Excursion Iconic norway: flåm railway & scenic fjordland tour at Vik

This full-day outing combines the exhilaration of a world-famous mountain railway ride with the intriguing iconography of a medieval Viking, plus multiple waterfalls, idyllic fjordside villages, and more. It begins with a lengthy and wonderfully scenic drive across the lush Vestland landscape and into steep and narrow Flåm Valley. There, you’ll enjoy an early buffet lunch before walking to the Flåm train station to begin the thrill ride component of your day.

The famous Flåm Railway is one of the steepest railways in the world, ascending from sea level to 2,700 ft elevation in just 45 minutes – and offering truly breathtaking views of dramatic cascades, rugged cliffs, and deep ravines throughout the journey. Stepping off briefly at Kjosfossen waterfall, snap some close-up photos and breathe in the splendor of this spot. Ahead is Myrdal Station, where you’ll transfer to the Bergen Railway for a second remarkable mountain-crossing journey that skirts dramatic drops and past torrenting rivers to reach Voss, a village where adventure sport is a year-round obsession.

Have some free time to explore and enjoy a refreshment stop, before reboarding your coach for the two-hour return drive toward Vik. And it’s a stunner – winding around sharp bends and through tunnels, traversing the rugged Vika Mountain landscape with panoramas of the Sognefjord and Vik in the distance. En route, stop to admire multi-stranded Tvinde Waterfall as it cascades down the sheer cliff face.

One more landmark remains on the agenda: the spectacular 12th-century Hopperstad Stave Church just outside Vik. Despite being portrayed in fiction as wildly barbaric, the Vikings were key to the spiritual development of early Norway. From here, the pier is just 10 minutes away.

Points of interests

Points of Interest: Flåm Railway/Bergen Railway, Tvinde waterfall, Hopperstad Stave Church, free time in Voss, lunch in Flåm

Note

Please note: This moderate excursion involves about 2km of walking throughout the day and periods of standing at the visited sites. Guests must be able to board the coaches without assistance. This excursion includes extensive driving. Several tunnels are transited. Wear weather-appropriate, comfortable clothing, and bring your preferred sun protection and best camera. The order of sights and activities may vary. Hopperstad Stave Church is visited from the outside only.

Due to train schedule, the tour will include an early buffet brunch at approximately 11am, guests are recommended to have a light breakfast.