"The excursion is very comprehensive. I loved the waterfalls and the fantastic fjord cruise. The small size of the cruise ship allows you to get close to waterfalls and places of interest."

Gudvangen · Njardarheimr · Norway
Gate ticket or bundled tour — two different ways to get into Njardarheimr.
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Independent entry, no transport or add-ons included.
Neither route requires booking weeks ahead.
Njardarheimr sells its own entrance tickets at the door during opening hours — no advance booking needed if you're driving yourself and just want to walk the village.
The guided combo ticket covers roundtrip transport from Bergen, the guided village walk, a Nærøyfjord cruise, and the Flåm Railway — one booking instead of four separate ones.
Njardarheimr runs shorter hours from November to March, and the gate-ticket-only route means you're responsible for checking those hours yourself before driving out.
A gate ticket gets you into the village only — the Nærøyfjord cruise and Flåm Railway are separate bookings if you want them, and pricing them individually often lands close to the bundled tour cost.
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| Feature | RECOMMENDED FROM BERGEN Bundled Tour Ticket | Gate Ticket Only | Gate Ticket + Separate Cruise/Rail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Entry | ✓ Guided walk through Njardarheimr | ✓ Independent entry, pay at the gate | ✓ Independent entry, pay at the gate |
| Transport from Bergen | ✓ Roundtrip coach included | Not included — you must already be nearby | Not included — you must already be nearby |
| Nærøyfjord Cruise | ✓ Included in the ticket price | Not included | Booked and paid separately at the dock |
| Flåm Railway | ✓ Included in the ticket price | Not included | Booked and paid separately at the station |
| Guide | ✓ English-speaking guide for the day | No guide | No guide |
| Starting Price | From $434/per person | ~NOK 695 family day ticket, village only | Gate ticket plus separate cruise and rail fares — often close to the bundled price |
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Njardarheimr sells its own admission. Here's when that's the right call, and when it isn't.
Njardarheimr — the reconstructed Viking-age village most people mean when they search “Gudvangen Viking Village” — sells admission two genuinely different ways, and which one you want depends entirely on how you’re getting there.
If you’re already driving Norway’s fjord country, you can turn up at Njardarheimr during opening hours and buy an entrance ticket at the door — a family day ticket (two adults plus their own children aged 4–15) is priced around NOK 695, with children under 4 admitted free with a parent. There’s no requirement to book ahead for this route. What it doesn’t include is any of the surrounding experience: no transport, no Nærøyfjord cruise, no Flåm Railway. It’s entry to the village and nothing else, which is exactly the right amount of ticket for someone who’s already in a car nearby — see our Gudvangen vs Flåm page if you’re weighing where to base a self-drive trip.
Check hours before you drive out. Njardarheimr generally runs longer hours from spring through autumn and a shorter winter schedule from November to March, and it closes for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. A gate ticket is only useful if the gate is actually open when you arrive — there’s no guide or booking confirmation to warn you otherwise.
For visitors based in Bergen without a car, the practical option is a single combined ticket: the Bergen Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway tour, which bundles roundtrip coach transport, a guided walk through Njardarheimr, a premium cruise on the Nærøyfjord, and the Flåm Railway into one booking. It costs more than a gate ticket alone because it’s doing more — replacing what would otherwise be a rental car, a village ticket, a separate cruise ticket, and a separate railway ticket with one reservation and one guide. See the full tour page for the complete itinerary and traveler reviews.
If you have a car and are already near Gudvangen, Flåm, or Voss, the gate ticket is the cheaper and simpler choice — you’re not paying for transport you don’t need. If you’re in Bergen without a car, pricing the village, cruise, and railway out separately usually lands close to — sometimes above — the bundled tour price, without a guide and without anyone managing the logistics of three separate bookings on a fixed day. Our tour vs. self-drive comparison runs the full numbers.
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Guest Reviews
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"The excursion is very comprehensive. I loved the waterfalls and the fantastic fjord cruise. The small size of the cruise ship allows you to get close to waterfalls and places of interest."

"What a packed itinerary!!! A wonderful day trip from Bergen! Quick walk around scenic town of Voss the Bergen railway to Myrdal, then historic Flam railway to Flam - passing amazing views of the mountain valleys and rivers and waterfalls (including everyone getting off the train to see the Kjosfossen waterfall!) - then onto a cruise in Naeroyfjord, then off at Gudvangen for a guided tour of the Viking village (very interesting to hear historic elements that are true), then Tvindefossen waterfall on the way back to Bergen! The rainy weather didn’t detract from the enjoyment and made for some moody photos! Anita our guide and Michael our driver took very good care of us and gave us lots of interesting information!"
"Was a fantastic trip and a great way to take in the spectacular scenery. Maria and Michael were so friendly and knowledgeable and really heightened the experience."
"Maria, our guide, was very good. Provided a very interesting commentary during the trip and ensured the group was well looked after. Scenery was superb as was transportation including the coach, ferry and train. Long day owing to Bergen train option not available on return journey, not excursion operator's fault."
"Of course, the nature and the fjord are UNESCO sites. I can't rate the guide, as I don't understand much English, but the others were enthusiastic."

"I really enjoyed the cruise in the fjord, the Flamsbana, and the friendliness and professionalism of the guides Tracy and Linda. The visit to the Viking village needs to be improved. It should be a little more engaging, perhaps focusing more on Nordic myths and legends. I also expected it to be located on a fjord or at least near the water."
"Tracy and Linda were absolutely fabulous, warm, friendly and professional. We were blessed with sunny warm weather so unfortunately the waterfalls weren't as spectacular as they would be in less ideal weather lol I think the only things that could have made the trip better was if we had been instructed to close the curtains before leaving the bus for the Viking village to keep some of the sun's heat from turning the bus into an oven (rarely a problem I believe 😜.) My other suggestion would be to have a rule about not having strong smells about you. Some people are very sensitive to perfumes and the clinging cigarette stink that seems to hold onto some people. I guess that isn't a policable issue, but having a caution might make people think twice about wearing a lot of perfume and wearing just laundered clothing and showering if the smoke before going on this excursion. In hot confined spaces like buses and train compartments it can cause motion sickness and ruin their experience."

"Excellent coordination during a very extensive tour. The guide was fantastic, with extensive knowledge and well-prepared for the task. It's best to take the tour at the beginning of your stay, because it provides a lot of interesting facts and tips. The driver was also fantastic and very dedicated to the tour. Great women and excellent organization. If at least one refreshment was included in the price, it would be perfect."

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See All ReviewsOne ticket covers the guided village walk, transport from Bergen, a Nærøyfjord cruise, and the Flåm Railway. Starting from $434 per person.
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Gate pricing, hours, and how it compares to a bundled tour ticket.
A family day ticket at the gate (two adults plus their own children aged 4–15) is priced around NOK 695, with children under 4 admitted free with a parent. This covers village entry only — transport, the fjord cruise and the railway are separate.
Gate tickets are sold on arrival and generally don't need advance booking. If you'd rather pre-book and bundle in transport from Bergen, a fjord cruise and the Flåm Railway, the guided combo tour is the pre-bookable option — see our Gudvangen Viking Village guide.
Entry to the village itself — the longhouses, forge, animal pens and harbor — during opening hours. It does not include transport, a guide, the Nærøyfjord cruise, or the Flåm Railway.
Roundtrip coach transport from Bergen, an English-speaking guide, the Nærøyfjord cruise, and the Flåm Railway — plus the village entry itself. It's built for visitors without their own transport who want the fjord and railway included rather than booked separately.
Per person, yes — a gate ticket alone is far cheaper than a bundled tour, but it also gets you far less. Once you add a rental car, fuel, a separate cruise fare and a separate railway fare, self-driving and booking each piece individually often lands close to the bundled tour price.
Hours run longer from spring through autumn (roughly April to October) and shorter from November to March, with closures on December 24th and 25th. Confirm the current season's exact hours before a gate-ticket visit.
Yes. A gate ticket covers the village only. If you want the Nærøyfjord cruise or the Flåm Railway as part of an independent visit, those are booked separately and priced separately.
For a Bergen-based visitor without a car, generally yes — it replaces what would otherwise be four separate bookings (transport, village, cruise, railway) with one, plus a guide. For someone already driving nearby, a gate ticket alone is the leaner choice. See our Gudvangen vs. Flåm page if you're deciding how to structure the trip.
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