The 11 Best Train Experiences in Scandinavia

1.Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,047 reviews · 10h 30m · from $418Our pick

Travel from Bergen by bus, visit Njardarheimr Viking village, cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord on the electric Future of the Fjords, and ride the Flåm Railway. Guides such as Michael, Maria, Tracy, and Ivan add history and humor, but the 10.5-hour schedule leaves little spare time.

“Spectacurlar scenery excellent guides who engaged personally with guests. Tour was avery good choice to get the flavour of the country travelling by rail including the Flam as well as a cruise tour in the fjords.”

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2.Roundtrip Arctic Train Ride on Ofoten Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 407 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $69Best value

Board the Arctic Train in Narvik for a 2.5-hour round trip to Bjørnfjell, the last stop before Sweden. An English audio guide explains the railway’s iron-ore past and role in WWII as you pass tunnels, bridges, fjords, mountains, waterfalls, and snowy Arctic scenery.

“Excellent experience. Even though the views were obscured by mist in places, this did not detract from the whole experience. (Can’t control the weather) Staff onboard were very welcoming and were more than happy to answer questions. I found them very knowledgeable and even added additional information that I had not thought of. Would recommend this trip and I would definitely do it again if I was in Narvik”

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3.Guided tour – Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 371 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $429

Spend about 10.5 hours linking western Norway’s best sights by bus, boat, and train. Visit Njardarheimr Viking Village, cruise from Gudvangen to Flåm, ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal, and return to Bergen with an English-speaking guide.

“The tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. He was also clear with instructions for each part of the tour and handled everything for the group. The activities of the tour were a perfect “Norway in a day” combination. The Viking Village was vey interesting about daily life and overall culture of that part of Norway’s history. The fjord tour was beautiful.”

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4.Viking Village, Nærøyfjorden Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 155 reviews · 12 hours · from $435

Travel from Bergen in a Mercedes minibus to Tvindefossen and Njardarheimr Viking Village, then cruise Nærøyfjord and ride the Flåm Railway back to Bergen. Guides such as Thomas, Tom, Geir, and Stig provide commentary, while lunch and snacks are your responsibility.

“The minibus was very comfortable and Geir was an excellent driver and a very informative guide. Adding personal experiences to his commentary gave more insight into the Norwegian way of life. He left us at the Viking Village but gave us very clear instructions for boarding the boat for the fjord cruise and the Flam and Bergen trains. A guided tour of the Viking Village is included in the price. It is optional but well worth joining as you only have a limited time in the village. The boat was a lot bigger than I expected. There was plenty of inside seating but, as it was a fine, sunny day…”

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5.The Northern Lights Arctic Train Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 58 reviews · from $142

Take a three-hour evening train from Narvik along the historic Ofoten railway to Bjørnfjell and Katterat. Your English-speaking guide shares photo tips and a Northern Lights documentary, then serves pastries and warm drinks by a campfire. Anajolie has been praised for lively presentations.

“When we got on the train we initially Sat on the far side, but then decided to move. MISTAKE! Views were from the side we started on, along with first glimpses of Northern Lights (everyone else seemed to be able to see them, but not us). I was feeling a bit frustrated when we got to the first stop as there was a lot of light from the platform & our cameras just weren't picking anything up. I needn't to have worried! The second stop was fabulous: deep snow, twinkling stars and dancing aurora! I was amazed as the sky had been completely cloudy when we left Narvik so I…”

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6.Private Day Tour, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 10 hours · from $1,259

Travel privately from Bergen to Gudvangen, stopping at Tvindefossen and Njardarheimr Viking Village before a premium battery-powered Nærøyfjord cruise to Flåm. Ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal, continue to Voss by train, and return to Bergen by car with an English-speaking guide.

“It was a great day. this tour is a classic you get what you pay for !! Our guide, Arne,was fantastic, he got us to the front of every line, told us where to sit for best experience”

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7.Full-Day Trip to Malmö by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · from $270

Take a private train trip from Copenhagen to Malmö with a Danish or English-speaking guide. See Gamla Väster, St. Peter’s Church, Malmö Castle, Turning Torso, canals, and Old Town squares, with coffee, a Swedish pastry, and an optional two-course lunch.

“Grazi was an outstanding guide!! She was so informative, funny, great knowledge of the area, and took such good care of us. She met us at our hotel and delivered us back to the hotel even though that wasn’t the original plan. We took buses, train, and subways, making sure we got off and on at the right stops. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide nor had a more enjoyable day. One of the best guides we have ever had.”

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8.Fjords: Private Trip with Train and Cruise Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 15 hours · from $1,259

Leave Oslo for Norway’s fjord country in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide. Ride the Bergen and Flåm railways, cruise Sognefjord, pass Hardangervidda, and stop in Geilo. Guides such as Janis and Bjørn add local context, but bring lunch and prepare for a very long day.

“My guide, Janis, is very good and explained everything well. Also, he introduced us a lot about Norway. Just price is expensive. Recommended.”

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9.Flam Railway, Stegastein and Fjord Cruise Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13 reviews · from $2,723

Travel from Bergen to Voss, Myrdal, Flåm, and Nærøyfjord in a group of no more than six. Your English-speaking guide handles the train and cruise, while you enjoy the Flåm Railway, colorful harbor, fjord views, and a long return to Bergen.

“We spent a very good day with Freedy who made us discover very beautiful Norway's landscapes. The day was very well organised. The cruise on the fjord and the Flamtrain were very pleasant even with the rain !! Thank you very much !”

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10.Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway Ride to Oslo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $1,174Top rated

Travel from Bergen by private car to Gudvangen, visit Njardarheimr Viking Village, cruise the narrow Nærøyfjord, and ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal. An English-speaking guide leads the first part, with the onward rail plan requiring confirmation before booking.

“Michael, our guide was great kept us entertained and was very informative about Bergen the city as well as places along the way. the tour has the most beautiful scenery. absolutely breathtaking!!! highly recommend this tour to any either just doing the loop back to bergen or departing to oslo.”

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11.Flåm Flexible Tour with Stegastein, cruise and train include

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 day

Travel from Bergen with a private guide to Voss, Tvindefossen, Stalheim, Gudvangen, Flåm, Stegastein, and the Nærøyfjord. Your guide, identified as Liam or Mr. Liang, adjusts the route around the cruise and railway schedules and can communicate in English or Chinese.

“Our recent trip with Liam was nothing short of extraordinary! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm hospitality even when we only booked the trip four hours prior. He picked us up and the adventure immediately began. The highlights of our experience included the gorges, exploring Voss, taking a scenic boat ride along the fjords and the lookout point. Each activity was well-organized and timed perfectly with the fjord and train schedule. He was kind, patient, and very knowledgeable. What truly set this experience apart was the attention to detail and the genuine kindness of Liam. He went above and beyond to ensure we felt welcome and…”

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