Guided tour to Viking Village, Nærøyfjorden Cruise & Flåm Railway
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This tour is packed with adventure! Expect outstanding views, majestic waterfalls and breathtaking fjords. On this tour you get to experience the cultural viking village in Njardarheimr, cruise through UNESCO World Heritage Site Nærøyfjorden and one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world, The Flåm Railway. The tour is guided until Viking Village, after the village you are self guided on the cruise and the train. You will get all the info you need. Start time is 7.45 am until 30th of April 2026. From 1st of May until 30th of September 2026 the start time is 9.00 am. In October and the rest of the winter season 2026 the start time is 7.45 am. again. Please view the schedule in order to get the different cruise and train times for 2026/2027. We look forward having you on our tours! Be ready for an adventure like nothing else, and memories for life with Fjordrive Tours!
Your experience
Stop 1
The tour starts by minibus, and we will not take responsibility if you are too late and miss out on the tour. We recommend you meet up at 15 min. before latest. Meet-up is outside the Tourist Information located at address: Strandkaien 1. You will see Scandic Hotel Torget just across the street. Look for a black Mercedes Sprinter Minibus. Time schedule 2026 1st of May - 30 September 2026 Start time: kl.09:00 / 9.00 am (meet-up 15 min before) Cruise: kl:14:30 / 2.30 pm. 1st of October - 15th of October 2026 Start time: 7.45 am (7.30 AM meet-up) Cruise: kl:12:10 / 12.10 pm. 16th of October 2026 - 31st of October 2026 Start time: kl:07:45 / 7.45 am (Meet-up 7.30 AM) Cruise: kl:12:00 / 12.00 pm. 1st of November - 12th of December 2026 Start time: kl.07:45 / 7.45 am. (Meet-up 7.30 AM) Cruise: kl:12:00 / 12.00 pm.
Stop 2
We will make a 15 min. stop at Dale Village where you can enjoy some coffee and snack or use the toilet. Very cosy town to experience.
Stop 3
15 min. stop at Tvindefossen Waterfall. Standing tall at an impressive 116 meters (381 ft), this natural wonder is more than just your average cascade. Fed by the Kroelvi stream, it dramatically tumbles over a receding cliff, showcasing nature's raw power and sheer beauty. What makes Tvindefossen one of the best waterfalls in Norway isn't just its height or the mesmerizing water flow; it's the legends and history that envelop it, giving this spot a mystical aura. You might chuckle at first, but there's a local legend that has turned into quite the talking point.
Stop 4
This is the place that holds Viking Village. Nestled at the very end of the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord in Norway lies the picturesque village of Gudvangen, inviting you to explore the wonders of nature and history that define this unique destination. Gudvangen, embraced by massive, towering mountains of the Nærøydalen valley, is a place where past and present converge, and the beauty of the natural world envelops you at every turn. Here you have the possibility to have a lunch in the village.
Stop 5
45 minutes tour In Viking Valley. You will meet the inhabitants of the Viking town of Njardarheimr, which will take you 1000 years back in time. In Njardarheimr, you get to take an active part in a community of people who are passionate about telling the story of the Vikings, their journeys, boats and how the Viking Age has left its mark on our modern society. Here you can freely wander around and experience the various buildings and activities in the Viking town and learn more about building practices, religion, food and crafts. Hear stories about the Vikings, understand who they were and where they came from. Experience what it was like to be a Viking. We can promise an experience that will stick in your memory. Here you can experience the Viking community of Njardarheimr, the Vikings' journeys, their boats and understand how the Viking Age has left its deep mark on our history.
Stop 6
2 hour cruise. The narrow and spectacular Nærøyfjord is surrounded by steep valley sides and snow-covered peaks that rise 1,800 meters above sea level, with thundering waterfalls and picturesque villages along the fjord. Regardless of the season, a cruise on the Nærøyfjord will be an unforgettable experience. The vessels have been designed to maximize the tourist experience during any kind of weather, with large windows and walkways inspired by the winding trails of steep mountain terrain. Passengers are encouraged to go out on the top deck and enjoy a very different experience compared to traditional passenger vessels. We will arrive in Flåm. 1st of May - 30 September 2026 Cruise: 2.30 pm 1st of October - 15th of October 2026 Cruise: 12.10 pm 16th of October 2026 - 31st of October 2026 Cruise: 12.00 pm 1st of November - 12th of December 2026 Cruise: 12.00 pm
Stop 7
Flåm is the most popular village around the Aurlandsfjord, and one of Norway’s most popular tourist destinations. The village has had a history of tourism dating back over 100 years, to when rich, British tourists would come to the fjords to fish salmon in the rivers here. Flåm is small, with around 400 inhabitants. The stop in Flåm varies because of the different cruise and train times during the year. In the winter time you only have 30 or 45 minutes of free time before the train leaves. In the summer you have 1-2 hours free time in flåm, because the train leaves at a later time.
Stop 8
The train runs from the end of Aurlandsfjord, a tributary of the Sognefjord, up to the high mountains at Myrdal station. Over the course of one hour, the train takes you from sea level at the Sognefjord in Flåm to the Myrdal mountain station, situated at 867 meters above sea level. The Flåm Railway is one of the steepest standard gauge railway lines in the world, with 80% of the journey running on a gradient of 5.5%. The train runs through spectacular scenery, alongside the Rallar Road, vertiginous mountainsides, foaming waterfalls and through 20 tunnels. Flåmsbana Schedule 1st of May - 30 September 2026 Train from Flåm: 7.10 pm or 6.25 pm, we will let you know on the tour. 1st of October - 30th of October 2026 Train from Flåm: 2.45 pm 1st of November 2026 - 31st of March 2027 Train from Flåm: 2.30 pm
Stop 9
In Myrdal you will change trains. The next train called (R40Bergen) goes directly from Myrdal to Bergen at Spor 11 (Track 11). Sometimes we also take the F4 train to Bergen. Your guide will let you know. Train schedule 1st of May - 30 September 2026 Train from Flåm: 6.25 pm (sometimes we take the 17:10 train) Arrival Myrdal: 7.20 pm (6 minutes waiting) Departure Myrdal: 7.26 pm Arrival Bergen: 9.33 pm 1st of October 2026 - 31st of October 2026 Train from Flåm: 2.45 pm Arrival Myrdal: 3.43 pm (13 minutes waiting time) Departure Myrdal: 3.56 pm Arrival Bergen: 6.17 pm 1st of November 2026 - 31st of March 2027 Train from Flåm: 2.30 pm Arrival Myrdal: 3.14 pm. (42 minutes waiting) Departure Myrdal: 3.56 pm Arrival Bergen: 6.17 pm
Stop 10
You will arrive at Bergen train station in Bergen. Around 10 minute walk from city centre. Train schedule 2026 1st of May - 30 September 2026 Train from Flåm: 6.25 pm Arrival Myrdal: 7.20 pm (6 minutes waiting) Departure Myrdal: 7.26 pm Arrival Bergen: 9.33 pm 1st of October 2026 - 31st of October 2026 Train from Flåm: 2.45 pm Arrival Myrdal: 3.43 pm (13 minutes waiting) Departure Myrdal: 3.56 pm Arrival Bergen: 6.17 pm 1st of November - 31st of March 2027 Train from Flåm: 2.30 pm Arrival Myrdal: 3.14 pm (42 minutes waiting) Departure Myrdal: 3.56 pm Arrival Bergen Train Station: 6.17 pm
What’s included
- Flåmsbana Railway tickets
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Viking Village Tickets
- USB charging port available in the minibus.
- Nærøyfjorden Cruise tickets
Not included
- Lunch
- Dinner
Meeting and pickup
Meet-up is outside the Tourist Information located at address: Strandkaien 1. You will see Scandic Hotel Torget just across the street. Look for a black Mercedes Sprinter Minibus. We will not take responsibility if you are too late and miss out on the tour. We recommend you meet up 15 min before.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
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