How do you get from Bergen to fjords?
From Bergen Driving takes around an hour to reach this fjord. You can go by bus, though this option requires around four and a half hours with two bus rides and a ferry crossing. If you prefer visiting the longest and deepest fjord in Norway, you’ll want to see the Sognefjord.
Is Voss Norway worth visiting?
Voss is a small town of not so great interest in such a short visit. It is centre for skiing and some activities. If you are travelling from Bergen to Flåm you should take the bus from Voss to Gudvangen and ferry from there to Flåm. There are few buses so it may not be convenient to stay in Voss.
How long does it take to do Norway in a Nutshell?
The Flam Railway is a spectacular train journey that offers a panoramic view of some of the wildest and most magnificent nature in the Norwegian fjord landscape. The 20 km-long train ride took 20 years and is one of the steepest standard gauge railway lines in the world.
Where does Norway in a Nutshell start?
Norway in a nutshell® starts from the railway station in Bergen with a trip on the beautiful Bergen Railway from Bergen to Voss. Bergen Railway is the highest altitude railway in Northern Europe, and around 100 kilometres of the line run through wild mountain terrain.
What fjord is Bergen on?
Bergen is situated between the longest fjord Sognefjord north of Bergen and the beautiful Hardangerfjord in the south and is therefore called the heart of the fjords.
How many days should I spend in Bergen Norway?
three days
It turns out that three days is the ideal amount of time to visit Bergen. Being a small city, you can cover its main attractions on foot and still have time left over, yet not so much time that you get bored.
What is Voss known for?
Nature in Voss . For almost 200 years, thrill-seekers have flocked to wild and beautiful Voss, located in Fjord Norway between Bergen, the Sognefjord and the Hardangerfjord. The village is known as Norway’s extreme sports capital and has in addition achieved the certification Sustainable Destination.
Can you see the fjords in Bergen Norway?
Bergen is surrounded by one of the world’s most spectacular tourist attractions – The Norwegian Fjords, which have now been included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Does Bergen have fjords?
Is Bergen near the fjords? Yes. In fact, Bergen is known as the fjord capital of Norway, set between two of the largest in the country: the rugged Hardangerfjord and the beautiful Sognefjord. The latter is the longest fjord in Norway, and there are spectacular inlets that branch off from this body.
What is the Norway in a nutshell® tour?
The Norway in a nutshell® tour takes you through some of Norway’s most beautiful fjord scenery. You will experience the scenic Bergen Railway, the breathtaking Flåm Railway, the Aurlandsfjord, the narrow and dramatic UNESCO-protected Nærøyfjord and a bus trip through the beautiful scenery of Western Norway.
What is Norway in a nutshell (Nin)?
If you want to visit Norway and have started to research potential routes and itineraries, you might already have come across Norway in a Nutshell (sometimes shortened online to NIN). Norway in a Nutshell is the name for a range of itineraries that aim to show you some of Norway’s best sights in a short period of time.
How many days do you need for Norway in a nutshell®?
To help you in the planning, we have put together a three day package on the popular Norway in a nutshell® tour including hotels and exciting activities. For many visitors, the fjords of Norway are some of the most spectacular in the world and the main attraction when it comes to exploring this beautiful country.