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The Dovre Railway

The Dovre Railway was opened in 1921 and runs between Oslo and Trondheim. The railway line passes through the stunning Gudbrandsdalen valley and across the mighty Dovrefjell mountain range.
The Dovre Railway is in total 548 km long and takes you through some of Norway’s best national parks, mountains and scenic attractions. There are several great destinations to visit along the route.
The whole trip from Oslo to Trondheim takes about 7 hours, and the train has frequent departures throughout the day. The railway line also runs as a night train service with sleeping compartments.
The Dovre Railway stops at Dombås, and here you can change trains to the Rauma Railway, which travels on to Åndalsnes.
Experience the Dovre Railway on the UNESCO Geirangerfjord in a Nutshell™ tour!

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This world-famous fjord is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and on many people's bucket list. The tour includes some of the finest nature in Norway. Discover the Romsdal Alps and the tight bends on Trollstigen, 'The Troll Road'. The tour includes a boat trip to beautiful Geiranger and Geirangerfjord – the crown jewel of the Norwegian fjords.

Highlights

  • A cruise on the world famous Geirangerfjord
  • Spectacular Trollstigen
  • The one-of-a-kind Art Nouveau city of Ålesund by the Atlantic
  • Åndalsnes and Romsdalen, home to mountain sports
  • Start in Oslo, Bergen, or Ålesund
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