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See. Bergensbanen Take this spectacular rail journey between Oslo and Bergen, crossing the Hardangervidda plateau. Flåmsbana Experience this steep branch line from Myrdal to Flåm, with waterfalls and sheer-sided valleys.

Eat. Kjøttbasaren Visit this historic market hall for Bergen's finest gourmet food stores, including seafood and local produce. Madam Bergen Get reasonable takeaway fish soup, fish-balls, and fish-gratin here. Pingvinen Try excellent raspeballer, local potato dumplings, served with bacon and salted meat.

Stay. Bergen Hostel Montana Budget-friendly hostel on Mount Ulriken's hillside, ideal for families and quiet stays. Marken Gjestehus Hostel near the railway station with lockable closets and no mixed-sex dormitories. Skansen pensjonat Small, cozy guesthouse with only seven rooms, located near the funicular.

National GeographicJul 12, 2026

Try Europe’s best city-to-swim rail trips this summer

Whether you’re in Turin, Bergen or San Sebastián, a wild swimming experience is often only a short train ride away.

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The GuardianJun 12

Hairpin bends and bears on the highway: readers’ favourite European road trips

From Iceland to Italy, you share your best adventures behind the wheel • Tell us about your favourite European hike – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Jeremy Clarkson described Romania’s Transfăgărășan Highway as “one unbroken grey ribbon of motoring perfection”. The route (the second highest in Romania after the Transalpina) with its hairpin bends and climbs over the mountain was thril…

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  • HardangerfjordSightSecond longest fjord in Norway.
  • NeseNeighborhoodSecluded village on the western shore of Arnafjorden.
  • SognefjordSightNorway’s longest and deepest fjord.
  • Elsewhere
  • Transfăgărășan HighwayTrailCurtea de Argeș, RomaniaSecond highest route in Romania, with hairpin bends.
  • Bâlea LakeSightAvrig, RomaniaSection of road open only summer, proved beautiful.
  • Ellison HotelHotelCastlebar, IrelandThe favourite hotel of the writer in Castlebar.
  • Ring of KerryTrailKillarney, IrelandPeninsula drive with incredibly varied scenery.
  • BurrenSightEnnis, IrelandDiscover the Burren, a rocky limestone paradise on the Wild Atlantic Way shaped over time.
  • GlassilaunSightClifden, IrelandGlassilaun Beach - Discover sights like Glassilaun Beach and many other highlights of Ireland.
  • FlåmTrain stationAurland, NorwayVillage visited for a sauna and dip.
  • MyrkdalenTrailVoss, NorwayRoad with hairpin bends, waterfalls, and descent.
  • VikøyriNeighborhoodLærdal, NorwayVillage at the end of an exciting descent.
  • DingjaNeighborhoodSolund, NorwayThe village is located along the Sognesjøen, near the mouth of the Sognefjorden, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north of…
  • ring roadTrailReykjavík, IcelandDrove the whole country on this road.
  • Falkirk WheelSightFalkirk, United KingdomIt opened in 2002 as part of the Millennium Link project, reconnecting the two canals for the first time since the…
  • KelpiesAttractionFalkirk, United KingdomThe Helix is a park and major tourist attraction covering 350 hectares.
  • Scone PalaceSightPerth, United KingdomAncestral seat of Earls of Mansfield, built in red sandstone with a castellated roof, it is an example of the Gothic…
  • Dunrobin CastleTrain stationGolspie, United KingdomMost northerly of Scotland’s great houses.
  • Caithness coastlineSightWick, United KingdomSpectacular coastline, mainland Britain's most northerly point.
  • Dunnet HeadSightThurso, United KingdomMainland Britain's most northerly point.
  • River BothyCaféBerriedale, United KingdomSitting on the North Bank of the Berriedale River, just off the A9 and the NC500 route, The River Bothy is a little…
  • Romantische StrasseTrailWürzburg, GermanyThemed tourist route through Bavaria.
  • Paesano PizzaRestaurantGlasgow, United Kingdom
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The GuardianMay 22

‘An unforgettable train ride through deep gorges, canyons and mountain peaks’: readers’ favourite European rail journeys

Vintage locomotives, alpine classics and a dramatic urban ride feature in your memorable train journeys • Tell us about a favourite family summer holiday – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher I travelled across Norway by rail on the spectacular Bergensbanen , running between Oslo and Bergen, and the unforgettable Flåmsbana branch line . The Bergensbanen crosses the high mountain plateau of…

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