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Best Time to Visit

Experience Norway's breathtaking landscapes by train or cruise.

Norway’s climate ranges from temperate to Arctic and it has four classic seasons, where it's dark and snowy in winter, warm and sunny in summer, and somewhere in between in the spring and fall. Winters in Norway can see temperatures dip to below -30°C in some parts of the country, and the lowlands of the south and inland mountains tend to experience colder winters than the coastal areas.

To attempt to grasp the wonder that is the outdoor and natural beauty of Norway, try a rail journey or a cruise. These unique travel experiences help give you the grand scope of one of the world’s most beautiful places.

The Flam Railway is one of the world’s steepest standard-gauge railway lines that runs the 20 kilometre distance between the village of Flam and the Myrdal Mountain Station. In this relatively short distance, trains climb 865 metres in elevation. If you’ve got a fear of heights, this trip will test it. The steep mountainside ride has exquisite alpine landscapes, gushing waterfalls, and it goes through 20 tunnels. Myrdal Mountain Station is a launching point for hiking and the scenic trails of the Hardangervidda Plateau with its stark open spaces.

The train ride between Oslo and Bergen is one of the most beautiful in the world. At 7 hours and a distance of 485 kilometres, you’ll see mind blowing scenery. Sit back and enjoy this slow ride as you pass through 180 tunnels, forests, lowlands, waterfalls, and rivers. If you think the ride is beautiful in summer, try the winter ride, when you pass through a wide wonderland of pristine snow-white beauty.

Another way to view the spectacular outdoors of Norway is to cruise up the coastline from Bergen to Kirkenes, above the Arctic Circle. This 12 day trip will land you in 34 enchanting ports, and in between, carry you in silence along the coastal waters while you experience the rugged maritime nature of Scandinavia at its finest untouched state.

Cruises and trains run all year round.

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Norway Travel Packages
Hardangerfjord
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Essential Norwegian Fjords: Oslo to Bergen

Norwegian Fjords, Bergen, and Oslo
Unforgettable landscapes await in Norway, where fjords meet city charm. This classic adventure from Oslo to Bergen reveals Nordic heritage and stunning vistas.
6 days
From US$2,626/p.p.
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Hardangerfjord
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Spectacular Norwegian Fjords with Cruise Experience

Oslo, Norwegian Fjords, and Bergen
Journey through Norway’s fjords and wild coasts, where scenic railways, cruises, and quiet trails reveal a land shaped by water and light.
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Flamsbana, Flam, Norway
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Norwegian Fjords, Charm and Traditions

Oslo, Norwegian Fjords, and Bergen
Glide across Norway by rail and road, from glacier air to winding fjord routes and the Atlantic’s wild, cinematic coastline.
8 days
From US$2,987/p.p.
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Place
Conditions
Daily max temperatureMonthly rainfall
AlesundLight Rain
22°C / 71°F
94mm / 3.7"
BergenLight Rain
22°C / 71°F
94mm / 3.7"
GeirangerLight Rain
22°C / 71°F
94mm / 3.7"
KirkenesMostly Cloudy
21°C / 69°F
7mm / 0.3"
LongyearbyenMostly Cloudy
21°C / 69°F
7mm / 0.3"
OddaLight Rain
22°C / 71°F
94mm / 3.7"
Weather data is based on monthly averages.
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