Bergen: Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway
About This Experience
This is the full Bergen Viking Village day trip: a guided coach tour that leaves Bergen in the morning and returns in the evening, combining three very different experiences in one ticket — a costumed walk through the reconstructed Viking village of Njardarheimr, a cruise on the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, and a ride on the Flåm Railway, one of the steepest standard-gauge railways in the world.
The coach leaves Bergen and follows the fjord road toward Gudvangen, with a scenic stop en route (Voss in winter, the Tvindefossen waterfall in summer). At Njardarheimr, a guide leads you through the longhouses, workshops and animal pens of a village staffed by people in Viking-age dress, who explain how iron was forged, wool was spun and food was cooked a thousand years ago.
From Gudvangen the tour boards an all-electric fjord vessel for a premium cruise along the Nærøyfjord — one of the narrowest fjords in the world and part of the West Norwegian Fjords UNESCO site — before reaching Flåm in time for the railway's 20-kilometre descent through the mountains, with a stop at the Kjosfossen waterfall.
Because the whole loop runs to a fixed timetable, this is also the version of the day most operators build their own combo tours around — it's the highest-reviewed way to see the Viking village without renting a car or piecing together buses, ferries and trains yourself.
Highlights
- Experience a guided day tour to the Nærøyfjord & Flåm Railway
- Learn about the Viking age on a guided tour of Njardarheimr Viking village
- Explore the Nærøyfjord on an all-electric ferry called "Future of The Fjords"
- Ride the world-famous Flåm Railway, one of the steepest railways in the world
What's Included
- ✓ Live guide
- ✓ Roundtrip transportation by bus from Bergen
- ✓ Guided tour of Njardarheimr Viking Village
- ✓ Premium Nærøyfjord cruise
- ✓ Flåm Railway
- ✓ Bergen Railway
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
What to Bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Snacks
- Water
- Comfortable clothes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Good to Know & Caveats
- Food is not included, but there will be several opportunities to purchase food during the day. Your guide will inform you about this on the tour
- In the winter months October to April, the trip may have to be adapted to the weather conditions. This means that there may be alternative photo stops and changes to the fjord cruise route due to ice on the fjord
- The stop on the bus transfer varies by season: Voss in winter and Tvindefossen Waterfall in summer
- Depending on the season and timetable, this tour may operate in either direction - starting with the Flåm Railway and ending with the Viking Village, or starting with the Viking Village and ending with the Flåm Railway
Not Suitable For
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
Meeting Point
Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.8/5 by 1,409 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
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.
— Angeles, Septemb
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!
— Natasha, Septemb
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.
— Graham, Septemb
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Viking village actually in Bergen?
No — Njardarheimr is in Gudvangen, roughly two and a half hours from Bergen by road. This tour is a full day trip: a coach collects you in Bergen and takes you to the village and back, with the fjord cruise and Flåm Railway included on the same ticket.
How long does the full tour take?
Around 10 hours 30 minutes, departing Bergen in the morning and returning in the evening. It covers the coach transfer, the guided village tour, the Nærøyfjord cruise and the Flåm Railway, so it fills most of the day.
Is food included?
No. Food and drinks are not included in the ticket price, but there are places to buy food at several points during the day — your guide will point these out as you go.
Can wheelchair users join this tour?
This itinerary is not set up for wheelchair users or travelers with significant mobility impairments — it involves a village on uneven ground, a boarding onto a cruise vessel and a railway platform, all on a fixed schedule.
What should I bring?
Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are the essentials — you'll be walking on gravel paths in the village and standing on an open-air cruise deck. Bringing snacks and water is worth it too, since the day runs long and food isn't included.
