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Across the Roof of Norway - Oslo & Bergen

Self-guided rail journey, 6 nights, price from: Ł1052

Across the Roof of Norway - Oslo & Bergen

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Declared as one of the world's greatest rail journeys.

Oslo in the east to Bergen in the west crosses lush

mountains, waterfalls, forests and fjords.

Not until the first decade of the 20th century, when Bergen and Oslo became linked by rail, could the two cities be reached from each other except by making an arduous trek over the Hardangervidda, Europe’s largest mountain plateau. This 100-square kilometre stretch of land became one of the main crossing points for traders, herders and dignitaries who followed the many trails alongside rivers and lakes overlooked by mountains and, at the highest point near Finse, the Hardangerjøkulen glacier. These trails are now popular with serious hikers and cross-country skiers who revel in the magnificent scenery and solitude they find here.

The Bergen Line rail link, known as the journey ‘Across the Roof of Norway’, was officially opened by King Håkon in 1909 when he enthusiastically called the line ‘our generation’s masterpiece’. Certainly planning a railway across the Hardangervidda mountain range was no small task. At one point in Taugevatn, the line is 1,301 metres above sea level, making it the highest and most challenging line in northern Europe. Time and time again, the railway workers faced the power of nature and at one time, in order to keep the train running, the line had 27 kilometres of snow sheds to protect it from snowdrifts, 60 kilometres of snow screens and 184 tunnels in addition to 55 stations.

Today the trains operating the journey are among NSB’s (Norwegian State Railways’) most modern. Tourists, commuters and modern day traders can now relax in comfortable carriages, admire spectacular views, and visit, within a relatively short space of time, two of Norway’s most fascinating and contrasting cities.


Day 1 - Arrive Oslo

Fly from the UK to Oslo Gardermoen Airport. We have included the airport bus, 'flybussen' from the airport to Oslo City Centre (transfer time approximately 40 minutes). It is a short walk from the bus stop to your hotel.

3 nights OSLO - Hotel Bristol (BB)

Day 4 - Across the Roof of Norway

Morning departure by rail (departure time 0805) for the spectacular journey ‘Across the Roof of Norway’ from Oslo to Bergen. The train arrives into Bergen at 1452 in the afternoon.

3 nights BERGEN - Augustin Hotel (BB)

Day 7 - Depart Bergen

Take the airport bus from your hotel to Bergen Flesland Airport for your return flight to the UK.

Departure Day: Daily From London Heathrow Airport with SAS
Departure Dates: 1 May - 30 September 2013
Duration: 6 nights

N.B. Alternative regional airports available for departure subject to flight schedules and availability. Please telephone 01274 875199 and as for details.


Hotel Bristol***plus

In a world of constant change, Hotel Bristol is dedicated to tradition. As soon as you enter the lobby you will experience the unique style that characterizes the hotel; an air of elegance which has been maintained since the hotel welcomed their first guests in 1920. Centrally situated just off Karl Johan’s Gate, the hotel has 251 rooms (10 of which are suites) all equipped with TV, mini-bar, hairdryer, trouser press and telephone. The hotel has a spa and gym, bar, conference centre, garage, room service and wireless internet access. The hotel also has two restaurants; Bristol Grill, focusing on international and Norwegian dishes using local produce and Hambro’s Cafe, a popular Italian bistro.


Augustin Hotel, Bergen ***

Bergen's oldest family-run hotel now managed by the fourth generation. Centrally located in the shopping and harbour area, the oldest part of the hotel was built in Art Nouveau style in 1909, however, since then the hotel has expanded, incorporating old neighbouring houses and building new wings. The hotel has a popular intimate dinner restaurant (closed Sundays) and a lovely 400-year-old cellar bar. All bedrooms are equipped with TV, phone, hairdryer, mini-bar and trouser press Lift to all floors.

Across the Roof of Norway - Oslo & Bergen

Fjord Sightseeing from Oslo

Description:  This is the classic guided Oslo Fjord sightseeing which passes the fortress, the new Opera House and through a maze of islands with small summer houses. Refreshments sold onboard.
Operates:  1 Apr – 20 May & 29 Aug – 25 Sep, 1030, 1300 & 1530. 21 May – 24 Jun, 1030, 1300, 1530 & 1745. 25 Jun – 28 Aug, 1030, 1130, 1300, 1400, 1530, 1630 & 1745.
Duration:  2 hours
Price:  £27 per person


Grand Tour of Oslo

Description:  Guided tour by coach and boat. Classic fjord sightseeing passing the Opera House to the polar ship Fram, the Kon-Tiki Museum, the Maritime Museum with panorama film, the Norwegian Folk Museum, the Viking Ships, the Holmenkollen Ski Jump with museum and the Vigeland Sculpture Park.
Operates:   20 May – 28 Aug.
Departs: 1030.
Duration:  7½ hours.
Price:  £71 per person


Guided Tour of Bergen and Grieg's Home, Troldhaugen

Description:  Begins with a tour of Bergen centre including the Wharf which is on UNESCO'S World Heritage list, St. Mary's Church, the University area and many other historical and beautiful locations. Afterwards the tour continues to Gamlehaugen, residence of the Norwegian Royal Family when visiting Bergen and to Troldhaugen where the composer Edvard Grieg lived for 22 years.
Operates:  Daily, 1 May – 30 Sep (except 17 May).
Duration:  3 hours.
Departs:  1200.
Price:  £33 per adult, £23 children under 16.


Hardanger in a Nutshell

Description:  This lovely roundtrip includes the rail journey from Bergen to Voss on the Bergen Railway line and a coach tour through attractive farmland and delightful villages typical of Western Norway. There is also a fjord cruise on the Hardangerfjord to Eidfjord where you can join a sightseeing tour to Vøringfoss Falls and the Hardangervidda Naturcentre (supplement of NOK to pay onboard the boat). The journey by boat offers spectacular views of towering mountains and impressive waterfalls.
Operates:  Daily, 1 May - 30 Sep.
Duration:  11½ hours (12½ on Sat).
Departs:  0730.
Price:  £112 per adult, £76 children under 16.


Norway in a Nutshell (en route from Oslo to Bergen)
Perhaps Western Norway's most popular excursion featuring the world famous Flåm Mountain Railway, the magnificent journey by boat along the Aurlands and Nærøy fjords and the climb of Stalheim Gorge before re-joining the train in Voss and continuing to Bergen. This excursion is a great way to add that little bit extra to your journey across the mountains and saves time and money instead of taking the journey as a roundtrip from Bergen. Please note, however, that you will be moving your luggage between the various modes of transportation - keep it light! The supplement for taking this excursion is shown in the price panel under Prices.

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