{"id":8849485,"date":"2024-11-27T14:05:08","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T13:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/?p=8849485"},"modified":"2026-04-02T10:48:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T08:48:09","slug":"norways-most-beautiful-train-journeys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/us\/norways-most-beautiful-train-journeys\/","title":{"rendered":"Norway\u2019s most beautiful train journeys"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A Scandinavian getaway by rail<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Towering fjords, waterfalls, snow-capped peaks, picturesque villages\u2026 Did you know that Norway\u2019s<\/a> most beautiful sites <\/strong>are accessible by train<\/strong>? A very special and environmentally friendly way to explore the vast expanses and enjoy the treasures of Scandinavian<\/strong> nature and culture <\/strong>in delightful tranquility. Immediate departure.<\/p>\n

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The Oslo-Bergen line: heading west<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/No-2112-1.jpg\u201d alt=\u201dfjord norv\u00e9gien\u201d title_text=\u201d 00021989 \u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.2\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d custom_padding=\u201d||39px|||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.2\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]Whether strolling through the trendy districts of Aker Brygge or Gr\u00fcnerl\u00f8kka, or visiting the cathedral, opera house or Akershus Fortress, you are sure to be enchanted by the tranquillity of Oslo, Norway\u2019s capital.<\/strong> And there\u2019s another good reason to stop here: the town is the departure point for the main national train lines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Heading west, the \u201cBergensbanen<\/strong>\u201c, the line running all the way to Bergen<\/a>, <\/strong>crosses green valleys, offers breathtaking panoramic views of Aurlandsfjord <\/strong>and N\u00e6r\u00f8yfjord<\/strong>, and gives a glimpse of the famous Hardangervidda plateau<\/strong>, the largest mountain plateau in Europe.<\/p>\n

The capital of the Norwegian fjords<\/a>,the port of Bergen<\/strong>, city of seven hills, boasts the superb houses of the Bryggen<\/strong> district, awarded UNESCO World Heritage status for its authenticity.<\/p>\n

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One good train leads to another, the Flam<\/h2>\n

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Ranking as one of the most beautiful railway lines in the world<\/strong>, the Bergensbanen stops close to another famous line: the Flam<\/strong>. This one is just twenty kilometres long, but provides an unforgettable experience. Between each tunnel, the route includes sightings of astonishing valleys traversed by the Fl\u00e5mselvi river and magnificent waterfalls at Kjosfossen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Heading north: Oslo-Trondheim<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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A taste of the Arctic, for the price of a train ticket!<\/p>\n

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Trondheim, a Nordic holiday resort<\/h2>\n

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To explore Trondheim, go with the flow: warehouses on stilts, typical of the town, reflect its maritime character. Locals and visitors alike enjoy bathing on the beaches of Munkholmen island and kayaking on the Nidelva river. In town, the Gothic cathedral of Nidaros<\/strong>, decorated with 5,000 sculptures, and the many fine restaurants, make Trondheim a must-visit destination!<\/p>\n

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Arctic Express: the Nordland line<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The train line to Bod\u00f8<\/strong>, known as \u201cNordland\u201d, departs from Trondheim, and covers 729 kilometres of track. In winter, the proximity of the Arctic Circle <\/strong>and the long nights offer ideal opportunities to admire the aurora borealis<\/a><\/strong> directly from your seat.<\/p>\n

In summer, the exceptional light allows you to enjoy the lush, rolling countryside of Tr\u00f8ndelag <\/strong>, before entering the mountainous area of Vefsna Regionalpark<\/strong>. It\u2019s along this section of the route that you\u2019ll have the best chance of spotting reindeer<\/strong>. Finally, the train passes through Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park<\/strong>, before reaching Bod\u00f8<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Bod\u00f8: Norway\u2019s other capital<\/h2>\n

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European Capital of Culture 2024, Bod\u00f8, the last stop on the Nordland line, is surprisingly lively. Don\u2019t miss:<\/p>\n

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  • A walk to explore the walls decorated with street art.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Saltstraumen<\/strong>, the maelstrom (or swirling current) that separates Saltenfjord from Skjerstadfjord.<\/li>\n
  • The natural beach at Mjelle<\/strong>: its turquoise waters are within walking distance of the town.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Practical info: booking a train ticket in Norway<\/h2>\n

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    Apps such as Entur<\/strong> allow you to book tickets for the entire rail network and combine companies. The frequency of trains and the numerous connections make Norway easy to visit by this mode of transport. Oslo is seven hours from Bergen or Trondheim. It takes ten hours to travel the Nordland line, between Trondheim and Bod\u00f8.<\/p>\n

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