Christmas in the Norwegian Fjords

Spend a few unforgettable festive days in the heart of Norway’s astonishingly scenic fjordland. Enjoy the warm hospitality of a historic waterside hotel in Flåm, the pretty town at the top of Aurlandsfjord that's the starting point for the Flåmsbana mountain railway, one of the most spectacular rail lines in the world. Sit down to traditional Norwegian Christmas meals, and discover your stunning surroundings on included and optional tours to Gudvangen, Undredal and UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord.

Price

from £1976 /pp

was £2195
Flights included
Dates Available

22 December 2026
Duration

6 days
Depart From

10 airports
Excursions & Visits

3 included
Meals

10 included
Ways to pay

Stay in an historic hotel in the heart of the fjords

Two people looking out from Stegastein Viewing Platform

Enjoy panoramic views from the Stegastein Viewing Platform

The Flåm Railway travelling through Norway's snowy mountains

Ride the famous Flåmsbana Mountain Railway

VF 18323 6219386 Vision Of The Fjords Boat, Norway

Enjoy a Future of the Fjords cruise from Nærøyfjord to Gudvangenon

Fly to Bergen, the historic Gateway to the Fjords, and then travel by coach through the glorious Norwegian scenery to Flåm. This tiny resort shelters beside beautiful Aurlandsfjord, one of the remote corners of mighty Sognefjord, in the heart of Western Norway’s winter wonderland.

The historic Fretheim Hotel is a beautifully preserved wooden manor house with a modern extension, just two minutes from the water's edge, and has been greeting guests since the 1870s. It's the perfect base for your Christmas stay. Settle in to your room, and later enjoy your first dinner at the hotel.

Today, you'll take to the water aboard the eco-friendly, all-electric Future of the Fjords. This stylish, state-of-the-art 400-passenger catamaran will carry you up the full length of Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen.

See history and myth come to life at the Viking Village, and soak up the staggering views from atop the extraordinary Stegastein viewing platform, which juts out from the mountainside 650 metres above the fjord.

You have the option to wrap up warm in the cold weather gear provided and board a ‘RIB’ (rigid inflatable boat) for an exhilarating guided cruise through the fjords. Your guide will bring to life the region’s history, geology, nature and culture during your trip, and you’ll also call in the beautiful Undredal, which was cut off from road traffic until the 1988 opening of the tunnel through the mountain from Flåm. Undredal is famous for its tiny, white-washed stave church and goats’ cheese, and you’ll learn about the art of cheese-making, and enjoy a tasting, before you return to your hotel.

Back at the hotel, this evening, your Christmas celebrations will begin with a traditional Norwegian Christmas meal.

Start Christmas Day with a virtual tour of Flåm from the comfort of the hotel in the company of your tour manager. This afternoon you'll enjoy a Christmas lunch, and then have the afternoon free to relax in the hotel’s comfortable lounges until dinner

A memorable Boxing Day begins with a journey on the Flåmsbana Mountain Railway, which snakes its way through winter wonderland surroundings, through tunnels and over bridges, from Flåm at the water's edge to Myrdal, which nestles amid the mountains some 870 metres above. The route is one Europe’s Top 10 Railway Journeys.

Return to Flam to enjoy your final evening in Norway, and an included dinner at your hotel to complete your wonderful Christmas break.

Group of people looking out onto a fjord in the snow

Enjoy a traditional Norwegian Christmas

Visit the Gudvangen Viking Museum

Optional RIB cruise to Undredal and Nærøyfjord

Five nights' dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Fretheim Hotel
Return flights to Bergen
Christmas lunch at your hotel
A return journey on the Flåmsbana Mountain Railway
Included day trip to Gudvangen aboard the Future of the Fjords
Return airport-to-hotel transfers
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
One piece of hold luggage per person
All mandatory local taxes and charges

Dates & Prices

Departure point	Departure date		Price (per person)	Availability
Aberdeen	December 2026		from £2268.00 pp	1 date available
Aberdeen	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2268.00 was £2519.00
Birmingham	December 2026		from £2093.00 pp	1 date available
Birmingham	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2093.00 was £2325.00
Edinburgh	December 2026		from £2318.00 pp	1 date available
Edinburgh	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2318.00 was £2575.00
Glasgow	December 2026		from £2381.00 pp	1 date available
Glasgow	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2381.00 was £2645.00
Humberside	December 2026		from £2282.00 pp	1 date available
Humberside	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2282.00 was £2535.00
London Gatwick	December 2026		from £1976.00 pp	1 date available
London Gatwick	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1976.00 was £2195.00
London Heathrow	December 2026		from £2142.00 pp	1 date available
London Heathrow	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2142.00 was £2379.00
Manchester	December 2026		from £2039.00 pp	1 date available
Manchester	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2039.00 was £2265.00
Newcastle	December 2026		from £2358.00 pp	1 date available
Newcastle	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2358.00 was £2619.00
Norwich	December 2026		from £2097.00 pp	1 date available
Norwich	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2097.00 was £2329.00

Fretheim Hotel, Flam Flam, Norway A member of Norway’s Historic Hotels and Restaurants’ organisation, this landmark property has been tastefully modernised, and stands just 200 metres from Flåm's famous rail terminus and the waters of Aurlandsfjord.

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