Oslo, Bergen & Aurland: Best Itinerary Ideas

How many days do you need in Oslo, Bergen & Aurland?

• Most travelers spend 7 days in Oslo, Bergen, and Aurland combined
• Visiting Oslo, Bergen, and Aurland in 4 to 6 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
• With 8 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
• The most common extensions are Geilo, Balestrand, and Ullensvang

How Many Days to Spend in Norway

Recommended Itineraries for Oslo, Bergen & Aurland

Recommended Itinerary for 1 Week

This relaxing weeklong journey starts in the capital city of Oslo before heading west via the steepest train in Norway (Flåm Railway). From here, embrace the slow-paced local culture of Aurland while staying two nights at a secluded and upscale lodge that serves organic cuisine. Take part in some light hiking and paddling and then cruise the Sognefjord by ferry, finishing the adventure in scenic Bergen—Norway's UNESCO-listed second-largest city surrounded by seven mountains. Read more

Extended Itineraries

5-Day Itinerary Including Geilo

This Nordic adventure covers several key highlights in a short amount of time, starting in Europe's fastest-growing capital. Next, hike in Norway's mountainous interior before taking the scenic Flåm Railway toward the western coast. Finish with a ferry ride through Norway's longest and deepest fjord (Sognefjord) to get to Bergen—a colorful waterfront city surrounded by seven mountains. Read more

8-Day Itinerary Including Balestrand

After arriving, you can explore the cobblestoned wharf city of Bergen, hike to the top of Mount Fløyen for views over the city, and enjoy a fjord cruise to Balestrand. You'll then take a ferry, with fjord views, to Flåm, where you'll spend two nights in a Riverside Farm Lodge in the Norwegian countryside before enjoying a Nærøyfjord cruise. You'll then take the steep and scenic Flåm Railway to Oslo, with a stop in Myrdal, and spend your final two nights in Oslo. Read more

2-Week Itinerary Including Ålesund, Hurtigruten & Trondheim

This zealous (yet relaxing) scenic 14-day trip checks off Norway's three biggest cities by train, ferry, and fjord cruise. Start in Norway's buzzing capital with its waterfront promenade before you take one of the steepest trains in the world to the village of Flåm. You'll ferry through Norway's longest fjord and explore Bergen independently and with a local guide. From here, board the Hurtigruten—a mighty coastal steamer—stopping in Ålesund for a night. Back on the Hurtigruten, you'll sail to Trondheim by way of the Geirangerfjord and then return to Oslo by train. Read more

How to travel between Oslo, Bergen & Aurland

How to get from Bergen to Aurland
The fastest way to get to Aurland from Bergen, a 108-mile journey (174 km) apart, is by renting a car or hiring a private transfer. Expect gorgeous mountain views throughout the 2.5-hour drive, with a number of lakes and rivers along the way. Read more

How to get from Oslo to Bergen
Traveling 288 miles (464 km) from Oslo to Bergen is very straightforward. Oslo and Bergen are the biggest cities in Norway, and traveling between the two destinations is quick and easy by plane. The flight is less than an hour. Going by train or taking a road trip is considerably longer—six to seven hours without stops—but this is a scenic journey that travelers should consider if time isn't a limiting factor. Read more