A winter journey from Bergen to Flåm

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?