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A winter journey from Bergen to Flåm

A winter cruise on the Nærøyfjord .
Photo: Fjord Norge
A winter cruise in the Nærøyfjord .
Photo: Fjord Norge

“You haven’t seen the fjords until you’ve seen them in winter.”

– National Geographic

A winter cruise on the Nærøyfjord .
Photo: Fjord Norge
A winter cruise in the Nærøyfjord .
Photo: Fjord Norge

It's raw. It's rough. Go Viking and discover some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes without the crowds.

Experience Norway in a nutshell Winter Tour with Fjord Tours.

A winter cruise on the Nærøyfjord .
Photo: Fjord Norge
A winter cruise in the Nærøyfjord .
Photo: Fjord Norge

Ice age upon ice age has shaped the majestic landscape that stretches out in front of you.

Flåm in Fjord Norway .
Photo: Berge / Knoff / Natural Light / Visitnorway.com
Winter journey in Flåm .
Photo: Berge / Knoff / Natural Light / Visitnorway.com

Start your journey in Bergen.

Mingle with the 270,000 modern day Vikings in this vibrant and historic city.

Stroll through streets with cosy cafés and charming wooden houses on both sides, and visit famous art venues like KODE and Troldhaugen, the home of composer Edvard Grieg.

Mount Fløyen in Bergen .
Photo: Bergen Tourist Board / Espen Haagensen / visitBergen.com
Mount Fløyen in Bergen .
Photo: Bergen Tourist Board / Espen Haagensen / visitBergen.com

Enjoy world-class seafood and other delicacies, made from natural ingredients just outside the door – both on land and in the sea.

Bergen .
Photo: Martin Håndlykken / Visitnorway.com
Bergen .
Photo: Martin Håndlykken / Visitnorway.com

Trendy Vogue Travel is far from the only expert magazine raving about restaurants like Lysverket and the vibrant traditional fish market Fisketorget.

Lysverket restaurant in Bergen .
Photo: Sarah Menzies / Matador Network / www.fjordnorway.com
Lysverket restaurant in Bergen .
Photo: Sarah Menzies / Matador Network / www.fjordnorway.com

When your belly is well fed, discover why the historical wharf of Bryggen is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most famous attraction in the city.

Bryggen in Bergen .
Photo: Bergen Tourist Board / Christer Rønnestad / visitBergen.com
Bryggen, Bergen .
Photo: Bergen Tourist Board / Christer R​ømestads

Catch the Fløibanen funicular to Mount Fløyen to get a drone-like panoramic view of the city and the fjords.

Bergen in Fjord Norway .
Photo: Robin Strand / VisitBergen.com
Mount Fløyen, Bergen .
Photo: Robin Strand / VisitBergen.com

Hop on the train!

Sit back and enjoy the scenic train ride whilst climbing 106 kilometres from Bergen to Myrdal, the uppermost station of the world-famous Flåmsbana Railway.

Flåmsbana, Flåm .
Photo: Sverre Hjornevik / Visit Flåm
Flåmsbana, Flåm .
Photo: Sverre Hjornevik / Visit Flåm

Numerous experts have even described Flåmsbana as the world’s most beautiful train journey.

Flåmsbana, Flåm .
Photo: Sverre Hjornevik / Visit Flåm
Flåmsbana, Flåm .
Photo: Sverre Hjornevik / Visit Flåm

The one-hour descent from Myrdal takes you comfortably from 867 to only 2 metres above sea level.

The journey goes through 20 short tunnels, untouched valleys, and deep ravines – all the way down to Flåm in the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord.

Flåmsbana Railway in winter .
Photo: Fjord Norge
Flåmsbana railway in winter .
Photo: Fjord Norge

Make sure to look out on both sides to see the untouched white fairy tale landscape with frozen waterfalls that resemble giant glass sculptures, like the Kjosfossen waterfall which provides the Flåm Railway with electric power.

No surprise that these surroundings were part of the inspiration for Disney’s Frozen.

Flåmsbana, Flåm .
Photo: Sverre Hjornevik / Visit Flåm
Flåmsbana, Flåm .
Photo: Sverre Hjornevik / Visit Flåm

Go electric.

It's pure. It's silent. It's powered by the very forces of nature you sail in.

Go on an unforgettable fjord cruise on the Nærøyfjord with a hybrid electric ship made of light carbon fibre, designed and constructed in the area.

Its zigzag shape is meant to remind you of the typical footpaths you can see in the mountainsides along the fjord.

Vision of the fjords cruising in Fjord Norway .
Photo: Fjord Norge
Vision of the fjords cruising in Fjord Norway .
Photo: Fjord Norway

Or get even closer to the forces of nature on a RIB. Some tours even include a stop at Undredal Stølsysteri where you can taste delicious handcrafted goats’ cheese.

There are also numerous other activities to try in and around Flåm.

Flåm .
Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik / www.fjordnorway.com
Flåm .
Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik / www.fjordnorway.com

Hungry for more?

The brewery Ægir in Flåm has several times been awarded “The best brewery pub in Norway”.

Their highly acclaimed handcrafted beer is brewed with roots in true Norse traditions. What they serve here is representative of the new enthusiasm for local food and drink in Fjord Norway – heaven for foodies.

Join a fjord safari on the Aurlandsfjord followed by a Viking dinner at Ægir.

Ægir BrewPub in Flåm .
Photo: Ægir
Ægir BrewPub in Flåm .
Photo: Ægir

Cool architecture.

Take a walk in the sky!

From Flåm, join a short scenic bus tour to the Stegastein viewpoint. The elegant wooden structure stretches 30 metres straight out into the void about 600 metres above the Aurlandsfjord.

Stegastein, Aurland .
Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik / Visit Flåm
Stegastein, Aurland .
Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik / Visit Flåm

The bold lookout point was shaped by architects Todd Saunders and Tommie Wilhelmsen as part of the 18 Norwegian Scenic Routes.

This is just one of many highlights where raw nature meets cool architecture in Fjord Norway.

Stegastein, Aurland .
Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik / Visit Flåm Architect: Todd Saunders / Saunders & Wilhelmsen
Stegastein, Aurland .
Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik / Visit Flåm Architect: Todd Saunders / Saunders & Wilhelmsen

Step it up! Put on your snowshoes and follow the safe tracks of your guide – and maybe even a local fox – up the hillside to get a bird’s-eye view of the fjords.

Aurlandsfjellet .
Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik / www.fjordnorway.com
Aurlandsfjellet .
Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik

Meet a Viking.

Are you up for a unique experience?

In the Viking village Njardarheimr you can explore the old Norse way of living and participate in typical badass Viking-like activities. The village is situated in Gudvangen, in the innermost part of the famous Nærøyfjord which is included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Njardarheimr, Flåm .
Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik/Visitflam.com
Njardarheimr, Flåm .
Photo: Visitflam.com

Hit the slopes!

Less than an hour’s bus ride from Gudvangen, close to Voss and Bergen, you will find the skiing paradise Myrkdalen – the largest ski resort in Fjord Norway with 21 slopes.

Alpine skiing in Myrkdalen .
Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik
Alpine skiing in Myrkdalen .
Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik

For après-ski, follow the New York Times’ recommendation and travel to the village of Voss to have a local beer at the pub Tre Brør.

Or, drink yourself brave enough to try the speciality Smalahove (sheep’s head), which the local producer Smalahovetunet specializes in.

Smalahovetunet in Voss .
Photo: Thomas Rasmus Skaug / Visitnorway.com
Smalahovetunet in Voss .
Photo: Thomas Rasmus Skaug / Visitnorway.com

Sleep in historic surroundings.

There are plenty of nice places to stay, but for that little extra, try one of the most historic and stately hotels in the fjord region, like Fretheim Hotel in Flåm or Fleischer’s Hotel in Voss.

The farm boutique hotel 29/2 Aurland is also a great choice for the seasoned traveller.

Fretheim Hotel, Flåm .
Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik / Visit Flåm
Fretheim Hotel, Flåm .
Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik / Visit Flåm

Get cozy

At the end of the day, what is a better warm-up for a dinner of local food and a good night’s deep sleep than snuggling up in front of your hotel’s crackling fire?

Fretheim Hotel, Flåm .
Photo: Sverre Hjornevik / Visit Flåm
Fretheim Hotel, Flåm .
Photo: Sverre Hjornevik / Visit Flåm

See more of the fjord

You can also easily extend your trip with a detour to Sogndal, where you can take a walk along the Fjordstien Fjord path.

Experience Sognefjord in a nutshell with Fjord Travel.

Fjordstien in Sogndalsfjøra .
Photo: Vegard Aasen/Veri Media
Fjordstien in Sogndalsfjøra .
Photo: Vegard Aasen/Veri Media

Ready to go?
Book your journey from Oslo or Bergen to Flåm and experience The original Norway in a nutshell, available all year round.

You can also book train tickets for the Bergen railway and Flåm on vy.no.

Explore more highlights and reasons why you should visit Fjord Norway in winter.

Flåm .
Photo: Sverre Hjornevik / Visit Flåm
Flåm .
Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik / Visit Flåm
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