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Destination Guide - Scandinavia & Northern Europe

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Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ), contact your local Viking travel agent or visit viking.com | 57 4 NIGHTS THE BEST OF NORWAY & SCENIC TRAIN Combine one of the world's greatest rail journeys with stays in Oslo and Bergen. In Oslo see the Akershus For tress, which has guarded the harbour for centuries; the Royal Palace, home to the beloved Nor wegian royal family; the Parliament; and the National Theater. You will also visit the Nor wegian Maritime Museum and learn about Nor way's seafaring histor y. Board the Bergen Railway - of ten described as the most beautiful train ride in the world - for a journey over the Hardanger vidda to Bergen. Step behind the walls of the medieval Bergen For tress and visit the well-preser ved 13th-centur y HÃ¥kons Hall. Pass the Br yggen whar f, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and indulge in Nordic cuisine. 2 NIGHTS OSLO & SCENIC TRAIN Uncover vibrant Oslo and its fascinating histor y, viewing iconic sights such as Akershus For tress and the Royal Palace, and learn about Nor way's rich maritime heritage. Take a walk through Vigeland Park, named for the sculptor whose stone and bronze works adorn this expansive green space. You might also stroll along the revitalised water front, lined with modern architecture. Or choose to visit the Nobel Peace Centre that celebrates the legacy of the Nobel Peace Prize. Then embark on arguably one of the world's most scenic train rides, the Bergen Railway. Stretching over 500 kilometres, passes over Europe's highest mountain plateau and through lush valleys, alpine forests, icy plateaus and charming mountain villages. LOOKING TO EXPLORE FURTHER? View your selected voyage online to discover available pre and post land extensions, including day-by-day itineraries and pricing.

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