Bergen
Flam to Myrdal railway
DAYS SEVEN AND EIGHT In Bergen Bergen is the second largest city in Norway and was the capital throughout some of the country’ s most influential periods. One of your days here should start with a visit to the iconic Bryggen wharf, first established in the 14th century and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its colourful buildings today house a small museum, shops and restaurants. Bergen is known as the city of the seven mountains, the most easily accessible of which is Fløyen, which can be reached by funicular from the city centre and awards spectacular views of the city and surrounding area. Cultural attractions include the Troldhaugen, the former home of Edvard Grieg and today host to a museum about his life and works as well as a concert hall where you can hear his music performed. Bergen’ s location in the fjords also makes it an excellent base from which to explore more by boat, and there are multiple options ranging from a quick trip to an all-day experience.
DAY NINE Bergen to Oslo by traim On your final day in Norway you board an early departure along the famously scenic Bergen railway to Oslo. Emerging from the Ulriken Tunnel leaving Bergen, you will soon be travelling alongside the clear waters of the River Vossa before reaching the ski resort of Voss. Leaving here the track follows a spectacular canyon before ascending steeply along the tree line. You will pass by Myrdal, the starting station of the Flåm Railway, keeping an eye out for incredible views down a precipice into Flåmsdal and Sognefjord. Shortly afterwards the train passes through Finse, the highest railway station in Norway, and skirts along the northern shore of Lake Ustevatn, which can be frozen for three quarters of the year. After a quick change of trains in Oslo, you will be on your way to the airport where you will board your flight home.
Hotel Kviknes
Hotel Bristol, Oslo
What’ s included
• Return flights with British Airways from London to Oslo
• Second-class travel on all trains( Plus class available on certain trains can be booked at a supplement)
• Flåm Railway journey
• Express boat from Flåm to Balestrand and from Balestrand to Bergen
• 3 nights’ bed and breakfast in a Standard double room at Hotel Bristol, Oslo
• 2 nights’ bed and breakfast in a Standard double room at Kviknes Hotel, Balestrand
• 3 nights’ bed and breakfast in a Standard double room at Bergen Børs Hotel, Bergen
• Concierge service and Expressions Holidays regional helpful hints
What’ s not included
• Personal holiday insurance. Cover should be in place from when you book the holiday.
• Possible local tourist tax, usually the equivalent of £ 1 to £ 3 per person per night, and payable locally to the hotel
• Transfers in any cities
PRICES
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a double or twin room and including standard class rail travel From £ 1,710
Supplements
• Premium class Nordland Railway( not on the Flam railway) £ 130 per person
Holiday code SCFR01
Hotel Bergen Bors
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