Southern Norwegian Fjords By Boat

Tailor Made Holidays to Norway!

We have travelled extensively in Norway, visiting Stavanger, Bergen and Oslo. It's time to share our experiences with you.

Stavanger is a beautiful coastal town with its foundations in the 11th century. Located in the south western corner of Norway you will find colourful streets with listed buildings. The Lysefjord is a major attraction along with the pulpit rock, standing 604m above the Lysefjord.

From Bergen the Hardanger Fjord is easily accessible with regular sightseeing tours by coach and boat. Bergen is also a great location from which to admire the scenery from vantage points. The city funicular and the cable car at the 'Seven Mountains' are such places.

Flåm is located at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, an extension of Sognefjord. A typical fjord v

Hotel Skagen Brygge - Stavanger

Located on the waterfront in the centre of Stavanger, just 500m from the train station, Hotel Skagen Brygge is part of the Clarion Collection range and offers comfortable accommodation in the region of the southern Norwegian Fjords. Stavanager is a modern cosmopolitan city in historic surroundings, founded in 1125. 17th & 18th century listed wooden houses in the centre give the charm & character of a small coastal town.

Simply Sweden Recommendations
Stavanger is surrounded by fjords and one of the most famous is Lysefjorden. The Pulpit rock is a view point 604m above the Lysefjord. Trips are available by boat to see the pulpit rock from the fjord and some hiking trips are also available to the top. Take a walk along Øvre Holmegate in the centre of Stavanger with colourful wooden houses.

illage with a famous railway. From Flåm take the famous Flåm railway to Myrdal (one of the worlds steepest railway lines) and change to the regular trains for a journey across the Mountains of Norway to Oslo.

Itinerary

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Days 1-3
Fly from UK to Stavanger. Welcome to this picturesque coastal town.

Days 3-5
Take the 4hr Flaggruten express boat between Stavanger and Bergen. Stunning coastal scenery as you weave between islands and across fjords. Arrival in Bergen almost next door to the Admiral Hotel. During your time in Bergen there is plenty of sightseeing and shopping to do!

Admiral Hotel - Bergen

The Admiral Hotel is located on the quayside in Bergen. Around 50% of the rooms offer a harbour view, with views of the historic quay just across the water. You will also find a waterside terrace. The hotel is conveniently located just a couple of minutes walk from shops, bars & restaurants and the airport bus stop is conveniently located close to the tourist office on quayside.

Simply Sweden Recommendations
There is lots to do and we recommend a visit to the tourist office. There are several fjord excursions including the Hardanger and Sogne Fjords. The famous Flåm railway is easily accessible and the train to / from Oslo offers spectacular scenery. A guided walk is a good idea to obtain local knowledge. Admire the views from the funicular (in the city) or take the cable car to the top of the 'seven mountains'.

Days 5-6
Explore the coastline north of Bergen and the Sognefjord as you take the 5hr30 express boat from Bergen to Flåm. The journey takes you through the Sognefjord, into the Aurland Fjord and into Flåm. Arrival at approx. 1.30pm. Check into your hotel and have some time to explore.

Fretheim Hotel - Flåm

This was an old manor house, which was used by English Lords to fish for Salmon and enjoy the scenery. There are 2 main routes into Flåm. The first by boat and the second by the famous Flåm railway. Both terminate at the quay side, just 2mins from the hotel. Flåm enjoys a busy summer season when the days are long, the sun is high and the fjords are at their most colourful.

Simply Sweden Recommendations
Take a trip by boat into the fjords and a journey on the Flåm railway, rent a bike, take a guided walk or rent a kayak and make a visit to the The Magical White Caves in Gudvangen.

Days 6-8
Late morning train along the Flåm Railway to Myrdal. Change in Myrdal for the regular train service to Oslo and the spectacular journey across the Hardangervidda mountain plateau, where you will find one of Norway's largest reindeer herds. Arrival in Oslo late afternoon.

Royal Christiania - Oslo

Royal Christiania is situated less than 100m from the Central Station in Oslo and is close to the major shopping and entertainment districts and all the major tourist attractions are within easy reach. The water front is less than 10mins walk away. The history of Oslo dates back to 1000AD and can be found in Gamlebyen (Old Town). As a Scandinavian city it will come as no surprise that architecture and design feature heavily.

Simply Sweden recommendations
The Viking Ship museum houses the world's two best-preserved wooden Viking ships built in the 9th century. For architecture the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design is arguably the best place to start! The Oslo fjord has some good water based sight seeing opportunities.

Day 8
Relaxing breakfast and flight back to the UK.

Price from £1275 per person
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Based on 2 adults sharing and includes:
Return flights from UK, all accommodation is on a b&b basis in standard double / twin rooms, express boat between Stavanger & Bergen, boat between Bergen & Flåm and train between Flåm and Oslo.