Bergen – Kirkenes – Bergen
The Coastal Express – Roundtrip
The original Norwegian coastal voyage – connecting fjords, towns & people since 1893
- Regular departures
- 12 days
- 34 Stops
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
Experience Norway’s most popular tour at a slower pace, giving you time to savor the picture-perfect natural scenery around the villages of Flåm and Voss.
Highlights
See fantastic fjord and mountain scenery from Bergen or Oslo
Travel on the scenic Flåm Mountain Railway and see Kjosfossen Waterfall
Free entrance to the Flåm Railway Museum to learn more about its history
Two-hour boat ride on Aurlandsfjord and UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord
How it works
Itinerary
Day 1 - Flåm Mountain Railway and Flåm village
Your three-day programme begins at either Bergen or Oslo train station. You’ll journey to Myrdal station, situated high up in the mountains north of Oslo and east of Bergen, some 870 metres above sea level.
At Myrdal, switch over to Flåm Mountain Railway, famous as one of the most beautiful train journeys in Norway and even the world.
As the train moves down through the mountain into the valley, we’ll make a quick stop at Kjosfossen Waterfall which can be seen from the train platform. Spot the small power station that supplies energy to your train and, in the summer months, you might even see a singer and dancer do a short performance at the waterfall.
We then arrive in the village of Flåm, where you’ll spend the night in a local hotel. You’ll be able to visit the Flåm Railway Museum to learn more about the history and the engineering that brought about the railway. There’s also Stegastein viewpoint over Aurlandsfjord or a hearty dinner and drinks at Ægir brewery pub.
Day 2 - UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord and Voss village
After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a two-hour afternoon cruise of Aurlandsfjord and UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord. The mountains along the fjords tower 1,500 metres high, an impressive sight especially when seen from the water.
We disembark at Gudvangen from where a bus will take us through Nærøydalen valley and up the mountain road that leads to the village of Voss, we we’ll stay for one night. Voss is known in Norway for sports, such as skiing, mountain biking, and even a vertical wind tunnel. Your hotel here may be able to organise extra activities for you. Or for something more relaxing, ask your hotel about the Voss cable car that goes up to Mount Hanguren.
Day 3 - Leaving Voss
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before catching the train back from Voss to Bergen or Oslo.
Hotel accommodation
Your stays in Flåm and Voss will be at two of the following hotels, including breakfast the next day.
Fretheim Hotel Fretheim Hotel, 5743 Flåm +47 57 63 63 00
The historical Fretheim Hotel is centrally located, a 5-minute walk from the world-famous Flåm Railway. It has a restaurant and a bar (breakfast and dinner available), and there is a wide variety of activities and attractions offered in the hotel.
Flåmsbrygga Hotel Flåmsbrygga, PB 44, 5742 Flåm +47 57 63 20 50
This rustic brewery hotel is located in the heart of Flåm Village and idyllically close to the Flåm harbour. Flåmsbrygga is a cluster of buildings with hotel rooms in two buildings, Flåmstova Restaurant (breakfast, lunch and dinner available), Furukroa Cafè and Ægir BrewPub on the same property. Flåmsbrygga offers a wide range of packages and suggestions about what to do in Flåm.
Fleischer’s Hotel Evangervegen 13, 5704 Voss +47 56 52 05 00
Historical Fleischer’s Hotel is located between Vangsvatnet and Voss railway station. The Swiss-style hotel is known for its venerable atmosphere, grand dining rooms (breakfast, lunch and dinner available) and attentive host. The hotel offers a wide range of packages and suggestions about what to do in Voss.
Park Hotel Vossevangen Uttrågata 3, 5700 Vossevangen +47 56 53 10 00
Just a 3-minute walk from Voss railway station/bus station, Park Hotel Vossevangen is beautifully situated at Vangsvatnet in Voss, with magnificent views of the surrounding nature. Restaurant Elysee offers gastronomic experiences (breakfast, lunch and dinner available) that can be complemented with treasures from the hotel’s famous wine cellar.
Before you book
Activity level
Easy: Suitable for most people
Availability
Year-round
Voyages with this excursion
This excursion is available on select Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.
Available: Year-round
Bergen – Kirkenes
The Coastal Express – North
The northbound leg of our classic coastal route, from Bergen to Arctic Norway
- Regular departures
- 7 days
- 34 Stops
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
Kirkenes – Bergen
The Coastal Express – South
The southbound leg on our classic coastal voyage, exploring beautiful archipelagos & fjordlands
- Regular departures
- 6 days
- 33 Stops
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions our guests ask most often
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Each of our excursions has a rating to illustrate the level of fitness required. There are four categories, with 1 being the easiest and 4 the most difficult.
Level 1 = Easy: suitable for most
Excursions at this level are physically undemanding and suitable for most people. Level 2 = Moderate: some mobility needed
Excursions in this category involve a small amount of physical activity, but on easy terrain with few major challenges. Level 3 = Active: good mobility needed
Excursions in this category are more active and involve outdoor pursuits that require a decent level of fitness. You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. They are not suitable for those with limited mobility.
Level 4 = Challenging: good mobility and fitness needed
These are our most challenging excursions, and require a good level of fitness. They may involve hiking or biking on uneven terrain and may also require specialist equipment. You would be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Excursions in this category are not suitable for those with limited mobility.
Prices can vary depending on the season you travel. Costs such as exchange rates and local prices may change from year to year, so we show a “starting from” price as a guide. The exact price will be confirmed when you book.
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