Coastal Voyage with Flam Railway and Oslo

Overview

Itinerary

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   Day 1

   Oslo. Start your journey with a 1 night stay in Oslo. Norway's capital is an energetic and modern hub which is easily explored by foot. Take a stroll through the city's harbour front and past the iconic Opera House or explore one of the many museums or art galleries on offer in the city (the National Museum and the Viking Ship Museum are both excellent options).

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   Day 2

   Flam. Today, experience the best that nature has to offer between Oslo and Bergen to ride the scenic Bergen Railway to the mountain station of Myrdal, a spectacular train journey that offers a panoramic view of some of the most magnificent landscapes of Norway. Upon arrival change to the famous Flåm Railway, one of the steepest train lines in the world. The route offers dramatic vistas and stops briefly at an impressive waterfall. Upon arrival into Flåm check into your hotel.

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   Day 3

   Bergen. Continue back to the mainline onto Bergen. Arrive in the vibrant city of Bergen, surrounded by seven mountains. Explore the UNESCO-listed Bryggen Wharf or take the Fløibanen funicular for stunning views before departure.

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   Day 4

   Bergen. Today is free for you to explore Bergen. We recommend taking a stroll through Bryggen, Bergen's atmospheric Hanseatic old town located on the harbour front, where you can also find some of the freshest seafood around at the Torget FishMarket. Make your own way to the port and embark the ship in plenty of time for sail away which is at 20.30 hours

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   Day 5

   Day 5 Alesund. Sail through stunning fjords to reach Alesund, renowned for its Art Nouveau architecture. Optionally, visit the Atlantic Sea Park or hike up Mount Aksla for panoramic views. In the summer, you can continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Geiranger Fjord, which has steep mountainsides and dramatic waterfalls

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   Day 6

   Trondheim. It is morning when we dock in the historic city of Trondheim, which was founded over a thousand years ago. Nidaros Cathedral is the landmark of the city; it is Norway's national shrine and one of the largest cathedrals in Northern Europe. After our visit here, the voyage continues out into the fjord, into an abundant archipelago and heads for northern Norway.

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   Day 7

   Arctic Circle & Bodo. On this stretch, we mark crossing the Arctic Circle with a ceremony and continue onward into the Arctic regions. It means midnight sun in the summer, while winter days are merely a shade less dark than night-time and, possibly, Northern Lights in the evenings. Nature is powerful with northern Scandinavia's largest glacier, the world's strongest tidal current and encounters with the majestic sea eagle. In the evening, Lofoten's fishing villages, steep mountains and Vikings await.

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   Day 8

   Tromso. The voyage continues on through narrow fjords and past wild mountains to Tromsø, a city characterised by hunting and fishing, polar expeditions and courage. Now you have also reached the land of the Sami, Norway's indigenous people.

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   Day 9

   North Cape & Honningsvåg. As far north as you can get - by land and sea. For many, the visit to the North Cape is a high point and a goal for voyages along the Norwegian coast. Up here in the polar landscape, nature is at its harshest and most desolate, but between bare plains and rugged cliffs people cling on and reap nature's bounty.

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    Day 10

    Kirkenes. You are now as far east on your voyage as you can go. The border with Russia is only a few kilometres away, and the road signs in Kirkenes are in Norwegian and Russian. Disembark the ship for an extended stay or return to UK.