Stage one
Bergen
A night at a design hotel in the Hanseatic harbour, with a private dinner at one of the city's New Nordic restaurants before the morning departure.
The Fjord Railway
Bergen to Flåm by rail
How to design one of the world's great rail journeys as a private, four-stage itinerary across western Norway.
A day-trip on most itineraries. A four-day journey on ours.
Most travellers do Bergen to Flåm in a single day — a packed train, a quick fjord cruise, a coach back. The landscape deserves more.
Our curators design the route as four distinct stages: a night in Bergen, a private carriage across the high plateau, the descent through the Flåm Line, and two nights on Aurlandsfjord with a chartered fjord cruise. The same journey — at the pace it was meant to be experienced.
The itinerary
Four stages, one fjord journey
Stage two
The Bergen Railway
A private carriage across the Hardangervidda plateau — Europe's highest mainline railway. Quiet, panoramic, almost meditative.
Stage three
The Flåm Line
The 20-kilometre descent from Myrdal to Flåm — waterfalls, gorges and tunnels chiselled by hand. One of the world's great rail journeys.
Stage four
Aurlandsfjord
Two nights at a design lodge on the fjord, a private cruise into Nærøyfjord, and a chef's table at a local producer.
Frequently asked
Planning the Bergen–Flåm route
How do you get from Bergen to Flåm?
The classic route is the Bergen Railway to Myrdal, then the Flåm Line — a steep, century-old mountain railway descending into Aurlandsfjord. Total journey time is around four hours. We arrange a private carriage and lounge access at both ends.
Is the Bergen to Flåm train worth it?
Yes — the Flåm Line is widely considered one of the most scenic train journeys in the world. The 20-kilometre descent passes waterfalls, gorges and mountain villages otherwise inaccessible by road.
How long should you spend in Flåm?
Most travellers stop only for an hour. We recommend at least two nights, ideally at a design lodge on Aurlandsfjord, with time for a private fjord cruise on Nærøyfjord and a chef's table at one of the region's small producers.
What is the best time of year to do the Bergen–Flåm journey?
May and June for waterfalls at peak flow. September for autumn colour and empty carriages. Winter offers a snow-bound landscape and a quieter, more atmospheric experience — and is increasingly our preferred season.
Design your fjord railway journey
Tell our curators your dates and preferences. We compose the route by hand — private carriages, chartered fjord cruises, design lodges and dining.
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