We therefore present you with a quick guide of how to book your tour. Diy norway in a nutshell booking it all yourself chase. Norway in a nutshell a bloggers guide wildjunket travel. The hardangerfjord in a nutshell winter tour includes a journey on the coastal express boat from bergen to beautiful rosendal in the hardangerfjord. Travel from oslo to bergen by train and explore norways most spectacular mountain landscapes and fjord scenery on this 4day express tour. Hardangerfjord in a nutshell and hardangerfjord in a nutshell. Norway in a nutshell starts from the railway station in bergen with a trip on the beautiful bergen railway from bergen to voss. The hardangerfjord in a nutshell tour round trip includes a train journey on the bergen railway line and a coach tour through attractive farmland and delightful villages typical of western norway. Voss to bergen via hardangerfjord in norway diy chase. Norway in a nutshell fjord tours fjord travel norway. Hardangerfjord in a nutshell winter tour guided hike and. These are discussed in the norway book but as there are so many ways you can do this, thought id share what we did. Hardangerfjord in a nutshell 3 days tour fjord tours. Fjord tours bergen, norway activities lonely planet.
Norway in a nutshell, bergen norways most popular fjord tour is norway in a nutshell. There are no changes in the schedule for the hardangerfjord express boat due to the corona virus situation. My son and i wish to go on the hardangerfjord in a nutshell tour but i have found it impossible to navigate. Aug 22, 2014 enjoying the fjord views from my norway in a nutshell ferry, the last thing on my mind was the five nutshell segments and how to connect them. For example, why do we need to know about packing clothes for the caribbean or sea states in the mediterranean if the book is about cruising the norwegian fjords. The norway in a nutshell tour takes you through the loveliest scenery in fjord norway. Hardangerfjord in a nutshell fjord tour in bergen, bergen. Press earlier or later behind the departure time from oslo. Did you know that fjord tours has a travel guide app. Rather, the company prearranges various means of transportation, leaving you to free to enjoy the scenery without worrying about buying bus or train tickets at the next stop. Hardangerfjord in a nutshell from bergen fjords and. During winter the coastline and fjords are serene, magical and spectacular. Exploring the norwegian hardangerfjord by bicycle is the best way to see the fjords.
Compare prices and quality and book today with norway tours. Hardangerfjord norway in a nutshell the fjords by bicycle. You experience the bergen railway line, a rail journey over the beautiful mountain plateau with views. Fjord tours also offers different in a nutshell roundtrips, so dont forget to check them as well. The fjord cruise on the hardangerfjord by boat then offers spectacular. May 16, 20 and that was our norway in a nutshell trip.
Combine this tour with a guided hiking trip to trolltunga or other activities. You can experience the scenic bergen railway, the breathtaking flam railway, the aurlandsfjord. Her many historical romance novels, notably to dance with kings about the court of louis xiv, the golden tulip about vermeer, and the venetian mask about orphaned music students in the ospedale della pieta in 18th century venice. If you are only visiting the ports identified in the book, this is a good book to buy for the information on those ports but it needs information on the northern ports and general. Step by step choose start and end point of the tour, date and number of persons. The 180 km long hardangerfjord is the second longest fjord in norway, and has seven tributary fjords. The hardangerfjord in a nutshell round trip includes a train, coach and boat trip through the spectacular fjords. There are many questions on how, where and how long time you need to experience the western fjords from oslo. Hardangerfjord in a nutshell tour rail europe formerly.
The hardangerfjord is located in the county of vestland, near bergen, in the middle of western norway. I am trying to decide between the norway in a nutshell and sognefjord in a nutshell with 1 day stop in balestrand. These two nutshell routes start from bergen are slightly different. Tour highlights the scenic bergen railway the breathtaking flam railway.
Norway in a nutshell tours official site fjord tours. From oslo to the fjords the geirangerfjord norwegian. The building is new, modern and stylish with rich content of culture, history and experiences. Oct 06, 2019 now, fjord tours, the company behind norway in a nutshell, has been around since 1982. See more of norway by combining rail, ferry and bus travel through magnificent norwegian scenery. Save money how to book norway in a nutshell itinerary on your. You continue by bus from rosendal and explore the beautiful hardangerfjord region towards odda, lofthus and eidfjord. The norway in a nutshell is a trademarked experience originally designed as a full day trip between oslo and bergen.
Norway in a nutshell come visit norways magical fjords and the most scenic spots in norway. Marvel at this waterways mix of towering mountains, thundering waterfalls, and pastoral orchards as you explore the many attractions along its 111mile 178kilometer length. Tour highlights he scenic bergen railway t oastal cruise and fjord cruise c. Hardangerfjord in a nutshell holidays 20202021 best. The 179 km long hardangerfjord provides natural landscapes that are spellbinding to even the most welltraveled tourist. This selfguided tour is a combination of what many consider to be the worlds most beautiful cruise voyage and rail excursion.
The house by the fjord is the last novel of the prolific romance writer barbara ovstedal 19212012, who wrote primarily under the pen name of rosalind laker. I want to go on the norway in a nutshell tour from bergen to oslo. Book fjord tours, hotels and exciting activities all in one package. The tour consists of transportation offered by several companies, and by booking it as one big trip, you avoid having to book it through all these.
Fjord tours bergen 2020 all you need to know before you. Experience the essence of norwegian fjords, mountains and valleys, all summed up in this round trip that can be enjoyed in peace and comfort. Sognefjord in a nutshell fjord tour in bergen, bergen. In lofthus, you can stay at historical hotel ullensvang, set in a perfect location by the fjord with views of the hardangervidda mountain plateau, the folgefonna glacier and the hardangerfjord. Explore it all on the hardangerfjord in a nutshell tour. How to book your your step by step guide fjord tours. Since some of the most popular tourist activities in scandinavia are to visit the amazing fjords to take in the breathtaking natural scenery, we knew. Explore hardangerfjord and discover the beauty of the norwegian countryside on this private fullday tour from bergen.
Norway in a nutshell express 5 days 4 nights nordic. Our express boat is the easiest and fastest way to get from bergen to the village of rosendal. It wasnt long before we realized that it was aptly named, because it gets crazy skinny, only a few hundred meters wide in some spots. Travel the norwegian coast by ferry and take the train from oslo to bergen on this amazing complete tour of norway. Hello, after norway in a nutshell, im thinking about doing one more nutshell while im bergen. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Go on an electric fjord cruise in oslo and experience the city from a different angle. Experience the world famous flam railway and a fjord cruise on the n. See below for more information about the fjord tour to the geirangerfjord. With a lot of options for tours and customizations, you may find it difficult to book your perfect tour. But the site does not accept our request for a hotel booking. Winter in hardangerfjord snowshoe hike to trolltunga and. Running all the way from the atlantic ocean to the hardangervidda plateu, the hardangerfjord is the second largest fjord in norway also called the queen of the fjords, it includes two national parks, two national tourist routes, fjords, waterfalls and glaciers, all waiting for you to explore in one of the most beautiful areas in norway. Book your fjord adventure, hotel and all your activities here.
And, between stays among bergens historic buzz, youll explore its walking routes, crashing waterfalls and charming fjord villages with boat cruises and bus hops taking the stress out of it all. Hardangerfjord in a nutshell tour and fjord cruise fjord. Hardangerfjord express boat daily departures between. If your trip is booked more than three months in advance, it may take some time before you receive. Both fjords are branches of the sognefjord, which is the largest fjord in norway, and second longest in the world. The first point is actually my biggest issue with the tour norway in a nutshell isnt a guided tour, it just provides you with a set of tickets, all of which you could book independently for much cheaper. Norway in a nutshell is a journey into the backcountry and fjords of norway via different kinds of transport train, bus and fjord cruise. Norway in a nutshell experience norways most popular tour this legendary tour takes you through norways most breathtaking unescoprotected fjord and mountain scenery, as well as a trip on europes top scenic rail journeys. The former includes the express boat ride between eidfjord and norheimsund whereas the latter doesnt. I want to save myself the effort of lugging the tripod if its not worth it, particularly when iam with my family. Click here to book online the round trip hardanger in a nutshell takes you through beautiful scenery with views of majestic mountains, roaring waterfalls and idyllic orchards. Book now at beautiful norway beautiful world beautiful places places to travel places to visit norway travel nature view beautiful landscapes wonders of the world.
Stretching for 179 km, it is the second largest fjord in norway and the fourth largest in the world. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. A breakdown of how to book each part of the norway in a nutshell tour by yourself, how much it costs and what our experience was like. Eidfjord lofthus, 1 h 30 min boat you take an express boat from eidfjord to charming lofthus. Norway in a nutshell article, the norway in a nutshell company sell you tickets on public transport which anyone can book or use but send them to you altogether, essentially meaning you are paying for the convenience. The app contains loads of interesting information for travelers in norway. Surrounded by towering cliffs, snowcapped mountains and blossoming fruit trees, this part of norway is a masterpiece of nature. Fjord tours norway travel norway in a nutshell tours hotels. Our oslo and fjord norway in a nutshell tour to bergen and the fjords by train is an ideal way to discover the gateway to the fjords all year around. Travel the mountains by rail, the fjords by boat, and take a breathtaking bus journey down the steepest road in northern europe, the stalheimskleiva. On the hardangerfjord in a nutshell round trip, you will experience a journey through a landscape of majestic mountains, roaring waterfalls, and idyllic orchards. For the best oneday look at fjords, follow the nutshell s series of wellorganized train, ferry, and bus connections that puts this beautiful fjord country spreadeagle on a scenic platter. Frozen lakes, dark green pines, and whiteandred scandinavian farmhouses flank both sides of the railway as we swoosh through the white snow on our modernday polar express. First of all, we wanted to both do the main route from.
My husband and our 2 teenage children will be visiting norway in june. If sognefjord is the king of the fjords then hardangerfjord is the queen. If you have done any research into visiting norway at all, you may have already come across the norway in a nutshell. They offer a wonderful service for people who dont know how to book tickets online, or would prefer to pay someone to do so. Nestled against the backdrop of snowcovered peaks and cascading waterfalls, the fjord is surrounded by fruit trees which blossom in beautiful shades of red, white and pink between may and. Choose fjord tours for great deals on vacations in norway. The buses for the norway in a nutshell tour park 50 meters from the harbour and connect with the fjord cruise boats tofrom flam. All rooms have spectacular views either up the valley of waterfalls with norways most spectacular waterfalls or over the unique hardanger fjord and folgefonna. Discover the stunning scenery of hardangerfjord during this 12hour roundtrip adventure from bergen. Visit the spectacular hardangerfjord, the fruit bowl of norway commonly referred to as the queen of the fjords, hardanger is norways second largest fjord. Gudvangen change from bus to fjord cruise boat or vice versa. The trip comprises a fjord tour, the bergen railway and flam railway and is norways most popular round trip. Apr 22, 2017 norway in a nutshell isnt a conventional tour with a guide.
Norway in a nutshell official travel guide to norway. If the sognefjord is the king of the fjords of western norway, the hardangerfjord. This page was last edited on 31 january 2020, at 08. If the sognefjord is the king of the fjords of western norway, the hardangerfjord is surely the queen. This is a large area that covers four counties and nearly 60,000 square kil. Let us take you through some of western norways most striking scenery, with grand mountains rising from the fjords and imposing waterfalls. Ambitious and energetic travelers can see the whole shebang in a day. Experience norway in a nutshell with the scenic flam railway. You never know it may be cheaper with norway in a nutshell but if you find it is not, then please dont worry about doing it all yourself as we have done. In essence, the norway in a nutshell experience encompasses the flam railway trip between myrdal and flam, the fjord cruise from flam to gudvangen, and the bus trip from gudvangen, via stalheimskleiva up to voss.
One of the fjords w e recommend is the unescoprotected geirangerfjord. The hardangerfjord norwegian fjords western norway. Bergen railway is the highest altitude railway in northern europe, and around 100 kilometres of the line. Study the steps ive outlined, and confirm specific times for your trip at. But as youre planning this amazing day, its likely the first thing on your mind. Hardangerfjord in a nutshell 3 day tour 50 degrees north. The house by the fjord by rosalind laker goodreads. Why pay more when you can just book everything yourself.
Nov 22, 2014 the great norwegian fjords are located to the southwest of the country between the cities stavanger, bergen and alesund. All travel by train, bus and passenger ferries, and includes a sightseeing trip to the famous voringsfossen and hardangervidda nature centre eidfjord. Mar 09, 2011 the norway in a nutshell trip takes you through some of norways most beautiful fjord scenery. Hardangerfjord in a nutshell tour scandinavianrail. Norway in a nutshell ist norwegens beliebteste rundreise.
The easiest and most comfortable way to experience the region is to join the prearranged, yet customisable hardangerfjord in a nutshell winter tour, where you get to explore the area by boat, bus, and train. This tour must be booked at least 5 working days before departure. Trolltunga hotel offers accommodation in 42 rooms of different categories. I can book only a day tour because of my other constraints. Sognefjord in a nutshell and norway in a nutshell tours seem to package in the fjord pass, which gives discount on hotel dealsfor free. Here you will find cultural and natural pearls side by side. We offer a wide range of tours exploring some of the most popular tourist routes across this spectacular country. When you buy one of our in a nutshell tours, you will also get access to the digital travel guide within the app. Hardangerfjord is norway at its rural best, where verdant granite cliffs look down on rippling waters.
You can bring a printed copy or show your tickets on your mobile device when travelling. The round trip hardangerfjord in a nutshell takes you by train from bergen to voss and continues by bus to the lovely village of ulvik. From may to september, fjord tours also runs a range of trainbusboat return trips from bergen, including the 10hour hardangerfjord in a nutshell adultchild 1430890kr, which goes via voss, ulvik, eidfjord and norheimsund, and sognefjord in a nutshell adultchild 1610810kr, which explores more of sognefjord by boat. In early june we were in norway and took the bergen railway from oslo to bergen, using the fjord tours nutshell tours. Norwayhardangerfjord in a nutshell trip report rick. Whether youre planning a long holiday in norway or just a short break, let fjord tours be your expert guide all year round. Hardangerfjord in a nutshell and hardangerfjord in a. Details on the hardangerfjord norway in a nutshell bike tour.