Nordic natural wonder! Norway September-March Northern Lights aurora borealis dancing green-purple skies, summer midnight sun phenomenon. Oslo capital Viking Ship Museum, Opera House, Vigeland Sculpture Park. Bergen colorful Bryggen Hanseatic wharf UNESCO, Floibanen funicular mountain views, gateway to fjords. Sognefjord Norway longest deepest fjord boat cruises dramatic cliffs waterfalls. Tromso Arctic Circle hub Northern Lights safaris, dog sledding, reindeer farms, Sami culture. Flam Railway world scenic train journeys. Expensive but unforgettable Nordic beauty pristine nature.
Day 1:
Arrive Oslo - Arrive Oslo Airport, train to city (Flytoget 20 mins, NOK 180), hotel check-in, afternoon visit Oslo Opera House (white marble iceberg architecture, walk on roof for fjord views, free), Akershus Fortress (medieval castle 1299, harbor views, changing of guards), Karl Johans Gate main street walk, overnight Oslo|
Day 2:
Oslo Sightseeing - Morning visit Viking Ship Museum (preserved 9th century Viking ships - Oseberg, Gokstad, Tune, artifacts, NOK 120), Fram Museum (polar exploration ship Fram and GjβΒ©a, Arctic exhibitions, NOK 120), Kon-Tiki Museum (Thor Heyerdahl's papyrus raft, expeditions, NOK 120), all on BygdβΒ©y peninsula, afternoon Vigeland Sculpture Park (650 sculptures in bronze, granite, iron by Gustav Vigeland, Monolith 17m tall with 121 human figures, free), evening optional Oslo Fjord cruise (2-3 hour cruise, islands, NOK 300-500), overnight Oslo|
Day 3:
Oslo to Flam (Oslo-Myrdal-Flam) - Morning take Bergen Railway from Oslo to Myrdal (5 hours, spectacular scenic journey through mountains, lakes, plateaus, one of world's most beautiful train rides, NOK 599), at Myrdal station transfer to Flam Railway (20km, 1 hour descent, steepest normal gauge railway 55%o gradient, 20 tunnels, Kjosfossen waterfall stop with folklore dance performance, voted world's most beautiful train journey, NOK 470 one way/ΓΓ©β£690 return with Myrdal), arrive Flam village (tiny village at Aurlandsfjord end, gateway to fjords), check-in hotel, evening walk along fjord, overnight Flam|
Day 4:
Sognefjord Cruise & Bergen - Morning Sognefjord cruise from Flam to Gudvangen (2 hours, UNESCO Naeroyfjord included - narrowest fjord with 250m width, 1700m high cliffs, waterfalls cascading, seals, dramatic scenery, NOK 470), or premium NβΒͺrβΒ©yfjord cruise (closer to cliffs), arrive Gudvangen, bus through dramatic Stalheimskleiva hairpin road to Voss (50 mins), train from Voss to Bergen (1 hour, NOK 179), arrive Bergen afternoon, check-in hotel, visit Bryggen (UNESCO colorful Hanseatic wooden buildings 14th century, shops, museums, NOK 120 Hanseatic Museum), evening Mount Floyen funicular (6 min ride to 320m viewpoint for Bergen city and fjords panorama, NOK 120 return), overnight Bergen|
Day 5:
Bergen & Departure - Morning visit Fish Market (fresh seafood, king crab, salmon, whale, outdoor market), Bergenhus Fortress, Rosenkrantz Tower, afternoon Edvard Grieg Museum Troldhaugen (15km, composer's villa, museum, concert hall lakeside, summer concerts 1pm, NOK 120), or Bergen Aquarium (seals, penguins, crocodiles, NOK 285), evening departure from Bergen Airport, or overnight train back Oslo, tour ends with fjord memories (Best season: May-Sep midnight sun and pleasant 15-25β¬βC, Jul-Aug peak tourist crowds and expensive, May-Jun and Sep shoulder season best balance, Sep-Oct autumn colors, Dec-Feb northern lights possible but very cold and dark 2-3 hours daylight, expensive destination - daily budget NOK 1000-1500 per person, Norway in a Nutshell is popular package combining trains, buses, fjord cruises Oslo-Bergen, pre-book trains and cruises for discounts)