SPRINGTIME IN NORWAY

  • Get an impression of both urban and rural life in Norway.
  • Experience the magical Norwegian nature scenery by RIB boat, foot and train! 

On this enchanting tour featuring both urban and rural life in Norway, visit the 2 biggest and vibrant Norwegian cities Oslo and Bergen. Experience the overwhelming Norwegian nature with blooming deciduous trees, snow-capped mountains and birds chirping during this wonderful springtime!

DURATION
5 Days / 4 Nights

TRAVEL DATES
Daily from 01.04. to 31.05.

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Day 1: Oslo
Arrive in the Royal Norwegian capital and enjoy the afternoon at leisure exploring the city.  Overnight in Oslo.

Day 2: Oslo- Lillehammer (170 km)
In the morning, a local guide will show you the most beautiful highlights such as the Royal Palace, the City Hall and Vigeland Sculpture Park. With more than 200 sculptures, the park is the life’s work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland and probably the largest sculpture park by a single artist. In the afternoon, embark from Oslo for Lillehammer. In Lillehammer possibly visit the Norwegian Olympic Museum, the only one of its kind in Europe. Here you can immerse yourself in the history of the Olympic Games from 1896 until present day. In 1994 the fantastic Winter Olympics took place in Lillehammer – and the flame of the Olympic spirit is still burning today! Overnight in Lillehammer.

Day 3: Lillehammer – Flåm 280 km
On the way to Flåm, pass by Borgund Stave Church through The Laerdal Tunnel. This is the longest road tunnel in the world and was built to create a road connection between Bergen and Oslo that also can be used throughout the winter. In the afternoon, enjoy a soft adventure by RIB-boat and experience the UNESCO listed Aurlandsfjord and the Nærøyfjord in only 2 hours and 15 minutes. Enjoy the breath-taking scenery, stories, tales, and history narrated by your personal guide, who will take you closer to nature and on the lookout for seals, porpoises, and eagles along the way. You can also choose to hike to Brekkefossen waterfall, featuring grandiose views. This trip will give you a unique insight to the local culture, history and life by the fjord! Overnight in Flåm.

Day 4: Flåm-Bergen 200 km
In the morning board the world renowned Flåm Railway. Experience this world-famous train journey from Flåm in the heart of the Aurlandsfjord, to the high mountains in Myrdal. The journey features the finest aspects of the stunning scenery of Western Norway. In Myrdal, change to the Bergen Railway and continue the journey by train to Voss. From Voss continue by coach to Bergen. In the afternoon a local guide will show the highlights of the second biggest city of Norway, pass by Bryggen, featuring a series of Hanseatic heritage commercial buildings, also  included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, the fish market,and take a trip on the Fløibanen funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen. Overnight in Bergen.

Day 5: Bergen
Enjoy the remainder of the tour in beautiful Bergen before returning home.

SERVICES
Prefer to travel by bus from home? Take the ferry from the mainland to/from Norway:
  • Ferry Color Line Kiel (Germany) – Oslo - Overnight onboard.
  • Ferry Stena Line Kiel (Germany) - Gothenburg (Sweden) - Overnight onboard.
  • Ferry Fjord Line/Color Line Bergen-Hirtshals (Denmark) - Overnight onboard.
SUGGESTIONS
Book this tour during winter and add some exiting winter activities such as dog sledding and snowshoe hiking to your program.