Scenic train rides

Experience the scenic Flåm Railway on the Norway in a nutshell® tour by Fjord Tours

Engineers have spent countless hours on building railway lines all over Norway's difficult terrain. The result of this time-consuming labor is some of the world's most picturesque railway journeys! Ride the rails and experience sensational views on many of our tours.

Norway in a Nutshell® and our popular Nutshell tours

Experience the best of Norway's most scenic sights and highlights. Our Nutshell tours include fjord cruises, famous railways and breathtaking nature. Travel in a day, or add extra days and activities to create your perfect Norwegian holiday. Explore our bestselling tours below.

Norway in a Nutshell®

Norway's most popular and famous tour

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.

From 1600 NOK

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Hardangerfjord in a Nutshell™

Scenic Hardangerfjord and the Vøringsfossen waterfall

Discover the exceptional beauty of the Hardangerfjord, one of Norway's premier destinations, on this 2 day tour. Explore local life, visit fjord villages and experience famous waterfalls.

From 3120 NOK

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Sognefjord in a Nutshell™

A relaxing cruise on the magnificent Sognefjord

Enjoy a fjord cruise on the spectacular Sognefjord, the second longest fjord in the world. Experience two of the world’s most beautiful train rides, the Flåm Railway and Bergen Railway.

From 2205 NOK

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Skageflå mountain fram -Geirangerfjorden - Geiranger, Norway

UNESCO Geirangerfjord in a Nutshell™

The Geirangerfjord and spectacular scenic viewpoints

Experience the crown jewel of Norway’s fjords – The Geirangerfjord. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, cascading waterfalls, and a journey to Ørnesvingen, a scenic viewpoint of mountains and fjords.

From 1856 NOK

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Lysefjord in a Nutshell™

Preikestolen, Lysefjord and charming Stavanger

This tour takes you to Preikestolen, the Pulpit Rock, one of Norway’s most photographed natural attractions. The tour includes a fjord cruise on the scenic Lysefjord and the charming city of Stavanger.

From 1381 NOK

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Lofoten Islands in a Nutshell™

The world's most beautiful islands above the Arctic Circle

Situated above the Arctic Circle, the Lofoten archipelago offers dramatic, imposing beauty everywhere you look. Explore the amazing Lofoten islands in a comfortable and sustainable way.

From 1350 NOK

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Train rides in Norway

Train in Norway

Family smiling in front of the Kjosfossen waterfall

The Flåm Railway - one of the world's best train journeys

Lonely Planet named it the best train journey in the world. Norway's Flåm Railway is a truly unique experience of breathtaking nature and quaint fjord villages. "It's so powerful and dramatic," says Audrey Olson, who experienced the train journey as part of the Sognefjord in a Nutshell tour.

The Bergen Railway

Explore the Bergen Railway on one of our round trips to the fjords. It is Northern Europe's highest stretch of railway, roughly 100 km of which runs through wild mountain terrain.

Norwegian Railway Heritage and History

Norway has so many incredible attractions and sights on offer that it can be hard to work out how you are going to see them all. Thankfully, the country has over 3,000 kilometres of scenic railways, connecting the north to the south, the east to the west. Many of Norway’s routes have been voted as the most beautiful in the world. Take a look at our overview of the best Norwegian railways and their history!

The Flåm Railway - Sognefjord in a nutshell winter tour

Sustainable travel in Norway - Train

Fjord Tours is Norway's largest tour and activity provider. We collaborate with Vy, the country's largest provider of train travel. Together, Vy and Fjord Tours are focused on providing sustainable travel solutions throughout Norway.