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Sognefjord in a nutshell
The Sognefjord is Norway’s longest and deepest fjord. The King among fjords lies in the middle of Fjord Norway and stretches more than 200 kilometres inwards to the foot of the Jotunheimen Mountain. The dramatic and friendly landscape claims to be one of the most beautiful travel destinations in the world.
This organised round trip combines a beautiful boat journey on the Sognefjord with a spectacular train journey on the Flam Railway. Whether you take the train from Oslo or Bergen, the Bergen Railway is a wonderful experience. However, when you arrive at Myrdal station and board the train for the Flåm Railway, you are embarking on a truly incredible train journey.
The Bergen Railway
The Bergen Railway offers a unique experience on Northern Europe's highest-altitude railway line. One of the greatest challenges is the harsh and changeable weather. The line is exposed to deep low-pressure centres from the west, which can mean strong winds and heavy snow for part of the year. Keeping the railway open demands great effort and technical expertise. Today, skilled workers, effective equipment, tunnels and snow tunnels make the Bergen Railway one of the safest and most comfortable way of travelling between Oslo and Bergen. The Bergen Railway was voted one of the 20 best railway experiences in the world in 1999.
The Flam Railway
The train descends slowly and the views of sheer cliff faces make it hard to believe that you can take a train through this landscape. Once you are down in the village of Flam, which nestles in the innermost corner of the Aurlandsfjord, there is time to eat and take a little walk. If you want to spend more time in Flam, we recommend a visit to the Flam Railway Museum. The picturesque village of Flam also has several accommodation options.
The Sognefjord
On the journey by express boat out the Sognefjord you will see tall, impressive mountains along the Aurlandsfjord. Out towards the sea, the scenery becomes more open and there is a teeming and varied bird life. In the middle of the fjord, you can see passengers being transferred from the express boat to the ferry.
The Sognefjord is Norway's deepest (1.309 m) and longest (204 km) fjord.
Do you want to explore more of the area?
Try our additional tour to the Dalsfjord and the Gaularfjell Mountain!
Our additional tours give you an opportunity to see and experience more of Norway's beautiful scenery, and they are ideal for those of you who wish to stay overnight en route. We arrange extra tours to the Dalsfjord and the Gaular mountain and the book town of Fjærland. Read more about our additional tours here...
Itinerary, facts and prices for the additional trip to the Dalsfjorden and the Gaularfjell Mountain can be found here...
