From 4450NOK
15 May - 25 September
Three people on snowy viewpoint overlook blue fjord and snowy peaks.
Snowshoe hike to Stegastein viewpoint
Flåm • 2 hr 30 min
From 950NOK
26 December - 31 March
Zipliner in red jacket soars above a blue river valley.
In high demand
Flåm Zipline, Flåm Railway and bike ride
Flåm • 4 hr
From 1827NOK
25 April - 10 October
Woman in maroon swimsuit diving into fjord from wooden deck, mirrored reflection in glass.
Fjord Sauna in Flåm
Flåm • 1 hr 30 min
From 445NOK
Available all year
Fjord safari boat tour approaching Sagofossen waterfall in Flåm Norway on summer day
Fjord safari in Flåm- 1 hr 30 min
Flåm • 1 hr 30 min
From 935NOK
1 April - 31 October
Family of three enjoying a meal by a fjord, with a boy reaching for a strawberry and adults laughing.
RIB boat tour with cheese tasting from Flåm
Flåm • 3 hr
From 1395NOK
1 May - 20 September
Rustic cabin above fjord with hills, homes, and winding road.
Waterfall and culture tour in Flåm
Flåm • 2 hr
From 680NOK
16 March - 31 October
Red inflatable boat speeding through rippling water, carrying yellow-jacketed people, framed by snow-covered mountains.
RIB boat winter tour in Flåm
Flåm • 2 hr 30 min
From 1220NOK
1 November - 31 March
Group of smiling hikers posing with majestic mountains behind them.
Nærøydalen Heritage Trail
Multiple locations • 5 hr
From 3350NOK
15 May - 31 October
People in bright thermal suits and life vests on a boat, smiling and excited, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and icy fjord waters.
Winter fjord safari and viking dinner in Flåm
Flåm • 2 hr 45 min
From 1650NOK
1 November - 31 March
Two hikers in blue jackets climbing green hillside with wildflowers, overlooking a valley, fjord, and mountain cliffs.
Fjord safari and hike in Flåm
Flåm • 6 hr
From 2060NOK
1 July - 31 August
Viking dinner with 5 courses and beer tasting at Ægir Brewery in Flåm featuring local Norwegian ingredients
Viking dinner and beer experience in Flåm
Flåm • 1 hr
From 775NOK
1 October - 31 March
Three people snowshoe uphill at sunset with fjord and snowy peaks behind.
Snowshoe hike and viking dinner in Flåm
Flåm • 2 hr 30 min
From 1550NOK
26 December - 31 March
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Day 2: From picturesque Flåm to the fjord city of Bergen

After enjoying a nice breakfast, depart from Flåm on one the top highlights of the tour, a fjord cruise on the UNESCO Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen. Glide through the narrow fjord on a quiet electric cruise through beautiful landscapes.
In Gudvangen, a scenic bus ride to Voss awaits you. Drive past waterfalls, quaint farms, and stunning views of the Nærøydalen Valley. In Voss, hop aboard the Bergen Railway for a relaxing ride to Bergen. After a day full of memorable sights and sounds, you arrive in Bergen in the early afternoon and check in to your hotel.
You are probably pretty hungry at this point! Time to discover some culinary highlights in Bergen! There are lots of tasty alternatives to choose from.

Day 3: The very best of Bergen

Get ready to explore Bergen! A ride on the funicular up to another of the mountains surrounding Bergen, Mount Fløyen, is a must. You can also see the city on a guided segway tour. If you want to feel the fresh fjord air in your hair, set sail on a local fjord cruise to Mostraumen or a sailboat cruise through some beautiful landscapes.
View from hilltop in Bergen with funicular train passing through trees, city harbor, and colorful buildings under bright sky.
Get a full view of Bergen from Mount Fløyen.
This is only some of what you can see and do in Bergen.
In the afternoon, hop aboard another scenic train journey to Oslo by train, where you can spend a few days exploring the Norwegian capital. You can also add activities and hotels in Oslo when booking your Norway in a Nutshell® tour.

Top things to do in Bergen

Book an exciting activity as part of your Nutshell tour or as a stand-alone booking. Check out our exciting collection below!
Cozy glass-fronted waterfront restaurant glowing warmly at twilight, reflections shimmering on calm water surface.
Fjord cruise and dinner at Cornelius
Bergen • 5 hr
From 1695NOK
Available all year
Peaceful mountain lake reflects glacier and forest, dock at right.
Fjord & glacier tour from Bergen or Voss
Multiple locations • 13 hr 15 min
From 2930NOK
20 May - 30 September
Colorful fjord boat on calm water with mountain reflections.
Bestseller
Fjord cruise Bergen to Mostraumen
Bergen
From 890NOK
Available all year
Yellow Ulriken cable car ascending to mountain top restaurant in Bergen with fjord and city views below
Ulriken Gondola & lunch with a view over Bergen
Bergen • 2 hr 30 min
From 1081NOK
Available all year
Bryggen’s colorful buildings in Bergen reflected in a sea, with people walking under cloudy skies.
Guided UNESCO walking tour in Bergen
Bergen • 2 hr
From 795NOK
Available all year
Close-up of smiling woman in front of yellow kayak with blurred town in background.
In high demand
Guided kayak trip in Bergen
Bergen • 5 hr
From 1890NOK
1 May - 15 October
Four people ride Segways past colorful Bryggen buildings in Bergen, with scenic mountains in the background.
Guided segway tour in Bergen
Bergen • 2 hr
From 895NOK
2 May - 30 September
Fresh seafood platter with oysters, clams, and sea urchin on ice, served elegantly at sophisticated indoor event.
Fjord cruise and shellfish tower at seafood restaurant
Bergen • 5 hr
From 2295NOK
1 March - 19 December
A sailboat with "NOR 10144" sails on calm waters with a mountainous landscape, clear blue sky, and distant coastal town.
Sailboat cruise in Bergen
Bergen
From 920NOK
Soon available
A gourmet seafood platter on a two-tiered stand with mussels in garlic sauce, prawns, crab claws, and fresh greens.
Seafood platter in Bergen
Bergen • 2 hr
From 1060NOK
Available all year
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Sample tasty local Norwegian specialties
Although meals are not included in the tour package, there are plenty of options during the tour. Hot meals, snacks, and hot and cold drinks are available on board the Bergen Railway and on the fjord cruise between Flåm and Gudvangen. Plant-based options are also available.
Flåm is home quality restaurants including at Fretheim Hotel and Flåsmbrygga Hotel, both of which serve delicious local fare. There is also a popular bakery, a microbrewery with a Viking theme, and a snack bar. You can also head to the supermarket to stock up for your trip.
Gourmet platter with chocolate dessert, seafood, bread, and craft beers, served on a rustic wooden table with animal fur.
Eat like a Viking in Flåm
Want to learn more about traditional Norwegian food or join a culinary tour? Check out our activities! There are many options to choose from.

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