Railtrail Annual Brochure 2018 European

estic Fjords & Steam

Enjoying The Holiday of a Lifetime

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DAY 9 Leaving Bergen by Express Boat, we cruise through the coastal archipelago and into breathtaking Sognefjord , Norway’s longest and, locals would claim, most beautiful fjord. We stay for two nights beside the fjord at the family-run Hotel Kviknes in Balestrand . (B,D) DAY 10 We set sail again on today’s excursion, heading into spectacular Aurlandsfjord to Flåm for a journey on the Flåm Railway , a thrilling fjords and mountain journey climbing 865 metres to Myrdal, passing through 20 tunnels. (B,D) DAY 11 A stunning coach journey through fjord country takes us to Nordfjord for two nights at the charming Alexandra Hotel in Loen . Prior to arriving in Loen we experience the brand new Hoven Loen Cable Car to an altitude of over 1,000 metres to the viewing platforms. (B,D) DAY 12 Even more beautiful scenery awaits as we enjoy the UNESCO World Heritage Geiranger Fjord the best way possible – by boat. Trees cling miraculously to the fjord’s steep sides as we gently meander along crystal clear waters with snow-capped mountains in the distance. (B,D)

Flåm Railway

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DAY 13 Our coach transfers us to Otta, where we rejoin the Norwegian rail system, heading southwards through Lakeland scenery to Oslo for three nights at the Thon Hotel Opera. (B,D) DAYS 14-15 Not one but two heritage railways await today! First of all we visit the Tertitten Railway , a heritage narrow-gauge line of 4km preserved by volunteers as part of the original Urskog-Høland Line. After our round trip we then travel to Norway’s longest heritage railway, the Krøderbanen , which runs a standard gauge steam or diesel service from Vikersund to the Krøderen Lake, some 26 km away. Day 15 is at leisure to recharge and soak in Norway’s cosmopolitan yet compact capital. (B,D) DAYS 16-17 After a final morning free in Oslo we transfer to the port for our overnight sailing to Kiel. From Kiel we continue to Cologne for our final evening at the Maritim Hotel. (B,D) DAY 18 We depart Cologne, changing for Brussels to board our Eurostar to London St Pancras. (B)

DEPARTS Monday 25 June 2018

HOTELS Maritim Hotels Convenient and comfortable 4 star accommodation across Germany with good locations for city and stations. Thon Hotels Modern and comfortable 3 or 4* hotels chosen particularly for their convenient locations for sightseeing and rail travel. Kviknes Hotel, Balestrand What started as a grocer’s shop in 1752 is now Norway’s largest fjord hotel. Ole Kvikne bought the general store and guest house in 1877 and the hotel that resulted is still in the hands of the Kvikne family. Alexandra Hotel, Loen A fifth generation family-run hotel opened in 1884. Situated in a sheltered location in the inner reaches of Nordfjord between towering mountains and deep fjords, the Alexandra is FARE From London St Pancras International: Standard Class rail travel to/from Kiel, including £3895 Standard Eurostar First Class rail travel to/from Kiel, including Standard £4195 Premier Eurostar Single Traveller Supplement £895 17 nights’ bed, breakfast and evening meal Rail travel to & from Kiel in the class of your choice (Standard Class only on Norway’s rail system) All excursions and admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager Hotel Porterage GUARANTEED FARE Join Oslo on day 5 and 12 days leave in Oslo on day 16 from £2645

a perfect place to relax. Color Line Ferries

Comfortable overnight accommodation in inside cabins with dinner and breakfast provided.

Bergen

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