Norway in a Nutshell® in 3 days
Don't know where to start planning your Norway itinerary? We've put together a three-day package for our popular Norway in a Nutshell®tour, including wonderful hotels and exciting activities.
Our best insider tips
The legendary Norway in a Nutshell® tour runs from Oslo, Bergen, Flåm, and Voss, with several different routes. Discover some of the most popular routes below.
Experience more with Norway in a Nutshell®
Our most popular tour shows you the very best of Norway. See the stunning UNESCO-listed fjords. Ride the Bergen Railway and the Flåm Railway, two of the world's most scenic railway lines. The tour includes a visit to several traditional villages, where it's well worth spending an extra night. You can take the tour in a single day, but we recommend taking longer to experience even more.
Highlights
An adventurous round trip from Oslo
Day 1: From pulsating Oslo to scenic Flåm
On the first leg of your journey, you travel from Oslo to Flåm. Ride the Bergen Railway to Myrdal passing through shifting landscapes from busy city life up to the quiet mountains. In Myrdal, you change to the famous Flåm Railway, frequently named one of the world's top train journeys. The railway runs from steep mountains through lush valleys, past waterfalls, all the way down to the fjord.
On reaching the fjord village of Flåm, you can check in to your hotel and get ready for some wonderful activities.
How about taking a kayak tour on the calm fjord? Or are you in the mood for a more high-speed fjord safari on the Nærøyfjord? If you want to see the fjord from above, you can choose a sightseeing tour to Stegastein viewpoint.
We highly recommend spending a day or two in Flåm to take advantage of the activities on offer. There are plenty to choose from and you can access them all when booking your tour.
In the evening, you can watch the sun set behind the high mountains while enjoying a Viking dinner at the local microbrewery Ægir.
Top things to do in Flåm
Flåm offers a wealth of activities throughout the year. Book an exciting activity as part of your Nutshell tour or as a stand-alone booking. Here are our handpicked favorites:
Kayaking in Flåm
Flåm • 3 hr
From 1235NOK
Available 1 May - 30 September
Best seller
Heritage RIB-boat tour in Flåm
Flåm • 2 hr 15 min
From 1060NOK
Available 1 April - 31 October
Travelers love this!
UNESCO Nærøyfjord hike
Multiple locations • 8 hr
From 3190NOK
Available 5 May - 25 October
Tour to Borgund Stave Church and Stegastein viewpoint
Flåm • 3 hr 45 min
From 1650NOK
Available 15 April - 12 October
Exclusive Experience
Local food tasting in Flåm
Flåm • 1 hr
From 550NOK
Available 15 May - 15 October
Best seller
Electric minibus to Stegastein
Flåm • 1 hr 30 min
From 430NOK
Available 25 February - 31 October
In high demand
Flåm Zipline, Flåm Railway and bike ride
Flåm • 4 hr
From 1802NOK
Available 3 May - 11 October
Fjord Sauna in Flåm
Flåm • 1 hr 30 min
From 425NOK
Available all year
Kayaking in Flåm
Flåm • 3 hr
From 1235NOK
Available 1 May - 30 September
Best seller
Heritage RIB-boat tour in Flåm
Flåm • 2 hr 15 min
From 1060NOK
Available 1 April - 31 October
Travelers love this!
UNESCO Nærøyfjord hike
Multiple locations • 8 hr
From 3190NOK
Available 5 May - 25 October
Tour to Borgund Stave Church and Stegastein viewpoint
Flåm • 3 hr 45 min
From 1650NOK
Available 15 April - 12 October
Exclusive Experience
Local food tasting in Flåm
Flåm • 1 hr
From 550NOK
Available 15 May - 15 October
Best seller
Electric minibus to Stegastein
Flåm • 1 hr 30 min
From 430NOK
Available 25 February - 31 October
In high demand
Flåm Zipline, Flåm Railway and bike ride
Flåm • 4 hr
From 1802NOK
Available 3 May - 11 October
Fjord Sauna in Flåm
Flåm • 1 hr 30 min
From 425NOK
Available all year
Day 2: From picturesque Flåm to the fjord city of Bergen
After enjoying a nice breakfast, depart from Flåm on one the top highlights of the tour, a fjord cruise on the UNESCO Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen. Glide through the narrow fjord on a quiet electric cruise through beautiful landscapes.
In Gudvangen, a scenic bus ride to Voss awaits you. Drive past waterfalls, quaint farms, and stunning views of the Nærøydalen Valley. In Voss, hop aboard the Bergen Railway for a relaxing ride to Bergen. After a day full of memorable sights and sounds, you arrive in Bergen in the early afternoon and check in to your hotel.
You are probably pretty hungry at this point! Time to discover some culinary highlights in Bergen! There are lots of tasty alternatives to choose from.
Book a hotel in Bergen
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Day 3: The very best of Bergen
Get ready to explore Bergen! A ride on the funicular up to another of the mountains surrounding Bergen, Mount Fløyen, is a must. You can also see the city on a guided segway tour. If you want to feel the fresh fjord air in your hair, set sail on a local fjord cruise to Mostraumen or a sailboat cruise through some beautiful landscapes.
This is only some of what you can see and do in Bergen.
In the afternoon, hop aboard another scenic train journey to Oslo by train, where you can spend a few days exploring the Norwegian capital. You can also add activities and hotels in Oslo when booking your Norway in a Nutshell® tour.
Top things to do in Bergen
Book an exciting activity as part of your Nutshell tour or as a stand-alone booking. Check out our exciting collection below!
Fjord cruise and dinner at Cornelius
Bergen • 5 hr
From 1495NOK
Available all year
Fjord & glacier tour from Bergen or Voss
Multiple locations • 13 hr
From 2790NOK
Available 1 May - 30 September
Best seller
Fjord cruise Bergen to Mostraumen
Bergen Zachariasbryggen
From 850NOK
Available all year
Ulriken Gondola & lunch with a view
Bergen • 2 hr 30 min
From 1099NOK
Available all year
Travelers love this!
Fishing trip in Bergen
Bergen • 5 hr
From 2190NOK
Available 1 April - 31 October
Guided UNESCO walking tour in Bergen
Bergen • 2 hr
From 695NOK
Available all year
In high demand
Guided kayak trip in Bergen
Bergen • 5 hr
From 1890NOK
Available 2 May - 15 October
Sailboat cruise in Bergen
Bergen • 2 hr
From 920NOK
Available all year
Fjord cruise and dinner at Cornelius
Bergen • 5 hr
From 1495NOK
Available all year
Fjord & glacier tour from Bergen or Voss
Multiple locations • 13 hr
From 2790NOK
Available 1 May - 30 September
Best seller
Fjord cruise Bergen to Mostraumen
Bergen Zachariasbryggen
From 850NOK
Available all year
Ulriken Gondola & lunch with a view
Bergen • 2 hr 30 min
From 1099NOK
Available all year
Travelers love this!
Fishing trip in Bergen
Bergen • 5 hr
From 2190NOK
Available 1 April - 31 October
Guided UNESCO walking tour in Bergen
Bergen • 2 hr
From 695NOK
Available all year
In high demand
Guided kayak trip in Bergen
Bergen • 5 hr
From 1890NOK
Available 2 May - 15 October
Sailboat cruise in Bergen
Bergen • 2 hr
From 920NOK
Available all year
Sample tasty local Norwegian specialties
Although meals are not included in the tour package, there are plenty of options during the tour. Hot meals, snacks, and hot and cold drinks are available on board the Bergen Railway and on the fjord cruise between Flåm and Gudvangen. Plant-based options are also available.
Flåm is home quality restaurants including at Fretheim Hotel and Flåsmbrygga Hotel, both of which serve delicious local fare. There is also a popular bakery, a microbrewery with a Viking theme, and a snack bar. You can also head to the supermarket to stock up for your trip.
Want to learn more about traditional Norwegian food or join a culinary tour? Check out our activities! There are many options to choose from.
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Norway in a Nutshell® in 3 days
Don't know where to start planning your Norway itinerary? We've put together a three-day package for our popular Norway in a Nutshell®tour, including wonderful hotels and exciting activities.
Five days in Norway
In spite of the incredible attractions, it’s never easy to create a travel itinerary for Norway when you only have so much time available. After all, what can you afford to miss when there is so many interesting things to see and do?
Norway´s famous fjords
It’s no secret that Norway is famous for its magnificent fjords. No trip to Norway would be complete without a visit to one of the world-famous fjords! We’ve put together a list of the most famous and beautiful fjords Norway has to offer, so you can plan your next trip to our fair land.
Outdoor Activities in Norway
From the eerie beauty of the Northern Lights to the calm tranquility of the fjords, Norway is a country filled with some of the most spectacular sights in the world. With landscapes which are as dramatic as they are magnificent, Norway has so much to offer anyone looking for a nature holiday. There are many outdoor activities which can be enjoyed in Norway; here are just a few suggestions for all levels of fitness.