What Is Norway In A Nutshell ?
Norway in a Nutshell is a customisable tour package that takes visitors on a scenic journey through Norway’s fjords, mountains, and valleys.
Contrary to its name, this is a platform (fjordtours) that lets you add activities and then provides you with a timetable after catering for the necessary timings.
After which, you can book all the necessary tickets easily. Of course, this comes at a cost.
After spending a few months in Sweden, I heard from my friends about this extremely scenic tour that goes from Oslo to Bergen.
As Xuan Pei is visiting me in Sweden, we decided to take this beautiful tour from Oslo to Bergen.
Can You Do Norway In A Nutshell In One Day?
Yes, for this particular journey from Oslo to Bergen, you can do it in one day if you do not add additional activities. You will start around 7 am from Oslo and arrive at 9 pm in Bergen.
Is Norway In A Nutshell Expensive?
The Norway in a Nutshell route is definitely not cheap. However, it can be made cheap by booking it yourself, read on to find out how to do it.
While we were booking, the Fjordtours platform quoted NOK2350.
By booking the ticket ourselves, we paid approximately NOK1900/SGD 250/USD180 per person.
Note: As I am writing this blog, I checked and the Fjordtours platform is quoting NOK 2725 for the tickets.
Is It Better To Fly Into Bergen?
You could definitely fly directly into Bergen from Oslo.
However, if you cater some time for this Norway in a Nutshell route, you will be in for a treat, going through what makes Norway so beautiful (the fjords, mountains, and valleys).
Why Should You DIY Norway In A Nutshell?
Although the FjordTours platform offers a straightforward, one-stop solution for planning your trip, this convenience has a price.
A DIY version of Norway in a Nutshell is an option for individuals on a tight budget.
By planning the entire trip ourselves, we were able to save about NOK 1000/SGD 128/USD 96 (for 2 pax) for our scenic route tour from Oslo to Bergen.
What To Pack?
Before embarking on your journey, make sure to pack appropriately for Norway’s unpredictable weather.
We took this route in early February winter, therefore we had to wear thick layers of clothings.
While there is not much walking, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes during the rides.
It’s also a good idea to bring some snacks and drinks as the trip is relatively long. Alternatively, there are cafe and restaurant along the way which you can buy food.
How to DIY Norway in a Nutshell?
In this instructions, I will be focusing on the route we took from Oslo to Bergen. However, the steps could be replicated for other routes.
Step 1: Plan Your Route
Start by going to FjordTours website on Norway in a nutshell tour. The link is https://www.norwaynutshell.com/original-tour/.
Select ‘From: Oslo’ and ‘To: Bergen’ and key in your selected dates.
Step 2: Wait For Timings To Load
At this point, I would like to point out that we would only use this platform as reference and NOT checkout from this platform.
You could add additional activities but we will not be adding any activities between Oslo to Bergen here.
Let the platform do its magic and help you adjust the timings that will fit the transport and activities properly.
Step 3: Purchase The Tickets Offsite
Follow the table below to see where you can book each leg of the journey of this Norway in a nutshell journey.
Please note that if you have added activities, the timings of each activity would probably have changed, and you have to refer to the Norway in a Nutshell platform for the timing you need to book.
| Departure – Arrival | Operator | Website |
| OSLO – MYRDAL (F4: Oslo S – Myrdal stasjon) | Vy.no | LINK *Edit Date and Time |
| MYRDAL – FLÅM (R45: Myrdal stasjon – Flåm stasjon) | Vy.no | LINK *Edit Date and Time |
| FLÅM – GUDVANGEN (Cruise: Select location accordingly) | Norway’s best | LINK |
| GUDVANGEN – VOSS (Bus: Select location accordingly) | Norway’s best | LINK |
| VOSS – BERGEN (Voss stasjon – Bergen stasjon) | Vy.no | LINK *Edit Date and Time |
Step 4: Enjoy Your Journey
Now that you have booked your tickets, and packed appropriately, it’s time to enjoy your DIY Norway in a Nutshell tour.
Take in the stunning scenery of Norway’s fjords, mountains, and valleys, and enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace.
Be sure to get to all the transport on time, they would be relatively near to each other and most people would be going the same way.
Read about our epic journey from Oslo to Bergen here!