Even before my love affair with Norway officially began in 2015, I had heard of the famous “Norway in a Nutshell” tour. It’s so named because it allows you to experience the best of Norway – waterfalls, mountains, fjords, and more – all in one journey, often in just one day.
The “original” Norway in a Nutshell route runs between the cities of Oslo and Bergen, so when I finally decided to visit Bergen for the first time in 2017, I knew I wanted to get there by taking this tour.
You start in either Oslo or Bergen (I started in Oslo), and then cross the width of Norway on a series of trains, boats, and buses. Along the way you travel through Norway’s UNESCO-recognized fjord and mountain scenery, and also take a trip on one of…