The 2 Best Train Experiences in Scandinavia

1.Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,047 reviews · 10h 30m · from $418Our pick

Spend about 10.5 hours moving from Bergen through Norway’s fjord country by coach, electric ferry, and train. Visit Njardarheimr Viking village, cruise the Nærøyfjord aboard Future of the Fjords, and ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal. Guides such as Michael, Maria, Tracy, and Ivan add history and humor in English or Spanish.

“Excellent day out, Ivan was a brilliant guide, very informative. Highly recommend.”

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2.Roundtrip Arctic Train Ride on Ofoten Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 407 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $69Best value

Take a 43-kilometer roundtrip from Narvik to Bjørnfjell, the final stop before Sweden. Your English audio guide explains the railway’s iron-ore and WWII story as the train climbs past fjords, waterfalls, tunnels, bridges, and snowy peaks. Bring a window seat strategy: the left side is best heading uphill, with a seat swap for the return.

“Wonderful and great value,I would highly recommend it, ,and booking through Get your Guide app”

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