Norway’s second-largest city plays no second fiddle when it comes to breathtaking landscapes of forested mountains and fjords, splendid Norwegian relics and cultural luminaries, and thrilling outdoor playgrounds of the nature kind. Most visitors are eager to explore the magnificent Norwegian fjords almost as immediate upon touch down, and who can blame them? But for those who have the foresight to linger either before or after their fjord expeditions, Bergen will not disappoint with its equally impressive plethora of wondrous panoramas, a gamut of internationally-acclaimed festivals from theatre, music, film to dance and art, and a wealth of Hanseatic riches such as the UNESCO-listed medieval town of Bryggen. Explore all these and more of what this city has to offer with a customised Bergen and Norway tour package from Chan Brothers Travel Private Tours today.
A peak above
For the very best introduction to Bergen, ride the Floibanen funicular to the peak of Floyen to marvel at the surrounding seven hills and seven fjords, the straggling islands to the north, south and west and the tiny wooden houses and sturdy old stone buildings of the old city. Visitors will easily have a field day with the splendid views but there are also other outdoorsy pursuits for the active punter – take a hike across the peak, rent a mountain bike if you prefer two wheels, and if you have little tots with you, let them learn to be one with nature amid the numerous playgrounds and forest trails dotted within the area.
Wood town
Bergen’s oldest quarter is also undoubtedly its most iconic and picturesque. Running along the eastern shore of the harbour, gabled wooden buildings line up hand in hand to create one of the most mesmerising cityscapes of the whole of northern Europe. Walk through the wooden alleys, stroll into craft stores and artist workshops, and lose yourself in the company of impossibly splendid historical houses everywhere you turn. And when afternoon turns into evening, the lights switch on to reflect the houses’ varied hues onto the water creating an unforgettable visual sight to behold.
Ride the flam
For one of the most spectacular and unique train journeys in the world, the Flam railway is certainly one of the best picks of the lot. Routing through imposing mountains and cascading waterfalls, and with almost 80 percent of the rail track constructed at a gradient of 5.5 percent, the ride offers the commuter countless opportunities to gaze and daze over the famous fjords that Norway is so famed for.
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Highlights
Every itinerary can be fully customised according to needs, special interests, personal preferences and defining style of just about anyone who wants to travel privately and exclusively.
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Oslo. Upon arrival at the airport, meet your driver and enjoy a private airport transfer to your hotel. Thereafter, spend the rest of your day at leisure.
After breakfast, spend your day at leisure. You may take the opportunity to enjoy a winter cruise on Oslo fjord or visit the renowned ski jump in Holmenkollen. You may also consider sledging on the famous slope of the 1952 Olympic Games or indulge in the vibrant nightlife of the capital. You can consider getting the Oslo visitor’s card, also known as Oslo Pass, which is highly recommended for your exploration of the city.
Oslo
This morning, hop aboard a train to Drammen and Honefoss and blaze through the scenic valley of Hallingdal. Thereafter, head to Geilo, which houses one of the most impressive ski resorts in Norway at a remarkable altitude of 850 metres. Be charmed by the time-honoured mountain hamlet. Upon arrival, head to your hotel for some rest and relaxation.
Today, spend the day basking in the frosty cool air in the mountains and exploring the amazing 220 kilometres of ski hills. For ski lovers, there is plenty of ski equipment available for rent at your own expense.
Today, spend the day at leisure and continue to indulge in the activities in Geilo.
After breakfast, transfer to the train station and depart for a magical excursion. Your journey to Myrdal has been famously qualified by multiple international guides and authors to be the most gorgeous and captivating railway route in the world. Next, board a connecting train towards Flam, where you will board a 2-hour cruise through celebrated Sognefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thereafter, hop on a bus heading to Gudvangen and Voss for your onward train journey to Bergen for your overnight stay.
Flam
This morning, spend your time at leisure. Explore the gateway to the fjords and visit the renowned Hanseatic district of the city. You may also ascend Floien Hill on a funicular.
Bergen
Today, spend your morning at leisure. Thereafter, transfer to the airport for your flight home.