MY husband and I are planning on doing the NIN tour the end of June 2026 from Oslo to Bergen. Is it doable to do it all in one day? Also, what do you do for food/meals along the way to Bergen?
Posted by
Portland
3693 posts
We did it in one day. A bit rushed, but doable. At one transfer point, towads the end, the food choices were kind of dismal. I advise taking some snacks along. Just in case . . .
Posted by
West Coast
412 posts
I did this option, pre-Covid, also in June.. I chose the very first train of the day (early) and the (very slow!!!) boat to Bergen package NIN plan instead of the bus (which I think is quicker) also offered. There was a cafeteria and other options for food/snacks at Flam and the boat had a cafe, too.
It was definitely evening (maybe 7pm?) when we docked in Bergen.
I was able, thanks to the RS guidebook, to see everything I wanted in Bergen the next (albeit a busy one) day prior to boarding the Hurtigruten ship.
Posted by
Calgary
1957 posts
Yes, it's doable in one day. It's a long day, but an enjoyable one.
We did it in reverse, and we had no problem getting food.
There is a concession on the ferry. (Note: It's busy, and I didn't want to line up for food and miss any scenery, so I didn't use it.)
We had time to eat in Flåm while waiting for the Flamsbana. Not sure about the timing for the reverse trip.
Myrdal station, at the top end of the Flamsbana, has vending machines, plus you can preorder a take away meal from the cafe there.
You could also bring some snacks with you before you start, I think.
Posted by
Freedonia
18331 posts
It can be done in one day. It's a very long day. I'd suggest breaking up the day with an overnight in Flam. I stayed at the Fretheim Hotel and had their amazing buffet dinner.
The hotel is less than 100 yard from the rail station and the ferry dock.
Posted by
Chicagoland
1530 posts
In May 2023 we did the NIN from Bergen to Oslo with an overnight in Flåm. This gave us time to take the wonderful minibus tour to Stegastein Viewpoint.
We started in Bergen and brought sandwiches to have a picnic on the fjord at Gudvangen. The next morning we again picked up a sandwich to have on the train from Myrdal to Oslo.
There is food available along the journey in Voss, Gudvangen, Flåm and Myrdal. There is also food available for purchase on the ferry between Gudvangen and Flåm as well as the train between Oslo and Myrdal.