Guided day tour to Flåm - Grand Sognefjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

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Duration:10 hours (approx.)
Location: Bergen, Western Norway

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The Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, extends more than 200 km inland to the foot of the Jotunheimen mountains. This area is said to be one of the most beautiful travel destinations in the world. The Sognefjord is called the King of the fjords for a good reason: it is the longest fjord in Norway and the second longest in the world. The Sognefjorden is enveloped with exceptional natural beauty, tall mountains, waterfalls and scenic forests. This tour includes a trip by express boat on the Sognefjord and train journeys through spectacular nature on the famous Flåm Railway and the Bergen Railway.

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Alverstraumen is a strait in Lindås municipality. It is located between Radfjorden and Radsundet and the village of Alversund is at Alverstraumen. On the east side of the strait lies the mainland in Lindås, while Radøy is on the west side. The channel is between 100 and 200 meters wide and one kilometer long, and is characterized by strong tidal currents. It is an important route for coastal shipping, and across the strait Alversund bridge provides Radøy mainland connection.
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Skjerjehamn is a place north of Sandøyna in Gulen municipality in Sogn og Fjordane. Previously, Skjerjehamn, which is located on a islet close to the inner main lane along the coast, was a hub for shipping traffic in western Norway. In 1929, 17 different boat routes had stops there in addition to local boat routes. There were both onshore, postal, drop, mechanical workshop, lumber warehouse, telegraph and inn. In 2007, Knut Stone's statue of King Olav V was unveiled here.
3. Lavik
The main ferry connection over the outer part of the Sognefjord, since it started in 1955, had Lavik as a ferry dock on the north side of the Sognefjord. Lavik is an old church town. There has been a church here since 1100.
4. Sognefjorden
The Sognefjord, nicknamed the King of the Fjords, is the longest and deepest ice free fjord in the world. Located in Vestland County in Western Norway. It stretches 205 kilometres (127 mi) inland from the ocean to the small village of Skjolden in the municipality of Luster, and is up yo 1300 meter (3900 ft) deep.. The fjord takes its name from the traditional district of Sogn, which covers the southern part of the county.
5. Balestrand
Kvikne Hotel in Balestrand, built in the 19th century and is one of the most famous buildings in Balestrand. The Kvikne family, who own the place, took it over in 1877. Since then the establishment has undergone constant development which continues to this day. There are many new buildings and remodeling and expansion projects have been carried out. Today, the hotel is a highly modern facility resounding with tradition and culture. An impressive collection of art and historical pieces is a central feature of the hotel's interior, and one of the elements of its distinct personality. Kviknes Hotel was made popular for European visitors in the early part of the 20th century by Kaiser Wilhelm II, who often visited there during his summer vacations prior to World War I. The Kaiser is accompanied on the list by a number of emperors, kings, presidents, Prime ministers, film stars, and artists from many countries.
6. Aurlandsvangen
Aurland is located on the south side of the Sognefjorden in the traditional district of Sogn. The administrative center is the village of Aurlandsvangen. The earliest inhabitants lived by hunting and fishing until they gradually started farming about 2,000 years ago. Agriculture is still important with the rich valley floors and abundant mountain pastures.Tourism came to the community as early as the middle of the 19th century, in the form of sport fishing and hunting. Tourists from England were dominant during this time and one can still find English names for mountaintops, hunting cabins, and fishing holes.
7. Flam
Flåm is a village in Flåmsdalen, at the inner end of the Aurlandsfjorden—a branch of Sognefjorden. The village of Flåm has since the late 19th century been a tourist destination. It currently receives almost 450,000 visitors a year. Most ride the 20-kilometre (12 mi) Flåm Railway between Flåm and Myrdal, one of the steepest railway on normal tracks in the world. A former rail station building in Flåm now houses a museum dedicated to the Flåm railway. The harbour of Flåm receives some 160 cruise ships per year.
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The Flåm Railway is a 20.2-kilometer (12.6 mi) long railway line between Flåm and Myrdal. A branch line of the Bergen Line, it runs through the valley of Flåmsdalen and connects the mainline with Sognefjord. The line's elevation difference is 866 meters (2,841 ft); it has ten stations, twenty tunnels and one bridge. The maximum gradient is 5.5 percent (1:18). Because of its steep gradient and picturesque nature, the Flåm Line is now almost exclusively a tourist service and has become the third-most visited tourist attraction in Norway. Construction of the line started in 1924, with the line opening in 1940. It allowed the district of Sogn access to Bergen and Oslo via the Bergen Line. Electric traction was taken into use in 1944.
9. Voss Municipality
Voss is a municipality and a traditional district in Vestland county. The administrative center of the municipality is the village of Vossevangen. Voss is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, forests, lakes and fast-flowing whitewater rivers. This has led to its development as a notable center of skiing, water sports, skydiving, paragliding and other adventure sports. Every year in the last week of June the area hosts the Extreme Sports Week which is regarded as the world's premier extreme sports festival. Bømoen, the local airstrip, is home to Skydive Voss, one of the largest dropzones in Norway, as well as a gliding club. The rivers provide various levels of white water, attracting kayaking, rafting and river boarding. Kite surfing and para-bungee may be seen on lake Vangsvatnet. The ski area, to the north of the town, is accessible via a cable car, Voss Gondola.

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Posted By : Dragana_D
The entire trip was great. The guide provided us with good seats on the ship, although we were on the deck most of the time, as the weather was excellent. Our return by train was also flawless. Thanks to the superb navigating and supported with clear, crisp and sunny weather, the surrounding nature presented to us in its best form. Wonderful experience!
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Posted On : 2024-06-14 01:07:15

Posted By : GeorgeA_M
The boat ride through the fjords and the train ride back was spectacular. What made it particularly special was our Guide Arild. He was so knowledgeable of not only the fjords but of Norway and he went out of his way to help us learn about the countries culture and way of life. Highly recommend anyone thinking of a guided tour to request Arild.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 03:24:05

Posted By : Merle_A
The Flåm leg on the train. The view was amazing and the lady dancing at the falls was a great touch.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 12:05:58

Posted By : lindanY3235CP
The sognefjord cruise itself was an emotional day particularly our stop in Vik from where half of my family tree came from why I don’t know maybe the wife. But the Flåmbana train ride was the finest memory of our two week stay in Norway
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Posted On : 2023-09-10 19:37:00

Posted By : Paul_F
Wow !!
Unbelievable day - simply the best

Everything went smoothly from the minute we met out guide Erika to the end — 11 hours later

Scenery was amazing and it can’t be described in words … the Boat was comfortable and not overcrowded and so easy to get a great vantage point for the 1000 photos you will take

Flåm railway was spectacular as was final leg in the journey the train trip from Myrdal to Bergen

Pay the extra and go with a guide - you get local insights, know where to sit on boat/train for the best view (vital) and takes any stress of organising a thing or worrying about tickets

Erika is the best
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Posted On : 2023-08-26 13:37:54

Posted By : mgovil
The history of people who lived and farmed along the fjord, Flom and Bergen railroad. Our Guide Arlid was amazing. His knowledge of the people who lived and farmed along the route with geography, climate Etc was extensive. Views were breathtaking.
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Posted On : 2023-08-06 12:42:46

Posted By : Rhonda_T
Unbelievable scenery. Ourguide, Arne, was exceptional. I highly recommend if visiting Bergen. The fjords are spectacular and the Flam railway was picturesque.
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Posted On : 2023-05-12 05:20:57

Posted By : sedqibukhamsin2
One of a must to do when visiting Flam . The tour is very fulfilling covers the most beautiful areas in the fjord .
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Posted On : 2019-10-12 07:05:23

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Guided day tour to Flåm - Grand Sognefjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

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3. Lavik

4. Sognefjorden

5. Balestrand

6. Aurlandsvangen

7. Flam

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9. Voss Municipality

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3. Lavik

4. Sognefjorden

5. Balestrand

6. Aurlandsvangen

7. Flam

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9. Voss Municipality

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