The 15 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 $69

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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3.Guided tour – Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 371 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $429

Travel from Bergen through western Norway by bus, premium fjord boat, and two railways. You’ll visit Njardarheimr Viking Village, cruise the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord, see Kjosfossen, and ride the Flåm Railway. English guiding is offered year-round, with Spanish available from July through September.

“The excursion was the best. Guides were excellent, knowledgeable and entertaining. Would highly recommend”

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4.Viking Village, Nærøyfjorden Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 155 reviews · 12 hours · from $435

Travel from Bergen by Mercedes minibus to Tvindefossen and Gudvangen’s Njardarheimr Viking Village, then cruise Nærøyfjorden and ride the Flåm Railway back to Bergen. English-speaking guides such as Geir, Thomas, Stig, and Bjarte have led recent departures. It is a long, full day with no meal included.

“A fantastic day of fun excursions. Tom was our guide/driver and he was amazing! Even though it was a long day, it was laid back, lots of fun activities and stops and just amazing views of the areas outside of Bergen. Thank you!”

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5.Romsdalen: Rauma Railway Golden Train with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 111 reviews · from $64Best value

Ride the Rauma Railway from Åndalsnes to Bjorli and back in 2.5 hours. An English-speaking guide shares local stories, wartime history, and railway facts as you pass Troll Wall, Verma waterfalls, 32 bridges, and Kylling Bridge. The train has toilets, drinks, snacks, and extra viewing spots. Bring headphones and a charged phone for the audio guide.

“Guide was informative. Beautiful scenery. there was room on the train to check views on the other side of the carriage. Half the price of booking with the cruise ship (P&O) for exactly the same trip! I booked through GYG in advance, but there was no availability for the rest of my party, but luckily there were tickets available for them to book on the day direct (same price as GYG).”

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6.Oslo To Sognefjord Private Full Day Roundtrip Including Flam Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 15 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $1,083

Travel from central Oslo to Gudvangen, cruise the Sognefjord and Nærøyfjord to Flåm, then ride the famous Flåm Railway toward Myrdal and Geilo. Your private driver-guide handles the connections, with guides such as Janis, Reinis, Bjørn, and Alekss praised for clear directions and friendly service. It is a spectacular but very long day.

“This tour was a private van trip to the flam train and songefjord cruise- the day was ling but well worth the experience! the views were amazing. Above all our driver guide Bjorn was EXCEPTIONAL! He was so personable and engaging- gave us so much information during the trip and his instructions were on point and easy to follow”

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7.Oslo To Bergen Self-Guided Full Day Trip with Flåm Railway And Fjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 69 reviews · from $454

Travel from Oslo to Bergen in about 12 hours by Bergen Railway, Flåm Railway, fjord boat, bus, and train. You will change at Myrdal, ride down to Flåm, cruise Aurlandsfjord and narrow Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen, then continue by bus to Voss and train to Bergen. This is self-guided, scenic, and best for light packers who can manage a full day.

“Itenerary was easy to follow. Make sure you get to the train station on time. It leaves on the dot. The whole day was organized and the departure times are accurate. Definitely worth the trip out of Oslo. So beautiful. I did this solo and found it easy.”

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8.Private Full-Day Round Trip from Oslo to Sognefjord via Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 15 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $1,177

You’ll leave your Oslo hotel at 8 a.m. with a private driver, ride through mountain country to Gudvangen, cruise Sognefjord, and take the Flåm Railway toward Myrdal and Geilo. Guides such as Janis, Aleks, Joonas, and Björn have earned praise for careful driving, useful stops, and flexible help when train plans change.

“Janis was a wonderful driver and guide. He was very nice and talkative. The boat and train rides allowed us to see the spectacular fjords and scenery on a very compressed schedule. Highly recommend if you don’t have much time in Oslo and want to see more of Norway.”

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9.The Northern Lights Arctic Train Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 58 reviews · from $142

Ride Norway’s northernmost railway from Narvik to Bjørnfjell and Katterat, 373 meters above sea level. Your English-speaking guide shares aurora tips and a documentary, then serves pastries and warm drinks by a campfire. Guide Anajolie has earned special praise for her clear presentations. Bring serious winter clothing and a tripod.

“Anajolie was fantastic! She was such an excellent guide. Her presentations were awesome and I so enjoyed the excursion!!”

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10.Self-Guided 22-Hour Round Trip From Oslo To Sognefjord With Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $537

Start at Oslo Central Station and follow a self-guided route by Bergen Railway, Flåm Railway, fjord boat, bus, and night train. You’ll pass through Myrdal, Flåm, Gudvangen, Voss, and Bergen, with a sleeping compartment available on the return to Oslo. Expect spectacular scenery, tight connections, and little free time.

“The tour was exactly as advertised. The entire journey is an opportunity for stunning views at every turn. The tickets were all accurate, the tour host was responsive and the directions were well written and easy to follow. I highly recommend the sleeper cabin for the return. The day is long and tiring, but well worth the effort.”

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11.Private Day Tour, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 10 hours · from $1,259

Travel from Bergen to Gudvangen by private car, stopping at Tvindefossen and Njardarheimr Viking Village. Cruise the narrow Nærøyfjord to Flåm, then ride the famous Flåm Railway to Myrdal and the Bergen Railway to Voss. English-speaking guides such as Michael, Arne, Vilde, and Ivan have earned praise for careful driving, local stories, and help with the best seats.

“Amazing tour! We had nothing to worry about because our guide, Ivan, took care of everything for us! Very pubctual, very friendly, told us about history and curiosities, drove carefully, held our places in line, gave us all the tips! Highly recommend doing this tour! Excellent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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12.Private tour – Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $1,003Top rated

This 10-hour private trip links Bergen, Voss, Gudvangen, Flåm, and Myrdal by vehicle, fjord boat, and train. An English-speaking guide such as Arne, Michael, or Pål handles the connections, shares local context, and helps you enjoy the best views. Pickup is available from your Bergen hotel or port, while food and drinks cost extra.

“First leg of train from I think Flam to Voss was especially gorgeous but entire tour was full of beautiful scenery. Tour guides were all great, knowledgeable and very helpful with getting us best seats, alerting us to upcoming spectacular views, etc. Paul, Erica, and Tonya were wonderful.”

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13.Full-Day Trip to Malmö by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · from $270

Travel from Copenhagen to Malmö with a private Danish- or English-speaking guide. Walk Gamla Väster, Stortorget, St. Peter’s Church, Malmö Castle, and the canals, then pause for coffee and a Swedish pastry. The $270 price includes train tickets, a drink, and coffee, with a two-course Swedish lunch available on the full option.

“Complete review here - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJkbn5Po0vE/?igsh=MW96YnY3M3g1cTdwcw== Alessandro was the best guide we have met till date”

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14.The Golden Train on Rauma Railway in Romsdalen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes (approx.) · from $74

Take the Golden Train from Åndalsnes to Bjorli along the Rauma Railway. English-speaking hosts share stories of the route while you watch mountain scenery from the carriage. You get a short stop at Bjorli, then return to Åndalsnes. Arrive early for a seat and check your departure time carefully.

“Excellent Trip . make sure to be on time . train was full. scenery was great and the guide gave a good commentary.”

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15.Fjords: Private Trip with Train and Cruise Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 15 hours · from $1,259

Leave Oslo with a private English-speaking driver and travel by car, Bergen Railway, Flåm Railway, and ferry. See Geilo, Hardangervidda, mountain valleys, waterfalls, and Sognefjord’s narrow branches. Guides such as Janis and Bjørn add useful local context, but the 15-hour day is long and food is not included.

“My guide, Janis, is very good and explained everything well. Also, he introduced us a lot about Norway. Just price is expensive. Recommended.”

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